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Divorce 1875 William Fowler V Juliet Anne Aldam

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Margaret

Margaret Report 7 Feb 2013 18:54

Hi,

I can find a bit about my G Grandparents divorce regarding money but does anyone know where I can send for the full divorce petition?

Many thanks

Margaret

Andrew

Andrew Report 7 Feb 2013 18:59

From Ancestry

UK, Civil Divorce Records, 1858-1911
about William Fowler
Name: William Fowler
Gender: Male
Spouse Name: Juliet Anne Fowler
Spouse Gender: Female
Petition Year: 1875
Co-Respondent 1: Severn
Type of Record: Husband's petition for divorce
Divorce Court File Number: 3958



Andy

Andrew

Andrew Report 7 Feb 2013 19:15

I've trawled the papers. There are about 40 pages. I can send each page by emai lto you if you care to PM your email addy. It will take some time.

Andy

Margaret

Margaret Report 7 Feb 2013 19:16

Hi Andrew,

Thanks,yes that's the bit I have found but it just covers William wanting to reduce his wife's maintenance. I am interested in the original court documents regarding the reason for the divorce. So I wonder if anyone knows where I have to write to to get them if I can.
Margaret

Margaret

Margaret Report 7 Feb 2013 19:22

Hi Andrew,

Thanks a lot. I have PMed my email to you.

Where do you look to find it?

Best wishes

Margaret

Andrew

Andrew Report 7 Feb 2013 19:25

These are the court papers with all the sordid details. Petetion and affadavits.(sp)
Andy