Record #:

44142

Author(s):

Roebuck, Haywood

Abstract:

After the Revolutionary War, the North Carolina legislature assumed the power for granting divorces. In 1814, this power was shared with county superior courts until 1827, when the legislature divested itself entirely from the process. There are at least 266 petitions for divorce in the legislative papers from 1783-1827.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 1 Issue 2, April 1975, p75-90

Subject(s):

Divorce--Laws and legislation; Divorce--historical records--North Carolina