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Divorce records from the Nat. archives

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George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 12 Jun 2012 13:34

I have located a divorce record on The National Archives for 1880.for my Gt grand uncle John Gervase Tinley who married Jane Barr in 1873 in Nottingham

Just wondered if its worth spending my money to buy the record, has anyone else actually sent for a divorce record from the NA, and was it worth it.

I am curious though, having spent a lot of time over the past 18 months, as i could not find them as a couple on the 1881 census, now i know why.

The daft thing is i had never looked at divorce records after reading many times that divorces were only for the rich in that era, mine were certainly not rich



Hope someone can help

George


Please note i have all other records, census, marriages, births etc etc

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Tenerife Sun

Tenerife Sun Report 12 Jun 2012 13:55

I also found two on there but didn't send for them as both the entries named the other person involved and the date. Just used this info to search further

Wendy

Researching:
Matthew and Jane Elwood who had my great great grandfather Francis Edward Elwood baptised in 1807 at Horsham Sussex. There is no sign of Matthew or Jane from this date and my great great grandfather was brought up as Francis Edward Elwood MITCHELL

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 12 Jun 2012 14:09

Hello Wendy

Thanks for your reply, I'm beginning think the same as you, and yes i have the name of the other person involved plus i don't even know the cost, and if it would be worth it.

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

MaureeninNY

MaureeninNY Report 12 Jun 2012 14:52

Hi George,

I think I've managed to PM you a short article about the divorce from:
A BRADFORD DIVORCE CASE .
The Leeds Mercury (Leeds, England), Monday, August 2, 1880; Issue 13202

Fingers crossed!

Maureen

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 12 Jun 2012 15:05

Hi Maureen

Wow that info is brilliant, it matches all that i know. The Sinscoe chap is named on the divorce record, i had doubts about his age on the marriage cert. i have, but that info confirms it.

I cant thank you enough for finding that for me, very much appreciated.

Now to find out what happened to Jane & her boyfriend

Regards

George :-D

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 12 Jun 2012 15:06

Just quickly jumping in George.

I'm afraid that I cannot offer any assistance on the divorce matter but just wanted to say how nice it is to still see you on the boards.

How are you and how is your sight these days?

Researching:
Don't put off until tomorrow doing what you can do today. If you like doing it today you can do it again tomorrow. Be kind to your children for it is they who will decide which care home you end up in.

MaureeninNY

MaureeninNY Report 12 Jun 2012 15:08

A pleasure,George. :-) :-)

Maureen

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 12 Jun 2012 15:16

Hello Jonesey

Thank you for your message, yes I'm fine at the moment, the problem i had with my eyes has largely been resolved, although still on pills and potions, plus i am limited to how long i spend on the computer and watching tv.

But going back to when i was first diagnosed, it certainly seemed a major problem but with all the help and treatment i have received over the past 6months, just to do it bits at a time is a bonus.

George

PM sent as well

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

RutlandBelle

RutlandBelle Report 12 Jun 2012 15:39

Re the NA divorce records. I have never purchased one but I have seen a record that someone else purchased and it was very detailed. I think it cost her about £8 via download. You can ask for an estimated price from the NA with no commitment to purchase

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Please use the "ADD YOUR REPLY" box below to reply. Please DO NOT click on my username and send a private message (unless info is about living people or otherwise sensitive). Thank you.

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 12 Jun 2012 15:46

Hi RutlandBelle

Many thanks for your reply, i think curiosity will get the better of me, i will see what they are going to charge and take it from there.

Regards George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.