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Divorce in the 19th century

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Jenny

Jenny Report 22 Aug 2003 09:34

I've discovered that my great-great grandfather was divorced in the mid 19th century, had children out of wedlock and finally married their mother in 1899. Does anyone know where I can get info on attitudes to divorce at this time and living in sin. My only reference to this is Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy!!

Angela

Angela Report 22 Aug 2003 10:56

If you type 'divorce in the 19th century' into your search engine, you will get some interesting hits.

Jenny

Jenny Report 27 Aug 2003 21:44

Thanks Angela. Hope my ancestor wasn't a complete rotter!!