Tennessee Divorces 1797-1858

by Debbie W Spero and Gale W Bamman

Divorce was the last resort for unhappily married persons in the early 1800s because of the ensuing shame, embarrassment, and ostracism. Nevertheless, when a marriage could no longer be tolerated, a divorce was sought, either through the courts, or by petitioning the Tennessee General Assembly for a decree.

Only a small number of divorces were sought by petition to the General Assembly, 1797-1858. The others were brought before...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596414812
• ISBN13: 9781596414815
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Janaway Publishing, Inc.
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"