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Divorces in DeKalb
County

See Footnote

 

Source

Time

Plaintiff

Defendant

Misc Info.

Waterloo Press, Circuit Court News

10-1-1874

 

 

Benner vs. Benner Complaint continued

Lynch vs. Lynch Divorce granted.

Waterloo Press under Circuit Court News

2-26-1874

 

 

Polson vs. Polson divorce -continued.

Jordan vs. Jordan divorce - continued

Lower vs. Lower divorce - continued

Benner vs. Benner divorce - continued

Waterloo Press, Circuit Court News

5-21-1874

 

 

John Palson vs. Sarah Palson, Complaint continued

F.C. Dugan vs. W. D. Dugan, Complaint continued

Lucy Jordan vs. Oswald Jordan, Complaint continued

Nancy Whitington vs. John Whitington, Complaint Dismissed

Mary Click vs. John W. Click Complaint Dismissed

John Houlton vs. Mary E. Houlton Complaint Dismissed

Order Book 1898-1901

May Term 1900, Page 317

Ackley, Mary

Delbert Ackley

Divorce granted and Plaintiff to resume her maiden name of Mary Houlton.

Order Book 1898-1901

October Term 1899 Page 188

Adams, Amy R

James Adams

Note In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a James Amada (age 66 born in Kentucky living in Livingston Co. Illinois working as a surgeon) to an Amy Marvin (age 56 born in Ohio, widow of Kelley). They were married November 28, 1888 in Waterloo In. Page 188 Divorce granted and plaintiff allowed to resume her former name of Amy R. Kelley.

Order Book 1898-1901

 

 

See also 415, index point 0103 there are some fire damaged papers.

May Term 1899, Page 142

 

 

Dated 12/21/1899

Dated 5/24/99

Agler, Laura

Hiram Agler

Divorce granted. Plaintiff to have the custody of? Guy and Euphena Agler.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

August Term 1871, Page 367

Albright, Catherine

Joseph Albright

Divorce granted and $5,000. in alimony be paid to Plaintiff. Plaintiff to have the custody and care of minor children, Charles, Charlotte, Anna, Emaline, Nancy E., John, Sarah, Albert and Cory? Albright.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

December Term 1881, Page 414

Albright, Villa

Louis Albright

No details. (May have been burned.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

May Term 1867, Page 42

September Term 1868, Pages 196, 197

Aldrich, Jared L.

Gadora N. Aldrich

No details. Cause continued. On page 60, 147 Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871 no details cause continued. Pages 196, 197 Divorce granted

Order Book 32

October Tem 1864, Page 369

Allen, Charles

Lucinda Allen

Divorce granted

Clerk's Office Order Book 1863-1867, Page 190

May Term 1864

Allen, Isabelle

Charles Allen

Divorce

Order Book 32

April Term 1859, Page 226

Allerton, Oliver

Sarah A. Allerton

No details

Clerk's Office Order Book 1863-1867

May Term 1866, Page 439

Allington, William

Mary Ann Allington

Petition

Order Book Sept. 1871-Sept. 1876

December Term 1874 Page 306

 

 

September Term. 1875, Page 385

Amsted, John D.

Matilda Amsted

No Details Cause continued on page 306.

 

Page 385 Case dismissed.

Order Book 32

April Term 1867, Page 445

Andrews, Albert E.

Mary J. Andrews

Divorce granted

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

May Term 1883, Page 485

Anthrup, Elizabeth

Hugh A Anthrup

Note: in the marriage records for 1837-1882 there is a marriage for Hugh "Anthwerp" to Elizabeth Mochamer. J. P. Widney J.P married them July 4, 1872.

Page 485 Case dismissed by Plaintiff.

Order Book 1893-1898

December Term 1894, Page 103, 104

Arnold, Cora E

George Arnold

Divorce granted and the Plaintiff has the custody of Thomas J. Arnold. Defendant to have and recover from Plaintiff all costs. Plaintiff appeals to the appellate Court.

Order Book 32

April Term 1859 Page 216

Arnold, Hiram

Lydia Arnold

No Details

Order Book 1898-1901

May Term 1900 Page 352,355

Artis, George W.

Opha Artis

Defendant in default. Page 355 divorce granted.

Order Book 1898-1901

October Term 1898, Page 13

Ashley, Mary

Joseph Ashley

Divorce granted and the Plaintiff's name is change to Mary Cevits?

Order Book 1898-1901

March Term 1899, Page 115, 130

Askew, Winifred

George W. Askew

Note in the DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a George W. Askew (age 32) to a Winifred McIntyre (age 20) They were married November 13, 1889 in Auburn, In. Page 115 Court to take case under advisement. Page 130 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to have the custody of Phyllis Marie Askew and ? McIntyre Askew with defendant allowed visiting privileges. Defendant to Pay Michael Boland or other person designated as trustee for the benefit of said children $10 the first of every? Part of document burned.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1884, Page 81

Atherton, Martha E

Frank M. Atherton

Note: In marriage records 1837-1882 there is a marriage for a Frank M. Athertson to a Martha E. Trowbridge. They were married July 1, 1871 by T. P. Sutton, V. D. M. Page 81, Defendant notified and in default. Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to have the care, custody and control of George W. Atherton. Defendant to pay costs of trial.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

See also Microfilm roll 415 Roll point 0113

May Term 1867, Page 25, 26

 

Fire damaged papers

Attenberg, Daniel

Emeline Attenberg

Divorce granted

Order Book 1893-1898

May Term 1895, Page 170

Austin, William

Alinda? Austin

Dismissed by Plaintiff

Order Book 1893-1894

October Term 1896, Page 263

Ayers, Lewis

Delila Ayers

Case dismissed by Plaintiff.

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1886, Page 318, 328, 332, 344, 346, 347

October Term 1887, Page 513

Baber, Sarah G.

John V. Baber

Divorce and to set aside deed. "Comes now the plaintiff by J. E. Rose her attorney and comes also the defendants W. L. Penfield Defendant John V. Baber files his answer herein in general denial Defendants Charles H. Baber and Mahlon Rakestrow file a demur. Page 328 Court overrules demur. Part of document burned. Page 332 Residence of Sarah C. Baber verified. Page 344 Sarah files her motion for John to support eh minor children. Pages 345, 346 Divorce granted and Sarah to have custody of Dora F, Cora E and Paul J. Baber. John to have custody of Cory A. Baber. Alimony to Sarah of $400. Page 513 is to modify decree. Plaintiff to have custody and control of Corry A Baber.

Order Book 32

October Term 1858, Page 196

Bacon,

Mary D.F.

Resin P. Bacon

Divorce. Mary D. F. Bacon have the care and custody of the only child born to them during their cohabitation.

Order Book Sept 1871- Sept. 1876

February Term 1875, Page 313

Bagley, Matte

John D. Bagley

Defendant being three times called.

Order Book 1893-1898

March Term 1898, Page 518- 519

Baird, Lydia

Merit M. Baird

Divorce granted and the Plaintiff's name be changed to Lydia Berry (Beery) and recover $950. to be paid to the Attorneys.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

May Term 1878, Page 199, Page 226, 227

Baird, Martha A

Lewis Baird

Defendant ruled to answer.

226, 227 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff have custody of Leta Baird, the infant child.

Order Book 32

October Term 1860, Page 270

Baker,

Lucinda C.

Jacob Baker

Divorce

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

? Term, 1881, Page 429, 430

Baker, Lillian

Fred E. Baker

Divorce granted.

Order Book 1893-1898

March Term 1897, Page 313, Page 396, 397

Baker, Mary L.

Aaron S Baker

Defendant answers in general denial. Page 396, 397 " It is considered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that the defendant Aaron s. Baker on his cross-complaint be divorced from Mary L. Baker." Plaintiff to have care and custody of Ruth Baker and no order is made at this time for the care and custody of the other children.

Order Book 1898-1901

December Term 1898, Page 99 March Tem 1899, Page 107

Baker, Minnie

Bert Baker

Defendant three times called and in default.

Page 107 Divorce granted and Plaintiff to have custody of minor child.

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1894, Page 451

Baker, Sarah

Charles Baker

Divorce Granted and custody of Augusts (age 15), M? (age 12), Della (age 10) Joseph (age 8), E? (age 4) N. (age 4 months) Defendant allowed visiting rights and Plaintiff to have house and Lots 18, 19 in Danforth's Addition to the town of Butler.

Order Book 1898-1901

May Term 1900 Page 297, 301

Baker, Sarah G.

Aaron S. Baker

Cause submitted to court and Court taking after advisement. Page 301 Divorce granted.

Order Book 1885-1894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order Book 1893-1898

May Term 1893, Page 436

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May Term 1895, Page 160

Baldock, Eunice

George Baldock

Note: there is a marriage for a George Baldock to Eunice McDowel. They were married July 1, 1882.

Divorce granted. Plaintiff to have custody of Bessie V. Baldock Age 7 years, February 2, 1894 Alimony of $200.

 

Page 160: Eunice Baldock request change of name to Eunice McDowell. Notice filed in the Butler Record

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1885, Page 174-175

Baldock, Kittie

William T. Baldock

Divorce granted and plaintiff to have custody of Adam Baldock.

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1895, Page 463

Barker, Hannah

Milton Barker

Note in the DeKalb County Marriage Records there is a marriage for a Milton P. Barker (age 55, 1 previous marriage and a farmer) to Hannah Loutzenheiser (age 55). They were married December 22, 1894 in Steuben County. Page 463 Divorce granted and Plaintiff to resume her maiden name of Hannah Loutzenheiser

Order Book 1893-1898

December Term 1893, Page 50, 51

Barnes, Jacob H.

Mable Barnes

Defendant notified by publication in the Garrett Clipper. Divorce granted.

Order Book 32

 

There are some fire damaged papers on microfilm for this case. See Microfilm Roll #415 index point 0303

October Term 1863, Page 334

 

7/15/1866.

Barnes, Luther

Ellen L. Barnes

Divorce. Divorce granted

Order Book 1893-1898

October Term 1897, Page 416

Barnes, Mary E.

George S. Barnes

Divorce granted and the Plaintiff has the custody of Edna and Guy Barnes.

Order Book 1898-1901

May Term 1900 Page 293

Barr, Lucy

James M. Barr

Venue changed from DeKalb and Steuben Co. Courts to Allen County, IN.

Order Book 1893-1898

October Term 1897 Page 417

Bartels, Lilly

John Bartels

Note in the DeKalb marriages there is a marriage for John Bartels (age 21 born in Noble Co. In) to a Lillie Shutt (age 17 born in Auburn, In.) They were married October 24, 1895 in Auburn, In. Page 417 Divorce granted and the defendant do have and recover of and from he Plaintiff all costs.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1892, Page 456

Bash, Franklin

Bash, Belle

Hard to read if name is Bash or Bosh. Defendant notified in Auburn Dispatch

Order Book 32

November Term, 1856, Page 142

Bates, Marian I

John Bates

Divorce

Order Book 32

October Term 1862, Page 307

Baughman

Hannah

Addison Baughman

Hannah has the custody of the only child. Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, Page 78. an Addison Baughman married a Hannah Shaffer on January 29, 1860. Married by George Wolf. On June 27, 1863 an Addison Baughman married a Sarah J. Miller. Married by G. N. Smurr, J. P.

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1885, Page 198, Feb Term 1886, Page 222, 227, 228

Baughman William M.

Jane L. Baughman

Partially burned. Defendant asked to answer.

Page 222 case goes to court and continued.

Page 228 Divorce granted and Property in possession of each party not to be affected.

Order Book 1898-1901

May Term 1899 Page 162 December Term 1899 page 210

Baughman, Laura

Levi Baughman

Plaintiff filed an amended complaint

Page 210 defendant in default. . Divorce granted Plaintiff to have custody of ?, David, John Ob? Baughman minor children.

Auburn Courier

Thursday December 10, 1885

Baughan, W. M.

Sarah Baughan

Defendant appeared by J. E. Rose and filed motion to set aside service of process and plaintiff filed motion to require Rose to show authority for appearing motion overruled, when Plaintiff's attorney made motion to review the ruling heretofore made, and also for leave to file an answer in behalf of defendant. And so this case stands.

Clerk's Office Order Book 1863-1867

Page 271, January Term 1865

Baxter, Mable E.

William Baxter

Case dismissed

Note: On January 28, 1864, a Wm. Baxter married Emily M. Marvin. Is it possible that Emily M and Mable E. are one and the same?

Order Book 1893-1898

May Term 1897, Page 404

Beall, Rosa

Evens S. Beall

Defendant in default. Divorce granted.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1893, Page 431

Beam, Lydia A.

Joseph Beam

Divorce granted and plaintiff to have custody and control of William H. Beam, age 3 years on March 30, 1893. Defendant allowed visitation rights.

Order Book 1898-1901

December Term 1900 Page 385

Beaty, Ida

Beaty, James

Only surviving sentence" Divorce granted, Plaintiff at defendants cost.

Order Book 1885-1894

February Term 1887, Page 348

Beidler, John C.

Clara Beidler

Defendant in default. Divorce granted.

Order Book 1898-1901

July 27, 1900 Page 349

Beight, Armeldie

John Beight

Attorney comes for he defendant.

Order Book Sept. 1871- Sept. 1876

September Term 1873, Page 164

Benham, Sophia

John L. Benham

Notice filed in the Auburn Courier. Case continued.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1884, Page 110

Benjamin Margaret

Charles W. Benjamin

Most of document burned.

Order Book Sept. 1871- Sept. 1876

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

February Term 1874, Page 223, December Term 1874, Page 295

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February Term 1879. Page 358, 367

Benner, Augustus

Margaret Benner

Defendant notified.

 

Page 295 Plaintiff by counsel presents motion for dismissal. Plaintiff to pay all costs

Note An Augustus Benner married a Margaret Warren on September 16, 1873. (Marriage Records 1837-1882.)

Page 358 Defendant three times notified in the DeKalb County Republican

Page 367 Divorce granted.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

January Term 1870, Page 486. May Term 1870, Page 519

Benner, Christian

Mary Benner

Page 486 Case was continued, Page 519 Divorce granted.

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1887, Page 523

Benner, Elizabeth

Christian Benner

Note in the DeKalb County Marriage Records there is a marriage for Christian Benner and Elizabeth Rundolph. Rev. J. G. Kissell married them June 2, 1870. Plaintiff asks for an allowance.

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1893, Page 571, 572

Benner, Mollie

William Benner

Note in the DeKalb County Marriage Records there is a marriage for William Benner to Mollie Miller on April 5, 1888, in Auburn, Indiana. Mollie was 19 years of age and William was 26 years of age. Page 571, 572. Marriage is dissolved.

Clerk's Office Order Book 1863-1867 Page 70

May Term 1863

Berar, John

Rachel Berar

Divorce Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, Page 84 there is a marriage for John Berar to Rachel Williams on October 10, 1860, Married by B. F. Hills

Order Book 1893-1898

October Term 1896, Page 219

Berkshire, Edward H.

Alice M. Berkshire

Defendant in default. Divorce granted.

Order Book 1893-1898

December Term 1896, Page 266

Berry Mollie

Samuel Berry

Note: There is a marriage for a Samuel Berry (age 34 and born in Brooklyn, N. Y. living in Chicago, Il) to a Mollie Miller age (26 born in Auburn-1 previous marriage to a Benner). They wee married March 5, 1895 in Auburn. In. Page 266. Notice of case published in Auburn Dispatch. Defendant three times called and in default. Divorce granted.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1893, Page 433, 535

Betts, George W.

Hattie Betts

Defendant called three times and is in default. Divorce granted.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

September Term 1878, Page 247, 273

Bice, Henry

Maretta Bice

Defendant has been notified in the Waterloo Press.

Page 273 Divorce granted.

Order Book 1885-1894

 

 

 

 

See also Microfilm Roll 415, index point 0310 (Civil files fire damaged)

May Term 1887, Page 405

October Term 1887, Page 474

 

 

October Term 1895, Page 471

Bice, Henry E.

Rhoda E. Bice

Defendant asks for allowance to be able to defend her. Plaintiff ordered to pay defendant the allowance. Case continued.

Page 471, and 474 Divorce Granted

Order Book 1898-1901

December Term 1899 Page 260

March Term 1900 Page 276

Bice, Julia

Henry Bice

Note In DeKalb County Marriages thee is a marriage for Henry Bice (age 40 born in Ohio-1 previous marriage) and Julia Neuton Possible Newton? (Age 36 born in Ohio 1 previous marriage widow of Brown) They were married October 17, 1887 in St. Joe. Page 276 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to have custody of minor child.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

August Term 1870, Page 333, 543

Bickel John

Elizabeth Bickel

Part of record burned. ".that the defendant is shown to be insane.". Page 333, On page 543, an Elizabeth Bickel is suing A John Bickel. Plaintiff to receive $700

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

December Term 1878, Page 298

Bixler, Henrietta

John B. Bixler

Case dismissed

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

February Term 1879, Page 340

Blaine, Rosetta M.

David Blaine

No details, ordered left off docket.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1884, Page 103, 104

Blair, Sarah A

Thomas M. Blair

Divorce granted.

Order Book 32

October Term 1860, Page 269, April Term 1863 Page 313

Blake, Haldah Ann

Norton Blake

No details. Page 313. Divorce is granted In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, page 4, a Norton Blake & Haldah Ann Holmes were married March 7, 1843

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

December Term 1882, Page 454, February Term 1883 464, 477

Blanchard, Joanna

Amasa Blanchard

Defendant ruled to answer. Page 464 Defendant ruled to answer Page 477 Divorce granted.

Order Book 1893-1898

October Term 1897, Page 408

Blaney, John

Ella Blaney

Cause is by the Court Dismissed.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

February Term 1883, Page 465

Bloomfield, Jane O.

Ruben Bloomfield

Document mostly burned

Order Book 32

October Term 1858 Page 194

Bogardus, Susan E.

.

Mathew Bogardus

No Details

Order Book 1885-1894

December Term 1892, Page 460

Bohler, Mary

Ora Bohler

Divorce Granted. Plaintiff to have custody of Glen Bohler, age 13 months. Defendant to have reasonable visiting rights.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

December Term 1881, Page 426

Boillot?

Peter Boillot

Defendant notified. Case continued.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

January Term 1869, Page 239, 240

Bolton, Augusta L.

Moses B. Bolton

Annulled and custody of infant daughter of said parties, Emma E. Bolton, be given to plaintiff Augusta L. Bolton.

Auburn Courier

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order Book Sept. 1871- Sept. 1876, Page 183.

7-24-1873

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September Term 1873, Page 183

Bonham, Sophia

John L. Bonham

No comes the Plaintiff by H. C. Peterson, her attorney and files her complaint herein together with an affidavit that said defendant, John L. Bonham is not a resident of the State of Indiana.

Divorce granted. "it is further ordered by the Court that said plaintiff is hereby restrained from Marrying again until after the expiration of two years from the date of this order.

Note; A John L. Baughman (name crossed out and Bonham written in) married a Sophia Beard on March 17, 1872, Married at St. John's Reformed Church by W.B. Sandoe Pastor.

Order Book 1885-1894

February Term 1887, Page 354

Booth, Josephine

Thomas Booth

Divorce granted and to receive alimony of $500.

Order Book 1898-1901

December Term 1899, Page 214, 218

Boots, Emma

James A. Boots

Attorneys appointed by defendant. Page 218 Divorce granted. Plaintiff to resume her former name of Emma Allen and receive alimony of $200.

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1893, Page 579

Boots, George E.

Mary E. Boots.

Note in the DeKalb County Marriage Records there is a marriage for George E. Boots to Mary E. Pont. Emanuel Hall, M. G. married them November 15, 1870. Plaintiff withdrew pleadings from the files.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

 

Order Book 1885-1894

September Term 1883, Page 543, 584

 

 

December Term 1883 Page 13

Bott, Jennie

George M. Bott

Name could be Batt? Notice published. 584 Defendant three times called in is in default.

Page 13 Divorce granted.

Order Book 1893-1898

May Term 1895, Page 197

Bow? Adelpha

George W. Bow?

Note: In DeKalb Marriages there is a marriage for a George W. Bowman (age 24) to a Delphia Brown (age 23) They were married in Auburn on October 22, 1893. (since the name was partly burned this is a possibility) Page 197. Divorce is granted.

Clerk's Office Order Book 1863-1867 Page 64

May Term 1863

Bower,

Catharine

John Bower

Divorce Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, Page 99 there is a marriage for John Bower married to a Catherine Clark on September 25, 1862. Married by J.D. Davis

Order Book 1893- 1898

March Term 1895, Page 144

Bowlby, A. Lincoln

Martha Bowlby

Resident not a resident of the State of Indiana.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

August Term 1870, Page 332

Bowlby, Margaret A.

? B. Bowlby

Divorce granted and that said plaintiff has care, control and custody of the children of said parties until further order of the court?

Order Book 32

February Term 1868, Page 455

Bowman,

Charles

Adaline Bowman

Case dismissed Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, There is a marriage for a Charles Bowman to Adaline Ray on January 23, 1866. Married by Daniel Ryan J. P. of Allen County, Indiana

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1894, Page 441, 442

Bowman, Jennie

George Bowman

Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to have custody of Mabel Bowman age 18 months.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

February Term 1883, Page 449, 454

Bowman, Martin

Rose Bowman

Note: Marriage Records 1837-1882 shows a marriage for a Martin Bowman to Rose White. They were married by N. T. Peddycord, Minister, on March 14, 1874. Page 454 Divorce granted and Plaintiff to have custody of minor children.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

February Term 1879, Pages 347, 348, 349, 350

Boyer Joseph

Sarah Boyer

Divorce granted and the defendant to recover $5,500 in alimony.

Order Book Sept. 1871-Sept. 1876

September Term 1876, Page 559, 584

Boyer, Catharine

Eli Boyer

Defendant fully notified in the Butler Review.

Page 584 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to have custody of minor child, Abraham L. Boyer.

Note: There was a marriage license for an Eli Boyer to a Catherine Firestone on October 1, 1866. License was not returned. (Marriage Records 1837-1882)

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

May Term 1868, Page 166, 167

Bradley, Giles S.

Cornelia Bradley

Divorce granted

Order Book 32

November Term, 1856 Page 133, 143, 145

Brand, Nancy

Maxson Brand

Divorce

Order Book Sept. 1871-Sept. 1876

May Term 1873, Page 136, Page 144 and 145

September Term 1873, Page 175

September Term 1874, Page 267, 282

Brandaberry, Lillian

Cyrus Brandaberry

No details. Case continued- Page 136

Page 144 and 145 Case continued.

Page 175 Said case by Plaintiff, dismissed.

Defendant ruled to answer said petition.

Page 282 Trial to be set for the 3rd Monday of January, 1875.

Auburn Courier

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order Book Sept. 1871- Sept. 1876

8-5-1872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May Term 1873, Pages 139, 140

Brandon, Margarita

Jacob Brandon

Now comes the plaintiff by Best and McClellan, her attorney and files her complaint herein, together with an affidavit that said defendant Jacob Brandon is not a resident of the State of Indiana

Divorce granted. Alimony of $600. Plaintiff to have the care and custody of Cora Brandon, the infant Child.

Order Book 1885-1894

February Term 1884, Page 21, 24, 27, 48, 53, 54

Brandon, Peter H

Mary Brandon

Depositions ordered published, Page 24 Defendant ruled to answer. Page 27 Defendant enters his demur. Page 48 Change of Venue and the appointment of J. A. Woodhull as such judge. Page 53, 54, Divorce granted and Defendant to receive $300 alimony and recover $100 for attorney fees.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

February Term 1872, Page 389, 390

Brandon, Priscilla

Peter H. Brandon

Divorce granted. Alimony of $400. George W. Brandon became replevin bail for payment.

Note: there is a marriage for a Peter H. Brandon to Priscilla Mathews on April 30, 1866. (Marriage Records 1837-1882)

Order Book 1893-1898

October Term 1896, Page 220, 239

Brandt, Euphema E.

Fred W. Brandt

Rose and Rose appeared for the defendant. Page 239 Divorce granted

Order Book Sept. 1871- Sept. 1876

May Term 1873, Page 142

Brandt, Mary

Charles Brandt

Notice in the Auburn Courier for three weeks. Divorce granted.

There are some fire damaged papers in

Civil Case #5684

5-17-1899 Roll #415. index point 0619

Brant, Eilas

Brant, Mary C.

 

Order Book 32

August Term 1868, Page 490

Bratton, John

Rosanna Bratton

Divorce

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1895, Page 465, 466

Bratton, Mary

Orlando Bratton

Note in the DeKalb County Marriage Records there is a marriage for Orlando Bratton to Mary Moughler. Hiram S. Madden married them on September 4, 1870. Page 464, 465 Divorce granted.

Clerk's Office Order Book 1863-1867

January Term 1866, Page 373

Bray, or Gray?

Maranda

John Bray

Petition

Order Book 1898-1901

May Term 1899, Page 152

Brent, Elias

Mary Brent

Divorce granted.

Order Book 1893-1898

December Term 1896, Page 268, 271

Bricker, Elizabeth

Henry Bricker

Note: There is a marriage for a Henry Bricker to Elizabeth Noel. Wm. Gorrell married them June 6, 1865. Page 268, Defendant three times called and is in default. Page 271 Divorce granted and Plaintiff to receive $200 in alimony

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

January Term 1869, Page 235, 236

Briggs, John C.

Jennie Briggs

Divorce granted.

Order Book 1898-1901

May Term 1900 Page 349

Bright, Arwilda

John Bright

Attorney appears for defendant

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1893, Page 563, 575

Bristol, Jennie

Orrin H. Bristol

Proof of Publication filed and court date set for October 31, 1893. Page 575, Divorce granted and the plaintiff to have the custody of Coral L. Bristol, 8 years of age.

Auburn Courier,

 

Order Book Sept. 1871-Sept. 1876

Thursday, June 11, 1874

 

 

September Term 1874, Page 279

Britton, Elizabeth

Frances T. Britton

Francis Briton is not a resident of the State.

Divorce granted and the plaintiff have custody of minor children.

Order Book 32

August Term 1867, page 446, 447

Brown, Mary

Nicholas Brown

Divorce granted.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1884, Page 110

Brown, ? E. (See below Barbara E.)

? H. Brown

Defendant notified.

Order Book 1885-1894

Put in as 1883, Page 532

Brown, Barbara E. (See ? E. Brown above

? H. Brown

Divorce granted and plaintiff to have custody of Clyde Brown, Ida Brown and ?. Part of document destroyed by fire.

Waterloo Press

Thursday, December 18, 1884

Brown, Elizabeth

Brown, S. I.

Court News Plaintiff granted a divorce.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

December Term 1881, Page 415, 420, 434

Brown, Ellen

James F. Brown

Defendant duly notified.

420-Defendant appears. Page 434 Divorce granted and Plaintiff to recover $300 Alimony.

Order Book 37

October Term 1901, Page 32, 43

Brown, Isabella

Brown, Isaac

Defendant in default. Page 43 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to have custody of Maude and Florence Brown

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1893, Page 439, 534

Brown, John W.

Minnie Brown

Divorce granted.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1885, page 139, 145, 152, 153

Brown, Julia

Elias Brown

Defendant notified. Page 145 Case continued. Page 152 Divorce granted.

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1887, Page 523

Brunson, Mary E.

Sidney Brunson

Defendant is ruled to answer

Order Book 32

April Term 1865, Page 384

Bryant, Asahel

A. L. Bryant

No details

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1894, Page 444, 445

Buck, Caroline

Jefferson Buck

Part of document is burned. Marriage dissolved and Plaintiff to have alimony of $500.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

February Term 1870, Page 288, 289

Bullard

Rebecca

Miles W. Bullard

Divorce granted and that the name of Rebecca Bullard be changed to Rebecca Kelley

Note there is a marriage of Miles W. Bullard to Rebecca Kelley on June 14, 1863 by Geo. B. Caldwell (Marriage Records 1837-1882)

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

May Term, 1883, Page 485, 525, 553, 571

Bunch. Lydia A.

John L. Bunch

Defendant is ruled to order.

Note: In the Marriage Records 1837-1882 there is a record of a marriage for John L. Bunch to (?) Lenningham. They were married on July 8, 1874 by J. W. Welch.

Page 525 asking for allowance. Page 553. Divorce granted and her name changed to? Page 571 Plaintiff file motion to amend her complaint. Plaintiff to resume name of Lydia A. Lannum?

Order Book 1898-1901

December Term 1898, Page 51

Bunker, Mary A.

Luther L. Bunker

Note in DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a Luther L. Bunker (age 64 born in York State, living in Coldwater , Mi. He had 1 previous marriage) to a Mary A. Allomong (age 51 born in Williams Co. , Ohio with 2 previous marriage) They were married March 26, 1896 in Auburn, In. Page 51. Divorce granted and Plaintiff to resume the name of Mary A. Mark.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

December Term 1881, Page 427

Burch, Rubie

Henry L. Burch

Marriage Records 1837-1882 shows a marriage for a Henry L. Burch to Ruby Wheeler.. They were married January 1, 1872 by Oliver P. Learned, J. P. Page 427, Defendant ruled to answer.

Order Book 1885-1894

February Term 1887, Page 349, 358

Burns, Minnie

Jacob Burns

Note: In the 1837-1882 marriage records there is a marriage for a Jacob F. Burns to Minnie E. Bills. Frank M. Bacon married them on September 20, 1879. Page 349 Defendant notified. Page 358 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff resume her maiden name of Minnie Bills.

Order Book 32

April Term 1864, Page 352

Burr, or Buss?

William N.

Cornelia Burr

Divorce. Divorce granted.

Order Book 1898-1901

 

There are some fire damaged papers in

Civil Case #5913

 

 

March Term 1900 Page 270,271

Roll #415, index point 696 March 13, 1900

 

Burrell, William

Ella Burrell

Divorce granted and plaintiff's name changed to Ella Beam.

Order Book 1898-1901

October Term 1898, Page 11

Bush, Anna M.

William Bush

Note: In DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a William G. Bush (age 36 born in Williams County, Ohio) to an Annie M. Felt (age 26 born in Whitley County, In) They were married November 11, 1895. Page 11 Case dismissed by agreement of both parties.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1886, Page 302, October Term 316, 330

Bush, Hattie

Albert Bush

Plaintiff filed for case to be dismissed. Page 316 Notice published in Auburn Courier August 12, 18, and 26 of 1886 Defendant in default. Page 330 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to have custody of Alberta May Bush.

Order Book 1893-1898

March Term 1898, Page 525, May Term 1898, Page 544

Butler, David R.

Sarah F. Butler

Defendant in default. (three times called)

Page 544 Divorce granted.

Order Book 1893-1898

May Term 1898, Page 530, Page 549

Buttershell, Rudolph

Lillian Buttershell

Defendant three times called and in default Page 549 Defendant in default. Divorce granted.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1885, Page 168, 169

Button, Harriett

Henry S. Button

Divorce granted and plaintiff to resume her maiden name Harriet Hammon.

Clerk's Office Order Book 1863-1867

January Term 1867, Page 526

Byrne,

Barbara

John Byrne

 

Order Book 32

April Term 1859, Page 224

Caldwell,

Amanda F.

William Caldwell

Amanda F. Caldwell to have the custody of the child born to them. Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882 Page 72, there is a Marriage Record for an Amanda Caldwell to Thomas Updegraph on June 2, 1859 by L.E. Benedict.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1881

December Term 1881

Page 416

Camp, John

Susanna Camp

In Marriage Records 1837-1882 there is a marriage for a John Camp to a Susanna Camp (this is how it reads) on September 10, 1876. They were married by John McOscar, J. P.

Page 416 case continued.

Order Book 1893-1898

October Term 1896, Page 220-221

Campbell, Anna Mary

John Campbell

Divorce granted.

Order Book 32

November Term 1855, Page 45

Campbell, Michael

Ann Campbell

Petition for Divorce Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, Page 40 there is a marriage for Michael Campbell to Ann Luther on November 2, 1854 by W. Griswold

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

December Term 1876, Page 30, Page 80

Campbell, Olive

James Campbell

Written notice for allowance. Defendant to pay $25 by the next Monday.

Page 80 Divorce granted.

Note: There is a marriage for James Campbell to an Olive Aldrich on February 23, 1871 by O. P. Learned, J. P. (Marriage Records 1837-1882)

Clerk's Office Order Book 1863-1867

January Term 1867 Page 541

Campbell, Sophronia

Levi Campbell

In Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871 Page 6, 7 there is a continuance of the Divorce proceedings. Divorce granted and name of Sophronia Campbell changed to Sophronia Trisch. Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, There is a marriage for a Levi Campbell to Sophronia Treesh on July 28, 1864. Married by Edward Wright.

Order Book 1885-1894

February Term 1887, Page 362, 363

Capp, Maria

Russell Capp

Nune Pro Tem Entry. Goes to Court trial and finds that eh Petitioner was truly divorced from the defendant an June 26, 1879.

Order book 32

October Term 1864, Page 366

Capron,

Sarah Jane

Augustus Capron

Divorce, Divorce granted.

Order Book 32

May Term, 1856, Page 50, 143

Carl? Ann

Augusta Carl

Petition for Divorce Case is continued

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

Order Book 1885-1894

December Term 1881, Page 422

 

December Term 1883, Page 16

Carmer, Martha M

 

 

 

Carmer, Martha M

? C Carmer

 

 

 

William C. Carmer

Papers were burned.

 

 

Divorce granted Part of document burned.

Order Book 1898-1901

December Term 1898 Page 83

Carnaham, Elizabeth

Perry Carnaham

The Plaintiff dismisses this cause.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

? Term, Page 432, 433

Carpenter, ?

Alexander Carpenter

Divorce granted and Plaintiff to have custody of (Blank) Part of paper was burned.

Order Book 1893-1898

 

Order Book 1885-1894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See also

Order Book 38

 

 

 

 

December Term 1894, Page 69, 73,74

 

December Term 1894, Page 427, 428

See also Order Book 38 Page 288

 

 

 

 

 

 

December Term 1902 Page 331

Carpenter, Blanche

Arlie Carpenter

Page 69, Defendant three times called.

Page 427 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to have custody of Arie? Carpenter and Alimony of $500.

Page 73 and 74 is a copy of previous case.

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1885, Page 177

Carpenter, Sarah

George Carpenter

Defendant notified by notice in the Auburn Courier. Divorce granted.

Order Book 32

October Term 1864 Page 368

Carr, Harrietta S.

Philip Carr

Divorce granted

Order Book 32

October Term 1866, Page 442

Carter, William

Susannah C. Carter

No Details Case continued (April Term 1867- Page 514)

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

September Term 1878, Page 254

Casebeer Sarah A

George W. Casebeer

Divorce granted and $500 alimony to Plaintiff. Plaintiff to have custody of infant children.

Note in Marriage Records 1837-1882 there is a marriage for George W. Casebeer and Sarah Ann Freeby. They were married by Gilbert C. Evertt, J. P. on September 3, 1870

Order Book 1893-1898

December Term 1897, Page 479

Casebeer, Andrew S.

Mary J. Casebeer

Divorce granted.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

January Term 1868, Page 145 May Term 1868, September Term 1868, Page 184

Casebeer, Harriet

William Casebeer

An alias writ ordered. On page 145 and 154, Page 184 the case is dismissed. Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, There is a marriage for a William Casebeer to Harriet P. Moore on June 22, 1848. Married by Samuel Learned, J. P.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

August Term 1870, Page 333

Casper, Benjamin G.

Ellen Casper

Divorce granted and name of Ellen Casper changed to Ellen Davenport

Order Book 32

April Term 1866, Page 417

Casselman, Caroline

Mathias Casselman

Divorce Petitioner to have custody of Mary Ellen, Laura Jane, Sara Oslinda Edward Frances, C? Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, There is a marriage for a Mathias Casselman and Caroline Ricely on March 5, 1857. Marriage performed by William Canler.

Order Book 1885-1894

 

Order Book 1893-1898

December Term 1894, Page 426, 427

December Term 1894 Page 99

Cassler, Lydia

Henry Cassler

Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to resume her maiden name of Lydia Avery. Order Book 1893-1898 December Term 1894, Page 99 is a duplicate of pages 426, 427

Order Book 1893-1898

 

See also Order Book 38, Pages 305, 314, 324

December Term 1896, Page 272

Cattell, Nettie

Jonathon Cattell

Note: there is a marriage for a Jonathan Cattell (age 25) to a Nettie Baker (age 20). They were married August 22, 1886 in Garrett, In. Page 272 Divorce granted and Plaintiff to have the care and custody of Harry Cattell. Defendant to pay $5. a month of support of child.

Order Book Sept. 1871-Sept. 1876

 

May Term 1872, Page 59,

January Term 1873, Page 99

Cauray, Hannah C.

Francis Cauray?

No Details, Cause Continued.

Page 99- Divorce granted and that the name of said petitioner be changed from Hannah C. Cauray to Frances Burnside.

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1895, Page 468

Chaffee, Andrews J.

Eva Chaffee

Divorce granted.

Order Book 32

October Term 1864, Page 369, 370

Chaffee, Leonard

Mary Ann Chaffee

Divorce granted

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

May Term 1878, Page 228, Page 239

Chambers, Lorinda J.

Calvin D. Chambers

No details.

Page 239 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to resume maiden name of Lorinda J. Matheny. Note: there is a Calvin Chambers married to Jennie Matheny (could be Lorinda J?) on February 28, 1877 by Jacob Walburn, J.P. From 1837-1882 Marriage Records.

Order Book 1893-1898

October Term 1897, Page 447, December Term 1897 Page 449, 456, 457

Chaney, Mary

Jess Chaney

Note: There is a marriage for Jess Chaney to (age 32 born in Montpelier, Ohio) to a Mary Aman (age 31 born in Avilla, Noble Co.) they were married November 7, 1895. Page 447 Defendant files general denial. Page 449 Motion for allowance. Page 456 Divorce granted. Plaintiff's name changed to Mary Honison?

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

There are some fire damaged papers in

Civil Case

September Term 1867, Page 79

 

Microfilm roll #415 July 10, 1867

Charlton, Calvin

Lydia A. Charlton

Divorce granted

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

January Term 1869, Page 251, May Term 1869, Page 421

Chase, Martha

John G. Chase

Cause continued on Page 251 Page 421 Divorce granted.

Clerk's Office Order Book 1863-1867

May Term 1866, Page 447

Chittenden, Hellan? M.

Henry M. Chittenden

Petition

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

January Term 1871, Page 581

Chorns, Mary

John Chorns

Divorce granted.

Order Book Sept 1871-Sept 1876

September Term 1872, Page 69

Clark, Charlotte

David Clark

Continued. Not details.

Order Book 32

October Term 1866, Page 439

Clark, Christina

David Clark

Divorce Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, There is a marriage for a David Clark a Christena Hammond on October 27, 1864. Married by Ephraim Berry

There are some fire damaged papers in

Civil Case # 5714

Microfilm roll #415 index point 0789 dated 6-29-1899

Clark, Edwad E.

Clark, Margaret

 

Order Book 32

April Term 1858 Page 188

Clark, Eli N.

Martha Clark

Petition

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1895, Page 464

Clark, Ellen

Charles R. Clark

Divorce Granted

Order Book 1898-1901

October Term 1898, Page 43

Clark, Estella H.

George C. Clark

Note In the DeKalb County Marriages there is a marriage for a George C. Clark (age 27 born in Janesville, In.) to an Estella L? Henning (age 20 born in Waterloo, In). They were married February 26, 1895 in Waterloo, In. Page 43 Divorce granted and plaintiff to have custody of Homer Ward, Estell H Clark.

Order Book 32

October Term 1858, Page 205, April Term 1859 Page 215

Clark, John

Adelia R. Clark

Petition Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882 there is a marriage for a John Clark and Delila Platz on January 4, 1849 by George Beard, J. P. This may not be the same John and Adelia?

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

September Term 1868, Page 187

Clark, John

Grace Clark

Divorce granted.

Order Book Sept. 1871-Sept. 1876

September Term 1875, Page 379, 401

Clark, Sarah E.

George Clark

Defendant notified

Page 401 Divorce granted, Plaintiff to have care and custody of

Infant son, William E. Clark and to received $100. Alimony.

Order Book 18-1894

October Term 1887, Page 525

Clarkson, Mary J.

George C. Clarkson

Defendant three times called and is in default.

Order Book 32

October Term 1863, Page 334

Classon, Levi

Jane Classon

Divorce granted

Order Book 1898-1901

 

 

There are some fire damaged papers in

Civil Case #5860

 

 

 

 

 

December Term 1899 Page 227, 228

 

Microfilm # 415 index point 0819. dated -1900

 

 

 

Clemmens, Samuel Scott (This could be Clemant)

Jennie Clemmens

In body of divorce settlement surname is spelled Clemens and defendant is known as Scott. Both defendant and plaintiff made an agreement on property. Defendant to have custody of Vincent Clemens and Plaintiff to have custody of Elna? Clemens.

Order Book 1899-1901

March Term 1899 Page 119

Click, Jacob W

Mary J. Click

Divorce granted.

Order Book 1885-1894

October 1887, Page 523

Clinesmith, Mary O

Thomas J. Clinesmith

Note in the DeKalb County Marriage Records there is a marriage for Thomas J. Clinesmith to Mary E. Barron. License was issued January 19, 1876, Signed January 20, 1876 by Joseph Miller, M.G. Page 523 defendant ruled to answer.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

February Term 1869, Page 271, 2 lines on 272

Cloy, Caroline

Christopher Cloy

Part of the record burned. Divorce granted ad that the Plaintiff toe recover of said defendant $400. in alimony and the said plaintiff do have the care and custody of Julian Ann, M. Mary, Frederick and Charles Cloy infant children of said parties.

Order Book 1893- 1898

March Term 1895, Page 124, 125

Cloy, Minnie

Fred Cloy

Note: there is a marriage for a Frederic Clay, age 25, to a Minnie Stefen , age 20. They were married May 25, 1882 in Union Township.

Page 124, 125 Defendant in default. Divorce granted and plaintiff to have custody of Lizzie and Nettie Clay or Cloy?

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1893, Page 566, 572 and 573

Coats, Armeda

Reuben A. Coats

Note in the DeKalb County Marriage Records there is a marriage for Rube A. Coats to Armeda Dinins on March 18, 1883. They were married in Troy Twp. DeKalb County, Indiana. Armeda was 20 years of age and Rube 25 years of age. Page 566 defendant ruled to answer complaint. .Page 572, 573. Divorce granted and the plaintiff to have custody of Florence Coats. The defendant to have the care ad custody of Adam and William Coats. Plaintiff to pay all costs.

Order Book 1893-1898

May Term 1897, Page 376, 384, 392

Cochran, Charles

Pearl Cochran

Note; There is a marriage for a Charles Andrew Cochran (age 22 born in Elgin Il) to a Pearl Mason (age 17 born in Newville, In). They were married April 18, 1897 in Spencerville, In. Page 376 Defendant is three times called and is in default. Page 384 Court takes the cause under advisement. Page 39. Plaintiff dismissed the cause.

Order Book 1893-1898

 

Order Book 1885-1894

December Term 1894, Page 97

 

December 1894, Page 424

Cochran, Robert

Lucinda Cochran

Page 97 Defendant in default and case goes to court.

Page 424

Divorce granted. Order Book 1893-1898 December Term 1894 page 100 is a duplicate of Page 424

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

September Term 1881, Page 395, 406

Cochran, William H

Artimishia Cochran

Defendant in default.

Page 406 Divorce granted and defendant allowed $500 in alimony and custody of children.

Order Book (Civil) 1885-1894

December Term 1883 Page 1, 4

Coe, Emma

Harvey Coe

Defendant notified. Page 4 Divorce granted.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

December Term 1881, Page 428

Coffin, Catherine

John Coffin

Divorce granted and there is a partial entry that the plaintiff's name be changed to (left blank or burned)

Order Book 1898-1901

December Term 1898, Page 62

Coffrin, Charles

?ran Coffrin

Divorce granted.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

January Term 1870, Page 469

Coffrin, George

Mary J. Coffrin

Divorce granted and that Mary Coffrin has the care and custody of Nelson Coffrin the infant son. Note: Marriage Records 1837-1882 shows a marriage for a George Coffrin to a Mary "A" Somerlott. They were married February 17, 1870 by a Hiram S. Madden, J. P.

Order Book
A, Page 546

There are some fire damaged papers in

Civil Case #47

May Term 1862

 

 

Microfilm Roll #415, index point 0830 dated 3-14-1862

Cole, Henry

Barbara Cole

Petition

Order Book 32

April Term 1862, Page 293

Cole, Irwin R.

Adelia Cole

 

Order Book 32

November Term 1856, Page 140, 141

Cole, Lewis

Cordelia Cole

Divorce

Order Book 32

April Term 1858 Page 175

Coll, Seneca

Ann Coll

Petition Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, Page 34, there is a marriage for Seneca Coll to Ann Gillespie on June 21, 1853.

Order Book 32

November Term 1856, page 139

Comiskey, Charles

Mary Ann Comiskey

No details

Order Book (Civil 1876-1883

Order Book 1885-1894

December Term 1883, Page 582

December Term 1883, page 5, 6

Compton, Ella M.

William Compton

Defendant three times called and is in default.

Page 5, 6 Divorce granted.

Order Book 32

April Term 1863, Page 313, 314

Cone, Erastus

Emily Cone

Divorce granted

Auburn Courier

 

 

 

 

 

 

See also Caury

3-7-1872

Conroy, Hannah C.

Francis Conroy

Now comes the plaintiff by L. J. Blair, her attorney and files her complaint herein, together with an affidavit that said defendant Francis Conroy is not a resident of the State of Indiana

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

January Term 1870, Page 483

Coon, Daniel

Sophia Coon

Defendant notified in the "Auburn Times" a DeKalb newspaper. Divorce granted

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

August Term 1872, Page 405

 

 

December Term 1876, Page 24

Corbin, Charles

Rosa Corbin

Divorce granted

 

 

 

Rosa Corbin vs. Charles Corbin Page 24, case dismissed.

Note there is a marriage for Charles Corbin to Rosa Trisch on June 8, 1865 (Marriage records 1827-1882)

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

September Term 1881, Page 394

Cornell, Euphenia E

Wesley C. Cornell

Defendant gives general denial. Court trial (no details) Divorce granted Alimony of $150 and Plaintiff to resume her maiden name of Euphenia E. Wyatt.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1885, Page 109

Corr? Etta

Henry Corr?

Judgment burned.

Order Book 1893-1898

May Term 1897, Page 381, 382, 386, 387

Cory, Lulu R.

William Cory

Defendant to . pay $25. for benefit of Plaintiff. Page 382 Wickwire enters as the attorney. Page 386, 387 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to have custody of Elenn Cory and Defendant to have custody of William H. Cory.

Order Book 1893-1898

December term 1893, Page 46

Coskey, Amanda

John C. Coskey

Divorce granted

Order Book 1893-1898

October Term 1896, Page 227

Countryman, Alma

Mark Countryman

Note: there is a marriage for a Mark Countryman age 22, to a Elma Lousier age 16. He lived in Newville, In and were married June 22,1895. Page 227 Defendant three times called and is in default. Plaintiff entitled to a divorce.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

May Term 1870, Page 525

Coutts, Lydia

David Coutts

Divorce granted

Order Book 32

October Term 1864, Page 366, 367

Covell, Asa

Julia Ann Covell

Divorce granted.

Order Book 1885, 1894

May Term 1892, Page 458

Coy, Edla

William Coy

Divorce granted and Plaintiff to have custody of Mattie ad Byron Coy age 3 years.

Order Book 1893-1898

December Term 1894, Page 79, 80, 81

Craig, Emma

George W. Craig

Divorce granted. Defendant to have custody of Ora S. Craig and Plaintiff to have custody of Noah Craig. Defendant to pay $15 per annum for support of Noah as long as the said Emma Craig remains unmarried.

Clerk's Office Order Book 1863-1867

Page 327, September Term 1865

Cramer, Caroline

Andrew S. Cramer

Divorce, petition.

Order Book 1898-1901

October Term 1899 Page 178

Crane, Margaret

William E. Crane

Divorce granted and Plaintiff to resume name of Margaret Dells and alimony of $340

Order Book 32

August Term 1868, Page 493, 494

Crane, Moses

Margaret Crane

Part of entry burned. Divorce

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

January Term 1868, Page 126

Cranston, Hiram

Angneta? Augusta? Y. Cranston

Divorce granted.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

September Term 1868, Page 201, 202

Crawford, Isaac

Margarita M. Crawford

Divorce granted

Auburn Courier

And also

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

5-16-1872

 

 

August Term 1872, Page 399

Cressinger, George

Nancy Cressinger

Now comes the plaintiff by James E. Rose, his attorney and files his complaint herein, together with an affidavit that said defendant Nancy Cressinger is not a resident of the State of Indiana

Page 399, Divorce granted.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

December Term 1883, Page 581

Crocker, Isaac

Roby A. Crocker

Divorce granted.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

February Term 1879, Page 341

September Term 1881, Page 404, 405

Croker, George W.

Ella M. Croker

In the marriage records for 1837-1882 there is a marriage record for a George W. Croker and Ella B. Baird on December 2, 1874 by J. W. Martin. Page 341 no details case is ordered to left off docket.

404, 405 Divorce granted.

Order Book 32

April Term 1866, Page 403, 416, 417

Cross, Susannah

Luther Cross

Divorce Page 417 Susannah Cross does have the care and custody of ? Cross, the infant child of said parties.

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1895, Page 467

Crouley, Emma

John Crouley

Divorce granted. Plaintiff to have custody of John, Phina, Clara and Sylvia Crouley and $500 in alimony

Order Book 32

April Term 1867, Page 511, August Term 1867, Page 523 and 524

Crow, Julia Ann

John F. Crow

Divorce and custody of George F. Crow the infant child to the petitioner.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

September Term 1881, Page 394, 407

Crowl, Nancy

Isaac Crowl

In Marriage Records 1837-1882 there is a marriage for Isaac Crowl and Nancy Derr. They were married July 4, 1873 by E. M. Baker

Page 394 No details. Defendant ruled to answer.

Page 407 Divorce granted.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1892, Page 456

Cunningham, Florence

Vernon Cunningham

Divorce granted and Plaintiff to resume her maiden name of Florence Frick

Order Book 32

August Term 1868, Page 479, 480

Curlette, Rhoda A.

Edward H. Curlette

Divorce . Divorce granted

Order Book 1898-1901

December Term 1899 Page 253

Curran, Till lie

Tim Curran

Divorce granted and Alimony of $175. Plaintiff to have custody of Marie Curran

Order Book 1885-1894

October Term 1885, Page 177

Curtis, Lillie

Eugene Curtis

Defendant notified.

Order Book Sept. 1871-Sept. 1876

September Term 1872, Pages 78 and 79

Daily, Barbara

George Daily

Marriage contract cancelled. Plaintiff to recover $500 as alimony. And the care and custody of Lydia M. Daily the infant daughter. Note; There is a marriage record for a George Daily to a Barbara Sleppy on July 25, 1868 by Washington Teeters. (Marriage Records 1837-1882)

Order Book Sept. 1871-Sept. 1876

February Term 1875

Page 329

Daily, Delphina

George Dailey

Defendant notified three times.

Note; There is a marriage for a George Dailey to Dalphina Tryon on January 23, 1873 by John M. Urie, J. P. (Marriage Records 1837-1882)

Auburn Courier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clerk's Office, Sept. 1871- Sept. 1876

3-21-1872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May Term 1872, Page 60

Daniels, Burton L.

Irena E. Daniels

Now comes the plaintiff by Woodhull & Croxton his attorneys and files his complaint herein, together with an affidavit that said defendant Irena E. Daniels is not a resident of the State of Indiana Auburn Courier May 30, 1872. Court Doings: Divorce Granted. See also Page 60

Order Book 1898-1901

March Term 1900 page 292

Darling, Martha

Walter Darling

Defendant duly notified and in default.

Order Book (Civil) 1885-1894

December Term 1883, Page 1

Darling, Mary E.

Walter F. Darling

Court finds for the defendant and Plaintiff to take nothing from the action. Defendant to recover his costs from the Plaintiff.

Order Book 32

February Term 1868, Page 454, 467

Darrow, Charlotte

Melvin Darrow

No details Divorce on Page 467

Order Book 1894-1898

December Term 1897, Page 484

Davis, Della

Frank Davis

Divorce granted and the Plaintiff to have the custody of Russel Davis, Name changed to Della Kline and to recover $350 and all costs.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1887, Page 376, 377

Dawson, Martha J.

Albert C. Dawson

Note in the 1837-1882 Marriages there is a marriage for an Albert C. Dawson to Martha J. Rush. Wm. Comstock, Pastor M. E. Church married them September 20, 1868. Divorce granted and plaintiff to have custody of John W,, Charles E and Albert C. Dawson.

Order Book 1893-1898

December Term 1894, Page 112,

May Term 1895, page 159, 177, 183

Dawson, Sylvia J.

John E. Dawson

Note: In the DeKalb marriages there is a marriage for John Dawson, age 23 married to a Silvia Rogers, age 18 They were married March 6, 1888 in Garrett, In. An injunction until the final judgment. Page 159, Divorce granted. Plaintiff to have custody of youngest child, Curtis Dawson and defendant have the care and custody of Leorl Dawson. Page 177 Reinstate the injunction and cause continued Defendant files an appeal.

Order Book 1885-1894

December Term 1892, Page 461, 462

Decker, Katie

Joseph Decker

Divorce granted and plaintiff's name be changed to Katie Sternbeg

Order Book 1898-1901

October Term 1899-Page 173

Decker, Rachel

James Decker

Note in the DeKalb marriages there is a marriage for James Decker (age 22 born in Edgerton, OH) to a Rachel Long (age 19 born in Narinton, In). They were married January 6, 1897. Page 173 divorce granted.

Order Book 32

November Term, 1856, Page 133

Deiry, James K.

Margaret Deiry

Divorce

Order Book 1893-1898

May Term 1898, Page 572

DeLong, Clara

William DeLong

Plaintiff requests case to be dismissed.

Order Book 1885-1894

Auburn Courier

October Term 1887, Page 486

Thursday, November 24, 1887

DeLong, Eliza

Clinton DeLong

Defendant ruled to answer

Court News Case was dismissed at her expense.

Order Book 1893-1898

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order Book 1898-1901

December Term, 1897 Page 485, 486

March Term 1898 Page 488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December Term 1898 Page 52

Dennison, Catherine

William Dennison

Court finds for the defendant and Plaintiff to receive nothing by the action. Plaintiff motions for new trial. Court overrules. Court gives ninety days in which to file all bills of exception. Page 488 cause is ordered left of the docket

Page 52 Divorce granted and the Plaintiff's name be changed to Catherine Durst.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

May Term 1868, Page 169, 170

DePew, Isaiah M.

Mary T. DePew

Divorce granted.

Order Book 1898-1901

March Term 1900 Page 274

Depler, James A

Margaret A. Depler

Case is dismissed for want of prosecution.

Order Book 1893-1898

October Term 1893, Page 31, 45

Derthick, Minnie

Frank Derthick

Defendant denies complaint Page 45 Divorce granted.

Order Book 1898-1901

May Term 1899, Page 137, page 154

Derthrick, Susan E.

William Derthrick

Note in the DeKalb Marriages there is a marriage for a William H. Dertrick (age 26 born in Richland Twp) to Susan E. Mead (age 29 born in Ohio). They were married October 8, 1884 in Waterloo. Defendant notified and in default. Page 154 Case dismissed by Plaintiff.

Clerk's Office Order Book 1863-1867 Page 60

May Term 1863

Dewey, Avery W.

Tryphena Dewey

Divorce

Order Book 1898-1901

March Term 1899, Page 129

Dice, Sarah E.

George W. Dice

Divorce granted

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1882, Page 457

Dickinson, Mary A.

Charles M. Dickinson

Divorce granted and Plaintiff' s name changed to Mary A. McEnarffer

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

May Term 1869, Page 413 September Term 1869, Page 434

Diehl, Ward

Teresa Diehl

Page 413, no details, cause continued., Page 434 case dismissed.

Order Book 1893-1898

October Term 1897, Page 447, 451

Dilgard, Laura

Francis Dilgard

Note: there is a marriage for a Francis Dilgard (age 23, born in Ohio) to a Laura A. Husselman (age 24). They were Married April 19, 1893 in Grant Township. Page 447 Defendant notified by publication in the St. Joe Newspaper. Defendant in default. Page 451 Divorce granted and the plaintiff to have the custody of Wayne Dilgard.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

May Term 1878, Page 241

December Term 1878, age 337, February Term 1879, Page 384

Dills, Emily A.

Wm. H. Dills

"On Plaintiffs motion the Receiver hereunder Henry I. Peterson ,Esq is ordered by the court to payment to said plaintiff all moneys now in his hands or that my hereafter come into his possession belonging to said receiver ..after deducting sum that may be due him."

Note there is a marriage for a Wm. H. Dills to an Emily A. Ralston on February 20, 1859. Married by Edward Wright, M.G. (Marriage Records 1837-1882) Page 337 Court taking under advisement until next term Cause continued. Page 384 Divorce granted and Plaintiff to have the custody of Kitty Dills, the infant daughter. Kitty Dills be permitted to visit her father once in each week and on ordinary occasion in the State of Indiana. Plaintiff to recover $1,00 in alimony and all costs of this action and all interest in lots 53 and 54 in the original Plat of Auburn.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

February Term 1871, Page 354

Dixon, Joseph

Mary Dixon

Divorce granted.

Order Book 1893-1898

May Term 1898 Page 553

Donnells, Charles

Albenie Donnells

Court finds for the defendant and Divorce granted.

Order Book 1898-1901

October Term 1899- Page 168

Donnells, Charles T.

Cora Donnells

Defendant in default. Plaintiff granted divorce.

Order Book 1885-1894

May Term 1884, Page 55, 76

Doty, Laura

Charles Doty

Defendant notified by publishing in the DeKalb County Republican Page 76 Divorce granted.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

February Term 1883, Page 475, 476

Doudy, Maggie E

William C. Doudy

Divorce granted and plaintiff to resume her former name, Maggie E. Jones.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

September Term. 1878, Page 248

Dove, Hannah M.

Dennis Dove

No Details. Case dismissed.

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There are some fire damaged papers in

Civil Case

April Term 1865 Term Page 383, October Term 1865, Page 392

 

 

 

 

Microfilm Roll 415 index point 1157, dated 2-8-1865

Dove, Sarah

William Dove

No details on page 383. Page 392 Petitioner has custody of the children. Divorce granted.. Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, Page 55 there is a marriage for William Dove and Sarah Shaw on January 26, 1857. Married by George Barney.. On April 4, 1870 there is a William Dove married to Cornelia Ensley.

Order Book (Civil) 1867-1871

January Term 1870, Page 472,

May Term 1870, Page 524,

September Term 1870, Page 536

Dowe, John W.

Waighty Dowe

No details. Page 472 and 524 Case continued. Page 536, the Case is dismissed

Order Book 1898-1901

 

 

 

There are some fire damaged papers in

Civil Case #5941

May Term 1900 Page 294 358

 

 

 

Microfilm Roll # 415, index point 1164

Dowell, John

 

Dowell, John

 

 

Dowell, John

Dowell, Belle

 

Dowell, Rachel

 

 

Dowell, Belle

Defendant notified and is in default.

Page 358. Plaintiff dismisses the case.

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

May Term. 1873, Page 512

Dowell, Thomas

Rhoda Dowell

Divorce granted.

Order Book (Civil) 1885-1894

December Term 1883, Page 1

Downend, Elizabeth

James Downend

Note: In the marriage Records 1837-1882 there is a marriage for a James Downend to Elizabeth Nickerson. They were married March 11, 1860 by Henry Sherlock, J. P. Divorce granted and Plaintiff to have the custody of two minor children (Elsie Downend and Willie Downend. and alimony of $500. An agreement was filed. "Defendant agrees the plaintiff have in addition to property moved from Garrett during the month of November 1883: 2 Bureau, 2 sewing machine, 1 dining table, 25 lbs port, 5 bushel wheat 8 bu of potatoes, 7 bu of apples, 3 shoats now at Garret, the mortgage and note of 134 dollars signed by M. Miller.

Order Book 32

February Term 1868, Page 457, 458

Doyle, Zephaniah

Eliza Doyle

Divorce

Order Book 1898-1901

December Term 1900 Page 366

Draggoo, Cora

Elsworth Draggoo

Note: In the DeKalb Marriage s there is a marriage for an Ellsworth Draggoo (age 25 born in Edgerton, OH) to a Cora Shoret? (Age 21 born in Butler, IN) They were married October 19, 1887 in Auburn IN. Page 366 Defendant in default divorce granted and Plaintiff to have custody of minor child.

Order Book 32

October Term 1866, Page 443, February Term 1868, Page 454

Dressler, Mary

Daniel Dressler

No Details Page 454: Comes now the plaintiff by her attorneys, Morrison and Hodge and this cause is dismissed at the Plaintiffs Costs. Note: In DeKalb County Marriage Records for 1837-1882, There is a marriage for a Daniel Dresler to Mary Fisher on April 9, 1866. Married by George Wolf J. P.

Order Book 1885-1894

February Term 1885, Page 120

Drew, Frances E.

George H. Drew

Divorce granted and the Plaintiff resume her former name Frances E. Treeman or Freman

Order Book (Civil) 1876-1883

September Term 1881, Page 395, 396

Drew, George H.

Sarah H. Drew

Part of document missing.

Order Book 1898-1901

March Term 1900 Page 279, 290

Drew, Jennie C.

George H. Drew

Note in DeKalb
County marriages there is a marriage for a George H. Drew (age 61 born in New York State with 2 previous marriages) to an Jennie C. Crill (age 30 born in Missouri married previously to Drew). This marriage took Place June 16, 1900 in Butler, In. Most likely after the divorce, they remarried? Page 279 an amended complaint is filed. Page 290 Divorce granted and alimony of $800 to plaintiff

Order Book Sept. 1871-Sept. 1876

September Term 1871, Page 11

Drowley, Elizabeth

James Drowley

Petition -Page 11

Note there is a marriage for a James Drowley to Elizabeth Vial on April 20, 1870 by A. Leathers, Minister (Marriage Records 1837-1882)

Auburn Courier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order Book Sept. 1871-Sept. 1876

7-17-1873

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September Term, 1874, Page 264

Dugan, Francis C.

William D. Dugan

Now comes the Plaintiff, by McBride and Morlan her attorneys, and files her complaint herein together with an affidavit that said Defendant William D. Dugan is not a resident of the State of Indiana. Waterloo Press Circuit Court case for 2-26-1874. Divorce continued.

Page 264, "On motion this cause is dismissed at the cost of the Plaintiff.

Order Book 1885-1894

February Term 1887, Page 349, 354, 355

Dunfee, David M.

Clara Dunfee

Note: In the 1837-1883 Marriage Records there is a marriage for a David M. Dunfee to a Clara Curront. B. S. Cisseby, Minister married them on July 15, 1873. Page