If there is a camera with a key icon, it is only available at a Family History Center or affiliated library. If there is a camera icon at the right of the name (in the Format column) then the collections’ images are browsable. Near the bottom of the page under Film/Digital Notes is the name of each sub-collection. Note : Some of the links listed take you to a FamilySearch Collection of digital images. Note: Please be aware that if you find the desired divorce record in an index, the holder of the actual materials (e.g., archive, county court, etc.) may charge a small fee to send you a copy of the material itself. So you may wish to avail yourself of the county clerks and court archives, especially those that can be searched online. But these divorce documents for most states are partially held in either state archives or county clerk records. In most cases, I did not include the links to County Courts, where most divorce records are now processed and the documents held. There may be shocking claims, especially related to your ancestors’ physical and emotional cruelty, or other behavior. WARNING: Some of the information in the Divorce Petitions may be difficult to read. The reason can not only provide another part of your ancestor’s story but also may lead to more clues, especially in the case of desertion, where you may be able to find the location where the “deserting” party moved to. What can you find in these records? Obviously the dates and location of the divorce proceeding, the date and location of the marriage, the woman’s maiden name, names of minor children, and the reason for the divorce. They are another hidden gem of information that can assist you in advancing your family history and genealogy research.
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