Gertrude Lucas vs. William C. Lucas, Divorce Petition, Monroe County Civil Court Records, Box 980, Research Library, Monroe County History Center, Bloomington, Indiana. NOTE: The item below is the divorce petition and it is most likely NOT the only item in this file related to the divorce. There is a record of the marriage between Gertrude Clark and William Lucas in Monroe County, Indiana, on September 11, 1904. A divorce was granted to Gertrude on October 1, 1920. Gertrude Lucas vs. William C. Lucas, April 1920 Plaintiff complains of the defendant and says that she is now and for sixteen years last past has been a bona fide resident of Perry Township, Monroe County, State of Indiana. That she and defendant were married September 11, 1904, and separated March 21, 1920, and have not since lived or cohabited together. That during their married life, the defendant was cruel and inhuman in his treatment to this plaintiff in this: that he cursed and abused her in the presence of their children, called her vile names, that he would frequently whip her and threatened to kill her, and she was afraid of him, and it was no longer possible for her to live with him. That five children were born to them as result of said marriage, whose names and ages are to follow: Carl H., age fourteen; John M., age twelve; Bessie, age ten; Leslie, age eight; Lucille, age five. That defendant is not a fit person to have the custody of said children but that their custody should be given to this plaintiff who is a fit person to care for them. That the defendant is an able-bodied man capable of earning and does earn $120.00 per month, and that he should be required to pay plaintiff a sufficient sum for the support of said children. That defendant is the owner of ten acres of real estate and personal property of the value of $600. Wherefore plaintiff prays judgment for a divorce, custody of their children and $500.00 alimony and for all other and proper relief. Miller & Blain, Attorneys for Plaintiff