Divorces & Separations from Petitions to the NorthCarolina General Assembly from 1779.   280.    HARRIS, Nancy and husband, William.Petition of Nancy HARRIS of Richmond County sheweth that her husband, William HARRIS, has left her, and she declares she will never live with him again.Before he left her, he “beat and abused her in a most shamefully cruel manner.  Your petitioner, being quite a young woman and having lost all hopes of ever being reconciled to her husband,prays for an act to secure to her whatever property she may hereafter acquire free from claims of her said husband. In view of her youth the petitioner would accept a divorce if your honourable body will do that for her . . .“ Endorsed by four subscribers. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 3: folder “Petitions-Divorce,etc.”.) Committee of Divorce and Alimony, to whom was referred the Petition of Nancy HARRIS, are of opinion that the clemency of the Legislature ought to be extended to her relief and recommend a bill be passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807,BOX 2: folder “SCR”.)Bill to secure persons therein mentioned such property as they may hereafter acquire: Nancy HARRIS of Richmond County, wife of William . . . Read third time and passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec.1807, Box 2: folder “SB 10 Dec.”.) Published in N.C. Laws, 1807, p. 39.                          281.   HILL, Nancy and husband,Seth. Bill to secure persons therein mentioned such property as they mayhereafter acquire: . . . Nancy HILL, wife of Seth of Randolph County . . . Readthird time and passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 2: k) folder “SB 10 Dec.”.)Published in N. C. Laws, 1807, p. 39.                          282.   HOFFLER, James and wife,Deborah. Petition of James HOFFLER of Gates County prays that what property he now has or may hereafter acquire he solely vested in him, and that his wife Deborah he precluded from any right of dower. Committee of Divorce and Alimony is of opinion that the petitioner’s prayer be granted. (attachment). Petition of James HOFFLER of Gates County sheweth that in the Year 1802. He intermarried with Deborah OUTLAW in hopes of enjoying the comforts of married life. After a few months said Deborah left your petitioner and returned to her father, Jacob OUTLAW, and refused to return to your petitioner. Said Deborah took up with a certain John LOWANCE by whom she had one child, and they continue to live in adultery. No hope of reconciliation has ever taken place between said Deborah and your petitioner.  Said Deborah’s father has taken into possession all the property she was possessed with and continues to hold the same. Petitioner prays for a law to invest him with power to dispose of his estate by will or otherwise so as to deprive said Deborah of right of dower and the child or children she may have by said John LOWANCE from any claim on your petitioner’s estate, real or personal, that he now has or may hereafter acquire. Petition is endorsed by sixty-nine subscribers, including David OUTLAW, James OUTLAW, and George OUTLAW. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 2: folder“5CR”.) Bill secures to James HOFFLER of Gates County all such property he now has or may hereafter acquire from any demand that his wife, Deborah HOFFLER,may have in right of dower or otherwise. Read third time and passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 2:folder “SB 10 Dec.”.) Published in N. C. Laws, 1807, p. 39.                           283.JONES, Reddick. See MATTHEWS, Mabel and husband, Reddick.                          284.   LANE, William and wife,Martha. Petition of William LANE (of Wake County) states he was joined in wedlock in July 1793 with Martha PASTIEUR. In a few months, family feuds and misfortunes resulted in said Martha leaving his bed and board, and she still continues to absent herself with no hope of reconciliation. Petitioner prays for a divorce. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box3: folder “Petitions-Divorce. etc.”.) Committee of Divorce and Alimony, to whom was referred the petition of William LANE, are of opinion that Legislative interference in such case is improper notwithstanding the disagreeable situation of the petitioner. Recommend petition aforesaid be rejected.Concurred with by Legislature. (GASR Nov-Dec. 1807. Box 2: folder ‘SCR’.)                          285.   LOWANCE, John. SeeHOFFLER, James and wife, Deborah.                          286.   MANIER, Ann B. andhusband, Daniel J. Petition of Anne B. MANIER of Granville County sheweth in that she intermarried with Daniel J. MANIER in 1796 and lived with him until the Spring of 1802. At that time her husband left her with three small children, the issue of their marriage, and removed himself and all his property to the State of Kentucky, where he presently resides. He disclaims all ideas of returning and has afforded no means of support for your petitioner or said children, who are dependent on the labour of your petitioner and the aid of an affectionate mother with whom your petitioner now resides. She does not wish to make any statement of the improper conduct of her husband but hopes to be able to show that their separation was not caused by any indiscretion of hers. She prays for a divorce from her husband. Dated 15 Nov. 1807, Granville County. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 3: folder “Petitions-Divorce, etc.”.) Committee of Divorce and Alimony, to whom the petition of Ann B. MANIER was directed, are of opinion that the clemency of theLegislature ought to be extended to [her] relief and recommend a bill be passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807. Box 2: folder “5CR’.) Bill to secure persons therein mentioned such property as they may here after acquire: Ann B. MANIER of Granville County, wife of Daniel J. . . . Read third time and passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box2: folder “SB 10 Dec.’.) Published in N. £2 Laws, 1807, p. 39.                   287.MANLOVE, Hannah and husband, George. Petition of Hannah MANLOVE of Guilford County states that her husband, George MANLOVE, deserted her six years ago, leaving her without support. He continues to create debts which creditors claim against her small earnings by hand labor. She prays for an act to secure property she may hereafter acquire. Endorsed by eight subscribers, including a Moses CRANER, Jr., who has the same surname as said Hannah before her marriage.1 (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 3: folder “Petitions-Divorce, etc..)Committee of Divorce and Alimony, to whom the petition of Hannah MANLOVE wasr eferred are of opinion that the clemency of the Legislature ought to be extended to her relief and recommend the bill be passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807,Box 2: folder ‘5CR”.) Bill to secure persons therein mentioned such property as they may hereafter acquire: . . . Hannah MANLOVE of Guilford County, wife of George Passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 2: folder “SB10 Dec.”.) Published in N. C. Laws, 1807, p. 39. 288. MASSEY,Olive and husband, Samuel. Petition of Olive MASSEY, wife of Samuel MASSEY of Wake County, sheweth she intermarried with said Samuel about ten years past and lived with him for the space of six years. Unfortunately, said Samuel not only squandered and spent his own estate but also that of your petitioner due to attendant ill habits and neglect of that economy necessary for every man who has a family to provide for.  About four years ago, said Samuel left your petitioner without any just cause and now resides in the State of Tennessee, during which time, your petitioner has notseen him. Since the departure of her husband, she has had to labor to support four children, which she had before said Samuel absconded. She prays for an act to secure to her such propertyas she may hereafter acquire. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 3: folder“Petitions-Divorce, etc.”.) Committee of Divorce and Alimony; to whom the petition of Olive MASSEY was referred, are of opinion that the clemency of the Legislature ought to be extended to [her] relief and recommend the bill be passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 2: folder “SCR”.) Bill to secure persons therein mentioned such property as they may hereafter acquire: . . . Olive MASSEY of Wake County, wife of Samuel. . . Read third time and passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 2: folder “SB 10Dec.”.) Published in N. C. Laws, 1807, p. 39.                   289.MATTHEWS, Mabel and husband, Reddick. Petition of Mabel MATTHEWS of Wake County sheweth that about three years past she intermarried with Reddick MATTHEWS of said county, commonly known by the name of Reddick JONES, he being an illegitimate son of William JONES, deceased, of same county. At the time of her marriage with said Reddick,your petitioner had acquired a small portion of property through her own industry. Within a very short time after her said marriage, said Reddick hadsquandered all the property she had and even broke open her chest to procure what money she had concealed therein to prevent him entirely reducing her to beggary - all of which he spent in Drinking & Rioting, in which dissipated course he continued until having contracted debts, he finally absconded and is now living in Tennessee or some other part of the western country. Your petitioner further states that what ever she can now acquire is continually taken from her to pay the debts of her said husband, contracted before his departure.” She prays an act to secure her in such property as she may hereafter acquire. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 3: folder “Petitions-Divorce, etc.”.)Committee of Divorce and Alimony, to whom the petition of Mabel MATTHEWS was referred, are of opinion that the clemency of the Legislature ought to be extended to [her] relief and recommend the bill be passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec.1807, Box 2 folder “SCR”.) Bill to secure persons therein mentioned such property as they may hereafter acquire: Mabel MATTHEWS of Wake County, wife of Reddick . . . Read third time and passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 2: folder“ SB 10 Dec.”.) Published in N. C. Laws, 1807, p. 39.                        290.     MOORE, Sally. See OGLE,Sally and husband, Hiram.                        291.     MORGAN, Mary and husband, Benjamin. Committee of Divorce and Alimony, to whom the petition of Mary MORGAN was referred, are of opinion that the clemency of the Legislature ought to be extended to [her] relief and recommend the bill be passed. (GASRNov.-Dec. 1807, Box 2: folder “SCR”.) Bill to secure persons therein mentioned such property as they may hereafter acquire: . . . Mary MORGAN, wife of Benjamin  [no county given] Read thirdtime and passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 2: folder “SB 10 Dec.”.) Publishedin N. C. Laws, 1807, p. 39.                  292.   MORRISON, Elizabeth and husband, Archibald.Petition of Elizabeth MORRISON of Bladen County states she was married to Archibald MORRISON, and they lived together for a considerable time in peaceand harmony. At length, in consequence of his dissipated conduct, she discovered that the hard earnings of her labor were destroyed by his extravagance and waste. They soon became prey to misery and want, and the said Archibald abandoned your petitioner, removing to parts unknown. Nevertheless, your petitioner made every exertion to acquire by industry a sufficient support and prays for an act to secure what property she may hereafter acquire from the claims of said Archibald. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 3: folder “Petitions-Divorce, etc.”.) Committee of Divorce and Alimony, to whom the petition of Elizabeth MORRISON was referred, are of opinion that the clemency of the Legislature ought to beextended to [her] relief and recommend the bill be passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec.1807, Box 2: folder “SCR”.) Bill to secure persons therein mentioned such property as they hereafteracquire: . . . Elizabeth MORRISON of Bladen County, wife of Archibald . . .Read third time and passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 2: folder “SB 10 Dec.”.)Published in N. C. Laws, 1807, p. 39.                        293.     MURRAY, Samuel, Jr.Committee of Divorce and Alimony, to whom was referred (the petition of SamuelMURRAY, Jr.) for a divorce, are of opinion that Legislative interference in such cases are improper, notwithstanding the disagreeable situation of the petitioner. Recommend [petition] aforesaid he rejected. (GASR                Nov.-Dec. 1807, BOX 2: folder“SCR”.)                        294.     NORFLEET, Peggy and husband, Benjamin. Bill to secure Peggy NORFLEET, wife of Benjamin NORFLEET of the Town of Edenton, such property as she may hereafter acquire against all claims of said Benjamin NORFLEET, her husband, as if she and said husband had never been married. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box I: folder “HB 21 Nov.”.)                        295.     OGLE, Sally and husband,Hiram. Petition of Sally (-) OGLE [of Burke Countyl states she intermarried with Hiram OGLE in 1801 and happily lived together in the first week of November 1802. At that time, said Hiram left his said wife and child to go visit friends and relatives on New River in Virginia. Prior to his leaving a“report prevailed that he had a wife in that part of the country, but it was not then believed by your petitioner Since that time, your petitioner believes that it was true that her said husband had a wife and three children, hut that he would return to her as her husband. However, she has not heard from him since he left, nor does she know what has become of him. She notes that the small amount of property he left has been taken by creditors. She is now destitute of any means of subsistence for her and her child except from the bounty of her father, who is now an aged and in firm man. She is desirous of a situation to have a home and a protector, and therefore prays for a divorce andto be at liberty to marry again. In the meantime, she would like to he entitled to hold any property she might acquire by her own industry. Sworn to before William W. ERWIN. Justice of Peace of Burke County, 6 Nov. 1807. Deposition of William W. ERWIN before Waightstill AVERY. Justice of Peace of Burke County, 7Nov. 1807, who deposes that Sally OGLE, formerly Sally MOORE, was married to Hiram OGLE about or in the Year 1801. He lived with her until they had one child and until about  1 Nov. 1802, when he left her to visit friends on New River in Wythe County, Virginia. He has never returned. A report prevailed shortly before he went away that he was married to another woman before he came into this country, which report this deponent verily believes was true. Deponent further states that before and since the marriage of the said Sally to the said Hiram that he had been acquainted with the said Sally and lived near her. She had always conducted herself with propriety and sustained an unblemished reputation. She married at about seventeen years of age and is now about twenty-three or four years of age. He is informed that Hiram OGLE is again married to a woman in the Cumberland country “low down in the State of Tennessee.” Depositions of Albert CORPENING, James KINCAID, Henry HILAND, and Landry PERSONS all attest to the good character of said Sally(MOORE) OGLE. Endorsed by twelve other subscribers. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box3: folder “Petitions-Divorce, etc.”.) Committee of Divorce and Alimony, to whom the petition of Sally OGLE was referred, are of opinion that the clemency of the Legislature ought to he extended to [her] relief and recommend the bill be passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 2: folder “SCR”.) Bill to secure personstherein mentioned such property as they may hereafter acquire: . . . Sally OGLE, wife of Hiram . . . Read three times and passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807,Box 2: folder “SB tO Dec.”.) Published in N. C. Laws, /807. p. 39.                   296. ONEEL,William. See FARROW, John and wife, Rebecca.                   297. OUTLAW,Deborah. See HOFFLER, James and wife, Deborah.                   298. POPE, Elijah and wife, Sarah. Committee of Divorce and Alimony, to whom the petition of Elijah POPE of Northampton County was referred, praying to be divorced from his wife, Sarah, are of opinion that it is inexpedient to grant the relief prayed for and recommend the prayer he rejected. Concurred in by the Legislature. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 2: folder “5CR”.)                   299. PRATT,Susanna. See FARR, Susanna and husband, Robert.                   300.ROLENSON, Thomas. See FARROW, John and wife, Rebecca.                   301. SADLER,Averelles/Averiller and husband, William. Petition of Averiller SADLER states she intermarried with William SADLER in 1798 and lived with him until July1803, when he left her with a two year old child, the issue of their marriage.He removed himself with all his property to Salem in Stokes County and from there to the State of Tennessee or Kentucky, endeavouring, as your petitioner understands from respectable authority, to impose on others by [illegible]disclaiming all ideas of a return. Since his removal, he has afforded no means of support for herself or child, and who are maintained entirely by her own labor and the aid of an affectionate grandfather. Said petitioner does not want to make any statement on the improper conduct of her husband, but hopes to be able to show that their separation was not caused by any indiscretion of hers.She further says she was raised as an orphan by her grandfather, who wants her secure in her property after his death. She prays for a divorce and to he secure in her property separate from her husband. [The original petition isvery faded.] (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807, Box 3: folder “Petitions-Divorce, etc.”.)Committee of Divorce and Alimony,  to whom the petition of Averiller SADLER was referred, are of opinion that the clemency of the Legislature ought to he extended to [hen relief andrecommend the bill be passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807. Box 2: folder ‘5CR”.) Billto secure persons therein mentioned such property as they may hereafteracquire: ... Averelles SADLER of Granville County, wife of William . . . Read third time and passed. (GASR Nov.-Dec. 1807. Box 2: folder “SB 10 Dec.”.)Published in N. C. Laws, 1807, p. 39.