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    1. Re: William Garrett
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UiB.2ACI/1355.2.1 Message Board Post: Here are some other Garrett's listed in the same reference as before: Wilson Co. Chancery Court 1865-1867 James W. Garrett versus Margaret Garrett. Said James W. Garrett intermarried with the said Margaret Garrett on 17 Nov 1858 and resided in Wilson County until they moved to Obion County in 1859. In Feb 1861, the Defendant left said James W. Garrett and returned to her father and remained with him until Sep 1865 when she went to Decatur, Alabama and married Emanuel Thornton, a Federal officer. She is now a resident of Wilson County and cohabiting with said Thornton. Said James W. Garrett is seeking a divorce. 2 Mar 1866. (p.202-204). Minerva E. Garrett versus M.D. Garrett. On 24 Jun 1863., the said Minerva E. intermarried with the said M.D. Garrett. Before her marriage her name was Miss Hill. She was a widow at the time of her marriage to the said Garrett. Her name was Mrs. Greer. She lived with said Garrett for about three or four months. The Defendant was addicted to the use of strong drink. While intoxicated, he was very abusive of her, using vulgar and indecent language. He ordered her to leave his house. Thinking he might change his mind she remained. He invited a man in the yard to come in, saying his house was open to everyone, except that d--n b-tch. Since leaving, she has lived with her father. She would further state that she became the mother of a daughter about nine months after her marriage to the Defendant. At one time, the Defendant stole her little girl, She is seeking an injunction to make sure this doesn't happen again. The Defendant has little property -- a cow and calf, som! e paddles, and saddler's tools. She is seeking a divorce and the injunction. 12 Oct 1865. (p.249-252).

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