I found a divorce record from 1869. The original complaints and loose papers appear to have been destroyed, but the record of the settlement appears in the old order books (Order Book U for 1867-69) which are stored in the basement of the courthouse. I had to talk someone from the clerks office into letting me go down to look at the books. They weren't too happy about it because someone had to be there with me. It helps if you know the approximate year. Good luck. Joan careymj@charter.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <LAFinken@aol.com> To: <WAYNE_IN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 5:48 PM Subject: obit question > How easy or hard is it to obtain an 1876 obit write up? > > Also are the records available to look for divorces within that same time > period maybe back to 1870? > > Thanks for those who know. > > Lindsey >