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Applications/Notices of Divorce
Abstracted from various Tioga Co. newspapers
1839-1887

*Disclaimer:  These are not all the divorces from Tioga County for the years listed, only the ones from the newspapers that I had access to.

1839
Wellsboro, Tioga Eagle
February 20, 1839
Julia Hugg vs. Daniel Hugg
 Julia Hugg by her next friend John Ives, 3rd.
 Take Notice that you, Daniel Hugg, are hereby required to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas to be held at Wellsboro in and for the county of Tioga aforesaid, on the second Monday of March next, to answer the complaint of Julia Hugg and to show cause if any you have why they court aforesaid should not decree a divorce from the bonds of matrimony agreeably to the acts of assembly in such case made and provided. John Walkee, Sheriff. January 31, 1839.

July 17, 1839
Elizabeth Butler
 Whereas my wife Elizabeth has left my bed without cause or provocation, this is to forbid all persons harboring her or her child on my account, and I also forbid all persons trusting the said Elizabeth, and I am determined to pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  Calvin F. Butler. Delmar, June 30th, 1839.

1840
February 12, 1840
Mary Palmer
 Whereas my wife Mary has left my bed without cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  William Palmer.  Delmar, January 29th, 1840.

March 11, 1840
Martha Chappel
 Whereas my wife Martha has left my bed without cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  Lowel Chappel.  Chatham, Tioga Co., PA, February 23rd, 1840.

August 26, 1840
Maria Scheely
 Whereas my wife Maria has left my bed without cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  Jacob Scheely.  Liberty, August 3rd, 1840.

1841
February 17, 1841
William E. Walcott vs. Fanny Walcott
 Whereas, a subpoena and alias subpoena, has issued commanding the said Fanny Walcott, to appear and show cause if any why the said William E. Walcott, should not be divorced from the bond of matrimony, and default having been made to appear and answer prayer of the petition and libel.  Therefore take notice that you the said Fanny Walcott are hereby required to be and appear before the Honorable Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County at Wellsboro, on Monday the 8th day of March next to show cause if any why the said William E. Walcott your husband should not be divorced from the bonds of matrimony agreeably to the act of general Assembly in such cases made and provided.  C. Parkhurst, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office Wellsboro, January 28th, 1841.

Sally Clark vs. Rosel Clark
  Sally Clark, by her next friend, Halsey Burton
 Whereas as subpoena and alias subpoena, have issued, commanding the said Rosel Clark to appear and show cause, if any, why the said Sally Clark should not be divorced from the bond of matrimony, and default having been made, to appear and answer prayer of the petition and libel.  Therefore, take notice, that you, the said Rosel Clark, are hereby required to be and appear before the Honorable Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, at Wellsboro, on Monday the 8th day of March next, to show cause, if any you have, why the said Sally Clark, your wife, should not be divorced from the bond of matrimony with you, agreeable to the act of General Assembly to such case made and provided.  C. Parkhurst, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro. March 4, 1841. [Note from Joyce M. Tice – I suspect that this is Sally A Burton (SRGP 01902), daughter of Rachel Wood and Halsey Burton of Sullivan and Rutland. She married Tristram Smith  07 APR 1941. She would have been about 13 at this time, if my records are correct, and not therefore of legal age to petition the court on her own behalf. (But the marriage was legal in the first place??? Ye Gads!!)]

June 2, 1841
Eunice Lane vs. Elihu Lane
 Eunice Lane by her next friend, James Bently
 Whereas as subpoena and alias subpoena, have issued, commanding the said Elihu Lane to appear and show cause, if any, why the said Eunice Lane should not be divorced from the bond of matrimony, and default having been made, to appear and answer prayer of the petition and libel.  Therefore, take notice, that you, the said Elihu Lane, are hereby required to be and appear before the Honorable Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, at Wellsboro, on Monday the 14th day of June next, to show cause, if any you have, why the said Eunice Lane, your wife, should not be divorced from the bond of matrimony with you, agreeable to the act of General Assembly to such case made and provided.  C. Parkhurst, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro. April 25, 1841.

October 27, 1841
Mary Whittemore
 Whereas my wife, Mary, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Edward Whittemore. Covington, October 13, 1841.

1842
February 9, 1842
Susan Cleveland
 Whereas my wife Susan has left my bed without cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  Benjamin Cleveland. Covington, February 1, 1841.

May 18, 1842
John Ainsworth vs. Joanna Ainsworth
 Whereas, a subpoena and alias subpoena have been issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, requiring you to be and appear before the Judges of our said court at Wellsboro, on the day and time therein named; and in default thereof, I command you that you be and appear before our Judges at Wellsboro, on Monday, the 13th day of June next, hereof fail not.  C. Parkhurst, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office Wellsboro, May 9th, 1842.

Alta Hart vs. William Hart
 Alta Hart by her next friend, G. S. Cook
 Whereas, a subpoena and alias subpoena have been issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, requiring you to be and appear before the Judges of our said court at Wellsboro, on the day and time therein named; and in default thereof, I command you that you be and appear before our Judges at Wellsboro, on Monday, the 13th day of June next, hereof fail not.  C. Parkhurst, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office Wellsboro, May 6th, 1842.

Margaret Walton vs. Thomas Walton
 Margaret Walton by her next friend, William Boyer
 Whereas, a subpoena and alias subpoena have been issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, requiring you to be and appear before the Judges of our said court at Wellsboro, on the day and time therein named; and in default thereof, I command you that you be and appear before our Judges at Wellsboro, on Monday, the 13th day of June next, hereof fail not.  C. Parkhurst, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office Wellsboro, May 9th, 1842.

October 5, 1842
Elizabeth Vansisce
 All persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting my wife Elizabeth Vansisce, who left my bed and board with any just cause or provocation, and any debts
contracted by her from this date I will not be accountable for.  John A. Vansisce.  Charleston, September 28th, 1842.

1843
August 30, 1843
Polly Westbrook
 Whereas my wife, Polly Westbrook, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Elias Westbrook [signed his mark with an X]. Tioga, August 25, 1843.

1844
November 13, 1844
Roxana Johnson vs. Henry Johnson
 Whereas, a subpoena and alias subpoena have been issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, requiring you to be and appear before the Judges of our said court at Wellsboro, on the day and time therein named; and in default thereof, I command you that you be and appear before our Judges at Wellsboro, on Monday, the 14th day of December, 1844, hereof fail not.  Joseph W. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro, December 21st, 1844.

July 3, 1844
Albert Rounds vs. Polly Rounds
 Whereas, a subpoena and alias subpoena have been issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, requiring you to be and appear before the Judges of our said court at Wellsboro, on the day and time therein named; and in default thereof, I command you that you be and appear before our Judges at Wellsboro, on Monday, the 16th day of September next, hereof fail not.  Jos. W. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office Wellsboro, June 26th, 1844.

October 30, 1844
Roxana Jaquish (SRGP 08297)
 Notice is hereby given, to the public that, whereas my wife Roxana Jaquish, has left my bed without cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  Welcome Jaquish. (SRGP 08294)  Sullivan, September 27, 1844.

Roxana Jaquish vs. Henry Johnson
 Whereas a subpoena and alias subpoena have been issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, requiring you to be and appear before the Judges of our said Court at Wellsboro on the day and time herein named; and in default thereof, I hereby command you that you be and appear before our Judges at Wellsboro on Monday, the 15th of December, 1844, hereof fail not.  Joseph W. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, October 21st, 1844.

1845
September 3, 1845
Jane Havard
 Whereas my wife Jane Havard, formerly widow Richards, has left my bed and board, after having subjected me to the payment of her debts contracted before marriage, to a considerable amount, she now refuses to live with me.  Therefore all persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  John Havard. Blossburg, August 12, 1845.

November 26, 1845
Amelia Hoover vs. Abraham Hoover
 Whereas, a subpoena and alias subpoena have been issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, requiring you to be and appear before the Judges of our said court at Wellsboro, on the day and time therein named; and in default thereof, I command you that you be and appear before our Judges at Wellsboro, on Monday, the 15th day of December, 1845, hereof fail not.  Jos. W. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office Wellsboro, November 17th, 1845.

1846
February 25, 1846
A. D. Cole vs. Elizabeth Cole
 Libel in divorce, divorce having been decreed in the case of Elizabeth Cole vs. A. D. Cole.

1848
July 19, 1848
Eunice Churchill
 Whereas my wife Eunice has left my bed without cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  C. W. Churchill.  Blossburg, July 8, 1848.

September 21, 1848
Huldah Dodge (ARGP 09140)
 Whereas my wife Huldah Dodge has left my bed without cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  Orrin Dodge. (SRGP 09142)   Corning, September 16, 1848.

1849
January 24, 1849
Phebe Ann Catlin
 Whereas my wife Phebe Ann has left my bed without cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  Isaac Catlin.  Charleston, January 12, 1849.

1850
January 9, 1850
Rosilla Ann Champlain
 Whereas my wife Rosilla Ann has left my bed without cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date. George Champlain.  Tioga, December 13th, 1849.

August 28, 1850
Valentine O. Tilton vs. Ann Eliza Tilton
 To Ann Eliza Tilton:  You are hereby notified that Valentine Tilton, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 23rd of September next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Valentine O. Tilton, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro July 16th, 1850.

Hannah Westfall vs. Chauncey Westfall
 To Chauncey Westfall:  You are hereby notified that Hannah Westfall, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 23rd of September next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Hannah Westfall, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro July 16th, 1850.

George W. LaBare vs. Hannah LaBare
 To Hannah LaBare:  You are hereby notified that George W. LaBare, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 23rd of September next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said George W. Labare, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro July 16th, 1850.

September 4, 1850
Mariah Elias
 Whereas my wife, Mariah, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. John Elias.  Wellsboro, August 2, 1850.
1851
June 25, 1851
Demarest Jane Sheive
 Whereas my wife, Demarest Jane, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Albert A. Sheive.  Jackson, June 5th, 1851.

1852
February 2, 1852
Daniel Watts vs. Mary Ann Watts
 To Mary Ann Watts:  You are hereby notified that Daniel Watts, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 23rd of February next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Daniel Watts, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro January 29, 1852.

June 17, 1852
Betsey Ann Baldwin
 Whereas my wife, Betsey Ann, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. William N. Baldwin.  Sullivan, Tioga Co., Pa. June 5, 1852

November 4, 1852
Sarah Conklin vs. H. G. Conklin
 To H. G. Conklin:  You are hereby notified that Sarah Conklin, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 6th of December next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Sarah Conklin in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro November 1st, 1852.

1853
January 27, 1853
Elias D. Eddy vs. Mary Jane Eddy
 To Mary Jane Eddy:  You are hereby notified that Elias D. Eddy, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 7th Day of February next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Elias D. Eddy, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro January 7th, 1853.

Huldah Woodcock vs. Hugh Woodcock
 To Hugh Woodcock:  You are hereby notified that Huldah Woodcock, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 7th Day of February next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Huldah Woodcock, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro January 7th, 1853.

March 17, 1853
Caroline B. Hart
 Whereas my wife, Caroline B. Hart, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. John B. Hart.  Delmar, March 9, 1853.

August 18, 1853
Andrew Bozzard vs. Esther Bozzard
 To Esther Bozzard:  You are hereby notified that Andrew Bozzard, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 6th day of September next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Andrew Bozzard, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro May 4th, 1853.

Daniel Stevens vs. Mary Stevens
 To Mary Stevens:  You are hereby notified that Daniel Stevens, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of September next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Daniel
Stevens, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro May 4th, 1853.

October 6, 1853
Oil Magoon vs. Alameda Magoon
 To Alameda Magoon:  You are hereby notified that Oil Magoon, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of December next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Oil Magoon, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro September 20th, 1853.

November 24, 1853
Clarissa Jane Rathbun
 Whereas my wife, Clarissa Jane, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Nehemiah Rathbun.  Rutland, November 10, 1853.

1854
April 6, 1854
A. E. Newman vs. Abba Newman
 To Abba Newman:  You are hereby notified that A. E. Newman, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 1st day of May next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said A. E. Newman, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro April 6th, 1854.

Annette Leonard vs. Michael Leonard
 To Michael Leonard: You are hereby notified that Annette Leonard, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 1st day of May next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Annette Leonard, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro February 17th, 1854.

Samantha Guild vs. Squire Guild
 To Squire Guild:  You are hereby notified that Samantha Guild, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 1st day of May next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Samantha Guild, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro March 27th, 1854.

August 31, 1854
Betsey Barber vs. John Barber
 To John Barber:  You are hereby notified that Betsey Barber, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed the first Monday of September, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the
said Betsey Barber, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro August 4th, 1854.

Isaac Snyder vs. Catherine Snyder
 To Catherine Snyder:  You are hereby notified that Isaac Snyder, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 4th day of September next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Isaac Snyder, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro Jul 31st, 1854.

Delilah Hayner vs. Elias Hayner
 To Elias Hayner:  You are hereby notified that Delilah Hayner, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 4th day of September next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Delilah Hayner, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro July 31st, 1854.

1855
January 18, 1855
Uriah Clement vs. Mary E. Clement
 To Mary E. Clement:  You are hereby notified that Uriah Clement, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of February next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Uriah Clement, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro January 8th, 1855.

Wellsboro, The Agitator
May 3, 1855
Caroline Woodard
 Whereas my wife, Caroline, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Norman Woodard.  Shippen, April 12, 1855.

Wellsboro, Tioga Eagle
May 10, 1855
Louisa A. Austin vs. Edgar F. Austin
 To Edgar F. Austin:  You are hereby notified that Louisa A. Austin, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 4th day of July next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Louisa A. Austin, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro May 8th, 1855.

May 31, 1855
Lois M. Heath
 Whereas my wife, L. M. Heath, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Levi Heath. Chatham, May 17, 1855.

Wellsboro, The Agitator
July 5, 1855
Elena Wariner
 Notice: It is hereby given all persons harboring or trusting my wife Elena Wariner on my account as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  James W. Wariner. Delmar, May 28th, 1855.

November 8, 1855
Chauncey Cook vs. Polly Cook
 To Polly Cook:  You are hereby notified that Chauncey Cook, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 3rd of December next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Chauncey Cook, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro November 1, 1855.

David Smith vs. Anna Smith
 To Anna Smith:  You are hereby notified that David Smith, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 3rd of December next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said David Smith, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro November 1, 1855.

David Bowen vs. Ruth Bowen
 To Ruth Bowen:  You are hereby notified that David Bowen, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 3rd of December next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said David Bowen, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro November 1, 1855.

Lois Heath vs. Levi Heath
 To Levi Heath:  You are hereby notified that Lois Heath, your wife, by her next friend George Ferris, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 3rd of December next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Lois Heath, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro November 1, 1855.

1856
January 31, 1856
Seth Burlisson vs. Amanda Burlisson
 To Amanda Burlisson:  You are hereby notified that Seth Burlisson, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday 4th day of February, at 10 o’ clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Seth Burlisson, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff. Wellsboro January 3rd, 1856.

Wellsboro, Tioga Eagle
March 27, 1856
Huldah C. Greenleaf
 Whereas my wife Huldah C. Greenleaf has left her house, which was with the undersigned, without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, for will pay no debts of her contracting after this date George W. Greenleaf. Wellsboro, March 15, 1856.

Wellsboro, The Agitator
November 6, 1856
Harriet A. Woodworth vs. Halsey Woodworth
 To Halsey Woodworth:  You are hereby notified that Harriet A. Woodworth, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday 1st day of December, at 10 o’ clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Harriet Woodworth, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff. Wellsboro October 30th, 1856.

Warren Gleason vs. Margaret Gleason
 To Margaret Gleason:  You are hereby notified that Warren Gleason, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday 1st day of December, at 10 o’ clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Warren Gleason, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff. Wellsboro January 3rd, 1856.

Joseph Clemens vs. Lena Clemens
 To Lena Clemons:  You are hereby notified that Joseph Clemens, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday 1st day of December, at 10 o’ clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Joseph Clemens, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff. Wellsboro October 2nd, 1856.

Joel Dickens vs. Fanny Dickens
 To Fanny Dickens:  You are hereby notified that Joel Dickens, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday 1st day of December, at 10 o’ clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Joel Dickens, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff. Wellsboro October 30, 1856.

Martha Chaffee vs. Edward Chaffee
 To Edward Chaffee:  You are hereby notified that Martha Chaffee, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday 1st day of December, at 10 o’ clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Martha Chaffee, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff. Wellsboro October 30, 1856.

Lucretia Moyer
 Whereas my wife, Lucretia Moyer, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Monteville Moyer.  Delmar, October 16, 1856.

1857
January 8, 1857
Olive Hole vs. Erasmus Hole
 Olive Hole, by her next friend John Benson, to Erasmus Hole:  You are hereby notified that Olive Hole, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 2ndt day of February next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Olive Hole, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you choose.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro January 8, 1857.

Phebe Fisk vs. Ezra W. Fisk
 Phebe Fisk, by her next friend A. D. Cole.  To Ezra W. Fisk:  You are hereby notified that Phebe Fisk, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce
from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 2ndt day of February next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Phebe Fisk, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you choose.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro January 8, 1857.

January 22, 1857
Marietta C. Russell vs. Alanson B. Russell
 To Alanson B. Russell:  You are hereby notified that Marietta C. Russell, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 2ndt day of February next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Marietta C. Russell, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you choose.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro January 1, 1857.

William H. Smith vs. Maria Smith
 To Maria Smith:  You are hereby notified that William H. Smith, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 2ndt day of February next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said William H. Smith, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you choose.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro December 25, 1856.

April 12, 1857
Sarah Hazen
 Whereas my wife, Sarah Hazen, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  John J. Hazen.  Jackson Township, March 19, 1857.

May 21, 1857
Reuben Stetson vs. Martha Stetson
 To Martha Stetson:  You are hereby notified that Reuben Stetson, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 1st of June next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Reuben Stetson, in the premises which
time and place you can attend if you choose.  John Mathers, Sheriff. Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro April 30, 1857.

Fanny Prentice vs. Daniel Prentice
 To Daniel Prentice:  You are hereby notified that Fanny Prentice, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 1st day of June next, at 10 O’ Clock, A. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Fanny Prentice, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you choose.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro Apr. 30, 1857.

Harriet Benton
 Whereas my wife Harriet A. Benton has left my bed and board without cause or provocation; all persons are hereby notified not to harbor or give credit to the said Harriet A. Benton on my account, as I shall not pay any debts of her contracting after this date.  Edwin R. Benton.  Tioga, April 23, 1857.

Margaret Ann Briggs
 Whereas my wife Margaret Ann has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
 Whoever can give information concerning her is requested to write to the undersigned.
 She is a woman about twenty-four years of age-was dressed in men’s clothes when she left, viz:-black pants with white spots, black satin vest, black stock with a red and green flower, brown mixed coat, red stripes in checks, low crowned black hat.  Her hair was cut short.  She is a fleshy woman, good looking and agreeable in conversation, if she chooses to be.  Address the subscriber at Crooked Creek, Middlebury Township, Tioga Co., PA.  Ira Briggs.  Middlebury, PA, April 6th 1857.

August 20, 1857
Simon N. Clark vs. Pamela Clark
 To Pamela Clark:  You are hereby notified that Simon N. Clark, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed the 1st Monday of September, at two o’ clock, P. M. at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Simon N. Clark, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro August 3rd, 1857.

Robert H. Price vs. Catherine Price.
 To Catherine Price:  You are hereby notified that Robert H. Price, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bond of matrimony, and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Monday, the 7th day of September next, at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Robert H. Price, in the premises which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s office, Wellsboro August 3rd, 1857.

September 3, 1857
Maria Prutsman
 Whereas my wife Maria has left her house, which was with the undersigned, without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, for will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Jacob Prutsman. Middlebury, August 27. 1857.

October 8, 1857
Violette Bacon
 Whereas my wife Violette has left my bed without cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  Horace Bacon.  Charleston, October 1, 1857.

1858
January 28, 1858
E. A. Frank vs. Philena Frank
 Philena Frank-Take notice that E. A. Frank, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 1st day of February next, 10 o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said E. A. Frank in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, January 7, 1858.

March 18, 1858
Jesse Dunbar vs. Eliza Dunbar
 Eliza Dunbar- Take notice that Jesse Dunbar, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Wednesday, the 31st day of March next, 10 o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Jesse Dunbar in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, January 7, 1858.

Barton Howe vs. Martha Howe
 Martha Howe- Take notice that Barton Howe, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 7th day of June next, 10 o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Barton Howe in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, February 18, 1858.
1859
April 28, 1859
Sally Ann Nims
 Whereas my wife Sally Ann has left my bed without cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  John S. Nims.  Tioga, April 21, 1859.

August 25, 1859
Lewis C. Lewis vs. Harriet Lewis
 To Harriet Lewis:  You are hereby notified that Lewis C. Lewis, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of September next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Lewis C. Lewis in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, August 1, 1859.

August 4, 1859
John M. Tiffany vs. Louisa Tiffany
 To Louisa Tiffany:  You are hereby notified that John M. Tiffany, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of September next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said John M. Tiffany in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, July 23rd, 1859.

Barna Daniels vs. Amy Daniels
 To Amy Daniels:  You are hereby notified that Barna Daniels, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of September next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Barna Daniels in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, July 23rd, 1859.

December 1, 1859
Emily B. Smith vs. Josiah B. Smith
 To Josiah B. Smith:  You are hereby notified that Emily B. Smith, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of December next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Emily B. Smith in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, October 27, 1859.

Tobias T. Quackenbush vs. Eliza Quackenbush
 To Eliza Quackenbush: You are hereby notified that Tobias T. Quackenbush, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of December next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Tobias T. Quackenbush in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, October 27, 1859.

Harrison Mack vs. Laura Ann Mack
 To Laura Ann Mack:  You are hereby notified that Harrison Mack, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of December next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Harrison Mack in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, October 27, 1859.

James Green vs. Julia Green
 To Julia Green:  You are hereby notified that James Green, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of December next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said James Green in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, October 27, 1859.

1860
May 3, 1860
Asa Thayer vs. Lydia Ann Thayer
 To Lydia Ann Thayer: You are hereby notified that Asa Thayer, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 4th day of June next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Asa Thayer in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, April 30, 1860.

Theophilus Church vs. Philistia Church
 To Philisitia Church:  You are hereby notified that Theophilus Church, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 4th day of June next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Theophilus Church in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, April 30, 1860.

May 10, 1860
Marinda D. Lucas vs. Furmon Lucas
 To Furmon Lucas:  You are hereby notified that Marinda D. Lucas, your wife, by her next friend Cornelius C. Daggett, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 4th day of June next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Marinda Lucas in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, April 23, 1860.

Susan C. Herrington vs. Paul N. Herrington
 Paul N. Herrington:  You are notified that Susan C. Herrington, by her next friend, John Little, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 4th day of June next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Marinda Lucas in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, April 23, 1860.

June 19, 1860
Lucretia Seeley [Lucretia Ripley SRGP 13578]
 Whereas my wife Lucretia has left my bed without cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  L. D. Seeley, Sullivan, April 24th, 1861.

July 26, 1860
Sarah Short
 Whereas my wife Sarah has left her house, which was with the undersigned, without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, for will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Lovell Short. Clymer, July 12, 1860.

October 31, 1860
Erastus Kiff vs. Katherine Kiff
 To Katherine Kiff:  You are hereby notified that Erastus Kiff, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 3rd day of December next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Erastus Kiff in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, October 24, 1860.

Henry Hall vs. Almira Hall
 To Almira Hall:  You are hereby notified that Henry Hall, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 3rd day of December next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Henry Hall in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, October 24, 1860.

Polly Marsh vs. E. S. Marsh
 To E. S. Marsh:  You are hereby notified that Polly Marsh, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 3rd day of December next, at two o’clock A.M. for a hearing of the said Polly Marsh in the premises, at which time and
place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Powers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, October 24, 1860.

1861
May 15, 1861
Ermina Hurlburt vs. William Hurlburt
 In the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County:  Ermina Hurlburt, by her next friend A. F. Marsh, vs. William Hurlburt. Libel in divorce.  The original and alias subpoena issued in the above case having been returned by the sheriff and due proof having been made that William Hurlburt could not be found in Tioga County, upon motion the Sheriff is directed to make the usual publication of the notice required by the Act of Assembly requiring said respondent William Hurlburt to appear on the first day of the next term to answer the complaint of the said libellant Ermina Hurlburt. [By the Court].
 To the respondent William Hurlburt:  You are hereby required to appear as hereby directed by the above orders of the Court. Simeon I. Powers, Sheriff.  April 11, 1861.

1862
May 20, 1862
Hannah M. Helm vs. John H. Helm
 To John H. Helm: You are hereby notified that Hannah M. Helm, your wife, by her next friend Oscar Caldwell, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 24th day of June next, for a hearing of the said Hannah M. Helm in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  May 1st, 1862.

November 12, 1862
Harriet A. Truman vs. William H. Truman
 To William H. Truman:  You are hereby notified that Harriet A. Truman, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 24th day of November next, for a hearing of the said Harriet A. Truman in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  November 3, 1862.

Annie Sutton vs. Julius Sutton
 To Julius Sutton:  You are hereby notified that Annie Sutton, your wife, by her next friend John Torrey, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 24th day of November next, for a hearing of the said Annie Sutton in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  October 15, 1862.

November 19, 1862
Charlotte Hubbard vs. George W. Hubbard
 To George W. Hubbard: You are hereby notified that Charlotte Hubbard, your wife, by her next friend Lyman Harris, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 24th day of November next, for a hearing of the said Charlotte Hubbard in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  October 29, 1862.

1863
 August 12, 1863
Philo S. Drake vs. Diadamy Drake
 Diadamy Drake You are hereby notified that Philo S. Drake, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 7th day of September next, for a hearing of the said Philo S. Drake in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper. H. Stowell, Sheriff.  July 29, 1863.

Richard B. Davis vs. Louisa Davis
 Louisa Davis: You are hereby notified that Richard B. Davis, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 7th day of September next, for a hearing of the said Richard B. Davis in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  August 5, 1863.

November 11, 1863
Cornelia Plumey
 Whereas my wife Cornelia has left her house, which was with the undersigned, without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, for will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. James L. Plumey. Delmar, October 26, 1863.

1864
January 6, 1864
Lucy E. Jackson vs. Charles Jackson
 Lucy E. Jackson, by her next friend, Samuel Dickinson.  To Charles Jackson:  You are hereby notified that Lucy E. Jackson, your wife, by her next friend Samuel Dickinson, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 25th day of January, 1864, at the court house in Wellsboro, for a hearing of the said Lucy E. Jackson in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff. January 6, 1864

W. H. Dutcher vs. Caroline Dutcher
 To Caroline Dutcher:  You are hereby notified that W. H. Dutcher, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 30th day of May next, at the court house in Wellsboro, for a hearing of the said W. H. Dutcher in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., April 20, 1864.

Philena Z. Webb
 Whereas my wife, Philena Jeanette Webb, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Valentine Webb.  Delmar, December 15, 1863

Margaret E. Seeley
 Whereas my wife, Margaret E. Seeley, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Luke Seeley.  Knoxville, January 3, 1864.

May 18, 1864
Austin Rice vs. Phebe Rice
 To Phebe Rice:  You are hereby notified that Austin Rice, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 30th day of May next, at the court house in Wellsboro, for a hearing of the said Austin Rice in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., April 20, 1864.

Lewis B. Hanmer vs. Harriet C. Hanmer
 To Harriet C. Hanmer:  You are hereby notified that Lewis B. Hanmer, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 30th day of May next, at the court house in Wellsboro, for a hearing of the said Lewis B. Hanmer in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  April 20, 1864.

Lucy Copp vs. William Copp
 To William Copp:  You are hereby notified that Lucy Copp, your wife, by her next friend, John Miller, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 30th day of May next, at the court house in Wellsboro, for a hearing of the said Lucy Copp in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  April 20, 1864.

August 24, 1864
Ethan Eddy vs. Susannah Eddy
 To Susannah Eddy: You are hereby notified that Ethan Eddy, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 29th day of August, 1864, at the court house in Wellsboro, for a hearing of the said Ethan Eddy in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  August 3, 1864.

Alonzo Calhoun vs. Mary C. Calhoun
 To Mary C. Calhoun: You are hereby notified that Alonzo Calhoun, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 29th day of August, 1864, at the court house in Wellsboro, for a hearing of the said Alonzo Calhoun in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  August 3, 1864.

Sarah L. Eastman vs. John L. Eastman
 To John L. Eastman:  You are hereby notified that Sarah L. Eastman, your wife, by her next friend Charles Williams has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of September, 1864, at the court house in Wellsboro, for a hearing of the said Sarah L. Eastman in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  August 10, 1864. [This is also listed as Laura G. Eastman]

Elmira M. Hoig vs. Charles Hoig
 To Charles Hoig: You are hereby notified that Elmira M. Hoig, your wife, by her next friend M. H. Catlin, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of September, 1864, at the court house in Wellsboro, for a hearing of the said Elmira M. Hoig in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  August 10, 1864.

Wilhelmina Emberger
 Whereas my wife, Wilhelmina, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Ferdinand Emberger. Delmar, August 10, 1864.

November 9, 1864
Juliet Hawley vs. Ross F. Hawley
 To Ross F. Hawley:  You are hereby notified that Juliet Hawley, your wife, by her next friend, Leroy Love, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 28th day of November 1864, at the court house in Wellsboro, for a hearing of the said Juliet Hawley in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff. November 2, 1864.

Mijamin Taft vs. Clementine Taft
November 16, 1864
 To Clementine Taft:  You are hereby notified that Mijamin Taft, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 28th day of November 1864, for a hearing of the said Mijamin Taft in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  November 2, 1864.

November 23, 1864
Sanora Stevens
 Whereas my wife Sanora has left her house, which was with the undersigned, without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, for will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Martin Steven [signed his mark with and X].  Middlebury, November 9, 1864.
 

1865
January 4, 1865
Caroline Boehm
 Whereas my wife Caroline has left her house, which was with the undersigned, without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, for will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Charles I. Boehm. Blossburg, November 23, 1864.

January 18, 1865
James Pettys vs. Philena Pettys
 To Philena Pettys: You are hereby notified that James Pettys, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 6th day of January, next, at 2 o’clock P.M. for a hearing of the said James Pettys in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  January 2, 1865.

May 24, 1865
Mary Ann Reynolds
 Whereas my wife Mary Ann has left her house, which was with the undersigned, without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, for will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  John Reynolds. Union, May 3, 1865.

Frances A. Metcalf
 Whereas my wife Frances A. has left her house, which was with the undersigned, without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, for will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  William H. H. Metcalf. Brookfield, May 3, 1865.

May 31, 1865
Sarah Argetsinger
 Whereas my wife Sarah has left her house, which was with the undersigned, without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, for will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Hugh Argetsinger. Rutland, May 31, 1865.

August 2, 1865
Joseph P. Brooks vs. Thankful A. Brooks
 To Thankful A. Brooks: You are hereby notified that Joseph P. Brooks, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 28th day of August, next, at 2 o’clock P.M. for a hearing of the said Joseph P. Brooks in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  July 19, 1865.

November 1, 1865
Ella Dibble
 Caution-Whereas Ella Dibble has left her house, which was with the undersigned, without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, for will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  John Cochran.  Mansfield, November 1, 1865.

Chester A. Cole vs. Harriet A. Cole
 To Harriet A. Cole: Take notice that Chester A. Cole, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, 27th day of November, next, for hearing the said Mary Abby in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  October 25, 1865.

November 22, 1865
David O. Beddoes vs. Elizabeth Beddoes
 Take notice that David O. Beddoes, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 27th day of November, next at 2 o’clock, for hearing the said David O. Beddoes in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, November 1, 1866.

Wellsboro, The Tioga County Agitator
December 20, 1865
Laura Cornwell
 Whereas my wife Laura Cornwell has left her house, which was with the undersigned, without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, for will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Alva Cornwell. Richmond, December 13, 1865.

Ann McAvoy
 Whereas my wife Ann has left her house, which was with the undersigned, without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, for will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  John McAvoy. Rutland, December 6, 1865.

1866
January 24, 1866
Oliver A. S. Lewis vs. Phoebe H. Lewis
 To Phoebe H. Lewis: Take notice that Oliver A. S. Lewis, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 29th day of January next, for hearing the said Oliver A. S.. Lewis in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, December 29, 1865.

Hiram Kilburn vs. Lucinda Kilburn
 To Lucinda Kilburn: Take notice that Hiram Kilburn, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 29th day of January next, for hearing the said Hiram Kilburn in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, December 29, 1865.

Rebecca J. Bassett vs. John J. Bassett
 To John J. Bassett: Take notice that Rebecca J. Bassett, your wife, by her next friend, Simon H. Landis, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 29th day of January next, for hearing the said Rebecca J. Bassett in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, December 27, 1865.

Emeline Walbridge
 Caution:  Whereas my wife, Emeline Walbridge has refused to live with me and I forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting.  John W. Walbridge.  January 10, 1866.

May 16, 1866
Lucinda Jones vs. William E. Jones
 To William E. Jones: Take notice that Lucinda Jones, your wife, by her next friend, Augustus Andrews, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 28th day of May next, for hearing the said Lucinda Jones in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, April 18, 1866.

Peter Edgecombe vs. Henrietta Edgecombe
 To Henrietta Edgecombe: Take notice that Peter Edgecombe, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 28th day of May, instant, for hearing the said Peter Edgecombe in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, May 2, 1866.

William Law vs. Aruadhy (?) Law
 To Aruadhy Law: Take notice that William Law, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 29th day of May, instant, for hearing the said William Law in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, May 2, 1866.

August 15, 1866
Luke D. Seeley vs. Margaret E. Seeley
 To Margaret D. Seeley: You are hereby notified that Luke D. Seeley, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 27th day of August, instant, for a hearing of the said Luke D. Seeley in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff. August 1, 1866.

1867
Wellsboro, Tioga County Agitator
January 23, 1867
Margaret Ann Briggs vs. Ira Briggs
 To Ira Briggs: You are hereby notified that Margaret Ann Briggs, your wife, by her next friend Stephen Morrell, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 28th day of January 1867, for a hearing of the said Margaret Ann Briggs in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff. January 2, 1867.

April 3, 1867
Hannah M. Carter vs. Reuben W. Carter
 To Reuben W. Carter: Take notice that Hannah W. Carter, your wife, by her next friend, John W. Lent, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, 27th day of May, 1867, for hearing the said Hannah M. Carter in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, March 27, 1867.

July 17, 1867
Charles Jennings vs. Lydia Jennings
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Mary L. Potter vs. Rufus Potter
Mary L. Potter, by her next friend A. S. Potter.
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Harriet A. Guile vs. Curtis C. Guile
Harriet A. Guile, by her next friend John H. Middaugh
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Susan Cross vs. Ferdinand O. Cross
Susan Cross, by her next friend Peter Reep
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November 11, 1867
Mary Abby vs. William H. Abby
 To William H. Abby: Take notice that Mary Abby, your wife, by her next friend, James Gernon, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, November 25th, 1867, for hearing the said Mary Abby in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, November 7, 1867.

Christina Macomber vs. Elijah Macomber
 To Elijah Macomber: Take notice that Christina, your wife, by her next friend, Thomas Elliott, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, November 25th, 1867, for hearing the said Christina Macomber in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, November 6, 1867.

1868
Wellsboro, Tioga County Agitator
November 25, 1868
William A. Shaff vs. Elizabeth E. Shaff
 To Elizabeth E. Shaff: Take notice that William A. Shaff, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, November 30, 1868, at 2 o’clock P.M., for hearing the said William A. Shaff in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Jerome B. Potter, Sheriff.  January 6, 1869.

1869
January 20, 1869
John A. Westlake vs. Elizabeth Westlake
 To Elizabeth Westlake: Take notice that John Westlake, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, January 25, 1869, for hearing the said John Westlake in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Jerome B. Potter, Sheriff.  January 6, 1869.

Mary Ann Cook vs. Minor Cook
 To Minor Cook: Take notice that Mary Ann Cook, your wife, by her next friend, B. B. Bailey, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, January 25th, 1869 for hearing the said Mary Ann Cook in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Jerome B. Potter, Sheriff.  January 6, 1869.

Edwin C. Brown vs. Mary W. Brown
 To Mary W. Brown: Take notice that Edwin C. Brown, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, January 25th, 1869, for hearing the said Edwin C. Brown in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Jerome B. Potter.  January 6, 1869.

Amanda Plank vs. S. L. Plank
 To S. L. Plank: Take notice that Amanda Plank, your wife, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, January 25th, 1869, for hearing the said Amanda Plank in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper. Jerome B. Potter.  January 6, 1869.

May 12, 1869
Carlos Rouse vs. Mary Ann Rouse
 To Mary Ann Rouse: Take notice that Carlos Rouse, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, May, 31, 1869, for hearing the said Carlos Rouse in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Jerome B. Potter.  May 5, 1869.

Rebecca Cooper vs. Lyman Cooper
 To Lyman Cooper: Take notice that Rebecca Cooper, your wife, by her next friend, Miner Watkins, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, May 31st, 1869, for hearing the said Rebecca Cooper in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper. Jerome B. Potter.  May 5, 1869.

Daniel A. White vs. Tryphena White
 To Tryphena White: Take notice that Daniel A. White, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, May, 31, 1869, for hearing the said Daniel A. White in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Jerome B. Potter.  May 5, 1869.

Henrietta Green vs. Daniel Green
 To Daniel Green: Take notice that Henrietta Green, your wife, by her next friend, Abel Sly, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, May 31st, 1869, for hearing the said Henrietta Green in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper. Jerome B. Potter.  May 5, 1869.

Thomas R. Atherton vs. Margaret Atherton
 To Margaret Atherton: Take notice that Thomas R. Atherton, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, May, 31, 1869, for hearing the said Thomas R. Atherton in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper.  Jerome B. Potter.  May 5, 1869.

Polly D. Bristol vs. John F. Bristol
 To John F. Bristol: Take notice that Polly D. Bristol, your wife, by her next friend, Cornelius Howland, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, May 31st, 1869, for hearing the said Polly D. Bristol in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper. Jerome B. Potter.  May 5, 1869.

October 27, 1869
Sarah A. Benton vs. Charles Benton
 To Charles A. Benton: Take notice that Sarah A. Benton, your wife, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, 29th of November next, at 2 o’clock P.M., for hearing the said Sarah A. Benton in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper. Jerome B. Potter.  October 29, 1869.

Amos Mansfield vs. Julia Mansfield
 To Julia Mansfield: Take notice that Amos Mansfield, (SRGP 00162) your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, 29th of November next, at 2 o’clock P.M., for hearing the said Amos Mansfield in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper. Jerome B. Potter.  October 29, 1869.

Thomas J. Raymond vs. Susan M. Raymond
 To Susan M. Raymond: Take notice that Thomas J. Raymond, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga County Pa. for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, 29th of November next, at 2 o’clock P.M., for hearing the said Thomas J. Raymond in the premises at which time you can attend if you think proper. Jerome B. Potter.  October 29, 1869.

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