Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-02-27
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In the clerks office of the superior of Law for the
county of Nelsor on the 9Th day OF February, 1926
and in the 52nd year Of the Commonwealth:
This day Rose b. Seay fled her statement sas Ab.am
L. SeaY in the following words and figures, to wit:
l. Rose Il. Seay the county Of Nelson and Stoc NJ
Vgina, Intending apply the General Assembly
Of Virginia for divorce from MY husband Abram b. Seay
who resides out OF the of Virginia. in IA
unknown me-ln conformity with the act of Assembly
in such case made and provided do make the following
statement of facts, upon which appca will be found
ed married to the said Abam B. Seay when cutie
young and lived with him 4 dutul and Affection, 10
wife until the year 1872 when he enlisted the service nj
the United States; previous which he had become idle
dissolue and much addicted to iuoxca,on; that
standing his habits aud the which he had reduced
his family, had given him any just or aedged
cause of offence Previous his enlistment had nv him
become the mother of five chiiden-hree girls and ,,n
bnys-the Oldest only years of age In this situation
without ahordiug money, assistance, or tho actual
necessares of life he left hendless dependan,
an nnchaiitabe world, scape up by ubnur or
gary sus'enance for myself aud helpless Infants n,
Joi"ed the army for FIVE years. and If complete my
misery he by me, furlough as he passsd
to the south. said about month"; i'll which time became
pregnant, aud IN the usual time had by him another son
support which added still heavier burthcns upou my sr,nt
means; he then left me, which the last time have
seen him, although his of service has now passed len
yeai.--l here declare that always faithful wife 70
him, yet he has chosen to abandon me; and if reports be
true, lie has least made attempt to marry another
wonan aud would have done but for the timely inter
ference OF gentleman WHO knew him
Whether he has since married another an, unable o toll
as have not heard of him for the last six or seven
SINCE my said husband abandon me- nv.
father George Loving, of Nelson county, died interstate
leaving small estate to be divided aiming his chl.u
about five six hundred dollars is coming 10 me- which,
the administrator refuses 10 pay over, he opinion
mat SAID Abram B Seay is entitled 10 it, whereby am
lei destitute o that pittancc for aid and relief N the said
Abram y. Scay should return, have no doubt bm, Inc
would draw the money and deprive his family totally Gifts
benefits, and that he would sell Otieryys, snoSo or
negro boy which my brothers and sisters gave ME C,
raising negro children which belonged 10 my f,lsr
whereby should again be left entirely destitute have
u" doubt but that the said Abram Is. ScBy asos fer mo
ali kind nj regard, and that lie intends again TO live
with me- AS he has left so long in the bloom of life
iendess and suffering woma do consider the strict,
est prudence, morality honour religion, ought for a
moment to induce wish my part again on ,c rms
OF intimacy with him. Wherefore intend apply to the
next General Assembly for divorce from the bands ot
matfimony, If 10 b: had, and fu0t, then, from bed and
board. ROSE b. SEAY
Feb 6th 1928
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