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Bill for Divorce in Berry v. Berry, [Law papers].

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Bill for Divorce in Berry v. Berry, [Law papers].

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Summary: Benjamin Berry pleaded guilty in a forgery case, and the court sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary. Sarah Berry retained Lincoln and Herndon and sued Benjamin Berry for divorce on the grounds that he was a convicted felon. Benjamin Berry failed to appear, and the court granted the divorce.

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01/01/1859

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Lincoln, Abraham (Author)

Herndon, William Henry (Author)

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