divorce pre 1933

[royston]

My Grandmother married for a second time in 1933. I believe her first husband (my Grandfather) to have lived until at least 1958. I do not have the second marriage certificate as yet, but have wondered if she married bigamously.
If she did divorce her first husband pre 1933 where could I find a record of this please. Any help greatly appreciated.
Roy

[Peter Goodey]

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/c...?sLeafletID=53

[royston]

Thanks for your reply, Peter.
Roy

[SueL]

Hi Royston,

I am going to Kew on Saturday and have, in the past, looked at Divorce records...would you like me to take a look for yours?

All I need is are the full names of your Grandparents and, as long as it isn't Smith, Jones or Brown, I may strike lucky

Regards,
sueL

[royston]

Oh Sue, that is brilliant.
The names should make it easier. They were Henry (Harry) Crowcroft and Edith Sophia (nee Willett).
Thanks for your very kind offer, ROy

[SueL]

OK, then

To make it a little easier, when did your Grandfather and Grandmother marry?

If I trawl backwards from 1933, I'll know when to stop

sueL

[royston]

Hi Sue, They married in 1902.
Roy

[SueL]

Hi Roy

I trawled the index today (backwards!) and got back to 1928 but no sign yet of ANY Crowcroft divorce...and then I ran out of time

However, Kew are open on the Thurs and Fri between Christmas & NY so I'm planning to be there again during that time.

If you don't mind waiting, I should be able to finish the trawl back to 1902. It probably won't be much longer than the period I've just done, as divorces weren't so common in the early days.

Hang on in there
suex

[royston]

Hi Sue, I am so grateful for your effort. 1908 might be the cut off date as that was the year that my Mother was born. Presuming that they were still on speaking terms when she arrived.
Do have a very Merry Christmas and a happy New year.
Roy

[SueL]

OK, got it I'll go back to 1907, just to be sure

I'll contact you after my visit - hang on in there...

and have a Good One yourself!
suex