20184824https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/20184824AlabamaPickensCounty1371848Circuit21853Circuitgranted104Pickens County Courthouse, Carrollton, AlabamaEspey M. McMath seeks a divorce from Joseph McMath on the grounds of adultery, "cruel usage," and abandonment. Because of "his idleness and lack of any regular calling," Joseph barely makes enough to support himself and their son. As alimony, she asks for the marriage portion of "the trover and Conversion of certain negroes" won by her husband in a suit. AdulteryDivorceAlimonyDomestic violenceDrunkennessAbandonment Sex workers/Promiscuity Illegitimacy