Betsy Kimball sues Wade Kimball, her husband of 23 years, for separation of property. Betsy informs the court that she brought into her marriage three slaves, Margarite, Dick, and Mary. During the marriage, Margarite has had seven children and Mary eight, bringing the total number of slaves to eighteen. Betsy argues that Wade's "affairs are very much deranged" and that he "is in such failing circumstances" that her property is in "jeopardy." Betsy notes that two of the slaves, Nancy and Peter, have already been sold without her consent. Betsy prays for a separation of property.
Result: Referred to court of probate.
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Repository: St. Landry Parish Courthouse, Opelousas, Louisiana
