James Seavey
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- Dec 2, 1876The Divorce of a Pioneer: A Legal Battle in King CountyIn the early days of Seattle, legal proceedings were public record. This summons reveals the gritty reality of marriage dissolution in 1876, where 'abandonment' was a grounds for divorce and the courts were one of the few places to settle domestic disputes.Seattle, WA
- Dec 29, 1877Divorce and Duty in 1877 SeattleA legal notice exposes the harsh realities of matrimonial dissolution and property disputes in late 19th-century Washington Territory.Seattle, WA
- Dec 8, 1879The Debt of 1877: A Seattle Legal NoticeA court summons in 1879 offers a rare, granular glimpse into the personal credit and legal entanglements of pioneer-era Seattle merchants.Seattle, WA