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Hello-  I have in my possession a court doc. granting my ggg grandmother Liston an annulment in 1866 -  it states that she is presenting a "letter of divorce" - and the reason for her to ask for it was that her husband, who had been injured in 1861 - as a private in the armed service - had been absent for over 4 years.

The judge went on to grant her an annulment, and stated that she would revert to her maiden name, Tracy.  I'm quite sure they were not Roman Catholic!

I can't understand why an annulment would have been granted instead of a divorce.  There were 2 children involved.

Thanks for your input!