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Domestic News
November 12, 1902
Fort Mill Times
Fort Mill, York County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In Bethlehem, Ky., 12-year-old Wilhelmina McIntyre seeks annulment of her April 2 marriage to a 45-year-old farmer, claiming abuse, and demands $2,500 damages, with parental support.
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12-Year-Old Bride Wants Separation.
A very precocious child is Wilhelmina McIntyre, of Bethlehem, Ky. Wilhelmina, who is 12 years old, became a bride April 2, marrying a farmer 45 years of age, and now she has brought action to annul the marriage. The domestic bliss of the ill-matched couple was early disturbed, the husband abusing the bride, so she claims, and she asks for $2,500 damages in addition to the annulment. The ceremony uniting the child in marriage to the farmer was performed with the consent of her parents and they are the moving spirits in the effort to annul the marriage.
A very precocious child is Wilhelmina McIntyre, of Bethlehem, Ky. Wilhelmina, who is 12 years old, became a bride April 2, marrying a farmer 45 years of age, and now she has brought action to annul the marriage. The domestic bliss of the ill-matched couple was early disturbed, the husband abusing the bride, so she claims, and she asks for $2,500 damages in addition to the annulment. The ceremony uniting the child in marriage to the farmer was performed with the consent of her parents and they are the moving spirits in the effort to annul the marriage.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Child Bride
Marriage Annulment
Abuse Claim
Bethlehem Ky
What entities or persons were involved?
Wilhelmina Mcintyre
Where did it happen?
Bethlehem, Ky.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Bethlehem, Ky.
Event Date
April 2
Key Persons
Wilhelmina Mcintyre
Outcome
seeks annulment and $2,500 damages due to claimed abuse by husband
Event Details
Wilhelmina McIntyre, 12, married a 45-year-old farmer on April 2 with parental consent; now sues for annulment claiming abuse, supported by parents.