Hamilton, Louisa vs John D - Putnam

Louisa C. Hamilton of Greencastle has filed suit against John D. Hamilton for a divorce and custody of minor children.  Hamilton is now serving a sentence in the Indiana state prison after being found guilty in 1932 of assault and battery with criminal intent. Mrs. Hamilton says that Hamilton choked and beat her, threatened her life and refused to support the family.  According to the complaint the couple married April 20, 1908 and separated Aug 15, 1932. They are the parents of 12 children. Albert E. Williams is attorney for the plaintiff.