When most people hear the name Earp, they think of Wyatt, Virgil,
Morgan, and sometimes the lesser known James and Warren. They also had a
half-brother named Newton, who lived a fairly quiet, uneventful life.
While it's true these men made history on their own, they all had a Mrs.
Earp behind them-some more than one. The Earp men, starting with the
patriarch of the Earp clan, Nicholas Porter Earp, did not like being
alone. Nicholas Earp was married three times, with his last marriage
being at the age of 80 his bride being 53. Three of his sons would
follow their father's lead and marry more than once. It's also possible
these Earp brothers had additional brides or lovers that have yet to be
discovered!One could argue some of these women helped shape the future
of the Earp brothers and may have even been the fuel behind some of the
fires they encountered. This book collectively traces the lives of the
women who shared the title of Mrs. Earp either by name or relationship.
The name Earp has stirred up many a historical controversy over the
years, from false photos to false accounts and so much more. With any
history, there is bound to be controversy simply because it can be a
jigsaw puzzle.