LOUISA EARP

Louisa Houston Earp was the wife of gunfighter Morgan Seth Earp, the brother of Wyatt Earp. Louisa, or Lou, was the second eldest of twelve children. She was described by her sister-in-law as “a fine person, a clever young lady, who was well-educated.” Lou was credited as one of the Harvey Girls or waitresses from Fred Harvey’s restaurant.

She met Morgan in Dodge City and a year later, they got married and shared a home in Miles City, Montana. The tragedy happened when Morgan was murdered in Tombstone, Arizona, and his widow, Lou, later died of rheumatoid arthritis at 39 years old.