Josephine Sarah Marcus Earp: Wyatt Earp's Common Law Wife

[@LuvBorderCollies]

No one can say Wyatt Earp was lazy or afraid to take risks, either with gun and badge or trying to make living. Its incredible how many different directions and diverse activities he was involved in. From real estate to frontier lawman to cat houses to movie advisor, Wyatt crammed in more controversy and fame in his 80 years than dozens of people combined. That, I think, is part of his enduring fame and our fascination with his life. Great episode, I learned a few new things as I always do from THG.

[@kathypichey4306]

To me he was a tryant

[@kevinhouse5940]

Why a tyrant?

[@johnmcmahon8513]

​@@kathypichey4306 Why because he was all MAN and you're a liberal?

[@RagtimeAnnie]

Sounds like he had (undiagnosed of course) ADD.

[@rumi9005]

We tend to think of Wyatt Earp and the Wild West as existing a long time ago. But it's interesting to note that he died in a suburban bungalow that had electricity and indoor plumbing. It really wasn't all that long ago.

[@AG4KN]

"It was just yesterday."

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Rumi900 You're absolutely right. It's amazing that Josephine Earp was still alive during WWll. People often talk about different times in history that saw a lot of change and this particular period doesn't seem to be mentioned that often. Well, these folks went from Indian wars on horseback to WWll and the atomic bomb. They went from no plumbing or electricity to telephones, airplanes, tanks, television, movies and a whole lot more. The world really changed dramatically from the mid 1800's to the mid 1900's, especially in the US.

[@lylecosmopolite]

The years 1870-1940 were years of radical economic, technological and lifestyle changes. This revolutionary period in human history is analysed in a 2016 book by economist Robert Gordon. I have a great aunt who lived 1876-1966. As a child, the only technologies she enjoyed were the telegraph and steam railroad. She lived to see the world wars, thermonuclear weapons, television, movies with colour as well as sound, and the beginnings of space travel. She mulled over these huge changes in an essay published in the Filson Club Quarterly in 1963.

[@user-cd6zr9dy3j]

Rumi900 he died in 1929 and tom micks was there at the funeral. It’s said he wept and wept.

[@seller559]

October if 1881 has the shoot out at the OK Corral and in that same month the US. Open golf tournament took place. Followed by the US Tennis Championship. I wonder if any Cheyenne from Little Big Horn watched the golf match.

[@blacksmith67]

In a world filled with divisive messages, it is wonderfully refreshing to get a good dose of history that is well presented. You are more than a historian, you are a raconteur of the finest order. Thank you.

[@oceannavagator]

Thumbs up for the use of the word "raconteur", not used enough today.

[@skydiverclassc2031]

@@oceannavagator But, I thought you could get arrested for raconteuring. (I do know what it means)

[@paulmanson253]

@@skydiverclassc2031 Well I do know that back in the day you could get arrested for moping,at least in New York State. It means hanging around a whorehouse. 23 skidoo. Better a raconteur than a mountebank,no ?

[@oceannavagator]

@@paulmanson253 Truly not enough emphasis on language in this internet age. Must be a sign that I'm ready for social security.

[@rvasquez8057]

@@oceannavagator Not used enough because of the loss of the art of the spoken word.

[@ScoutSniper3124]

"On such small hinges does the door to contentment swing" … I like that quote.

[@elainekessler6831]

I like that quote too

[@davidlixenberg5999]

I agree, however the snug bug in a rug comfort of fresh bread and love are also wonderful. David Lixenberg

[@hoponpop3330]

You have to have experienced the smell of fresh baked bread to appreciate that comment.

[@dougstitt1652]

make me happy coming home to fresh bread from the oven YUMYUMYUM

[@waynej2608]

Great quote. It seems that Doc, more than grappled with that sentiment. At least Wyatt found some 'contentment', in his later years.

[@michaelroberson2546]

I live in Arizona and grew up near Superior, AZ. After leaving Wyatt, Mattie Earp eventually ended up in Pinal, AZ. PInal no longer exists but the cemetery does, and it is there that Mattie found her rest.

[@lisafleming9603]

Thank you for telling us the sound epilogue of Mattie's earthly and wearisome spirit.

[@fiddlesticksbessette398]

SHE'S BEEN MOVED,CAUSE OF TO MANY LOOTER'S LIKE WHATT'S GRAVE..

[@wtmerit6129]

Very, very good. Very entertaining. Thanks.

[@risecarter]

I live in Gold Canyon and go to the cemetery quite often. I know that she is not buried in the spot where her marker is, but still feel like she is there. Can you imagine living in the shadow of Picket Post Mountain back then? It is an awesome feeling to be standing there.

[@valiantsfelinesmccarty6678]

So sad that people can't leave these Graves alone and they desecrate the peace of the bodies simply looking for gold teeth and jewelry that was put on the bodies. What a world we live in. Horse if they were Native American Graves there'd be hell to pay.

[@jsfoster100]

In the late 1960s I occasionally took care of a 96 yo man who was born in California and had worked for Wyatt Earp, mainly with his horse racing in the 1880s

[@joecascio2073]

Oh man, I would’ve loved that opportunity. There are so many questions I’d ask the gentleman. Did the man ever remark on Wyatt’s height? I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a picture of him wearing his gun belt. It would be interesting to see how he Carried his weapons. Thanks for the post.

[@Angie-v4r]

I would have loved such an opportunity, as well. Wow, what a treasure trove of info at your disposal.

[@thomasromano9321]

That would have been in Santa Rosa, CA. Wyatt Earp wasn't a jockey, he was too tall for that. His job was to exercise the horses.

[@MarkTulsa2024]

Wyatt Earps's story has always fascinated me because it delineates a point where the old west bleeds into our modern times. Earp lived in the old west and survived to consult on Hollywood movies. Thank you for adding this extra texture to his story and for honoring the memory of Josephine.

[@williestyle35]

Wyatt was well liked by the "cowboy" actors Tom Mix and William S. Hart

[@nancyconca9892]

Thanks for posting this vlog ‼️ I never knew anything about Josephine other than she and Wyatt were together for many many years! Love your posts - I always learn something new 🤩👏🏻‼️👍

[@SharonH11100]

Thanks for remembering the women behind the men of legend.

[@daxinventor3542]

I agree with you Sharon Hauser. As much as we men like to pretend that it was men who did all of the great things in history. I especially like the fact that Josephine Marcus Earp was of Jewish American decent. Although I am not of Jewish decent, I thank the makers of this video for including her ethnic origins. Jewish and Mexican, American Indians, Mexican American's and Ex slaves built this country and gave their blood and sweat here in this land as well. Women from all over the world came here and also contributed their efforts to make this country prosperous and great. I am grateful to everyone who was not mentioned in this video for their unselfish contributions to our country. Gunfighters are a dime a dozen and will always be such. It is the people which we never read about or see in these videos who are the real hero's of our country. What would we do without women ? I love them all from the lowest to the highest, thank you ladies one and all.

[@SharonH11100]

Dax Inventor ~ I also can’t help musing on the ones who just stayed at home having babies, many of which died, (the babies and the wives), while the famous husband was out in the world doing “famous things.” Being a female myself, I’m ever so grateful to live in the world of today, especially in the U.S.A. I hope a Dax id a good thing ~ sorry, duh ~ Sharon

[@jasonchandler2463]

The women had nothing to do with those men becoming legends those men acheived that on their own no where in history did any woman have anything to do with a mans acheivements and Josephine was only the whore that Wyatt had an affair on his wife with then left his wife for seems like that's always the woman's contributions.

[@kathleennorton6108]

@Jeffrey Bone Without your Mom you wouldn't be here to have that opinion.

[@myleneliwanag1966]

@@kathleennorton6108 👍👍👍

[@justme8837]

I live in AZ and went to Tombstone for the first time last year and you get a vibe there that I have never felt before. It is almost like you are walking into the past since the town hasn't changed too much. The Birdcage is so cool, packed with antiques and you can see bullet holes and old wall paper. The stage is so much smaller than I had envisioned. Thank you for todays video as I am obsessed with Wyatt Earp and Josephine. Have a great weekend.

[@lynnabernethy4998]

CelitaGW I feel the same way about Tombstone and Cimarron NM. Bullet holes in the ceiling of the hotel sets my imagination on fire. Colorado and South Dakota have similar treasures.

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

I totally agree with you about the "vibe" thing. I was so impressed that I brought my dad to see it, and he was quite impressed, as well!!

[@lynnabernethy4998]

Carlos Carpinteyro I did too. Parents enjoyed both. Toured Tombstone birdcage with both.

[@danielbass2895]

The best way to experience Tombstone is to wear boots. There's something about hearing them hit the boardwalk that transports you back in time.

[@TheAzmountaineer]

@@danielbass2895 I gotta try that on my next visit to Tombstone.

[@johnmcmorris1170]

I am a history nut and just swerved into your channel. It is refreshing to see someone who portrays history as it occurred and not some variation of history that was rewritten by Hollywood. Nice job.

[@robotslug]

This is my favorite way to start the day, make my coffee, sit down and hear a neat anecdote for a few minutes and off I go. Thank you History Guy!

[@MrPants-zu6dm]

RobotSlug agreed.

[@Nick-bn3od]

I'll sip my coffee to that.

[@stevendgrissom1968]

Same here.

[@Tsukiko.97]

I guess I am the only one who starts my day by smoking a bowl. Whatever floats your boat I guess.

[@robotslug]

@@Tsukiko.97 I did when I was younger and less responsible. Now that I have to get things done and my work needs to be 100% from the get go, I don't anymore.

[@jwilliams703]

May the memories of the Earp's live long in our minds and books. Great men in great times.

[@toohighstrung]

Strong woman, did what was needed to survive and truly loved Wyatt, even after his death she protected him. We should all be so lucky.

[@dataseeker7460]

What I wouldn't give to find a woman like that!

[@dataseeker7460]

@Joe Dirt Care to cite your historical sources for that?

[@wandak3025]

When true love knocks on your door that's what you do.

[@shanep8787]

T #

[@tonyrobb8815]

@@dataseeker7460 I have!...GOD HAS BLESSED ME!

[@8460437]

When John Wayne was a scenery mover at a Hollywood movie studio he met Wyatt Earp who served as a technical advisor for Western movies.

[@gkess7106]

It is said that John Wayne patterned his movie persona by imitating Wyatt Earp. THE DUKE was actually Wyatt Earp!

[@johnwalsh7931]

Is that true

[@mc-lp4zl]

He met Earp while working props for John Ford.

[@williamoverly1617]

@@johnwalsh7931 It is indeed. Wayne mentioned it often and said he modeled hiis western personna after Earp, including his walk.

[@donewhiskey]

John Wayne was a pretender. Lee Marvin was not. Nothing more needs to be said.

[@rabignall]

The history guy. He's deserves to be remembered!

[@jshal2012]

Fascinating History .. never realised that Wyatt lived till 1929, and Josephine until 1944, three years before I was born!! Loved the story 👍

[@tacticaljackson]

Your closing line punches me right in the feels every time. Thank you for all the great content, sir!

[@86medic1]

I love this guys channel. Simple, straight forward and interesting. Keep up the good work.

[@kellycranford3592]

Even tho the movie Tombstone, is not completely factually correct, it's still one of my favorites!!

[@mistervacation23]

About 75% factual. Better than most movies about Tombstone.

[@onionheadguy7094]

Good pizza too!

[@marylamb7707]

Im partial to Wyatt Earp but like tombstone too.

[@faerieSAALE]

VAL KILMER - KURT RUSSELL AND SAM ELLIOT - OMG - COULDN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT!

[@kellycranford3592]

@@faerieSAALE I KNOW!!! Sexy overload in that one!!

[@BibleTeacher4U]

Thank you so much for making the topic of Josephine Earp fresh and still mysterious. So many people have written her as a bad character that it is refreshing to see her as human being who had strengths and weaknesses as we all do. Well done!

[@tamasmarcuis4455]

Jospehine Marcus was my Great Grandfather's cousin. The correct family name is " Marcuis " which is the Lithuanian version of Marx. SO she would not technically be Prussian but Litvak ( Jewish Lithuanian ). For the most part we lived in an area called "Memelland" but are originally from Kaunas and Vilnius. I knew my Great Grand parents, mostly my Great Grand Mother Ona. She spoke Lithuanian (Cursios dialect which is closer to Latvian), Polish, Platt Deutsche, Hoch Deutsche (mostly for reading), some Russian and a little English. She never used Yiddish with me so I don;t know what her knowledge was there. We were forced to move to East Prussia before and after the period of the 1863 uprising. We already had family in the area. The family business mostly related to making and using glass. I know we supplied clear and stained glass used in the Königsberg Stock Exchange building which still stands. We still have the samples, little glass disks the size of a coin which you hold up to the light to gauge the shade. Our whole family has a reputation for risky and eccentric behaviour as well being fairly clever. One of our family is said to have convinced the Japanese in 1905 that he was a German who had been pressed into service in the Russian Navy. They released him and he via Hong Kong found his way back to Europe and eventually Konigsberg. Strangely his decedents live in Vladivostok and work for a Japanese owned fishing company.

[@knutdergroe9757]

What a great history of family. Thank you for sharing.

[@boogerie]

Damn! Beat me to it! And you went into much greater detail than I could manage! Kudos!

[@ZenZaBill]

That' a pretty cool story! I looked up the Hills of Eternity Cemetery, and whaddya know? It's about 1/2 hour away from me in the SF Bay Area.

[@jmgmarcus808]

Tamas Marcuis I think we might be related? I do know my Marcus side married into a family named Copeland as in Aaron Copland who is my great, great Uncle or my grandfathers mothers brother.

[@ronaldomadrebien7045]

How interesting, thank you for this

[@bird10498]

One of the most credible sounding Earp accounts I've ever heard.

[@christineschmidt8494]

Another great episode H G. You sir are one of a kind ! And I just love the way you explain the little things of the story. Thanks again!

[@sameyers2670]

Seconded

[@lizajane8495]

I hated history in school,but in the 7th grade I had a teacher,Mrs.Cox,that could bring things alive through different activities.I loved her and it was the only time I made A+! She had a daughter that was born blind and I thought,later on,if that was the reason she taught like she did,because she wanted to bring things to life for her daughter that couldn't see. Anyway,I enjoy history now that I'm much older and enjoyed your video!

[@painmagnet1]

Virgil Earp is buried not far from my home in Portland, Oregon. I commute past the graveyard that contains his remains every day on my way to work.

[@randyames8999]

painmagnet1 and barring the resurrection of the second coming of Christ he’s gonna stay right there

[@drcthru7672]

I live in Milwaukie, OR. Where is the graveyard?

[@Flatheadfreek]

in the dead center of town @@drcthru7672

[@drcthru7672]

Wow. It's 4 miles from where I live!

[@valiantsfelinesmccarty6678]

I bet he's in the same one that has my grandfather and uncles and the rest of that side of the family. It was an amazing time up there in Oregon at that time when I think that my grandfather was a Rodeo Cowboy that he came to Oregon with no skill other than busting Broncs and raising pinto beans in New Mexico and he went to school to learn how to repair the steam engine trains he had nothing and nobody in the 1920 census in the 1930 census all of a sudden he had a wife with three stepchildren and a baby girl my mom. He never went back to New Mexico because the sheriff there didn't like he and his brothers form of pranks when I think that my grandfather was a rodeo cowboy that he came to Oregon with no school other than busting Broncs and raising pinto beans and he went to school to learn how to repair the steam engine trains he had nothing and nobody in the 1920s census in the 1930s census he has a wife he with 3 step children and a baby girl my mom. He never went back to New Mexico because the sheriff there didn't like he and his brothers form of pranks and had it in for them there were 12 children the first my uncle his stepson just passed away last year + 98 he lived in the same house that was built for them right after the war it was very modern for its time and Immaculate when he died. He can now be at peace with his wife and his family and with pops who made my grandmother feel so safe

[@TimPearcy]

Amazing bit of history. Wyatt Earp happens to be my favorite historical character of the period! Thanks for the great insights!

[@donb7113]

Wichita Kansas is very proud of their history when Wyatt Earp is concerned, and so is Dodge City.

[@Paintbait]

I love this channel for teaching me about all the little stories about all the people history may otherwise forget. It's beautiful.

[@rogererickson8564]

Early Western movie star Tom Mix was a pall bearer in Wyatt Earp's funeral.

[@rdobery]

My ears may be mistaken, but wasn't he cremated? I think that is what I heard the history guy say.

[@donvanstraaten4973]

rdobery Yes, she had Wyatt cremated after the funeral in Los Angeles, and took the urn to Hills of Eternity Cemetery (Jewish) in Colman’s, CA. It is still a tourist destination, but the original marker is not displayed, but a new monument marks Wyatt & Sarah’s grave. You can see photos on FindaGrave.com

[@doughill3396]

I think I heard that Tom rode a horse at FDR's inauguration

[@ronjacobson5112]

I live near Tombstone and to this day it is one of my favorite places to visit. Thank you for this historical minute.

[@donvernon2966]

History Guy you are a national treasure!!thanks for sharing Your knowledge and with with us all!!

[@lyndabrown-kirkland6641]

All of a sudden KZbin is much more interesting with my discovery of The History Guy. Must share this gem!

[@Lightning613]

Even The History Guy was shadow banned and had a Wikipedia disclaimer on one of his History That Needs Remembered episodes . . . .

[@josephgrant6300]

I just hope she enjoyed her life. Love strong women!

[@drsonnysell4471]

Respect & Gratitude Professor!!

[@Jay_Hall]

So sad, brings tears to my eyes. :( A love story that stayed through good and bad times,,and I hope God smiles upon them both.

[@alvankarpas6245]

Bravo. Well done. Thorough, yet measured. Characters from history deserve such regard and I thank you for that. One character from history who has been mistreated and virtually unrecognized is that of Blanche Barrow, wife of Buck Barrow. I read her book and numerous other references and interviews and nowhere did I find the character portrayed by Estelle Parsons. In fact, Blanche often protected Buck while under live fire. I think if you look into her with the same degree of deference that you afforded Josephine, you will find a woman who lived a lifetime in a few months and went to prison simply because she loved "the wrong man."

[@janpatterson3969]

LOVED the story of Josephine Marcus & Wyatt Earp- - just wish it was So much longer!! Thank You...

[@donc9751]

I was happy to see this video published by The History Guy! I've read most if the history books I've been able to find on Wyatt Earp and the history of his time in Tuscon and beyound. Thanks for posting this video Histiry guy!

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Great episode. To think that these two spanned the Wild West, the Gold Rushes and 2 world world wars ending up side by side is mind boggling. I also appreciate your research to bring these stories to us Sir! Thank you 😊

[@JohnS-il1dr]

If you mean Wyatt he went through the gold rush and WW1. WW2 started in 1939 Wyatt Earp died 1929.

[@donovanleighton5700]

Very much enjoyed your piece on Josephine Marcus. I understand that the last house Wyatt Earp resided in Los Angeles was torn down to build my junior high school: Mount Vernon Junior High later renamed Johnnie Cochran Middle School.

[@steveb6103]

How I love reading the comments! No trolls.

[@Murph52]

Absolutely fascinating. Recommend "Mrs Earp: The Wives and Lovers of the Earp Brothers" by Sherry Monahan for an overview of Wyatt's several "wives" as well as his brother's wives. Would very much like the History Guy's perspective on the other wives (brief as the relationships may have been...)

[@georgeb8701]

On such small hinges does the door of contentment swing.... poignant and true.✌🏻🇺🇸

[@notsosilentmajority1]

There aren't many videos detailing the "women behind the men" in the old West that keep up the interest. This video was one of the exceptions. You did a fantastic job and the information was very informative and interesting. Thank you for a job well done.

[@timmbentley451]

I never realized I grew up so close to where Wyatt Earp was buried! Another excellent episode!

[@v.e.7236]

Always enjoy listening to one of The History Guy's episodes. Not only do I get a nice piece of memorable history, I get even more education reading through the commentary. Thank you, HG!

[@shhhhquitethyme]

THG; during this time of C19, I have been assigning your material to my students. Thank you for the good work, it is appreciated.

[@declanoleary1]

Rewatching this episode after sometime, more insights being learnt, thank you as ever.

[@mattphillips1910]

I absolutely love your videos. Especially the ones about the old west. Well done sir.

[@fr3atlast448]

History...so little of it taught in schools today. Thank you for creating a place, where, people can come and hear about lives past.🌷🚍

[@jamespeck6890]

The photo of the camp tent was near their mine across the Colorado River from Parker, Az., in Earp, CA., named in 1929. For a time they resided in a hotel in Parker, Arizona, overlooking the Colorado River. The photo of them sitting to be together as I recall is in their wood frame winter home in the desert, approximately 15 miles west of the Colorado River.

[@patrioticpitbull8388]

It was a town called Calzona,about 15 miles south of current day Parker. My friend owns their house that Wyatt had moved 7 miles UP RIVER and it is now a historic place in Vidal,Ca. Josie loved the house and Wyatt had it moved to be closer to his mine,which is approx. 4 miles west of said parcel,as the crow flies.

[@JackBarrett7]

Earp, Ca was named for Wyatts family, not himself.

[@georgeb8701]

@@patrioticpitbull8388 who'da thunk? What a piece of history THAT is. Amazing that the house still stands. Love to see a picture of it. ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@patrioticpitbull8388]

@@georgeb8701 PM me a good email at [e-mail] and I sure will!

[@georgeb8701]

thanks pitbull it's forthcoming✌🏻

[@anthonyrocha7938]

Great!! Interesting that she had an intimate relationship with two central figures in the most famous gun battle of the old West. I and those of my generation grew up with tales of cowboys, gun fighters, outlaws and Native Americans, something that today's youth know nothing about. I couldn't get enough of it as a kid; still can't. Thank you!

[@causwayspeedway]

You make history well made well told, thanks again History Guy!!

[@MarkovianMan]

It's amazing how often they moved, especially in a time when travel was not easy... Pella IA to Wichita KS, then to Dodge City KS, then to Tombstone AZ, then to San Francisco CA, then to Eagle City ID, then to San Diego CA, back again to San Francisco, then to Yuma AZ, on to Nome AK, then to Tonopah NV and finally to Los Angeles.

[@Cabledeluz1977]

That was really good!! I’m glad this popped up in my feed!!!

[@danieldelger2434]

This is the best. Greatly done . Thank you!

[@shoeshinegirl101]

This is probably one of my favorites. I had no idea of her life besides how the movies portray her. Well done!

[@Maybeitsco]

The history of the Earp family is a favorite of mine. Thank you for more!

[@malcolmcossar6447]

Thanks for another interesting and fascinating historical video!Wyatt Earp,his brothers,the events in tombstone,and this interesting story about Josephine have always been interesting to read and hear about to those of us who like to hear about the old west and it's history!

[@stevecannon1774]

Thanks so much for this one. I live in Tucson and visit Tombstone once in awhile. It's fun, if you like walking up one side of a street and down the other. That's it folks, but there are great shops and eateries there. I personally like to go to the Birdcage Theater. It's rather worn, but the history is amazing. I know a woman who remembered being there in another life, knew who she was and details of going there. It was spooky. Her first visit. It gave everyone the chills hearing about it.

[@boondocks8002]

I live in east Tenn. In our house hold one of our favorite stories is that of Wyatt Earp. The movie 'Tombstone" with Kurt Russel seems to be more accurate than most. My 22 yr old son did a biography report in 7th or 8th grade with props on Earp and Doc Holiday. The kids in class were very interested and intrigued. Thank you for reporting. History IS worth remembering! blessings!!!!!

[@nightowl5475]

Excellent presentation History Guy. No agenda, no injecting politics, just, telling it like it was! You also did your homework with checking the past history. It seems like You Tube is so much better for people to enjoy watching shows on history and finding old movie gems and also getting the facts on both side in today’s world. Since You Tube has been around, network television has lost a tremendous amount of viewers. Your part of the reason why History Guy. Not only do you give a great presentation but you have respect for your viewers and it’s shows in your videos. Thank you for all your great work. I really appreciate all the hard work and research that you do to make these older stories come back to life. 👍🏻

[@geoben1810]

And in just a few short minutes the History Guy presents the life and times of people long gone, but that deserve to be remembered. 👍🏻😉

[@IRONHORSE427RACING]

We live in SouthDakota in the Black Hills not far from Deadwood and here history never dies, it's all around you as you walk, you can feel it and sometimes if you listen you would swear you can hear it. Listening to you re tell our famous and infamous past is very much like that. All you have to do is close your eyes and you can see Wyatt and Doc strolling down the street. Thank You very much for bringing this to thousands of people who don't know what the West was really like.

[@jackn2150]

This is now my favorite episode of The History Guy. The details provided illuminate one of my favorite movies, "Tombstone" with Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp. Because I am also a fan of Dana Delaney (she played Josephine in the movie), this episode resonates strongly. As for the movie, no adult thinks it's a documentary (LOL)> But there must have been some effort made at plausibility because the actor who played Sheriff Behan (with just the right makeup) really looks like the real Sheriff Beehan. Thanks - I give this episode five stars.

[@williampawson5476]

Dana Delaney --- SIGH!!!!

[@emeraldgoddess1399]

I really liked the inflections of voice in your story telling. It’s so important to bring out the excitement and passion of feelings in the story telling and history is an exciting pot of gold for this. I appreciate your telling.

[@brucepenoske3972]

I was in the saloon called the Board of Trade in Nome three years ago , this saloon is said to have been Wyatt's and Josephine's . There is a painting of each on the back bar. I had a drink and saluted each. Nome hasn't changed much the gold rush as it is still going on!

[@cezarmcknight8873]

Excellent, History Guy! Excellent! Keep up the great work!

[@peterk8909]

Though I always enjoy your historical "snippets", this particular one touched me. Thank you.

[@gloriawoodie1447]

My sister and I just went to tomb stone in may this year.It was the best place to go.it is like u step back in time

[@guyh.4553]

👍👍👍👍👍👍 Thank you for a REAL ACCOUNT of what actually happened to Wyatt Earp & Josephine.

[@shawngilliland243]

More things I hadn't known before. Josephine sure seems like a liberated woman for the times. Thanks ever so much, History Guy!

[@ryandavis7593]

Thank you Tamas for adding to a great story.

[@dorothysue1]

Wonderful video. I always wondered how Josephine supported her self after Wyatt passed. I've been to Tombstone, and it fantastic to walk on Allen Street, where Wyatt Earp walked.

[@skydiverclassc2031]

"The only second class saloon in Alaska". Gotta love that marketing.

[@mjbull5156]

Cannot raise expectations too high.

[@highpockets359]

🤣

[@ut000bs]

That was the name of it, too. "The Second Class Saloon." I may have a man or 2 in my bloodline who visited upstairs there. We'll never know. My great-grandfather lived in Nome during that time and owned a boat that ran supplies. Dad told me both him and my grandfather, who was young boy then, knew Wyatt Earp.

[@glennso47]

In Mount Carroll Illinois there is a saloon that markets itself as "Where Intellectuals Foregather." Poffenberger's Tavern.

[@IronCavalier]

“Eastern Beer Only” which is interesting, as well.

[@johnkoziol1537]

EXTREMELY well done!!! Being a history fanatic I enjoy your informative videos. You really pack a lot of information in a short amount of time.

[@roberthickerty390]

There used to be a guy on the radio that told history tales like this. It was called “ the rest of the story” and were always entertaining and informative. I think it was a fellow named Paul Harvey. The History Guy is much 5he same and always has interesting vignettes of obscure or small but important events and personalities. Excellent series and a great presenter. Knowledgeable, knows his topics and an extremely enjoyable speaker. One of my favorites.

[@barbaravick5634]

Robert Hickerty I know of at least two Harvey stories that were apparently mostly from the minds of his writers. One concerned Howard Hughes​ and the other about Mel Gibson. Hughes story about 50% true and Gibson's 100% fabrication. So his facts weren't terribly accurate in my book. The HG is totally accurate. I generally look up the stories if I'm particularly interested and read more about them. HG is ALWAYS dead on truthful.

[@roberthickerty390]

It wasnt so much rhat Harvey was always truthful more the entertainment. I agree HG is much better and knows his facts. I was comparing the two as I used to listen to Harvey and liked his pastiches. Fun little stories well presented by Harvey. HG’s presentations have that entertainment value.

[@jonathanheussi6332]

Director John Ford knew the Earps well and spoke fondly of them both. Nice tribute !

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

I read that the gunfight in “My Darling Clementine,” was done as Earp described it to John Ford.

[@jacquelinemarie1078]

too bad he didn't use Earp's material, which he chose not to do. And - - - it would have been nice if he would have thought to film his interviews with Earp, which he didn't do either. He just kept that to himself, for some unknown reason. I know this is a year old, but had to chime in.

[@rickyferguson2362]

Awesome thanks so much! Your Chanel by far is my favorite! Thank You!!

[@philmanson2991]

Outstanding! Many years ago, the head of Georgia State Patrol was a descendant of Wyatt Earp. However, for some reason, he pronounced it "Arp."

[@PR-BEACHBOY]

Probably his Georgian accent!

[@bigblue6917]

Interesting to hear the other half of a famous couple. Thanks for that.

[@alfredagreen7096]

Beautiful narrative.... I'm so very glad you told this story. -Freda 💛

[@MrPants-zu6dm]

Its been said that behind every great man there is a great woman. Her story was very interesting.

[@CheshireTomcat68]

Mrs History Guy proves that!

[@davidharris6581]

Harry Truman said: "Behind every great man there is a great woman and a surprised Mother in Law." :)

[@usa3479]

@topherh33 Bitter much ?

[@jacquelinemarie1078]

Josephine was most likely a whore (not that that is a bad thing) and she lived with a married man, then hopped in bed with another one the first chance she got. She used up their funds later in life with her gambling habit. She didn't cure cancer or do anything for others. A neighbor/friend said Josephine didn't care for Wyatt very well when he was sick and dying, and they fought constantly when older. Just keeping it real.

[@frequentfiler]

Perfect timing. I watched "Tombstone"(1993) just the other night! Well told. Clears up a lot of the Hollywood myths

[@ZenZaBill]

3 items - 1) *CONGRATS on hitting 300K subscribers! * 2) I looked up the Hills of Eternity Cemetery, and was surprised to see it's only about 1/2 hour away from me in the SF Bay Area. So, one of these days, with camera in hand... 3) Every time I hear or read about Tombstone or Wyatt Earp, I can't help but remember an old TV show I saw as a kid in 1968, none other than "Spectre of the Gun" from the original Star Trek series.

[@Jpeterson7]

I'm reading the book about Josephine Marcus Earp right now. It's very well written by Ann Kirschner. Fascinating woman, and it gives great insight into what kind of person Wyatt really was as well, much of it shaped by his dedication to Josephine. It took a strong, daring, and smart lady to hang on to a man like him. Even inspire him to change, although she couldn't change him completely, nor did she desire to. His sense of adventure was shared by her, and her love for him was his foundation.

[@MarkH10]

I met an Earp Great Grand daughter in high school. My girl friend was her friend who introduced us. How about this for history, my girl friend was a Doolittle. Her second cousin put together the raid on Tokyo. 20 years later I installed cable in the home of the navigator for the raid.

[@susangunn3581]

I love how you give a spotlight to the not-as-famous-as those headlining people in history who are interesting in their own right. Mrs. Earp's story of a strong woman living in a time of opportunity when America was young is a great story. Thank you for telling it.

[@MissMaisieBelle]

I throughly enjoyed this and will be looking forward to seeing more.

[@QuantumRift]

Having lived in Sierra Vista, AZ for nearly 25 years (just a few miles from Tombstone), I made it point to learn everything I could about it's history and that of the Earps and Clantons...thank you for adding to my knowledge with this video.

[@rubenherrera3852]

Thank you for an original and accurate video on the wild west history! Ten Stars!

[@brendaleverick3655]

Interesting story with good photos, told by a well spoken man. Thank you.👏👏

[@arlie1118]

Terrific research, Wonderful work, you bring history to “life”! So greatly appreciated👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻😃

[@sc-cg2wh]

Your presentation of the story, with pregnant pauses, and dramatic tilting of the head, is world class. Bravo.

[@Maadhawk]

Learned something new today. Thank you History Guy.

[@dougalexander7204]

Good one. Very good. Thanks for sharing this fascinating bit of history.

[@brcron007]

Glad I ran across your channel. Another Great Story !

[@laserbeam002]

Damn good....Thank you sir for taking the time to post.

[@elainemcmurren8678]

Outstanding! 📜

[@trapperkcmo3460]

the passion you bring to the telling of your tales is what keeps me riveted. thanks for bringing the past alive the way you do. there is no such thing as historical facts. all one can do is what you do - understand the past. bravo.