The Legend Of Baby Doe
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by John Burke
copyright 1974 & 1989
John Burke, a former newspaperman, has published biographies,
mysteries, popular histories, and juvenile biographies. He has written
biographies on Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hickok, George Thomas, and many
others.
Elizabeth Bonduel McCourt was born in 1854 in Osh ....
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.... compliment her. Her
sisters were jealous of her most of the time. Even their parents lavished
affection on her. To put it plainly, Elizabeth was spoiled. She always
went her own way and damned anyone who tried to stop her.
After winning an ice skating contest with an incredibly revealing
costume, a man named Harvey Doe began courting her. Soon after, they
decided to be married.
There were disapproving glances at the wedding from both mothers.
The wedding was on June 27, 1877. After hon ....
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