Celia Ann "Mattie" Blaylock (January 1850 – July 3, 1888) was a prostitute who became the romantic companion and common-law wife of Old West lawman and gambler Wyatt Earp for about six years.

Jul 1, 2024 · While working as a prostitute in the Old West, Mattie Blaylock became the common-law wife of Wyatt Earp, then later died tragically at 38.

Celia Ann “Mattie” Blaylock was involved with Wyatt Earp after the death of his first wife, and is often termed as Wyatt’s “common law” wife. Born in Wisconsin in 1850, Mattie was raised in Fairfax, Iowa, …

Nov 3, 2024 · Wyatt Earp's common-law wife, meaning they were considered married because they lived together but never had an official and legal wedding, was born Celia Blaylock (via Mattie: Wyatt …

Jul 2, 2025 · Celia Ann "Mattie" Blaylock (January 1850 – July 3, 1888) was a prostitute who became the romantic companion and common-law wife of Old West lawman and gambler Wyatt Earp for about 8 …

Feb 1, 2024 · NECESSARY DECEPTIONS centers on the braided stories of Celia/Mattie Blaylock and Josephine/Sadie Marcus, the last two wives of Wyatt Earp. This week, I’ll be introducing you to Mattie.

Mattie Earp, also known as Celia Anne Blaylock Earp and Mattie Blaylock. Mattie was considered to be Wyatt Earp's common law wife. She was with Wyatt during his days in Tombstone, where he became …

Aug 10, 2025 · Mattie Blaylock’s life, though tragically cut short, offers a compelling glimpse into the lives of women in the American West. Her story is one of resilience, hardship, and the complex …

Jul 27, 2023 · Celia Ann Blaylock, known as “Mattie,” was born in January 1850 in Monroe Township, Johnson County, Iowa, to Henry Blaylock and Elizabeth “Betsy” Vance.

Jan 25, 2024 · Mattie Blaylock was a woman who lived a turbulent and short life in the Wild West. She was the common-law wife of the famous lawman and gambler Wyatt Earp for about six years, but …