To my understanding... It was written in "I Married Wyatt Earp" by Josephine Marcus-Earp, that she claimed that she was born in San Francisco California, but other facts emerged after her death, that she was born in Brooklyn, New York and as an infant, was part of "The Marcus Family" that went to San Francisco. Being successful... "The Marcus Family" became a part of The Jewish High Society of San
Francisco.
Because of Josephine's upbringing and talent... her fascination with the stage and show business, introduced her to an array of various celebrities of her day... even taking risks along the way. So... let's try to expand on this San Francisco Family.
Being a Member of "The Paula Markham Traveling Theater Company" and the history of Actress-Performer, Paula Markham... you begin to see a world of show business that might be questionable in The Life of Josephine Sarah Markus-Earp.
Being a respectable member of San Francisco's Jewish High Society... "The Marcus Family" had a remarkable success story. Because of her Judaic upbringing, it would seem that she wanted to get a hold of some self-fame and find 'Mr. Right'... and perhaps live happily ever after. Unfortunately... aiming for such a goal can be risky and being a Single Independent Jewish Woman in show business, had it's consequences, if you found out that 'Mr. Right' was 'Mr. Wrong'.
In the case of 'Josie'... hooking up became a fine line between being a respectable lady and being a prostitute.
Being what they were "The Marcus Family" would have complerely disowned her, but 'Josie's' calculated risks could have been a fate worse than death. In consolation, it would seem that her marriage with Wyatt Earp, might have been tolerable with "The Earp and Markus Families", as both.Josie and Wyatt remained devoted to one another to their ending years.
Thank you Eldon for extending Josephine Marcus-Earps Chart...
From what was displayed by Gene, my chart connections to Earp and Marcus, are going by way of My ex-wife, Tanya Stewart-Moch, but there is another chart path that by way of The Cota Sided of the family also.
The Benrimo/Marcus connection is more by association.