Father of legendary Earp brothers of Tombstone, Arizona. In 1847 Nicholas joined the Illinois Mounted Volunteers to serve under his neighbor and commanding officer, Wyatt Berry Stapp. On March 19, 1848, Nicholas had a fourth son that he bestowed with the full name of his commanding officer. Nicholas and his military unit went to Mexico where 3rd Sergeant Earp was injured and discharged from military service on December 24, 1847. Nicholas joined the Union army in the Spring of 1861 and served with his old rank of 3rd Sergeant. Nicholas died in the Soldier's Home in Sawtelle, California. His last residence is now the site of the Wadsworth Veteran's Hospital.
Father of legendary Earp brothers of Tombstone, Arizona. In 1847 Nicholas joined the Illinois Mounted Volunteers to serve under his neighbor and commanding officer, Wyatt Berry Stapp. On March 19, 1848, Nicholas had a fourth son that he bestowed with the full name of his commanding officer. Nicholas and his military unit went to Mexico where 3rd Sergeant Earp was injured and discharged from military service on December 24, 1847. Nicholas joined the Union army in the Spring of 1861 and served with his old rank of 3rd Sergeant. Nicholas died in the Soldier's Home in Sawtelle, California. His last residence is now the site of the Wadsworth Veteran's Hospital.
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