Rumors
It was said that Robert, a gambler, found his wife when visiting a brothel. When the two had met, Robert intended to end that chapter of Charlotte’s life and transform her into a traditional bride. It’s safe to say they left for greener pastures.
The Answer
The little family realized that gold was the answer to all their worries. And so, the Cannary family, aka Martha Jane, her two younger brothers, and three younger sisters, crammed into the back of a wagon. They and their parents left and made their way to Montana.