Charlotte Nicoll Weston was the daughter of Solomon Townsend Nicoll (1813-1884) and Charlotte Ann Nicoll (1827-1891). She was first married to John McKim Minton Sr. (1854-1944). This marriage ended in a contentious divorce case which was covered in many newspapers in the United States.
The divorce was initiated by Charlotte. She apparently received legal advice that it would be to her advantage to establish legal residency in the new state of South Dakota which was known for enacting progressive laws that were more favorable to the interests of women than the laws in many other states. Charlotte's brother was the famous District Attorney of Manhattan, De Lancey Nicoll. It is unclear whether Charlotte was receiving legal advice from her brother.
In the summer of 1891 Charlotte and her two sons traveled to an upstate New York resort leaving her husband John in Manhattan. Charlotte sent John a postcards on a daily basis with messages such as the one that stated "We are having a nice time, the children are well" or "The children love: they are well". In reality Charlotte and her sons were en route to South Dakota. Someone else was mailing Charlotte's post dated postcards from upstate New York to John on a daily basis.
In February, 1892 the divorce trial in Parker, South Dakota produced bitter testimony from both parties. Charlotte accused John of drunkenness and physical and verbal abuse. John accused Charlotte heavy drinking and of having an extramarital affair with Robert Willoughby Weston (whom she later married).
A decree for divorce was handed down by the presiding judge in April, 1892. Charlotte was granted custody of her children but was denied alimony. At this point Charlotte stated that it was her intent to remain in South Dakota but she soon returned to New York.
Charlotte's was married second to Robert Willoughby Weston (1845-1902). Robert Willoughby Weston was a stockbroker who had served as Inspector General of the New Jersey National Guard.
Charlotte sometimes performed as a stage actress in New York.
The divorce was initiated by Charlotte. She apparently received legal advice that it would be to her advantage to establish legal residency in the new state of South Dakota which was known for enacting progressive laws that were more favorable to the interests of women than the laws in many other states. Charlotte's brother was the famous District Attorney of Manhattan, De Lancey Nicoll. It is unclear whether Charlotte was receiving legal advice from her brother.
In the summer of 1891 Charlotte and her two sons traveled to an upstate New York resort leaving her husband John in Manhattan. Charlotte sent John a postcards on a daily basis with messages such as the one that stated "We are having a nice time, the children are well" or "The children love: they are well". In reality Charlotte and her sons were en route to South Dakota. Someone else was mailing Charlotte's post dated postcards from upstate New York to John on a daily basis.
In February, 1892 the divorce trial in Parker, South Dakota produced bitter testimony from both parties. Charlotte accused John of drunkenness and physical and verbal abuse. John accused Charlotte heavy drinking and of having an extramarital affair with Robert Willoughby Weston (whom she later married).
A decree for divorce was handed down by the presiding judge in April, 1892. Charlotte was granted custody of her children but was denied alimony. At this point Charlotte stated that it was her intent to remain in South Dakota but she soon returned to New York.
Charlotte's was married second to Robert Willoughby Weston (1845-1902). Robert Willoughby Weston was a stockbroker who had served as Inspector General of the New Jersey National Guard.
Charlotte sometimes performed as a stage actress in New York.
Charlotte Nicoll Weston was the daughter of Solomon Townsend Nicoll (1813-1884) and Charlotte Ann Nicoll (1827-1891). She was first married to John McKim Minton Sr. (1854-1944). This marriage ended in a contentious divorce case which was covered in many newspapers in the United States.
The divorce was initiated by Charlotte. She apparently received legal advice that it would be to her advantage to establish legal residency in the new state of South Dakota which was known for enacting progressive laws that were more favorable to the interests of women than the laws in many other states. Charlotte's brother was the famous District Attorney of Manhattan, De Lancey Nicoll. It is unclear whether Charlotte was receiving legal advice from her brother.
In the summer of 1891 Charlotte and her two sons traveled to an upstate New York resort leaving her husband John in Manhattan. Charlotte sent John a postcards on a daily basis with messages such as the one that stated "We are having a nice time, the children are well" or "The children love: they are well". In reality Charlotte and her sons were en route to South Dakota. Someone else was mailing Charlotte's post dated postcards from upstate New York to John on a daily basis.
In February, 1892 the divorce trial in Parker, South Dakota produced bitter testimony from both parties. Charlotte accused John of drunkenness and physical and verbal abuse. John accused Charlotte heavy drinking and of having an extramarital affair with Robert Willoughby Weston (whom she later married).
A decree for divorce was handed down by the presiding judge in April, 1892. Charlotte was granted custody of her children but was denied alimony. At this point Charlotte stated that it was her intent to remain in South Dakota but she soon returned to New York.
Charlotte's was married second to Robert Willoughby Weston (1845-1902). Robert Willoughby Weston was a stockbroker who had served as Inspector General of the New Jersey National Guard.
Charlotte sometimes performed as a stage actress in New York.
The divorce was initiated by Charlotte. She apparently received legal advice that it would be to her advantage to establish legal residency in the new state of South Dakota which was known for enacting progressive laws that were more favorable to the interests of women than the laws in many other states. Charlotte's brother was the famous District Attorney of Manhattan, De Lancey Nicoll. It is unclear whether Charlotte was receiving legal advice from her brother.
In the summer of 1891 Charlotte and her two sons traveled to an upstate New York resort leaving her husband John in Manhattan. Charlotte sent John a postcards on a daily basis with messages such as the one that stated "We are having a nice time, the children are well" or "The children love: they are well". In reality Charlotte and her sons were en route to South Dakota. Someone else was mailing Charlotte's post dated postcards from upstate New York to John on a daily basis.
In February, 1892 the divorce trial in Parker, South Dakota produced bitter testimony from both parties. Charlotte accused John of drunkenness and physical and verbal abuse. John accused Charlotte heavy drinking and of having an extramarital affair with Robert Willoughby Weston (whom she later married).
A decree for divorce was handed down by the presiding judge in April, 1892. Charlotte was granted custody of her children but was denied alimony. At this point Charlotte stated that it was her intent to remain in South Dakota but she soon returned to New York.
Charlotte's was married second to Robert Willoughby Weston (1845-1902). Robert Willoughby Weston was a stockbroker who had served as Inspector General of the New Jersey National Guard.
Charlotte sometimes performed as a stage actress in New York.
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