Mrs Yelverton
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Mrs Yelverton
MRS THERESA YELVERTON (1833-1881), protagonist in a sensational court case regarding her husbands bigamous activities. Date: 1861
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1861 Case Husband Protagonist Witness Yelverton Bigamy
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Mrs. Theresa Yelverton, a figure of intrigue and scandal in Victorian England, is depicted in this striking photograph taken in 1861. At the time, Mrs. Yelverton was embroiled in a sensational court case that would captivate the public's imagination and challenge the social norms of the era. Born in 1833, Theresa Yelverton was the wife of Edward Yelverton, a prominent barrister and member of Parliament. However, it was soon revealed that Mr. Yelverton had entered into a bigamous marriage with another woman, Emily Ward, while still married to Theresa. The discovery of this deceit was made when Emily's daughter, who was born out of wedlock, came forward and identified her father as Edward Yelverton. Mrs. Yelverton, who had been unaware of her husband's infidelity, was devastated by the news. She was determined to seek justice and expose her husband's lies in the court of law. In a bold move, she took the stand as a witness against her own husband, testifying to the public about his bigamous activities. The trial, which took place in 1861, was a sensation. The media covered every detail, and the public was transfixed by the drama unfolding in the courtroom. Mrs. Yelverton's courage and determination were celebrated, and she became a symbol of women's rights and the fight against bigamy. Despite the public's support, the outcome of the trial was not in Mrs. Yelverton's favor. Edward Yelverton was found not guilty, and the couple remained married until his death in 1867. However, Mrs. Yelverton's bravery and the attention brought to the issue of bigamy helped pave the way for greater legal protections for women in marriage. This photograph of Mrs. Theresa Yelverton, taken during this tumultuous time in her life, captures the strength and resilience of a woman who refused to be silenced or forgotten.
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