Ella C "Peggy" Cragoe: Wanted

Ella C Cragoe was born 8 May 1882 in California to William Davis Cragoe (1846-) and Ella Burke (1855-1899. William was a dentist. 






She was a very beautiful women and new how to use that to her advantage.

She had many husbands:

James H Waddell they had a son named Raymond C Waddell 1903-1997

Harry K. O'Neill Married on 23 Sep 1915 Pierce County, WA. He was a baker and owned his own Bakery.

Mr. McChestney

It was mentioned in a newspaper article she had a daughter named Catherine, I never found her.


James H Waddell sued her for divorce




The Story:

She shot Albert H Heath in an argument over some letters she wanted back.Here are the newspaper accounts of what happened.

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/32336759/ella_oneill/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/32336712/ella_oneill/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/32334562/reno_gazettejournal/

Ella never did time for this crime. She died 17 Mar 1969 in Contra Costa County, CA. Seemed she knew how to pick men who worked hard for their money.




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