Granddaughter of Walter Bowne, who served two terms as Mayor of New York. Daughter of Robert Southgate and Jessie D. Bowne. Married Harris Dunscomb Colt, son of Harris Colt and Catharine Dunscomb, on Dec 19, 1894 in Flushing, Queens, NY. He was a lawyer in New York City. They filed for legal separation in 1911 (findagrave.com - monumental inscription)
This note came up on My Heritage, apparent;y from a 1914 newspaper story, indicating Elizabeth sued Harris for divorce. Odd as they appear together in thd 1920 federal census. Findagrave states they filed for separation in 1911:
Harris D. Colt
Text: "YORK LAWYER SUED HERE ON DIVORCE WRIT Harris D. Colt, a wealthy New York Jawyer, has been, sued in the superfor court here by Elizabeth Colt, who has a country home at Ridgefield. She alleges Colt has property worth $ 100, 000 and asks the court to allow her allmony. She also..."
Marriage: Dec 12 1894
Occupation: Lawyer
30 Broad Street, New York, United States
Wife: Elizabeth Colt (born Bowne)
Newspaper: The Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Publication: Nov 12 1914 - Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Summary: Elizabeth Colt sues her husband Harris D. Colt for divorce in Bridgeport, alleging desertion and seeking alimony.