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Billy Thompson (gunman) Billy Thompson, sometimes known as Texas Billy Thompson (c. 1845 – September 6, 1897) was an Old West gunman and gambler, and the younger brother of the famous gunman and lawman Ben Thompson. The younger Thompson brother never achieved the fame that his brother achieved, and in his own lifetime was mainly referred to ...
An outlaw had usually been convicted of a crime, such as Black Bart, but may have only gained a reputation as operating outside the law, such as Ike Clanton. Some of those listed may have also served in law enforcement, like Marshal Burt Alvord who subsequently became an outlaw, and some outlaws like Johnny Ringo were deputized at one time or ...
Years active. 1868 – 1884. Known for. Lawman and gunfighter of the old West. Ben Thompson (November 2, 1843 – March 11, 1884) was a gunman, gambler, and sometimes lawman of the Old West. He was a contemporary of "Buffalo" Bill Cody, Bat Masterson, John Wesley Hardin, and "Wild Bill" Hickok, some of whom considered him a friend, others an enemy.
William Alonzo Hickok and Polly Butler. James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876), better known as " Wild Bill " Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his life on the frontier as a soldier, scout, lawman, cattle rustler, gunslinger, gambler, showman, and actor, and for his involvement in many famous gunfights.
April 11, 2024 at 5:18 PM. Bryan Kohberger ’s defence attorneys have warned that people’s lives may be in danger during his trial for the University of Idaho murders. Mr Kohberger, a 29-year ...
Phil Coe. Philio Houston "Phil" Coe (July 13, 1839 Gonzales, Texas – October 9, 1871 Abilene, Kansas ), was a soldier, Old West gambler, and businessman from Texas. [1] He became the business partner of gunfighter Ben Thompson in Abilene, Kansas, with whom opened the Bull's Head Saloon. [2] He was killed by marshal Wild Bill Hickok in a ...
The Rufus Buck Gang was an outlaw Native American gang whose members were Creek Indian and African American. [1] Their crime spree took place in the Indian Territory of the Arkansas - Oklahoma area from July 30, 1895, through August 4, 1895. Formed by Rufus Buck, the gang consisted also of Lewis Davis, Sam Sampson, Maoma July, and Lucky Davis.
e. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream is a 1971 novel in the gonzo journalism style by Hunter S. Thompson. The book is a roman à clef, rooted in autobiographical incidents. The story follows its protagonist, Raoul Duke, and his attorney, Doctor Gonzo, as they descend on Las Vegas to chase the ...