He sold a wagon load of apples in McKinney, Texas and was paid in greenbacks. He is buried close to Cynthia Ann Parker, Quanah Parkers mother, and her family. He was hanged in May 1889 at Ozark, Missouri. See the video clip below of one of the movie's most iconic scenes: SPOILER ALERT: The last scene of The Outlaw Josey Wales, has a sweet resonance and resolution, and a little inside joke for history lovers. In 1867 the Longley family farm was just one mile from the Camino Real, an old Spanish royal highway that joined San Antonio and Nacogdoches, Texas. Thanks in part to the efforts of Pat Garrett and others, Anderson received a presidential pardon from President Grover Cleveland in 1896 and worked as a U.S. customs inspector for a time. He hid and watched the trail. The movie, The Outlaw Josie Wales, was released in 1976. William Walker (18? A few days later, while he was away from home, a group of Union soldiers, Jayhawkers and Red Legs rode to his house, ejected his family, took everything he had, and set fire to his house, barn and outbuildings. As these many outlaw tales were taking place on the American Frontier, those puritan folks in the east, longing for adventure and entertainment, greedily absorbed every word of the shocking newspaper headlines and the exaggerated tales in dime novels that were often published before an outlaw even had time to escape, was jailed, or was killed in a shoot-out. They have also lived in Houston, TX and Humble, TX. He rushed them, killing all three. One story ways that after the sentencing, he asked the judge to play a game of seven-up with him, double or nothing. James Allen An outlaw, Allen killed James Moorehead in Las Vegas, New Mexico, allegedly over a dispute about eggs on March 2, 1880. Together they did much damage to the Union army in the area. After he killed Almarine Watkins in Oklahoma, he was finally captured. Bill was one of the last holdouts who used the old style bodies. Jump to: Outlaw Summaries (name begins with)ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. William Albert Kid Wade (1862-1884) A horse thief in northern Nebraska and the Dakotas, Wade rode with Doc Middleton, and later formed his own gang. Anthony Wright was the son of former Presiding Justice Lewis F. Wright. ?-1862) Arnett showed up in Goldcreek, Montana, on August 21, 1862, along with two other men named C.W. Byways & Historic Trails Great Drives in America, Soldiers and Officers in American History, William E. Walters, aka: Bill Anderson, Billy Brown, Bronco Billy, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas Declaring Independence, Stanley, Ks Extinct but Still Here (LOK), Black Bob Reservation in Johnson County (LOK). Captain Dave Poole stayed in Sherman and became a successful rancher, spending a lot of his time brokering pardons for many of the Rangers. Bushwhacker Jim Deem and his father were killed by soldiers. David L. Anderson, aka William "Billy" Wilson, Buffalo Bill (1862-1918) - Most commonly known as "Billy Wilson," he was a member of Billy the Kid's Gang of rustlers. Sol remained neutral and advised his children to do the same. Carl Adamson Adamson rode with Jim Millerand was allegedly involved in the killing of Pat Garrett in New Mexico on February 28, 1908. The only way socialism has any chance in America is for the education system to push it in schools. A few days later, a group of Union solders raided his home, threw out his family, stole everything they could and set the entire homestead on fire. When the soldiers arrived, they asked him if he had seen Bill Wilson. There is usually a grain of truth to most legends and so it is with Josey Wales. He knew that they had to come back the same route to get to their headquarters at Rolla, Missouri. Bill was accused of the deed. Stability eluded him again, however, when he became a rival, with Lay's nephew, for the affections of a young woman. Hart was not killed, but did lose his left arm to a shotgun blast. Then the New York Times broke an expose about him. Although there were a lot of these men, if someone said, The Bushwhacker, The Great Bushwhacker, or the Famous Bushwhacker, everyone knew that they were talking about Bill Wilson. The motive was theft. They were quick on the trigger as well. ), There is usually a grain of truth to most legends and so it is with Josey Wales. He then changed his name and moved to Wyoming. Like the books protagonist, the author of the book had his own notorious personal history. They vouch for Josey, saying he is a local. Leonard Alverson A thief and smuggler, Alverson was accused, with two other men, of robbing a post office at Steins Pass, New Mexico, on December 9, 1897. He was sent to prison but escaped and was later killed by a pursuing posse. This happened five miles south of Bonham, Texas. Hearing of this, Bill immediately set up in a rock shed next to the road close to the Deem home. Wilson was probably one of this group. Afterward, he worked as a U.S. customs inspector before becoming the Terrell County Sheriff in 1905. Josey Wales was based on a real man and one that was reputedly as tough, violent and vengeful as Wales. His daring deeds are still considered miracles due to his never being wounded once. All five pulled their revolvers and Bill killed the other four. "Curly Bill" Brocious (1845-1882) - An outlaw leader of the Clanton Gang of Arizona, Curly Bill was a vicious, drunken gunman, cattle rustler, and murderer. ?-1895) A train robber in Arizona, Wheeler was pursued by ex-Tombstone lawman and railroad detective, Billy Breakenridge into Colorado. Sinker Wilson (18? David Arguello Convicted of murdering Colorado peace officer Francisco Garcia on October 19, 1905, Arguello was legally hanged in Raton, New Mexico, on May 25, 1906. Nei suoi ultimi anni, ha anche lavorato come ufficiale delle forze dell . Legend says the Wild West outlaw Billy the Kidcattle rustler, gunslinger, murderer, escape artistkilled 21 people before he turned 21 years old, his age at death. His descendents would like to know. Martin Amador A New Mexico outlaw, Amador was hanged for murder in Deming on January 13, 1908. Once three soldiers were guarding a mill house with Bill inside. Both were hanged at 1:00 p.m. on March 26, 1869 in Sherman, Texas. However, the walking prisoners overpowered their guard and the driver, killing them both and wounding another. In 1939 a book, Bushwhacker A True History of Bill Wilson, Missouris Greatest Desperado was written by a descendent of friends and neighbors of the famous bushwhacker. Archie Wolfe An outlaw in the Cherokee Nation of Indian Territory, Wolfe was a friend of ned Christie. ?-1875) Black outlaw Aaron Wilson killed James Harris with an ax and then shot and killed Harris 12-year-old son. They were all natives of the Ozark Mountains in Phelps County, Missouri. Ronnie Atnip is a twenty year member of the Fannin County Historical Commission, a hobby historian and member of the Bob Lee Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Bonham, Texas. They ended up in a running gunfight with soldiers. Burton Alvord (1866-1910) An Arizona lawman who turned outlaw in the 1890s when he began to drink too much. Zip Wyatt in Jail by the Police News, 1895. With both of his revolvers drawn, he surprised them on the road and killed all four. This character is another of the great mysteries in the American History of the outlaws. Following that, he returned to live with his father's family in Bell County, Texas. Alamosa Bill - An outlaw allegedly involved with Billy the Kid sometimes, who was killed in El Paso, Texas, . Many soldiers and horses were drowned that day. Justin Anjo A California outlaw, Anjo was lynched for shooting a man to death on July 12, 1877. Bill is related to Kerrie Jan Bloh . William Brazelton. This surprised attack was all the edge he needed. Ginger marked it as to-read Jan 25, 2022. new topic. They were taken to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D. C., where DNA tests were performed, along with a skull reconstruction. Only after he was shot and wounded did he finally surrender. He broke with the gang in 1898. His appeal was denied in March 1878. Henry Antrim See William Bonney, aka Billy the Kid. That was the end of Bills neutrality.. Captain Dave Poole stayed in Sherman and became a successful rancher, spending a lot of his time brokering pardons for many of the Rangers. Bill Wilson was born around 1830 in Phelps County, Missouri. Billy Wilson (fuorilegge) - Billy Wilson (outlaw) David Lawrence Anderson (1862 - 4 giugno 1918) stato un fuorilegge americano del XIX secolo, meglio conosciuto con lo pseudonimo di Billy Wilson, che cavalc con Billy the Kid dopo la guerra della contea di Lincoln. In 1939, Bill and Lois were forced to leave the Burnham's house. Due to his love for turkey hunting, they slipped as close to the Bushwhackers camp as they dared and started making turkey sounds. Bill caught on and slipped up hill in order to change locations. However, the stagecoach wouldnt make it. The real Josey Wales was a Confederate guerilla fighter, a bushwacker, an associate of the bloody Quantrill Raiders, horse rustler, deadly shot, and killer of many. He died in an Iowa prison. Sol remained neutral and advised his children to do the same. Start your review of Bushwhacker: A True History of Bill Wilson -- Missouri's Greatest Desperado. More than a grainmore like a bushel basket. All the Rangers frequented his place while in Sherman. Apache Kid (1867-1894?) In accordance with Title 17 U. S. C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. Doroteo Arango Armbula, aka Francisco Pancho Villa (1877-1923) Outlaw, cattle rustler, and Mexican revolutionist, Pancho made numerous successful raids along the U.S. border. He got several soldiers after him on the road, took the trail, and then left it, tricking the soldiers into riding into the quicksand. ?-1890) An outlaw operating in Indian Territory, Willis robbed and murdered W.P. He was assassinated in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, in 1923. He deserted again in May 1872. William E. Walters, aka: Bill Anderson, Billy Brown, Bronco Billy (1869-1921) Bronco Bill Walters might have started out his life as a cowboy and a railroader, but he soon found a more lucrative future as a train and stagecoach robber. A spy gained his confidence and killed him with one of his own guns. After these men were caught, they confessed and were tried and convicted. "Presenting a bill that would disenfranchise 5 million voters is both unconstitutional and unserious. Once Bill followed a government supply train and after they made camp, charged in on his horse and killed what he could while others ran away. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. Bill moved his family into a one room cabin on his mothers farm and started on his quest. Remember, the father of their modern education Elite beliefs is John Dewey. Alamosa Bill An outlaw allegedly involved with Billy the Kid sometimes, who was killed in El Paso, Texas, in April 1888. This made it look like a crossing. There was quicksand between the two trails. Bill Wilson went to Texas and his wife received a letter stating that he was killed for his wealth. Convicted of murder, he was sentenced to life in prison. ?-1885) An outlaw and murderer, Apodaca was convicted of murdering the Nesmith family in White Sands, New Mexico. John Watts A cattle rustler who was killed by the militia in New Mexico in March 1883. He deserted two weeks later, as he was unable to adapt to the strict lifestyle, but was captured and court-martialed. William Walker (18? Even though the author grew up in Phelps County, he never found out that these bushwhackers were associated with Partisan Rangers under Colonel William Clarke Quantrill. He broke them out, and the trio escaped, disarming deputy Matt Shelton when he tried to arrest them. A few days later, while he was away from home, a group of Union soldiers, Jayhawkers and Red Legs rode to his house, ejected his family, took everything he had, and set fire to his house, barn and outbuildings. He was constantly in pistol practice and most of it from the back of a horse. James Wasson (18? This surprised attack was all the edge he needed. The transaction was observed by John Thompson and William O. Blackmore, both ex-Missouri Partisan Rangers. Both their horses were killed during the chase; however, they could both escape on foot. Still today, those tales of gunfighters, outlaws, and lawmen remain popular more than a century after their deaths. Wilson.. Lay was the last man known to have been killed by Longley. [emailprotected]. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Robbing stages between. The Bushwhacker said, You are looking at him.. The most clearly false story Longley told was of being captured and lynched in 1869 alongside one of Cullen Baker's outlaw gang, surviving when a lucky shot severed the rope he had been hanged from, and then joining Baker's riders. Tom slowed down and killed several, but his horse took too many bullets and Tom was killed. One of them was James Butler Hickok (Wild Bill). On June 22, 1870, Longley enlisted for a five-year commitment in the army, joining Company B of the U.S. 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Write a review. He was constantly in pistol practice and most of it from the back of a horse. Ham White A murderer and stage robber on the road between San Antonio and Austin, Texas. There, he served as a crooked lawman when the Dodge City Gang was in control. Thompson and Blackmore over took him one mile north of Van Alstyne where now Highway 5 crosses a branch of Prong Creek. Library of Congress Card Number: 78-56979, This page was last edited on 20 May 2022, at 05:24. Duped, he began to pass the money and was arrested and indicted. Following the siege at Stinking Springs (near present-day Taiban, New Mexico), he was arrested with the rest of Billy the Kids gang after surrendering to Pat Garrett,convicted in December 1880, andsent to prison in Santa Fe. There was quicksand between the two trails. He was released on January 11, 1900, along with Matt Warner. Bill Wilson became known as The Great Bushwacker because he ambushed his many victims. Anderson later escaped from custody in Santa Fe and escaped to Texas where he lived under his birth name David L. Anderson. grandfather, a man named Walesthe very name of his outlaw hero! It is unknown how many he killed on this raid, but it was said to be his highest number yet. On November 30, 1880, Billy the Kid's Gang, David Anderson, aka Billy Wilson, and Dirty Dave Rudabaugh rode into White Oaks, New Mexico, and ran into Deputy Sheriff James Redman. He started calling. The National President and 26 other members and associates of the American Outlaw Association (Outlaws) motorcycle gang have been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia. Pete Whitehead An Oklahoma murderer, Whitehead killed Jack Bullard and a deputy in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Charlie Bowdre. Bill headed north a short distance and spent the night at the home of J. Genovevo Avila A Mexican native who was a member of Vicente Silvas White Caps Gang. When Simp Dixon left North Texas, a Missouri Partisan Ranger, Sam Stone, let him set up an ambush in Stones woodlot to kill Judge Hardin Hart. He sold a wagon load of apples in McKinney, Texas and was paid in greenbacks. Mrs. Deem identified them and Bill removed them from her property, leading away four government horses. ?-1890) A murderer in the Chickasaw Nation of Indian Territory, Austin was captured by U.S. Deputy William Carr and executed at Fort Smith, Arkansas, on January 16, 1890. Bodies started turning up everywhere. He was killed by lawmen near Arapahoe, Oklahoma in 1896. Joseph Allen (18? At a Union soldiers reunion, several years after the war, a favorite story was that of three soldiers trying to trap Bill. Wilson suffered a terrible misfortune at OCFS on June 16, 1979. This surprise was their shock and his edge. Bill Wilson robbed and burned many wagon trains by charging in. Actually, Simp wasnt killed until one year after both Bob Lee and Bill Wilson were killed. He continued to make trips back to Missouri to visit his family and was welcomed by the Ozark mountain people as a folk hero. Juni 1918) war ein amerikanischer Gesetzloser des 19. . Serving as sheriff of Terrell County, Anderson was eventually ambushed and killed by cowboy Ed Valentine when he responded to a call at a local saloon in Sanderson. Byways & Historic Trails Great Drives in America, Soldiers and Officers in American History, David L. Anderson, aka William Billy Wilson, Buffalo Bill, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas Declaring Independence, Stanley, Ks Extinct but Still Here (LOK), Black Bob Reservation in Johnson County (LOK). Skipping bail, he soon fled and joined Billy the Kids Gang of rustlers. He was hanged at Fort Smith, Arkansas on April 23, 1886. He was released in 1890. George Washington A New Mexico outlaw, Washington was lynched in June 1882 in Lincoln, New Mexico. By Kathy Alexander/Legends of America, updated December 2021.