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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Heck_ThomasHeck Thomas - Wikipedia

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   Henry Andrew "Heck" Thomas (January 3, 1850 – August 14, 1912) was a lawman on the American frontier, most notably in Indian Territory. He was known for helping bring law and order to the region. In 1889 as a deputy in Fort Smith, Arkansas, he tried to capture Ned Christie ( Cherokee ), wanted as a suspect in the killing of a US marshal.

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3. www.legendsofamerica.com › we-heckthomasHeck Thomas – Tough Law in Indian Territory – Legends of America

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   Heck Thomas was a fearless and effective lawman who captured many notorious outlaws in Indian Territory. Learn about his life, career, and achievements in this article from Legends of America.

4. encyclopediaofarkansas.net › entries › henry-andrewThomas, Henry Andrew "Heck" - Encyclopedia of Arkansas

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   Jun 16, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Henry Andrew "Heck" Thomas, a fearless lawman who fought criminals in Arkansas and Indian Territory. He was involved in famous cases such as the Sam Bass robbery, the Bass brothers' execution, and the Bill Doolin Gang.

5. truewestmagazine.com › heck-thomasHeck Thomas - True West Magazine

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   Jun 1, 2021 · Learn about Heck Thomas, one of the most effective lawmen in the Old West, who pursued and captured notorious outlaws like the Dalton and Doolin gangs. Read his life story, from his Civil War service to his marriage and retirement in Oklahoma.

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   Known as the "Three Guardsmen of Oklahoma", William 'Bill" Tilghman, Henry "Heck" Thomas, and Chris Madsen (left to right) were instrumental in bringing law and order to the Indian and Oklahoma territories in the late 1800's.

7. www.nps.gov › learn › historycultureHeck Thomas - Fort Smith National Historic Site (U.S ...

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   Henry Andrew Thomas was born near Atlanta, Georgia in 1850. Heck, as he became known, served at age twelve as a courier in the Civil War. Afterward, he joined the Atlanta police force and gained fame as a fearless fighter after being wounded in one of the city's race riots.

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   Who was Heck Thomas?

   • ( Heck Thomas Burial Site) Henry Andrew "Heck" Thomas (January 3, 1850 – August 14, 1912) was a lawman on the American frontier, most notably in Indian Territory. He was known for helping bring law and order to the region.

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   How did Heck Thomas die?

   • He paid a price in being wounded half a dozen times in gunfights. Heck Thomas moved to Lawton, Oklahoma Territory in 1902 where he served as chief of police for seven years. He retired in 1909 after a heart attack, and died on August 15, 1912 of Bright's disease, the same disease that killed Judge Parker.

   Heck Thomas - Fort Smith National Historic Site (U.S. National Park

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   Who was John Heck and what did he do?

   • By 1891, Heck was trailing the Daltons, and then the Doolins. He captured and killed several members of both gangs. Upon leaving the Fort Smith court, Heck worked as a deputy marshal in Oklahoma Territory between 1893 and 1900, meeting Tilghman and Madsen along the way.

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   What did Henry Heck DO?

   • He was appointed a deputy U.S. marshal and would work for this court until 1892. Heck often singlehandedly brought in outlaws, as was the case in his first excursion where he apprehended eight murderers, a bootlegger, a horse thief and seven other outlaws.

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9. www.officer.com › legendary-lawman-heck-thomasLegendary Lawman Heck Thomas | Officer

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   Mar 4, 2009 · Henry Andrew (Heck) Thomas was one of the West's most revered lawmen. His career spanned from being a 12-year-old courier for the Confederate Army to U.S. Deputy Marshal to Police...