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35 years as a law enforcement officer. Bass Reeves (July 1838 – January 12, 1910) was a runaway slave, gunfighter, farmer, scout, tracker, railroad Agent and deputy U.S. Marshal. He spoke and understood the Five Civilized Tribal languages including Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole and Creek.
May 3, 2024 · Bass Reeves (born 1838, Crawford county, Arkansas, U.S.—died January 12, 1910, Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.) was an American lawman who was one of the first deputy U.S. marshals of African descent in the American West.
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Feb 1, 2018 · Learn about Bass Reeves, a former slave who became a legendary lawman in the Indian Territory. He arrested over 3,000 outlaws, killed 14 of them and inspired the fictional Lone Ranger character.
Dec 14, 2019 · The story of a legendary Black federal lawman. By Sydney Trent. Updated November 6, 2023 at 10:53 a.m. EST | Published November 6, 2023 at 10:32 a.m. EST. Bass Reeves was a U.S. deputy marshal...
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5 days ago · Bass Reeves was a legend in his own time. He was the epitome of dedication to duty, Judge Parker's most trusted deputy and one of the greatest lawmen of the western frontier. On January 12, 1910, Bass Reeves died at the age of 71, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Last updated: May 23, 2024.
Dec 27, 2023 · Learn about Bass Reeves, one of the first Black lawmen west of the Mississippi River, who captured many outlaws in Indian Territory. Find out his biography, legacy, and appearances in pop culture.
Nov 17, 2007 · Learn about the life and achievements of Bass Reeves, a former slave who became a legendary lawman in the Wild West. He captured over 3,000 criminals, killed fourteen outlaws, and arrested his own son and his minister.
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