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- When the Lincoln County War erupted, he fought with the McSween faction alongside Billy the Kid and several others who would later become part of Billy the Kid’s Gang. After losing the war, both he and the Kid retreated to Fort Sumner, New Mexico, where Bowdre went to work as a cowboy.
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Lincoln County War. With the outbreak of the Lincoln County War in 1878, Bowdre sided with the Tunstall-McSween side, and he met Billy the Kid, Jose Chavez y Chavez and the rest of the Kid's associates, including Richard M. Brewer and Jim French, George Coe and Frank Coe.
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Charles “Charlie” Bowdre was a friend to Billy the Kid, who fought alongside him in the Lincoln County War. Though not known to have been involved in outlaw activities, his relationship with the gang made him suspect.
Nov 7, 2023 · Charlie Bowdre was a fellow gang member of Billy the Kid and took part in the Lincoln County War. He was killed by Pat Garrett at Stinking Springs.
Oct 30, 2023 · Billy the Kid, Dick Brewer, and Charlie Bowdre were key members of The Regulators in the Lincoln County War, fighting against the Jesse Evans Gang. Billy the Kid felt indebted to John Tunstall, his mentor, and was a loyal supporter of his beliefs and business ventures.
- Greg Macarthur
- Senior Staff Writer
In August of 1877 Charlie Bowdre and Frank Freeman had themselves a night in Lincoln. The two reportedly forced Jose Montano late at night to open his store and provide them with liquor. The two became extremely rowdy and drunk, breaking glasses, lamps and other objects in their view.
Sep 2, 2022 · On December 19, 1880, Sheriff-elect Pat Garrett and a posse of west Texas cowboys ambush Billy and his gang at the old Indian Hospital, then shoot and kill the Kid’s neighbor, Charlie Bowdre, at Stinking Spring.
Feb 7, 2024 · Charlie was shot by Buckshot Roberts at Blazers Mill on April 4th, 1878, he returned fire killing Roberts and later he would be charged with Robert's death. Later, Charlie was also involved in the July 15th-19th 1878 Battle of Lincoln.
