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Edward John Masterson (September 22, 1852 – April 9, 1878) was a lawman and the oldest brother of the American West gunfighters Bat Masterson and James Masterson. Early life [ edit ] Of Irish descent, Edward John Masterson was born in Henryville in Canada East .
However, the very next month found, Ed shot on April 9 while trying to disarm a drunken cowboy by the name of Jack Wagner. Masterson was able to shoot back, hitting Wagner in the chest. Ed then walked across the street to George M. Hoover’s saloon, where he told the tale before sinking to the floor.
A man named Nat Haywood stepped in to help Ed Masterson, but Alf Walker drew his pistol, pushed it into Haywood’s face and squeezed the trigger. His weapon misfired, but then Wagner drew his gun...
Sep 1, 2022 · Bat Masterson was sheriff of Ford County in 1878, when 34-year-old dance hall entertainer Dora Hand, aka Fannie Keenen, was accidently shot and killed in Dodge City’s Lady Gay Theater. Masterson led a posse that included Wyatt Earp and Bill Tilghman to track down and catch suspect Spike Kenedy.
Nov 16, 2009 · On the streets of Dodge City, famous western lawman and gunfighter Bat Masterson fights what is the last documented gun battle of his life.
- Missy Sullivan
Jul 24, 2017 · Ed Masterson was killed in 1878, while attempting to disarm drunken cowboys. Bat ran to help him, and Ed, who did not recognize his brother in the dark, turned to fire at what he thought was an enemy, only to be shot by one of the cowboys.
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Ed Masterson was mortally wounded by a cowboy named Jack Wagner, who was unaware that Bat Masterson was in the vicinity. As Ed stumbled away from the scene, Bat Masterson responded from across the street, firing on both Wagner and Wagner's boss, Alf Walker—who was holding a gun.
