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Apr 3, 2014 · Billy the Kid was a late 19th-century thief and gunfighter. He was reportedly killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett, who later burnished the legend of the Wild West outlaw. Updated: Apr 20, 2021. Photo:...
Jul 14, 2016 · 1. He was orphaned as a teen. Little is known about Billy the Kid’s early days, but he was most likely born Henry McCarty in the Irish slums of New York City sometime in late 1859. Raised by a...
November 23, 1859. Died. July 14, 1881. Aliases. William H. Bonney, Henry Antrim. Early Life. William was considered a very honest 14-year-old when he became an orphan. He worked for his room and board for a hotel owner who took him in after his mother died. The hotel owner was impressed with his honesty and diligence, as were others.
March 25, 1877. Along with Mackie, the Kid is arrested under the name "Henry Antrim alias Kid." The men are charged stealing three horses belonging to soldiers. Despite being shackled, the...
Legend of Billy the Kid. Billy the Kid c. 1880. The legend of Billy the Kid has acquired iconic status in American folklore, yet the outlaw himself, also known as William Bonney, had minimal impact on historical events in New Mexico Territory of the late 1800s. [1] .
Nov 12, 2023 · Home History. Billy the Kid: The Incredible Story of America’s Favorite Outlaw. Billy the Kid, Kid Antrim, Henry; he went by many names, but whatever you call him, this gunslinging American legend made himself iconic in his 21 years on earth. Nov 12, 2023 • By Kassandre Dwyer, M.Ed History.
Jan 18, 2023 · Victorian. Billy the Kid: the Wild West's most wanted gunslinger. His lawless days only lasted four years, but he is still remembered as perhaps the most notorious outlaw of the Wild West. Jonny Wilkes asks whether he deserves his ruthless reputation. Published: January 18, 2023 at 1:35 PM.
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