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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.
April 19, 1876. Henry arrives near Camp Grant in the Arizona territory, looking for work. He picks up some jobs on ranches in the area and earns the notorious label Kid, a common nickname for...
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.
Who was the Wild West outlaw known as Billy the Kid? We trace his eventful life to his early death, with loads of stories along the way.
Nov 12, 2023 · 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. Outlaws were an integral part of American history; their role in developing the “wild west” mythos is second to none.
Jan 18, 2023 · 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.
Apr 9, 2015 · April 9, 1881: Billy the Kid is found guilty of murdering the sheriff of Lincoln County, N.M.
