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William Alonzo Hickok and Polly Butler. James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876), better known as " Wild Bill " Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his life on the frontier as a soldier, scout, lawman, cattle rustler, gunslinger, gambler, showman, and actor, and for his involvement in many famous gunfights.
- James B. Hickok, J.B. Hickok, Shanghai Bill, William Hickok, William Haycock
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- James Butler Hickok, May 27, 1837, Homer, Illinois, U.S., (now Troy Grove, Illinois, U.S.)
- Mount Moriah Cemetery, Deadwood, Dakota Territory
Mar 13, 2024 · Wild Bill Hickok (born May 27, 1837, Homer [now Troy Grove], Illinois, U.S.—died August 2, 1876, Deadwood, Dakota Territory [now in South Dakota, U.S.]) was an American frontiersman, army scout, and lawman who helped bring order to the frontier West. His reputation as a gunfighter gave rise to legends and tales about his life.
Apr 2, 2014 · Trial and Death. While in Deadwood, South Dakota, Wild Bill Hickok became a regular poker player at Nuttal & Mann's Saloon. On the afternoon of August 2, 1876, he was playing cards with his back ...
Jun 12, 2006 · A legend in his own time,James Butler ('Wild Bill') Hickok was no average Joe when he went head-to-head with his enemies--he reportedly could 'draw and discharge his pistols with a rapidity that was truly wonderful.'. James Butler Hickok’s reputation as the Old West’s premier gunfighter or ‘man-killer’ made him a legend in his own ...
Mar 8, 2017 · James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 - August 2, 1876), also known as "Wild Bill" Hickok was a legendary figure in the old west. He was known as a gunfighter and gambler who fought in the Civil War and was a scout for Custer's Cavalry. He later became a lawman before settling down in Deadwood, South Dakota where he would soon meet his death.
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Oct 5, 2021 · Ever-traveling, Wild Bill Hickok eventually made his way to Hays, Kansas. There, he was elected the county sheriff of Ellis County. But Hickok killed two men within his first month alone as sheriff — sparking controversy. The first, town drunk Bill Mulvey, had caused a ruckus about Hickok’s move to the county.
Jun 12, 2006 · Wild Bill Hickok. In the wild west, few men could match colorful Wild Bill, whose exploits as a well-dressed but deadly frontiersman, peace officer and gambler have made him an enduring legend. James Butler Hickok, the renowned ‘Wild Bill,’ remains perhaps the most famous of all Western gunfighters. His exploits as a Civil War operative ...
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