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John Horton Slaughter (October 2, 1841 – February 16, 1922), also known as Texas John Slaughter, was an American lawman, cowboy, poker player and rancher in the Southwestern United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
“Texas John” Slaughter was a Civil War veteran, trail driver, cattleman, Texas Ranger, famed Cochise, Arizona County Sheriff, professional gambler, and an Arizona State Representative during his lifetime.
Aug 8, 2018 · After the death of his beloved wife Eliza from small pox, John Slaughter ex-Confederate soldier and ex-Texas Ranger, now ranching in Cochise County, believed he’d never marry again. But while driving a herd of cattle from Texas to Arizona cupid struck again.
Jul 28, 2010 · While not nearly as famous as many of his contemporaries, John Horton Slaughter (aka Texas John Slaughter) was perhaps the most important (and effective) lawman in the effort to clean up...
The notorious Pancho Villa nicknamed John Slaughter "The Wicked Little Gringo" after John became enraged over Villa’s army stealing cattle and vegetables from the San Bernardino Ranch. Slaughter saddled up his horse, boldly rode alone into Villa's camp, and demanded restitution.
At age eighty one, John Horton Slaughter, Civil War veteran, Texas Ranger, trail-driver, cattle-king, sheriff, distinguished Arizona representative, professional gambler and symbol of the Old West, had died in his bed.
May 8, 2023 · John Horton Slaughter typified the 19th century rawhide-tough breed who settled and tamed the wild Southwest border country. He was born in 1841 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana and brought as an infant to Texas.
Sep 8, 2018 · Arizona lawman and rancher John Slaughter is featured in a new exhibit at the Arizona History Museum in Tucson. Slaughter's famous San Bernardino Ranch hugs the U.S.-Mexican border in Cochise...
Dec 13, 2023 · John Brooks Slaughter, the first Black leader of the University of Maryland, who shepherded the institution through one of the most tumultuous periods in its history, died Wednesday at his home in California. He was 89.
Dec 11, 2023 · John Brooks Slaughter, a pioneering engineer who served as the first Black director of the National Science Foundation and the first Black president of Occidental College, died Wednesday at...
