List of Old West gunfighters - Wikipedia
This is a list of Old West gunfighters, referring to outlaws or lawmen, of the American frontier who gained fame or notoriety during the American Wild West or Old West. Some listed were never gunfighters.
30 Famous Outlaws That Terrorized The West
Jul 13, 2023 · This is a list of the 30 Most Famous Outlaws of the Wild West during the late 19th century. They were the mostly violent and sadistic.
10 Famous Outlaws of the Old Wild West - WorldAtlas
Dec 13, 2019 · The Old Wild West was a period in the history of North America that started after the Civil War and continued to the start of the 20th century. There were many (in)famous outlaws and bandits that lived during that age, and here is a top 10 list of men and women that left a significant mark in the history of the Wild West.
12 Notorious Wild West Outlaws - History Collection
Following are 12 notorious outlaws who operated in the heyday of the Wild West. Black Bart wanted poster, with facsimile of one of his handwritten poems. US History Store. Charles Earl Boles, AKA Black Bart (1829 – after 1888) was born in England, before his family emigrated to New York in 1831.
10 Famous Cowboys & Outlaws Who Ruled the Wild West
Mar 11, 2023 · The legendary deeds of these famous cowboys, some heroic and some villainous, shaped the history of the Old West…never to be forgotten. After reading, check out our guide on the most famous female cowgirls and gunslingers .
5 Legendary Wild West Outlaws - HISTORY
Nov 18, 2020 · The most notorious outlaws of the Wild West have long been romanticized as daring robbers and swashbuckling killers since their stories first hit early American tabloids.
9 Notorious Female Outlaws From the Wild West - Owlcation
Dime novels and legends have immortalized tales of outlaws, but we don't often hear about female bandits. Explore the stories of 9 Western women who lived outside the law.
15 Most Famous Cowboys and Outlaws of the Wild West
Feb 22, 2023 · Outlaws like Jesse James, Billy the Kid, and Butch Cassidy have become legendary personalities in American history, and their exploits continue to captivate people’s imaginations today. These tales have been immortalized in novels, films, and songs, and have become part of American folklore.
The Lawmen and Outlaws Who Built the Old West
When Francis “Frank” Augustus Hamer began his career in law enforcement in Texas in 1905, lawmen still chased cattle rustlers, bandits, and other outlaws across the West on horseback. Policing was minimal and often ad hoc, and sheriffs routinely rounded up posses when extra bodies were needed.
14 Famous Cowboys and Lawmen of the Wild West - Wide Open …
May 18, 2022 · From train robbers like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to the infamous Jesse James and the Younger Gang, dangerous gunslingers and bandits were rampant at this time in history.