He was killed by lawmen near Arapahoe, Oklahoma in 1896. But, in the summer of 1861, just after the War had started, some horses were stolen from the Union government in the area by a Confederate guerilla gang. Eastwoods partner read it and suggested buying the rights. Discuss This Book. Bill Wilson went to Texas waiting on things to settle down. Then he became a speechwriter for George Wallace. Thomas Willis (18? There they shot him several times, robbed him, and buried him in a shallow grave. They just couldnt catch Bill Wilson. Many of these legends trace back to tall tales that Longley himself told while imprisoned in Giddings in 1877. He later died in the Enid, Oklahoma jail on September 7, 1895. A spy gained his confidence and killed him with one of his own guns. Bill Wilson was probably living around Sherman, Texas after the war. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. Though he was guilty of other crimes, this one, he had not committed. Wilson suffered a terrible misfortune at OCFS on June 16, 1979. Also, there are no known pictures of Simp Dixon. ?-1874) An outlaw and horse thief, Alexander was shot and killed by a mob in Belton, Texas, when they caught him trying to steal horses on May 25, 1874. Jack Womankiller Outlaw in the Cherokee Nation of Indian Territory, Womankiller was convicted of killing a settler. He started calling. He was sent to prison but escaped and was later killed by a pursuing posse. Bill Wilson became, The Bushwhacker.. ?-1862) Arnett showed up in Goldcreek, Montana, on August 21, 1862, along with two other men named C.W. He rode to Texas with as many as 150 other Quantrill Raiders to hide out. He hid and watched the trail. Billy Wilson (fuorilegge) - Billy Wilson (outlaw) David Lawrence Anderson (1862 - 4 giugno 1918) stato un fuorilegge americano del XIX secolo, meglio conosciuto con lo pseudonimo di Billy Wilson, che cavalc con Billy the Kid dopo la guerra della contea di Lincoln. Later, about 1869, he was selling a wagon load of apples in McKinney, Texas, when two men spied him. The story of Bill Wilson has been told throughout the Ozark Mountains since he began his bloody career in 1861 to the present day. Horses were a great contribution to their cause. Eastern District of Virginia (703) 299-3700. The Adventures of Bill Longley, Galveston Daily News, Nacogdoches (Texas), September 16, 1877, Sifakis, Carl. On one occasion, Bill rode his horse from a main trail to the Little Piney River and back several times. Written by Ronnie Atnip and published by NTXE-News ~ August 9, 2011. More soldiers, scouts and spies were set afield looking for bushwhackers. Longley beat up his rival, was subsequently jailed, and escaped. Contemporaries have passed on, retired or simply faded away, but although Henry Paul turns 71 in August the last remaining original member of the Outlaws remains fiercely committed to keeping southern rock alive. Bill was one of the last holdouts who used the old style bodies. Burton Alvord (1866-1910) An Arizona lawman who turned outlaw in the 1890s when he began to drink too much. Alamosa Bill - An outlaw allegedly involved with Billy the Kid sometimes, who was killed in El Paso, Texas, . The writings and movie about Josey Wales are based on the real bushwhacker, Bill Wilson. Killing Yankees had a side benefit: Bill confiscated their Army mounts and supplied the Quantrill Raiders with mounts for their many raids. Actually, Simp wasnt killed until one year after both Bob Lee and Bill Wilson were killed. Justin Anjo A California outlaw, Anjo was lynched for shooting a man to death on July 12, 1877. On October 11, 1878, Longley was executed by hanging in Giddings, Texas, only a few miles from his childhood home of Evergreen. Wanted for robbery and murder, he was captured by U.S. Deputy Marshals, Will Ayers, James Wilkerson, and Perry DuVall and taken to Fort Smith, Arkansas where he was hanged on January 16, 1890. Due to his love for turkey hunting, they slipped as close to the Bushwhackers camp as they dared and started making turkey sounds. The one big surprise came towards the end of the movie when Jim Crow Chiles told the two police officers who were on the great outlaw roundup, that Josies name was Mr. File it under truth is stranger than fiction.. In seinen spteren Jahren war er auch als Strafverfolgungsbeamter und US . Senate Bill 5453 would outlaw female genital mutilation, or FGM, the cutting or removal of female genitalia for non-medical reasons. Lay was the last man known to have been killed by Longley. Alamosa Bill An outlaw allegedly involved with Billy the Kid sometimes, who was killed in El Paso, Texas, in April 1888. George Wilson, aka: James Casherago (18? Ginger marked it as to-read Jan 25, 2022. new topic. He was assassinated in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, in 1923. This was not uncommon in the mountains at that time. ?-1890) An outlaw operating in Indian Territory, Willis robbed and murdered W.P. Some were simply men who took advantage of the wildness and lawlessness of the frontier to enrich themselves at the expense of others. He sold a wagon load of apples in McKinney, Texas and was paid in greenbacks. In the summer of that year, Mason County Sheriff, J. J. Finney, arrested Longley for murder and took him to Austin to collect a reward. Longley fled to Louisiana. They were taken to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D. C., where DNA tests were performed, along with a skull reconstruction. Bill moved his family into a one room cabin on his mothers farm and started on his quest. Carter sent the book to Clint Eastwoods office as an unsolicited submission. Both their horses were killed during the chase; however, they could both escape on foot. This was his edge. He then rode up stream, crossed the river, came back down, and rode back and fourth to the river across from his original tracks. Wilfred Webb Arrested for complicity in the robbery of an Army paymaster at Fort Thomas, Arizona on May 11, 1889. In 1939 a book, Bushwhacker A True History of Bill Wilson, Missouris Greatest Desperado was written by a descendent of friends and neighbors of the famous bushwhacker. More than a grainmore like a bushel basket. Richard West, aka: Little Dick (1860-1898) Richard Little Dick West was an outlaw who rode withBill Doolin and the Oklahombresin Oklahoma. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. But Bills grave was never found. William Wilson, or variants, may refer to: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The next morning he continued north through Van Alstyne. Everyone believed that this was contrived to allow the Bushwhacker to change his name and avoid bounty hunters. William Arnett (18? ?-1889) Wanted for gunning down two men in July 1888 in the Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory; Allen was involved in a vicious gunfight with Deputy Marshal McAlester and his posse. The movie portrays Native Americans and especially an old Cherokee man as very sympathetically and fellow renegades and free spirits, like Wales. In his later years, he also served as a law enforcement officer and a U.S. customs inspector. When he entered the saloon the cowboy shot him, killing him instantly. Wade Alsup A Texas outlaw, Alsup was lynched by 15 masked men in Blue, Texas, on June 27, 1877. After the war, rewards were posted for Anthony, Dick, Jim and Bill. When the War ended, there was a $300 bounty on him, an immense amount at that time. Top 3 Results for Bill Outlaw. He was held for four months and then released to return to his unit. A few days later, a group of Union solders raided his home, threw out his family, stole everything they could and set the entire homestead on fire. On another occasion, Bill was working with Bushwhacker Tom Brown. However, the walking prisoners overpowered their guard and the driver, killing them both and wounding another. He grew into a very tall, dark and handsome man62, with jet black curly hair and sparkling crystal blue eyes. He was a deadly shot and always had on both hips two .44-calibre six shooters. "Mr. David Lawrence Anderson (1862 - June 4, 1918) was a 19th-century American outlaw, better known under the alias Billy Wilson, who rode with Billy the Kid following the Lincoln County War. He was hanged at Fort Smith on July 11, 1884. True or false, the stories are consistent with Longley's well-established racist character; in his own words he "was taught to believe it was right to kill sassy negroes"[8], Longley's account of killing a trail boss named Rector while en route to Wyoming in 1870 is similarly of unknown veracity.[9]. Wild Bill Longley: A Texas Hard-Case, Frontier Press of Texas, Houston, 1953, Fuller, Henry Clay. All the Rangers frequented his place while in Sherman. More soldiers, scouts and spies were set afield looking for bushwhackers. He is remembered for his superior skill with revolvers and clever tactics in surprising his enemies. So ends the Great Bushwhacker Bill Wilson. Bill Warderman Member of the Black Jack Ketchum Gang. They were all natives of the Ozark Mountains in Phelps County, Missouri. ?-1890) A murderer in the Chickasaw Nation of Indian Territory, Austin was captured by U.S. Deputy William Carr and executed at Fort Smith, Arkansas, on January 16, 1890. With both of his revolvers drawn, he surprised them on the road and killed all four. After the war, rewards were posted for Anthony, Dick, Jim and Bill. Write a review. After dissolution of his political dreams, Asa Earl Carter receded into the background, changed his name after a famous Confederate General, moved to Texas, and under an alias, posed as the Cherokee writer, Forrest Carter. Bill was never without at least two forty-four caliber six shooters. When they approached, he stepped onto the road, stopped them, drew both revolvers and killed all four of them. Then one of his descendants, George Clinton Arthur, wrote a biography about Wilson in 1938: Bushwacker: Missouris Most Infamous Desperado., It would be another 30 years before another book would be written about Bill Wilson and this one would lead to the famous movie. As legend has it, the lynching party rode off, firing several wild shots, as the pair of men were still hanging. He was hanged at Fort Smith, Arkansas on August 30, 1889. In the process, he became a wanted outlaw. They have also lived in Houston, TX and Humble, TX. David Lawrence Anderson (1862 - June 4, 1918) was a 19th-century American outlaw, better known under the alias Billy Wilson, who rode with Billy the Kid following the Lincoln County War. B. Wilmeth. A spy gained his confidence and killed him with one of his own guns. David L. Anderson, more commonly known as William Billy Wilson or Buffalo Bill, was an Old West outlaw who rode with Billy the Kid following the Lincoln County War in New Mexico. He then rode up stream, crossed the river, came back down, and rode back and fourth to the river across from his original tracks. The first victims were the four Union soldiers who had raided his farm. Bodies started turning up everywhere. When the federal military reward was not forthcoming from state officials, however, Finney released Longley, possibly in exchange for a bribe from Longley's uncle, Alexander "Pres" Preston Longley, of California. There was quicksand between the two trails. Out on bail, he escaped and would not be recaptured until 1911. "Presenting a bill that would disenfranchise 5 million voters is both unconstitutional and unserious. In 1867 the Longley family farm was just one mile from the Camino Real, an old Spanish royal highway that joined San Antonio and Nacogdoches, Texas. James Averell or (Averill) (1851-1889) An alleged Wyoming cattle rustler who was not guilty, Averell was hanged, along with Cattle Kate Watson, by a cattle baron faction in 1889, just one of the many incidents that led to the Johnson County War. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Wa-Har-Key Son A Choctaw Indian, he was wanted for the double murder of Mr. Marriot and his wife. William "Billy" Wilson - See David L. Anderson 56,376 views / 11,293 likes / 4,835 shares, (And the Bizarre Story Behind the Legend! He is a true folk hero. His name, they say: Mr. William Brocius. Frank Wheeler A member of Selmans Scouts following the turmoil of the Lincoln County War in New Mexico. [10] However, he used a shotgun to kill both Wilson Anderson and William Lay, his only murders for which his weapon is definitely known. ?-1909) A gunfighter who was involved in a bitter feud in Ada, Oklahoma, was later arrested for the murder of Gus Bobbitt. In 1958, he quit the Klan group he had founded after shooting two members over finances. Born in Trumbull County, Ohio, he moved with his family to southern Texas in the early 1870s. Bill Wilson went to Texas waiting on things to settle down. William Alexander (18??-??) Sometimes Bill Wilson rode with Bushwhackers Dick Kitchen, Anthony Wright and Jim Jamison. It was thought that no one could kill him. Bill Applegate Applegate led a gang of rustlers in New Mexico during the 1870s. A posse shot him to death in May 1898 at Thompson, Utah. The military acted in all capacities, including law enforcement, which caused considerable resentment throughout the state. He deserted two weeks later, as he was unable to adapt to the strict lifestyle, but was captured and court-martialed. He was killed by a posse led by Juan Patron near Fort Sumner, New Mexico Territory on October 10, 1878. Ham White A murderer and stage robber on the road between San Antonio and Austin, Texas. Once Bill followed a government supply train and after they made camp, charged in on his horse and killed what he could while others ran away. William Billy Wilson See David L. Anderson. Together they robbed settlers, and in one instance killed a freed slave named Paul Brice in Bastrop County, Texas, after which they stole his horses. Then the New York Times broke an expose about him. Nicholas Aragon An outlaw who sometimes rode with Billy the Kid, Aragon was a cattle rustler and murderer. He is buried close to Cynthia Ann Parker, Quanah Parkers mother, and her family. He ended up walking free. The real Josey Wales was a Confederate guerilla fighter, a bushwacker, an associate of the bloody Quantrill Raiders, horse rustler, deadly shot, and killer of many. Like the books protagonist, the author of the book had his own notorious personal history. Following that, he returned to live with his father's family in Bell County, Texas. After these men were caught, they confessed and were tried and convicted. When outlaw cattle rustler was captured near Hillsboro, New Mexico, he was lynched around 1877. All five pulled their revolvers and Bill killed the other four. This was his edge. His nimble fingers were not only quick on the fiddle, however. Jim Jamison was pardoned by Governor Crittenden and became a peace officer in Kansas and finally a Texas Ranger. He sold his operation within less than a year but was paid in counterfeit bills. They were all innocent. Copyright Kettle Moraine, Ltd. 2017 2022. He again led away government horses. (The same book was later re-released by the publisher with a new name, "Gone to Texas," and that is the title that is credited in the movie credits.) Although given sole responsibility for the murder, Longley later claimed that he was not the only one shooting. One may wonder what the bushwhackers did with all the U.S. horses they stole. After the Gunfight at the O.K. Later meeting up with Dave Rudabaugh, the three rode into White Oaks the following day and attempted to gun down deputy sheriff James Redman but were forced to flee after a crowd of 30 or 40 local residents took to the streets. In 1939 a book, Bushwhacker - A True History of Bill Wilson, Missouris Greatest Desperado was written by a descendent of friends and neighbors of the famous bushwhacker. He was to receive ten dollars and two quarts of whiskey for the crime. If passed and signed into law, the bill would give local governments the authority to allow the operation of so-called overdose prevention centers, sometimes known as safe injection sites. Wyatt rated it really liked it Jan 12, 2021. V. S. Whitaker A member of Selmans Scouts following the turmoil of the Lincoln County War in New Mexico. Sometimes Bill Wilson rode with Bushwhackers Dick Kitchen, Anthony Wright and Jim Jamison. Neither Client Eastwood or his partner knew the authors real identity as a rabid segregationist and would not for some years. Bill headed north a short distance and spent the night at the home of J. It is unknown how many he killed on this raid, but it was said to be his highest number yet. Blue Duck (outlaw) Dan Bogan. He was born William Bill Wilson in the Ozarks in Missouri of a well-to-do family. William Wilson (British Columbia politician), William Wilson (New Brunswick politician), William Wilson (footballer, born November 1915), Billy Wilson (Australian rules footballer), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Wilson&oldid=1139117879, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Bill Wilson, mayor of Santa Clara, California, founder of the, Bill Wilson, founder of US firearms manufacturer, William E. Wilson, British railway civil engineer, first employer of, "William Wilson", a song from The Smithereens' 1989 album, Agent Bill Wilson, also known as CIA, a character in, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 13:06. Josey Wales was based on a real man and one that was reputedly as tough, violent and vengeful as Wales. Donaciano Aguilar An outlaw sentenced to life imprisonment in New Mexico on November 24, 1909.

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