Billy, the Kid, 1859-1881
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Billy the Kid (b. Henry McCarty, September 17 or November 23, 1859, Manhattan, New York City–d. July 14, 1881, Fort Sumner, NM) was also known as William H. Bonney. He was an American Old West outlaw and gunfighter. The exact date of his birth has been disputed as either September 17 or November 23.
As a child he moved to New Mexico; his mother died when he was 13. As an early teen McCarty was caught steeling bread, clothing, and guns. As a result he was jailed but escaped. He later lived in Arizona and worked as a ranch hand, and with others. stole horses from soldiers and became known as "Kid Antrim" because of his youth, slight build, clean-shaven appearance, and personality. He then joined the Regulators and took part in the Lincoln County War. In April 1878, the Regulators killed three men and in April 1881, McCarty (then known as Bonney) was tried and convicted of murder and sentenced to hang. He again escaped from jail killing two sheriff's deputies and evading capture for more than two months before eventually being killed at age 21.
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referencedIn | Belo (A. H. ) Foundation Photograph Collection 98-338., [1880?] - [1920?] | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History | |
referencedIn | Buckner Collection of Elizabeth Garrett Materials, 1893-1992 (bulk, 1965-1966) | New Mexico State Records Center and Archives | |
referencedIn | Coe Family Papers, 1925-1984 | The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch | |
referencedIn | Earl Alonzo Brininstool Collection, 1850-1945 | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History | |
referencedIn | East, James H. Papers, 1882-1931 | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History | |
referencedIn | Elfego Baca Collection, 1904-1945 (bulk 1934-1945) | The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch | |
referencedIn | Frank W. Parker Papers, 1880-1933 | New Mexico State Records Center and Archives | |
referencedIn | John Donald Robb Photograph Collection, 1950-1990 | The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch | |
referencedIn | John William Poe Papers, 1881-1940 | The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch | |
referencedIn | L. B. Hastings Photograph Collection, 1878 | The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch |
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referencedIn | Billy the Kid Trail - Billy the Kid | National Archives at College Park |
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associatedWith | Belo, A. H. Foundation |
associatedWith | Bond, Marshall, 1867-1941 |
associatedWith | Brininstool, Earl Alonzo |
associatedWith | Buckner, Goldie Rouse |
associatedWith | Coe family |
associatedWith | East, James H., 1853-1930 |
associatedWith | Hasting, L. B. |
associatedWith | Keleher, William Aloysius, 1886-1972 |
associatedWith | Klasner, Lily, 1862-1946 |
associatedWith | Maxwell Land Grant Company |
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Birth 1859-11-23
Death 1881-07-14
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