He built a small 14x14 cabin, corrals, rail
[122] In April 2012, 133 pages of documents were provided; they offered no conclusive evidence confirming or disproving the generally accepted story of Garrett's killing of McCarty,[121] but confirmed the records' existence, and that they could have been produced earlier. had taken his stepson in, Billy the Kid's life may have never turned out the
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In 1877, he began to call himself "William H. first of all, Antrim was not in Chloride Flats but in Arizona at the time. Although both markers are behind iron fencing, a group of vandals entered the enclosure at night in June 2012 and tipped the stone over.[147]. [115], John Miller, an Arizona man, also claimed he was McCarty. stepsons moved in with the Knight family who ran a butcher shop. Fototeca Gilardi/Getty Images. "Paulita Maxwell, who, if the gossip Garrett's wife Apolinaria had doubtless heard from her sister Celsa was true, was pregnant with Billy's child," says . Although he claimed to have killed 21 men, the actual number is likely less than 10. 9 The Arizona
[6] Sheriff Pat Garrett captured McCarty later that month. way it did (2). [46] On the morning of April 4, 1878, Buckshot Roberts and Dick Brewer were killed during a shootout at Blazer's Mill. It was the last time the two saw each other. The marker was then replaced in 1947 by a headstone as seen today. New Mexico Governor Bruce King arranged for the county sheriff to fly to California to return it to Fort Sumner,[146] where it was reinstalled in May 1981. Hico's Billy the Kid Museum speculates that Billy moved to Texas in 1883, two years after his supposed death in New Mexico. [97][98][99] Almost three months after his escape, Garrett, responding to rumors that McCarty was in the vicinity of Fort Sumner, left Lincoln with two deputies on July 14, 1881, to question resident Pete Maxwell, a friend of McCarty's. ***********************************************, Catherine Antrim's grave maker
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He became well known in the region when he joined the Regulators and took part in the Lincoln County War of 1878. Faxon, who won the prestigious award in 2005, sees a lot of the high-spirited Stewart in his long-time friend with such a "big personality.". Whether or not Paulita had Billys kid, I dont know, but I do believe she was pregnant at the time of the Kids death., Marshall Trimble is Arizonas official historian. When he noticed the silhouette of one of Garretts deputies on the porch, the Kid drew his pistol and backed toward the door, shouting, Whos that? in Spanish. saloon cleaning, serving liquor, and running errands. [137] Editors from the True West Magazine staff said, "no one in our office thinks this photo is of the Kid [and the Regulators]. Miller's body was buried in the state-owned Arizona Pioneers' Home Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona; in May 2005, Miller's teeth and bones[116] were exhumed and examined,[117] without permission from the state. Norman1998, Weddle, Jerry
| Prescott, Arizona Some experts think so. [31][32] McCarty fled but returned a few days later and was apprehended by Miles Wood, the local justice of the peace.
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[109], Because people had begun to claim Garrett unfairly ambushed McCarty, Garrett felt the need to tell his side of the story and called upon his friend, journalist Marshall Upson, to ghostwrite a book for him. It was in Denver that Joseph lived out the remainder
But in 1950, a Texas man named "Brushy Bill" Roberts claimed that he was the real Billy the Kid and that someone else had been shot in his place. Billy the Kid. It proved to be a wise move. [7] Billy the Kid remains one of the most notorious figures from the era, whose life and likeness have been frequently dramatized in Western popular culture. diagnosed with Tuberculosis and told to seek a better climate. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. and enlisted as a ninety day volunteer in Company I, 54th
[125], One of the few remaining artifacts of McCarty's life is a 2-by-3-inch (5.1-by-7.6-centimeter) ferrotype photograph of McCarty by an unknown portrait photographer in late 1879 or early 1880. Pulp novel "The Authentic Life of Billy The Kid" immortalizes Billy the Kid in legend. rn Maxwell), Emilia Abreu (born Beaubien), Maria Sophia Jarmaillo (born Beaubien), Maria Leonar Maxwell, William Julian Maxwell, Odila Be Lucien Bonaparte Maxwell, Maria Dela Luz Maxwell (born Beaubien). Another group led by Marin Chavez and Doc Scurlock positioned themselves on the roof of a saloon. in the fact that after his mother died, wouldnt the so-called twenty-one
William Antrim. There was his mother Catherine McCarty-Antrim, younger
Filming & Production Along the trail, the wagon driver attempts to rape her, and Billy pulls a gun on him. What is known about a couple of outlaws called Harpe? skills, including efficiency with firearms and horsemanship. Chuck Sawyer Phoenix, Arizona I believe Pat Garrett, With all this talk going around about another Billy the Kid photo I submit to. learned of her terminal illness she may have married him so her sons
The small cabin would tie them over until Antrim could buy a town
If you have a question, write: Ask the Marshall, P.O. Did he go from one family to
By the Fall of 1880, Billy was still trying to convince the governor of a pardon, although continuing his outlaw activities. at the Truesdell family and Joseph (who may have been staying with them at
So I dont buy the
A photograph curator at the Palace of the Governors archives, Daniel Kosharek, said the image is "problematic on a lot of fronts," including the small size of the figures and the lack of resemblance of the background landscape to Lincoln County or the state in general. Wife of Jose F. Jaramillo Marshal John Sherman informed newly appointed Territorial Governor and former Union Army general Lew Wallace that he held warrants for several men, including "William H. Antrim, alias Kid, alias Bonny [sic]" but was unable to execute them "owing to the disturbed condition of affairs in that county, resulting from the acts of a desperate class of men. Sarah Brown, the owner of a boarding house, gave him room and board in exchange for work. [82] Garrett refused to surrender the prisoner, and a tense confrontation ensued until he agreed to let the sheriff and two other men accompany the party to Santa Fe, where they would petition the governor to release Rudabaugh to them. After he escaped from prison in 1881, he'd adopted the name Oliver P. Roberts, which he lived under for the rest of his life until his death in 1950. The "Piano Man" crooner, 73, gifted his two daughters, 7-year-old, Della, and 5-year-old, Remy, a pair of tickets to see . 2023, A&E Television Networks, LLC. The tensions finally boiled over in February 1878, when Tunstall was murdered by a posse organized by Sheriff William Brady, a supporter of The House. the times to come (2). 5/1/22. talked for almost two hours, they rose from their chairs, shook hands and
Garrett shot and killed McCarty, by then aged 21, in Fort Sumner on July 14, 1881. An epic romantic adventure based on the life of Billy the Kid, from his humble Irish roots and his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond. about the early
Did he tramp around? Historical Monograph No. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Cahill died the following day. One bullet struck the 21-year-old near his heart, killing him instantly. the two did keep in touch. At about age 21, Billy the Kid was gunned down by Sheriff Pat Garrett. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Although Josephs death certificate in 1930 gave his age as seventy-six which meant
Henry hid the loot in his boarding house, but was arrested after his landlord turned him in to the sheriff. The origin of the difficulty was not learned. BILLY THE KID'S WIFE is a time travel romance short by bestselling novelist R. Barri Flowers. children who spoke at the Christmas Tree and New Years Eve Festival held in
[102] Recognizing McCarty's voice, Garrett drew his revolver and fired twice. When it failed to fire, McCarty drew his own weapon and shot Grant in the head. Jose Patrocinio Garcia McCarty. As he entered Maxwells darkened bedroom, he spotted the shadowy outline of Garrett and once again asked, Whos that? Upon recognizing the Kids voice, Sheriff Garrett drew his six-shooter and fired off two rounds in his direction. Sister of Deluvina Maxwell - Jaramillo; Peter Menard Maxwell; Virginia Beaubien Keyes; Sophia Maria Maxwell; Odila Bernice Maxwell and 1 other; and william Julian (Maxwell) less. The Lincoln County War: A Documentary History
If he had been Billy the Kid, he would have to have been 90 years old. It
[83] In a later interview with a reporter, McCarty said he was unafraid during the incident, saying, "if I only had my Winchester I'd lick the whole crowd. The sponsors being Thomas Cooney and Mary Clark, as appears from the Baptismal Register of this Church. House in Trinidad. By June of 1871 Catherine was
The documentary No Ordinary Man reexamines Tipton, using contemporary trans performers to take a deeper look at his life and legacy. a legend. The Kid was known for his easygoing personality, but he wasnt afraid to draw his six-shooter when provoked. He fled from New Mexico Territory into neighboring Arizona Territory, making himself both an outlaw and a federal fugitive. As a result of his efforts, a stone memorial marked with the names of the three men and their death dates beneath the word "Pals" was erected in the center of the burial area. McCarty then fled town and embarked on a career as a roving ranch hand, gambler and gang member. He
a replacement and arrived in Lincoln, the Kid was long gone. world would sincerely like to get their hands on Mr. Hoovers neck and wring
he would have been born in 1854, a document by Joseph Antrim himself would
Jerry Weddle (footnote #17)
Joseph along with his older brother, lived with the Hudson family and/or the
If the history (especially the early life) of William H. Bonney is a mystery, so is his family,
After returning to New Mexico, McCarty worked as a cowboy for English businessman and rancher John Henry Tunstall (18531878), near the Rio Felix, a tributary of the Pecos River, in Lincoln County (now in Chaves County).
[27][28] McCarty became known as "Kid Antrim" because of his youth, slight build, clean-shaven appearance, and personality. McCarty in turn called Cahill a "son of a bitch", whereupon Cahill threw McCarty to the floor and the two struggled for McCarty's revolver. Though they were living in
By February 1878, McSween owed $8,000 to Dolan, who obtained a court order and asked Lincoln County Sheriff William J. Brady to attach nearly $40,000 worth of Tunstall's property and livestock. Catherines
Mullin
would relocate together in 1869 to Wichita, Kansas. Billy the Kid, byname of William H. Bonney, Jr., original name Henry McCarty?, (born November 23, 1859?, New York, New York, U.S.died July 14, 1881, Fort Sumner, New Mexico), American outlaw who was one of the most notorious gunfighters of the American West. [18][19] Shortly afterward, the family moved from Santa Fe to Silver City, New Mexico, and Joseph McCarty began using the name Joseph Antrim. He worked
[a][13][14][15] Census records indicate his younger brother, Joseph McCarty, was born in 1863.[16]. [145] It was stolen on February 8, 1981, but recovered days later in Huntington Beach, California. him -not even a name. The outlaw presented in this new Epix series doesn't come off as a hardened killer. Her parents were Lucien Bonaparte Maxwell and Ana Maria De La Luz Maxwell (Beaubien). Left in the care of an absentee stepfather, the future gunslinger spent the next year living in foster homes and boardinghouses. his eldest stepson. Secondly, the
| [50][51], On Tuesday, July 16, newly appointed sheriff George Peppin sent sharpshooters to kill the McSween defenders at the saloon. After making a trip to visit
Updated: April 8, 2020 | Original: July 14, 2016. time that her sons started calling Uncle Billy.
what little money he had. 1973 Antrim and Catherine were married at the First Presbyterian Church. The full title of the Garrett-Upson book was, Transcript of "Certificate of Baptism", Church of St. Peter, Barclay Street, New York. when he calmed tempers
He went by the name William Henry Roberts, but most . Geni requires JavaScript! Meanwhile, his girlfriend was living in
[33], McCarty stole a horse and fled Arizona Territory for New Mexico Territory,[34] but Apaches took the horse from him, leaving him to walk many miles to the nearest settlement. Once in control of the courthouse, the Kid collected a small arsenal of weapons, cut his leg shackles with a pickaxe and fled town on a stolen horse. In the late 1940s, an elderly Texas man known as Brushy Bill Roberts even claimed to be Billy the Kid in the flesh, but his story was largely discredited after family records revealed his birthdate to be 1879. Height. [126][127], The image shows McCarty wearing his holstered Colt revolver on his left side. his burden first, so he placed his stepsons in the homes of family friends and left
A wanted poster for Billy the Kid, circa 1877. and he had seven brothers and sisters: Orleana Jane, Thomas, Albert, Levi,
On March 1,
Billy the Kids grave is in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. As for
[128] In 1954, western historians James D. Horan and Paul Sann wrote that McCarty was right-handed and carried his pistol on his right hip. The young gunslinger stole the occasional horse, but he never once held up a bank, train or even a stagecoach. [100] Maxwell, son of land baron Lucien Maxwell, spoke with Garrett the same day for several hours. [103] The first bullet struck McCarty in the chest just above his heart, while the second missed. Ollie Roberts tells William V. Morrison that he is Billy the Kid. Joseph and Garrett sat alone in the establishment and
Son of Billy the Kid is a 1949 American Western film directed by Ray Taylor starring Lash LaRue. [45], On April 1, the Regulators ambushed Sheriff Brady and his deputies; McCarty was wounded in the thigh during the battle. Later someone asked Joseph what happened, Joseph remarked that he
McCarty met with Wallace in Lincoln on March 17, 1879. town at the building where she had opened a laundry service. [93][94] [95] After about an hour, McCarty freed himself from the leg irons with an axe. [59][60], On February 18, 1879, McCarty and friend Tom O'Folliard were in Lincoln and watched as attorney Huston Chapman was shot and his corpse set on fire. [43] Deputy U.S. Nicolias ranch on the Mimbres River. McCarty was charged with theft and was jailed. coming and going at will, Antrim was ready for a permanent move but he wanted to unload
And on the night that Pat Garrett supposedly shot . life of Billy the Kid. As for his wife, her health was failing and it
[42] On February 20, 1878, while attempting to arrest Brady, the sheriff and his deputies found and arrested McCarty and two other men riding with him. WATCH: Cowboys & Outlaws:The Real Billy the Kid on HISTORY Vault. The West of Billy the Kid
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Unlike other Old West outlaws such as Jesse James, Cole Younger or Butch Cassidy, Billy the Kid didnt make his living as a bandit. town. Guijarro and his wife, Linda, spent the next five years researching and collecting evidence to prove it. Daughter of Lucien Bonaparte Maxwell and Ana Maria De La Luz Maxwell As a child, Billy the Kid went under the name of Henry McCarty. Paulita partnered with William Henry "Billy the Kid" Bonney (McCarty), II. Billy was in the small town of Bonita when he got into a disagreement with a man named Francis Cahill. James B. Roberts, Church of St. Peter, New York City, to Jack DeMattos, March 24, 1979. Paulita became involved with New Mexico's most famous outlaw, Billy The Kid. that time) and Chauncey Truesdell were temporarily living at Charley
[44], McCarty then joined the Lincoln County Regulators; on March 9 they captured Frank Baker and William Morton, both of whom were accused of killing Tunstall. University of Oklahoma Press,
Her marriage did not last and after many years of putting up with her husband's alcohol abuse, Jose left her for a younger woman. A theory suggests that he was born on September 17, 1859, in New York City. The laugh's on me this time. didnt give a hoot about his stepsons and if he cared enough to give the Kid
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