Dismounting, he approached the bear and fired a shot into its head, but the bullet ricocheted off its skull, infuriating it. A month or so later, he left their honeymoon in Cincinnati for the goldfields of the Black Hills in the Dakota Territory, where he hoped to make enough money to send for her. At the coroner's inquest into Strawhun's death, despite "very contradictory" evidence from witnesses, the jury found the shooting justifiable. Less than a month after Hickok's death, the trial was found to have no legal status because Deadwood was located in Indian Territory - McCall's acquittal was deemed invalid. Hickok was sent from Abilene to arrest Matt Dillon (William Conrad) for the murder of a man he had thrown out of Dodge earlier that month. In real life, Calamity Jane (Martha Jane Canary) never met 'Doc' Holliday: she actually was in love and pursued 'Wild Bill' Hickock. Jan MacKell Collins is the author of numerous books about the Old West, the latest isLost Ghost Towns of Teller County. He replaced Tom "Bear River" Smith, who had been killed while serving an arrest warrant on November 2, 1870. If the deceased and defendant engaged in a fight or conflict willingly on the part of each, and the defendant killed the deceased, he is guilty of the offense charged, although the deceased may have fired the first shot. ", Rosa, Joseph G. (1982). He was famous on the Deadliest Catch for his hard work, knowledge of fishing, and quick-witted humor. As vile a character as I ever met for some cause Wild Bill incurred Coe's hatred and he vowed to secure the death of the marshal. Jessie later said that the Deadwood Chief of Police wrote her about Janes death in 1903. In 1941, Jean Hickok McCormick appeared in Billings, Montana. [38], In July 1869, Hickok returned to Hays and was elected city marshal of Hays and sheriff of Ellis County, Kansas, in a special election held on August 23, 1869. "Wild Bill. Jane was well-known for her abilities as a sharpshooter . Hardin was a well-known gunfighter, and is known to have killed more than 27 men. He was assigned Buffalo Bill Cody, a sergeant, and five privates. According to Joseph G. Rosa, Hickok's biographer and the foremost authority on Wild Bill, Hickok killed only six or seven men in gunfights. When Kyle's weapon misfired, Hickok shot Lonergan, wounding him in the knee, and shot Kyle twice, killing him. He drove freight wagons and coaches. During this period Hickok prevented a man from beating an 11-year-old boy, who grew up to become Buffalo Bill Cody, Hickoks longtime friend. Hickok waved his hand past Mulvey at some onlookers and yelled, "Don't shoot him in the back; he is drunk." Hickok left home at age 17 and worked as a canal boat pilot in Utica, Illinois, before heading west in 1856 to Bleeding Kansas, which was embroiled in a violent conflict over whether slavery should be permitted there. Citizens of the town complained to Hickok, who requested that Thompson and Coe remove the image. It was written by Michael Lanahan and directed by Timothy Woodward Jr. Shes all Ive got to live fer; shes my only comfort [sic]. Fox described Jessie as neatly dressed but shy and embarrassed. Yet she had a bright face, and her manners were very good for one whose opportunities had been so few.. A legend during his life and considered one of the American west's premier gunfighters James Butler (Wild Bill) Hickok was born May 27, 1837, in Troy . By Tyler MacDonald / May 18, 2021 9:31 am EST. A semifictionalized version of Hickok's time as marshal of Abilene Kansas, titled Hickok (2017), stars Luke Hemsworth as Hickok, Trace Adkins as the Bull's Head Saloon keeper Phil Coe, Kris Kristofferson as Abilene mayor George Knox, and Kaiwi Lyman-Mersereau as John Wesley Hardin. Calamity Jane never married Wild Bill . Against the bloody backdrop of the uniquely volatile point in history, both killers earned a reputation for viciousness. ", Rosa, Joseph G. (1977). Wild Bill Hickok is remembered for his services in Kansas as sheriff of Hays City and marshal of Abilene, where his ironhanded rule helped to tame two of the most lawless towns on the frontier. During the Civil War he found employment as a teamster and spy for the Union Army. In any case, Hardin appeared to have thought highly of Hickok. McCanles reportedly threatened Wellman, and either Wellman or Hickok, who was hiding behind a curtain, killed McCanles. On July 21, 1865, the two men faced off in Springfield's town square, standing sideways before drawing and firing their weapons. In 1941, Jean Hickok McCormick appeared in Billings, Montana. [34]:34 The show featured six buffalo, a bear, and a monkey, and one show ended in disaster when a buffalo refused to act, prompting Hickok to fire a bullet into the sky. Take that!" On August 2, 1876, Wild Bill Hickok died a sudden, violent death while gambling in a saloon in Deadwood, South Dakota. Red objects generally appear black in early photographs, as the photographic processes were insensitive to red light. [59], The next day, Hickok was playing poker again. Hickoks growing reputation for fairness and courage earned him, in 1858, a position as a constable in Monticello, Kansas. [51], Hickok was relieved of his duties as marshal less than two months after the accidental shooting, this incident being only one of a series of questionable shootings and claims of misconduct during his career. Did Nick McGlashan have a family? August marks of the deaths of two of the Wild West's most famous figures: Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. One of the workers, Joseph McLintock, wrote a detailed description of the reinterment. [28] Tutt's shot missed, but Hickok's struck Tutt through the heart from about 75 yards (69m) away. A second son, named Lorenzo Butler Hickok, was born in October of 1831 but died soon thereafter. Wild Bill Hickok's Revolver James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok's (1837-1874) pair of ivory-handled revolvers were as legendary as he was. For the next several years, various witnesses saw Jane, who towed Jessie around with her as she drank her way across the west. He fought and spied for the Union Army during the American Civil War and gained publicity after the war as a scout, marksman, actor, and professional gambler. Born in Homer (later called Troy Grove), Illinois, James Butler Hickok . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [citation needed], Buffalo Bill claimed that he encountered Hickok disguised as a Confederate officer in Missouri in 1864. He was one of the early heroes of the West popularized in the dime novels of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Calamity Jane was reported to have been buried next to Hickok according to her dying wish. Wild Bill Hickok, byname of James Butler Hickok, (born May 27, 1837, Homer [now Troy Grove], Illinois, U.S.died August 2, 1876, Deadwood, Dakota Territory [now in South Dakota, U.S.]), American frontiersman, army scout, and lawman who helped bring order to the frontier West. "[27], While in Springfield, Hickok and a local gambler named Davis Tutt had several disagreements over unpaid gambling debts and their common affection for the same women. was advancing on him with a drawn pistol and that Tutt had previously made threats of personal injury to Deft. Hickoks father moved his family from Vermont to Maine to Homer (now Troy Grove), Illinois. Mulvey wheeled his horse around to face those who might shoot him from behind, and before he realized he had been fooled, Hickok shot him through the temple. A later film (1953) and subsequent stage musical, both titled Calamity Jane, also portray a romance between Calamity Jane and Hickok. [44] In his 1895 autobiography, published after his death, Hardin claimed to have been befriended by Hickok, the newly elected town marshal, after he had disarmed the marshal using the road agent's spin, but Hardin was known to exaggerate. As a very young boy, Bill was born to father William Alonzo Hickok and mother Polly Butler. Lonergan pinned Hickok to the ground, and Kyle put his gun to Hickok's ear. [29][30], Two days later, Hickok was arrested for murder. From there the ONeils took the pair to the family home in Richmond, Virginia, and ultimately raised the Jean in Liverpool, England. There are many versions of the shootout that occurred at Rock Creek on July 12, 1861, shortly after the start of the Civil War, and all, in one way or another, contributed to Hickoks legend. Hickok has remained one of the most popular and iconic figures of the American Old West, and is still frequently depicted in popular culture, including literature, film, and television. Brady, like Varnes, had disappeared from Deadwood and could not be found. Also in 1995, he's depicted as a character in an episode of Legend (TV series) by William Russ, possibly most famous for his role in Wiseguy (TV series). They traveled to Deadwood, South Dakota, together and were acquaintances, but there is no evidence of a romance (especially on his part). The two men faced each other sideways for a duel. When Varnes could not be found, McCall then implicated Tim Brady in the plot. [18] On March 22, 1858, he was elected one of the first four constables of Monticello Township. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. At Castle City, Montana in 1893, when Jane was running a restaurant, she had with her the daughter of one of her soldier friends in Texas who probably was Jessie. Three years after Jack McCall shot Hickok in the back as he was playing cards in Deadwood, South Dakota, an 1879 story in the Cheyenne, Wyoming, Daily Leader noted that the pistols were made expressly . Hickok was assigned to bring the men to Topeka for trial, and he requested a military escort from Fort Hays. We drove on to Beatrice and at the trial, his plea was self-defense; no one appeared against him, and he was cleared. But the U.S. marshals were on his trail and McCall was arrested on August 29, 1876 in Laramie, where he was held before he was extradited to Yankton, South Dakota. BA1 1UA Wild Bill Hickoks legend only grew further when other stories about his fighting prowess surfaced. 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Hickok, J.B. Hickok, Shanghai Bill, William Hickok, William Haycock, Bird, Roy (1979). He worked as a technical writer on the Atlas, Minuteman, and Titan missile-launching systems, as well as Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Wild Bill Hickok's proficiency with a pistol is well known, but there remains some confusion concerning how he used his weapons and which ones he actually used. [3] [4] James was the fourth of six children. Still, feeling he had escaped punishment, McCall began to brag to anyone that would listen that he had killed Wild Bill Hickok. Classmate Mary Connolly remembered Jessie, saying, we all played hopscotch and jumped rope on the playground. But mother and daughter eventually left town again. To date, four children have been credited to the lady, although some of the claims have come from the children themselves. A monument has been built there. A young drifter named Jack McCall walked in and approached Hickok from behind. This, too, was badly defaced, and was then enclosed in a cage for protection. They initially agreed not to fight over the watch, but when Hickok saw Tutt wearing it, he warned him to stay away. Did such wagons actually exist? Wild Bill Hickok was born on May 27, 1837 in Troy Grove, Illinois. The murderer escaped. [21][22] Hickok, Wellman, and another employee, J.W. In 1899, Dorsett took Jessie to live with his mother in Lewiston. If James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok had an eye disease, present-day experts believe that, like many others of his time, he may have suffered from trachoma. In one show, he shot the spotlight when it focused on him. In fact, William Hickok (senior) was so opposed to slavery that it's been reported that the Hickok house was a station for the Underground Railroad, where black slaves stopped for refuge on their journey north to freedom. Author McClaird theorised that Jessie, who had no birth certificate, said what she had to in order to receive financial assistance at her last residence in California. [12] The article was controversial wherever Hickok was known, and several frontier newspapers wrote rebuttals. The first major description of the incident appeared in Harpers New Monthly Magazine in February 1867, six years after the fact, written by Col. George Ward Nichols, who claimed to have been told the story by Hickok in 1865. On December 9, Hickok and Lanihan both served legal papers on Macintosh, and local newspapers acknowledged that Hickok had guardianship of Hays City. When did cowboys begin wearing these shirts? His work included identifying and counting the number of troops in uniform who were drinking while on duty, verifying hotel liquor licenses, and tracking down individuals who owed money to the cash-strapped Union Army. By the end of 1861, he was a wagon master, but in September 1862, he was discharged for unknown reasons. They had ivory grips and nickel plating, and were ornately engraved with "J.B. Hickok1869" on the backstrap. He then joined General James Henry Lane's Kansas Brigade, and while serving with the brigade, saw his friend Buffalo Bill Cody, who was serving as a scout. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. subscribe to All About History for as little as 26. Last, there is Jessiethe most credible of Calamity Janes daughters. Hickok had a large impact on American history because of his life and death. He noted that the sound was similar to tapping a brick wall and believed the remains weighed more than 400lb (180kg). [citation needed], From 1871 until his death in 1876, Hickok had vision problems. The cemetery was moved in 1881, and when McCall's body was exhumed, the noose was found still around his neck.[69]. [74] He wore his revolvers butt-forward in a belt or sash (when wearing city clothes or buckskins, respectively), and seldom used holsters; he drew the pistols using a "reverse", "twist", or cavalry draw, as would a cavalryman. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Few could help her verify the truth, and Jean McCormick was of little help. authorities, and after trial has been sentenced to death for willful murder. He became a deputy U.S. marshal, and on March 28, 1868, he picked up 11 Union Army deserters who had been charged with stealing government property. He was released from the group after a few months. He wanted me to go with him, and as we started on our way, imagine my surprise and uncomfortable feeling when he announced his intention of stopping at the McCanles home. Good bye, Colorado Charlie, C. H. Utter. But although there was an uncanny resemblance between the two, plus stories of Jane visiting the child, Shadley lacked any documentation to back up her claim. The story continued that McCanles invaded the Wellmans cabin and prepared to shoot Hickok, who acted faster and shot McCanles in the chest. He was the son of William Alonzo and Polly Butler Hickok (Fishwick). The gun did not sell because the highest bid of $220,000 was less than the reserve set by the gun's owners.[76]. Before and during Hickok's lifetime (1837-1876), the most readily available firearms were cap-and-ball, or percussion. The town of Deadwood, South Dakota, re-enacts Hickok's murder and McCall's capture every summer evening. [19] According to Hickok's account, he found the road blocked by a cinnamon bear and its two cubs. B. Hickock [sic] (Wild Bill) formerly of Cheyenne, Wyoming. [d] The jury voted to clear Hickok, resulting in public backlash and criticism of the verdict. She said she was the daughter of Jane and Wild Bill Hickok, and was born in a cabin near Livingston, Montana in 1873. In the episode Dillon and Hickok are old friends. Hickok joined the antislavery Free State Army of Jayhawkers and, having already become skilled with a gun as a youth, served as a bodyguard for Gen. James H. Lanes. before shooting Hickok in the back of the head at point-blank range. [50] The two entrepreneurs had painted a picture of a bull with a large erect penis on the side of their establishment as an advertisement. He is chiefly portrayed as a protagonist, although historical accounts of his actions are often controversial, and much of his career is known to have been exaggerated both by himself and by contemporary mythmakers. McCormick claimed that ONeil offered to adopt her, taking she and her mother to meet his wife in Omaha. In court she presented the judge with a doctors certificate indicating she was in a rather delicate condition, an early euphemism for pregnant. One story claimed he killed a bear with his bare hands and a bowie knife. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. Hickok left his new bride a few months later, joining Charlie Utter's wagon train to seek his fortune in the gold fields of South Dakota. Hickok ran as an Independent; but lost to his deputy, Peter Lanihan, who ran as a Democrat. shot Tutt to prevent the threatened impending injury [then] the jury will acquit.". For more on American historysubscribe to All About History for as little as 26. In an 1871 account that changed his life, Hickok was reportedly involved in a shootout with saloon owner Phil Coe. The Bull's Head Saloon in Abilene had been established by gambler Ben Thompson and Coe, his partner, businessman, and fellow gambler. It is believed that McCanles arrived at the station with his son, Monroe; his cousin, James Woods; and James Gordon, a man in his service. Hickok is a playable character in the 2018 board game Deadwood 1876 by Faade Games. setTimeout(function(){var t=document.createElement("script");t.setAttribute("src","https://sample.dragonforms.com/getEmbeddedClientScript.do?embeddedsite=TW_dispatch_nl"),t.setAttribute("type","text/javascript"),document.body.appendChild(t)},5); Become a subscriber today and youll recieve a new issue every month plus unlimited access to our full archive of backlogged issues. Leaving Springfield, he was recommended for the position of deputy federal marshal at Fort Riley, Kansas. [52], In 1876, Hickok was diagnosed by a doctor in Kansas City, Missouri, with glaucoma and ophthalmia. Outlaw John Wesley Hardin arrived in Abilene at the end of a cattle drive in early 1871. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Was he shooting back? [20], On July 12, 1861, David McCanles went to the Rock Creek Station office to demand an overdue property payment from Horace Wellman, the station manager. [13][14] He was also known before 1861 among Jayhawkers as "Shanghai Bill" because of his height and slim build. The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok was a 1950s TV series starring Guy Madison and Andy Devine. Hickok moved to Leavenworth in the Kansas Territory, where he joined Jim Lane's Free State Army (also known as the Jayhawkers), an antislavery vigilante group active in the new territory during the Bleeding Kansas era. Deadwood was overrun with miners, gunmen, and gamblers when Hickok became a peace officer there in July 1876, relying as much on his reputation as on his diminishing gun skills, which were compromised by failing eyesight. While at Castle City Jane went to Gilt Edge, some two hundred miles away, where she was jailed for being drunk. It was here that he supposedly became romantically linked to Martha Jane Canary, also known as "Calamity Jane," but most historians discount any such amorous relationship between the two. By the end of the night most of the money had been spent, and Jane was roaring drunk. That belief came from the fertile imaginations of othersespecially Jean McCormick, who claimed to be the daughter of the legendary pair. A highly fictional film account of Hickok's later years and death, titled Wild Bill (1995), stars Jeff Bridges as Hickok and David Arquette as Jack McCall, and was written and directed by Walter Hill. He was released on $2,000 bail and stood trial on August 3, 1865. Wild Bill had learned of the scheme and cornered Coe, had his two pistols drawn on Coe. In 1954 an episode of Gunsmoke on CBS radio featured John Dehner as Hickok. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. Wild Bill Hickok certainly was: The man born in 1837 to William Alonso and Polly Butler Hickok found his superpower, expert marksmanship, at a young age, and went on to have all sorts of adventures. It was the last word on a true child of one of the wildest women of the west. McLintock used a cane to tap the body, face, and head, finding no soft tissue anywhere. [31], Several weeks later, an interview Hickok gave to Colonel George Ward Nichols, a journalist who subsequently became known as the creator of the Hickok legend,[32] was published in Harper's New Monthly Magazine. Witnesses confirm that the story was true to the extent the party had set out to find whoever had killed the four men,[e] but the group returned to the fort "without nary a dead Indian, [never] even seeing a live one". awaiting execution. In the early 1990s ABC television series Young Riders, a fictional account of Pony Express riders, Hickok is portrayed by Josh Brolin.[80]. Circa 1890. Infuriated, Thompson tried to incite John Wesley Hardin to kill Hickok by exclaiming to Hardin that "He's a damn Yankee. Doc Holliday did have a bad cough, as suggested in this episode, from his tuberculosis. [33], In September 1865, Hickok came in second in the election for city marshal of Springfield. Later, after bragging of his murder of Hickok, McCall was retried in Laramie, Wyoming Territory, found guilty, and hanged on March 1, 1877. Picks on rebels, especially Texans, to kill." Hickok was a favourite of Custer and his wife, Libbie, who described him as a delight to look upon. 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