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The notoriety of Phineas Clanton seems to be overshadowed by that of his father and his two brothers, Ike and Billy. What did he do in his post-Tombstone years, and what was his fate?

by | Jul 1, 2002 | Inside History

The notoriety of Phineas Clanton seems to be overshadowed by that of his father and his two brothers, Ike and Billy. What did he do in his post-Tombstone years, and what was his fate? Michael Gerth Newport Beach, California Phin and his brother Ike left Cochise County and resumed rustling in Apache County. Ike was killed by lawmen in 1887. Phin was sentenced to 10 years in the Yuma Territorial Prison for grand larceny. He was pardoned a year later and moved to Globe where he raised Angora goats.


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