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Will C. Barnes: Soldier, Cowboy, Author and Storyteller

by | Apr 11, 2018 | True West Blog

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Will C. Barnes was born in San Francisco on June 21st, 1858.  After moving across country and living in numerous states, he settled in Washington, D.C.  Although he stood only five feet four inches tall, Barnes was smart, able-bodied and anxious for adventure.  On July 1st, 1879, he joined the U.S. Army and was assigned to the Signal Corps as a private. In early 1880, Private Barnes was


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