June 9, 1904 Two days earlier, the westbound San Francisco Express—train no. 5—was robbed near a shipping station in Colorado known as Parachute....
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Gold Rush Genealogy
More people are getting into investigating history. Their family history, that is. Not necessarily this column. Drat. That includes Academy...
What kind of beans did cowboys cook on the trail?
What kind of beans did cowboys cook on the trail? Donna Rios Wellman, Iowa Beans were a staple on the frontier. They’re high in protein, and...
What camera equipment did Tombstone photographer C.S. Fly use?
What camera equipment did Tombstone photographer C.S. Fly use? Amber JonesAbingdon, Maryland We don’t have much information on his camera...
Do you agree with Maurice Kildare, who claimed the men hanged for the Bisbee Massacre were not the culprits?
Do you agree with Maurice Kildare, who claimed the men hanged for the Bisbee Massacre were not the culprits? Margaret-Ann Moore Long Beach,...
Did women in the West buy their foodstuffs in bulk?
Did women in the West buy their foodstuffs in bulk? Stace WebbWenatchee, Washington Yep, they did, especially if they lived out of town. If a...
Did the last hanging in the Old West take place in Santa Rosa, California?
Did the last hanging in the Old West take place in Santa Rosa, California? Jim WyllieSanta Rosa, California I believe you’re referring to San...
What kinds of adult beverages were popular in Tombstone at its peak?
What kinds of adult beverages were popular in Tombstone at its peak? James RowleyLaingsburg, Michigan Tombstone’s citizens drank just about anything...
During the Earp-Cowboy confrontation period in Tombstone, did the chief of police (Virgil Earp) share an office with the county sheriff (Johnny Behan)?
During the Earp-Cowboy confrontation period in Tombstone, did the chief of police (Virgil Earp) share an office with the county sheriff (Johnny...
How was extradition handled in the 1870-80s frontier West?
How was extradition handled in the 1870-80s frontier West? Stan HutchisonSturgis, South Dakota An interstate extradition normally went through the...
How prevalent was the stampede string on Old West hats?
How prevalent was the stampede string on Old West hats? J. Martin TietjensKansas City, Missouri Bonnet strings have dated back to the days of the...
In The Bravados, a professional hangman was brought into town to dispatch four men. Did such a profession exist in the Old West?
In The Bravados, a professional hangman was brought into town to dispatch four men. Did such a profession exist in the Old West? Jack GravesTurlock,...