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Howdy and Welcome back to Episode 6 of our Deep Dive into the life of Bass Reeves.

Last week, we discussed Bass’s encounter with Ben Billy, take a quick glance at him arresting a future Deputy Marshal, some tragedies in his personal life, the Bandit Queen’s son and the last major change of Bass’s career.

This week, we will talk about the background of Muskogee, Bass’s arrest of James McKellop, the Wybark Tragedy, some of his work in Muskogee, some personal events of Bass’s life and the arrest of his own son.

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Sources for this episode;

o Black Gun, Silver Star by Art. T. Burton

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-bassreeves/

o https://www.cowboysindians.com/2023/12/the-real-bass-reeves/

o https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bass-Reeves

o https://biographics.org/bass-reeves/

o https://www.newspapers.com/article/muskogee-phoenix-bass-reeves-arrests-5-w/2394621/

§ Wybark Tragedy article from Muskogee Phoenix

o https://rediscovering-black-history.blogs.archives.gov/2021/08/18/ben-reeves-at-the-national-archives/

§ Ben Reeves Article

o https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Shaver-3537

§ WR Dick Shaver children

o https://theemancipator.org/author/justin-a-davis/

o https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/buffalo-soldiers

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Howdy and Welcome back to Wild West Deep Dives.

This is our 5th episode of our Deep Dive into Bass Reeves. We have been talking about Bass Reeves for what? A month now? And we still have so much more to discuss!

This week, we will talk about Bass’s encounter with Ben Billy, take a quick glance at him arresting a future Deputy Marshal, some tragedies in his personal life, the Bandit Queen’s son and the last major change of Bass’s career.

Join me on Patreon, episode 6 is now available and I released an episode a couple weeks ago on the First Stagecoach Robbery in United States History!! Thank you everyone for their support!

Sources for this episode;

o Black Gun, Silver Star by Art. T. Burton

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-bassreeves/

o https://www.cowboysindians.com/2023/12/the-real-bass-reeves/

o https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bass-Reeves

o https://biographics.org/bass-reeves/

o https://allpoetry.com/poem/18127336-Bass-Reeves--Cowboy-Marshal--by-ZZ-Tom

o https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?params=/context/ethj/article/2699/&path_info=3_Paris_is_Burning_Lynching_and_Racial_Violence_in_Lamar_County.pdf

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/robert-christian-outlaw/

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/will-black-jack-christian/

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Howdy and Welcome back to Wild West Deep Dives.

Bass had already begun receiving notoriety and was in the papers constantly, some bad, but mostly good, him arresting criminals and bringing them in by the wagon loads but also some drama.

This week, we will look into the Tom Story Gang, him getting a new boss, start diving into the chaotic year of 1890 and finish with Bass Reeves, not being perfect.

Episode 5 is now available on Patreon, I appreciate y'all for your support! THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Sources for this episode;

o Black Gun, Silver Star by Art. T. Burton

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-bassreeves/

o https://www.cowboysindians.com/2023/12/the-real-bass-reeves/

o https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bass-Reeves

o https://biographics.org/bass-reeves/

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/jacob-yoes/

o https://ramblingbob.wordpress.com/2008/06/10/ned-christie-cherokee-outlaw-cont/

o https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=CH061#:~:text=Ned%20Christie's%20resistance%20ended%20on,killed%20him%20on%20November%203.

o https://www.okhistory.org/images/research/IT.4.1889.pdf

§ 1889 Indian Territory

o https://www.vintagebentonville.com/slaying-of-deputy-marshall-dan-maples-in-1887-still-unsolved.html#gsc.tab=0

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Howdy and welcome back to Wild West Deep Dives.

This is our 3rd episode of our Deep Dive into Bass Reeves. Last week, we talked about some of the early years as a US Deputy Marshal, a horse race he was involved in, some work drama and his shootout with Jim Webb.

This week, we are going to talk about the history of the Fort Smith jail, his encounter with an Indian Medicine man, some more arrest, his friendship with Belle Starr and the murder of his cook.

Part 4 is now available on Patreon, as always, I greatly appreciate y'alls support!

Sources for episode;

o Black Gun, Silver Star by Art. T. Burton

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-bassreeves/

o https://www.cowboysindians.com/2023/12/the-real-bass-reeves/

o https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bass-Reeves

o https://biographics.org/bass-reeves/

o https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/historyculture/reforming-the-hell-on-the-border-jail.htm#:~:text=The%20Fort%20Smith%20jail%20completed,of%20the%20building%20became%20burdensome.

o https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/frontier-lawman-deputy-u-s-marshal-bass-reeves/

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Howdy and Welcome back to Wild West Deep Dives.

Last week, we discussed Bass’s childhood, his time as a slave, his escape to Indian Territory, becoming a Deputy United States Marshal and some his first years on the force, including his shootout and trick he pulled on Bob Dozier.

We just got our feet wet last week with the life of Bass Reeves. This episode we will discuss some more arrest, the Brunter brothers incident, some work drama and his legendary shootout with Jim Webb.

Episode 3 is now available on Patreon! Thank you for your support!

Sources for this episode;

o Black Gun, Silver Star by Art. T. Burton

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-bassreeves/

o https://www.cowboysindians.com/2023/12/the-real-bass-reeves/

o https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bass-Reeves

o https://biographics.org/bass-reeves/

o Everything up is for every episode

o https://www.wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2015/08/19/why-have-humans-evolved-to-be-taller-over-the-last-three-hundred-years/#:~:text=From%20around%201710%20to%201830,cm%20down%20to%20169%20cm.

o https://www.okcemeteries.net/love/lovehist.htm

§ Billy Washington

o https://www.harriganland.com/historic-washington-cattle-ranch-for-sale-hunting-and-horse-property-mansion/

§ Billy Washington’s Ranch

o https://hi-luxoptics.com/blogs/history/the-gun-that-won-the-west#:~:text=Winchester%20'73%20or%20'76%20Mount&text=Iron%20(then%20steel)%20receiver.,also%20became%20popular%20in%20handguns.

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Our long awaited series on Bass Reeves is finally here!

Bass Reeves was born into slavery and became one of the first black United States Deputy Marshals. He would repeatedly travel into Indian Territory and return with a wagon load of prisoners, from murders to whiskey peddlers, he brought ‘em in. He arrested the infamous Belle Starr, chased Ned Christie and killed Bob Dozier. But who was he as a man? Was he really the real Lone Ranger? Is it true he arrest his own son? How accurate was the recent series, Lawmen Bass Reeves?

Episode 2 is available on Pateron, I appreciate all the support y'all have given me and it motivates me to keep working hard!

Sources for Episode 1;

o Black Gun, Silver Star by Art. T. Burton

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-bassreeves/

o https://usgenwebsites.org/TXGrayson/bio/reeves_ws/reeves_ws.html

§ William Reeves Background

o https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/james-fleming-fagan

§ James F. Fagan Background

o https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/james-fleming-fagan-3053/

§ James F. Fagan Background

o https://www.cowboysindians.com/2023/12/the-real-bass-reeves/

o https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=IN018

§ Indian Territory History

o https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bass-Reeves

o https://biographics.org/bass-reeves/

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/jacob-yoes/

o https://www.vintagebentonville.com/slaying-of-deputy-marshall-dan-maples-in-1887-still-unsolved.html#gsc.tab=0

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/bob-dozier-oklahoma-outlaw/

§ Bob Dozier Background

o https://ramblingbob.wordpress.com/2008/06/10/ned-christie-cherokee-outlaw-cont/

o https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/reeves-george-robertson

o https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/bass-reeves-site-bulletin.htm

o https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/black-confederates-truth-and-legend

o https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/battle-of-helena-1129/

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Howdy and Welcome back to Wild West Deep Dives. This our is our 3rd and final episode of our deep dive into Indian Territory. I may sound a bit different in this episode, I am coming out of a cold, my apologize. But this week, we will discuss some of the battles and wars that took place in the territory, hearing from the Hanging Judge himself, and finish with some famous outlaws and lawmen.

Next Deep Dive series will be on the legend himself, Bass Reeves. He was born into slavery and became one of the first black United States Deputy Marshals. He would repeatedly travel into Indian Territory and return with a wagon load of prisoners, from murders to whiskey peddlers, he brought ‘em in. He arrested the infamous Belle Starr, chased Ned Christie, killed Bob Dozier and even arrested his own son.

Please join me on Patreon, you'll get full access to series right away and access to bonus episodes as well, https://www.patreon.com/c/WildWestDeepDives

Thank you all for the love and support. Don't be afraid to email me at; wildwestdeepdives@gmail.com

When in doubt, shoot straight, shoot fast, God Bless.

Sources;

o https://www.nps.gov/articles/pifront.htm

o https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=CU012

o https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=AN008

o http://www.historic-fort-supply.org/battle-of-wolf-creek

o https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=TO005

o https://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/redriver/#:~:text=During%20the%20Red%20River%20War%20of%201874%2C%20as%20many%20as,run%20or%20fight%20any%20longer.

o https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/the-words-of-judge-parker.htm

o https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/james-arcene-5093/

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-cookgang/

o https://aaregistry.org/story/rufus-buck-outlaw-born/

o https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/rufus-buck-gang-4895/

o https://www.usmarshals.gov/who-we-are/history/roll-call-of-honor/roll-call#:~:text=On%20January%2011%2C%201794%2C%20Robert,their%20memory%20and%20their%20sacrifice.

§ Roll Call US Marshal Service

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-heckthomas/

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/sam-sixkiller/

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Howdy and welcome back to Wild West Deep Dives, this week, we are going to dive into the Choctaw and Seminole Tribes, their history, culture, removals and life after the fact, then go into a bit of history of Indian Territory!

Next week, we will discuss why Indian Territory was so lawless and some famous Outlaws and Lawmen

Sources for Part 2;

https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=CH033

https://www.choctawnation.com/biskinik/iti-fabvssa/fort-tombecbe-and-early-choctaw-treaties/#:~:text=Treaty%20of%20Mobile%2C%201784%20(Spain,the%20Choctaw%2C%20the%20United%20States.

https://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/choctaws-in-alabama/

https://wakelet.com/wake/68FCeeAPIZ9Jsnjxi1fje

Map of the movement of the tribes to Indian Territory

https://www.ou.edu/gaylord/exiled-to-indian-country/content/choctaw

https://dos.fl.gov/florida-facts/florida-history/seminole-history/

https://www.fsu.edu/seminole-tribe/history.html

https://dos.fl.gov/florida-facts/florida-history/seminole-history/

https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/removal-six-nations/seminole/map#:~:text=The%20United%20States%20forcibly%20removed,the%20Miccosukee%20Nation%20of%20Florida.

https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=SE011

https://guides.lib.fsu.edu/fsuandseminoles/briefhistory#:~:text=Forced%20Removal%20and%20War&text=Most%20Seminoles%20refused%20to%20leave,the%20larger%20Trail%20of%20Tears.

https://www.okhistory.org/research/removal

Timeline of Indian Removal and Territory https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=LA014

https://boardingschoolhealing.org/education/us-indian-boarding-school-history/

https://www.doi.gov/priorities/strengthening-indian-country/federal-indian-boarding-school-initiative

https://ospi.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/2023-10/timeline.pdf

https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/native-american-timeline

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