Billy the Kid, William Bonney, Patrick Henry McCarty
Billy the Kid, William Bonney, Patrick Henry McCarty
Born: September 17, 1859 in New York City
Died: July 13, 1881 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico
William Bonney was one of numerous aliases believed to be Patrick Henry McCarty. The most famous handle being Billy the Kid
This questionable Billy the Kid character comes to light as an orphan and a drifter. He was a ranch hand and sheepherder until his involvement in the Lincoln County War of 1877
William Bonney, employer John Tunstall was murdered and this event was attributed to William Bonney or Billy the Kid or Patrick Henry McCarty who ever he really was. From that day forth he was known as a gunslinger and outlaw and to capture Billy the Kid was a goal of many a posse
Billy the Kid was killed by Pat Garrett, sheriff of Lincoln County after he escaped from Pat Garrett's jail while he was awaiting his hanging |
