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Biographical films about people of the American Old West (3 C, 14 P) A. American frontier painters (10 P) B. Bison hunters (18 P) C. California pioneers (6 C)
The following list of cowboys and cowgirls from the frontier era of the American Old West (circa 1830 to 1910) was compiled to show examples of the cowboy and cowgirl genre. Cattlemen, ranchers, and cowboys
Robert A. Clay Allison, also known as Clay Allison (September 2, 1841 [3] – July 1, 1887) [2] was a cattle rancher, cattle broker, and sometimes gunfighter of the American Old West. He fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War.
James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876), better known as "Wild Bill" Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his life on the frontier as a soldier, scout, lawman, cattle rustler, gunslinger, gambler, showman, and actor, and for his involvement in many famous gunfights.
A faro game in a Tombstone, Arizona Territory saloon.. The frontier gambler is one of the most recognizable stock characters of the 19th century American frontier.Historically, gamblers were of both sexes, came from a variety of professions, social classes, and geographical backgrounds, were of many different nationalities, and were part of a well-respected profession.
This is a list of Old West lawmen: notable people who served in various law enforcement positions during the Old West period. Name Portrait Life Years active
The majority of outlaws in the Old West preyed on banks, trains, and stagecoaches. Some crimes were carried out by Mexicans and Native Americans against white citizens who were targets of opportunity along the U.S.–Mexico border, particularly in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
Luke Lamar Short (January 22, 1854 – September 8, 1893) was an American Old West gunfighter, cowboy, U.S. Army scout, dispatch rider, gambler, boxing promoter, and saloon owner. He survived numerous gunfights, the most famous of which were against Charlie Storms in Tombstone, Arizona Territory , and against Jim Courtright in Fort Worth, Texas .