I just came across your site. Great information on an interesting character! I write historical fiction, and this One-armed Bill gave me an idea for a future character. Thanks! I'll be reading more.
I always figured the reason we don't know a lot about early lives is a lot of them are pretty boring. Wyatt Earp on his vendetta ride- interesting and exciting. 6 year-old Wyatt learning to read from a McGuffey's Reader- not so much. Important but not very exciting.
Gee. Sounds a lot like Lonesome Dove.
I love your account. I learn so much about a fascinating time in American history. Thank you!
I just came across your site. Great information on an interesting character! I write historical fiction, and this One-armed Bill gave me an idea for a future character. Thanks! I'll be reading more.
Echoing others, it looks like Larry McMurtry took inspiration from this for the burial of Gus and separately Pee-Eye's escape and naked walk
Wow. It takes a hell of a man to pull that off and with one arm. He should definitely get more praise. Great post, Josh.
Great piece of otherwise unknown history. Thanks
Incredible grit and bravery.
I always figured the reason we don't know a lot about early lives is a lot of them are pretty boring. Wyatt Earp on his vendetta ride- interesting and exciting. 6 year-old Wyatt learning to read from a McGuffey's Reader- not so much. Important but not very exciting.
What a legend! He definitely needs a statue or some kind of memorial! 🤠
Definitely a story worth highlighting. I'll have to link back to your bio of him here when I get to the third week of September.
I agree, exactly the kind of person we like!!!