Fate

Sep 17, 1859 – Jul 14, 1881Henry McCarty

Events (8)

Between Sep 17, 1859 and Nov 23, 1859

Born in New York City, U.S. (Most sources point to the city, though the exact date is disputed) .More

Sep 16, 1874

His mother, Catherine McCarty, dies of tuberculosis in Silver City, New Mexico. He is orphaned and begins a life of petty crime .More

Sep of 1875

Arrested for stealing food. Ten days later, he robs a Chinese laundry, is jailed, and escapes within two days, becoming a fugitive .More

Aug 17, 1877

Kills blacksmith Frank "Windy" Cahill during a fight at a saloon in Camp Grant, Arizona. This is his first known murder, and he flees back to New Mexico .More

1878

Joins the "Regulators" and participates in the Lincoln County War in New Mexico. The conflict escalates when Sheriff William J. Brady is killed in an ambush on April 1, for which Billy is later charged .More

Dec of 1880

Captured by Sheriff Pat Garrett after a manhunt. He is convicted of murder in April 1881 and sentenced to hang .More

Apr 28, 1881

Escapes from jail in Lincoln, New Mexico, killing two deputies in the process. He remains at large for over two months .More

Jul 14, 1881

Died in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, U.S. Sheriff Pat Garrett ambushes and shoots him at the ranch home of Pete Maxwell .More

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Fate

Sep 17, 1859 – Jul 14, 1881–Henry McCarty

Sep 17, 1859 – Jul 14, 1881–Henry McCarty

Sep 17, 1859 – Jul 14, 1881Henry McCarty

Sep 17, 1859 – Jul 14, 1881Henry McCarty