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Post by ST French on Jun 26, 2022 15:37:55 GMT -5
My Great-Great Grandfather Jim French, ran with Billy the Kid and regulators; and was part of the Lincoln County wars. From what was told to my Great Grandfather, and then my Great Grandmother, was Henry McCarty moved to Oklahoma Territory in Waynette County; they all along with French and a few others. They got parcels of land and worked them and supported one another, e.g. one grew chickens, eggs, and alfalfa; another grew corn and hogs; and another cattle and beans. Hence they had to deal with few people outside their group for survival; and they each can live low-key lives away from prying eyes.
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Post by Elwood on Jun 27, 2022 15:21:11 GMT -5
My Great-Great Grandfather Jim French, ran with Billy the Kid and regulators; and was part of the Lincoln County wars. From what was told to my Great Grandfather, and then my Great Grandmother, was Henry McCarty moved to Oklahoma Territory in Waynette County; they all along with French and a few others. They got parcels of land and worked them and supported one another, e.g. one grew chickens, eggs, and alfalfa; another grew corn and hogs; and another cattle and beans. Hence they had to deal with few people outside their group for survival; and they each can live low-key lives away from prying eyes. Could you tell us the names of your great grandparents who provided this info? |
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Post by chivato88 on Jun 27, 2022 18:43:46 GMT -5
Outstanding claim, would be awesome if it was true. French after the LCW wrote a letter to Sam Corbet claiming that Sue McSween owed him money. After the letter nothing is known of what happened to him. Some claimed that he was shot? He is a mystery also I guess...
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Post by billybarlowofficial on Nov 7, 2023 19:02:21 GMT -5
In his interview Brushy stated his father was Wild Henry Roberts and Wild Henry's father was Ben Roberts from Nacogdoches who fought with Sam Houston in 1836. In 1833 Sam Houston attended the Convention of 1833 as a representative for Nacogdoches and on March 2, 1836 Houston signed the Texas Declaration of Independence and later that same year after the Mexicans attacked the Alamo organized the 1st Regiment Volunteer Army of Texas. Here is a record signed by Sam Houston that shows he approved payment for Benjamin Roberts on October 18, 1844 for services rendered to the Indian Department. Indian Department, Washington, October 18, 1844, bill for $29.79, Benjamin Roberts, for 794 pounds of beef for the use of Indians @ 3 ½ cents per pound. For use of the Cooshater Ben. Ash and his family, signed by Sam Houston. 2pp. digital.library.shsu.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/p243coll3/id/2026/rec/12 Further, records show a John S. Roberts in Nacogdoches who was a prominent military and business leader. Stands to reason if there is one Roberts there he may have a brother. www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fro14 Obviously this isn't definitive proof of a Ben Roberts on a military roster but it does show a presence of the Roberts clan in Nacogdoches and also a direct link years later between Ben and Sam Houston. Bumping this for future reference. Jesus Christ Almighty God bless you all |
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Post by Donnie Carmack on Feb 24, 2024 16:21:24 GMT -5
Julia Lonergan "The Secret Life of Billy the Kid" says Billy The Kid was a woman. Is it possible this could be true.also Did Tom Pickett have a wife name Nellie Pickett. There are articles about Nellie Pickett ruling the Regulaters. Thank you.
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