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One of the most famous outlaws and gunfighters of old west, was Henry Mccarty (most people think his name was William H. Bonney) or "" as most people knew him. There is much speculation as to where Billy was born. So far, the possibilities are ....

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... groups culminated in a three-day battle in Lincoln, New Mexico during the July of 1878. There have been many stories that Billy was in the gang that shot Sheriff Bill Brady dead, but probably isn't true, was not a cold blooded killer. Governor Lew Wallace (also the Author of "Ben Hur") offered a 500$ reward for anyone who could capture "The Kid" and bring him to any sheriff in New Mexico. In 1880, Lincoln County elected Sheriff Pat Garret and a posse trapped "The Kid" and four of his companions in a hut in Stinking Springs. After a three-day siege, the gang was captured. In 1880-1881? was sentenced to be hung. However, on April 23, 18 ...