Bass reeves lawman ebook por fred staff 9781626753112. With derek ray duncan, samuel godwin, mauricio griffin, david guthrie. Marshals museums descendants day event in fort smith. During his astounding life, reeves worked as a farmer, fought for the confederacy during the civil war, and fathered 10 children. He faced some of the most murderous outlaws known to. Old cops are old because they know how to stay alive, and a man earns his nickname, whether good or bad.
Marshals service for 32 years at the turn of the 20th century in part of eastern oklahoma and western arkansas. Yet another miniseries adapted from a biography is in the planning stages at hbo. Born in 1838, bass reeves was a former slaveturnedlawman who served with the u. Bass reeves, overlooked american hero, gets hollywood closeup.
Bass reeves, born 1838, crawford county, arkansas, u. He was born into slavery in crawford county, arkansas in 1938 but fled north into indian territory to seek freedom. A legendary lawman on the western frontier who rode for judge isaac parker, persimmon hill june 1992. Deputy marshal bass reeves was the inspiration for the lone ranger. Bass reeves was called the invincible marshal for good reason. January 12, 1910 death of bass reeves 1st black deputy. He worked mostly in arkansas and the oklahoma territory.
Bass reeves was born into slavery in the summer of 1838 in crawford county, arkansas. S marshal, was in charge of the west of the mississippi river. The marshals service is the oldest american federal law enforcement agency. Instead, as the first black deputy us marshal west of the mississippi, he fought to clear the arkansas and oklahoma territories of criminals during the late 19th century. Marshal bass reeves, a true legend of the american west. Deputy marshal, under the direction of judge isaac c. Actor morgan freeman is one of the producers that will adapt the art t. This project takes us to the classic old west to play out the life of frontier marshal bass reeves. He was famous for arresting more than 3,000 criminals and killing 14 dangerous felons in selfdefense.
Amazon best books of the month, november 2009 tales of the wild west dont get any better than the life and times of bass reeves, the first africanamerican deputy u. Pistol pete, belle starr, judge isaac parker, heck thomas and sam sixkiller were just some of the famous and infamous who crossed paths with this. Bass reeves escaped numerous assassination attempts on his life, he was the most feared deputy u. The magnificent, bronze statue of the great africanamerican deputy u. See more ideas about african, black history and black cowboys. Arkansas native bass reeves was one of the first black lawmen west of the mississippi river. He was trained as a blacksmith and later a house servant. Reeves, bass the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and. Many heroic lawmen of the wild west, familiar to us through television and film, were actually violent scoundrels and outlaws themselves. Deputy marshall bass reeves was born in july of 1838 in paris, texas and. His territory included arkansan and oklahoma region. But of all the sheriffs of the frontier, one man stands out as a true hero. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading frontier justice.
He survived as a lawman for 33 years and his longevity wasnt luck. Bass reeves was born into slavery in crawford county, arkansas in july, 1838. He was also one of the most legendary lawmen in the american west. In reality, the real lone ranger was a formerly enslaved man, bass reeves, who became the first black deputy u. One of parkers deputies was bass reeves, the first black man sworn in to the post. Marshals service usms is the oldest federal law enforcement agency in. Throughout his 32 year long career 18751907 on the west side of the mississippi river reeves captured 3000 felons and killed 14. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the adventures of bass reeves deputy u. Honoring deputy us marshal bass reeves catalyst partners. Born a slave in 1838, bass reeves would go on to become the first black deputy u. Bass reeves is the first african american to serve as deputy u. And unlike the famous hero of radio, tv and film, reeves wore no mask. Reeves according to research is the only deputy on record who started working for parkers court in 1875 and worked up to statehood in 1907.
Marshals museum in fort smith has an impressive collection of guns and documents related to famed deputy u. In the midst of this chaos, nine outlaws attempt to take over a saloon in the worst way. As one of the most respected lawmen working in indian territory, he achieved legendary status for the number of criminals he captured. During his long career, he was credited with arresting more than 3,000 felons. By 1875, reeves and his family were living back in western arkansas, and it was there that he was approached to apply for a position as a deputy u. Born to slave parents in 1838 in crawford county, arkansas, bass reeves would become the first black u. See how governmentsponsored westward expansion encouraged pioneers, led to new hardships and enabled reeves to become one of the first u. Recently acquired bass reeves artifacts will be unveiled this saturday, july 25 at the u.
Reeves family, moved to grayson county, texas, in 1846. Set in oklahoma and based on the true life story of legendary lawman bass reeves, the movie hell on the border opens today in select theaters, on digital and on demand. The life and legend of frontier marshal bass reeves, one day reeves was running down a pair of texan murderers when they got the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Despite speculation that he inspired the creation of the lone ranger, few people know the epic story of bass reeves. The 2010 straighttovideo movie bass reeves is a fictionalized account of the lawmans life. Fagan primarlily due to his ability to speak several native american languages and his familiarity with native american territories.
Bass reaves became the first black deputy us marshal west of the mississippi river. Born to slave parents,bass reeves would become the first black u. You will follow him from as he meets famous people of the time. In 1875, reeves was hired as a commissioned deputy u. Introduction bass reeves, a famous african american deputy u. Biography bass reeves was born in july 1838 as a slave in. In the year 1875 the indian territory was the most dangerous place in the united states, because there was virtually no law to govern the land. The united states marshals service usms is a federal law enforcement agency within the u.
As recounted in art burtons biography black gun, silver star. Us marshals museum searches for bass reeves relatives. While in fort smith, i had the pleasure of meeting jim dunn, a retired lawyer who is now heading up a project to build a museum there dedicated to the u. Born as a slave, after the civil war he went west to engage in farming. In 2011, the bridge that connects muskogee and fort gibson in oklanahoma was named the bass reeves. Black and indian gunfighters of the indian territory, 18701907 austin, tex eakin press, 1991. If he was, you might say he lived a life more dangerous and interesting than the legend that rose from it. Deputy marshal west of the mississippi river and one of the greatest frontier heroes in our nations history owned by a man named william reeves, a farmer and politician.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. But, in fact, the true inspiration behind the lone ranger and possibly django from django unchained was real life us deputy marshal bass reeves, an africanamerican who fled the civil war, befriended the seminole and creek indians, and eventually became one of the greatest lawmen of the wild west. Marshal bass reeves to be dedicated may 26 in pendergraft park honors one of the western frontiers greatest lawmen, and fort smiths historic ties to the u. Marshal bass reeves collectors grade ubertiwinchester 1873. Dave kennedy, curator of collections and exhibits, said recently the museum is still in search of bass reeves s. Dave kennedy, curator of collections and exhibits, said recently the museum is still in search of bass. Bass reeves juillet 1838 12 janvier 1910 etait le premier sherif adjoint noir a louest du. He still holds the record for most criminals captured by a us marshal ever. Us marshals is a ruleslight tabletop roleplaying game that assumes the playercharacters are marshals or deputy marshals in the american wild west, official representatives of the federal government of the united states of america enacting the laws, subpoenas, and will of federal courts, congress, and the president with broadreaching jurisdiction. Morgan freeman brings bass reeves miniseries to hbo. Nov 7, 2018 bass reeves july 1838 12 january 1910 was one of the first african americans possibly the first to receive a commission as a deputy u. In 1875 he began a new career, receiving his commission as a u. Obtenez votre kindle ici, or download a free kindle reading app. Do describe the life and exploits of bass reeves the first african american us marshall.
Bass reeves arrested 3,000 felons, killed 14 men, and was never shot himself. During the civil war, reeves fled north to what is now oklahoma, and lived with the cherokee, seminole, and creek indians, learning their languages, until he. Bass reeves worked a total of thirtytwo years as a deputy u. Marshal synopsis 97 pages feature length screenplay. Deputy marshal west of the mississippi river and a great frontier hero. This dynamic true story is based on bass reeves, a battered civil war slave that escapes his brutal existence to become the first black u.
Marshal bass reeves appears as one of eight notable oklahomans, the. Watch the trailer to hell on the border, about bass reeves, the. Bass reeves was born a slave in crawford county in july 1838. He was the first african american to receive a commission as a u. In 1838, bass reeves began life as a slave in crawford county, arkansas. A western adventure from the author of the bass reeves stories kindle edition by ray, charles, thompson, paul l. Bass reeves lawman is the second of a trilogy based on the true life of bass reeves, the first black us marshal west of the mississippi. Gregory christieboth coretta scott king award honoreesbring this fascinating historical figure to life in bad. Maybe the law aint perfect, but its the only one we got, and without it we got nuthin bass reeves. Born into slavery, bass reeves became the most successful us marshal of the wild west. Like most slaves, he was given the surname of his owners, the reeves family. They moved to texas around 1846 and during the civil war he ran away and headed north to the indian territory where he found refuge with the five civilized tribes.
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