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Bill Tilghman - Wikipedia William Matthew Tilghman Jr (July 4, 1854 – November 1, 1924) was a career lawman, gunfighter, and politician in Kansas and Oklahoma during the late 19th century Tilghman was a Dodge City city marshal in the early 1880s and played a role in the Kansas County Seat Wars
The Killing of Bill Tilghman - True West Magazine Was Tilghman murdered, or did Lynn shoot him in self-defense? The truth probably lies in the middle, as Tilghman and Lynn were flawed men who played both sides of the law
Tilghman, William Matthew, Jr. | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History . . . During the 1890s Tilghman was a deputy U S marshal and skilled man hunter, collecting significant amounts of reward money Deputy Marshal Tilghman was one of Oklahoma's famous "Three Guardsmen," including fellow man hunter Heck Thomas and the somewhat overrated Chris Madsen
Bill Tilghman – Thirty Years a Lawman – Legends of America Tilghman has served four years as Sheriff of Lincoln County and killed, captured, and driven a greater number of criminals from the country than any other official in Oklahoma or the Indian Territory
Who Was Bill Tilghman? - The Oklahoman Bill Tilghman was an Indian fighter, buffalo hunter, lawman and moviemaker He served as a deputy in Dodge City, Kan , with Bat Masterson, was chief of police in Oklahoma City, a Lincoln County sheriff and a U S marshal
William Bill Tilghman - Oklahoma Senate Lawman and gunfighter Bat Masterson called Bill Tilghman "the greatest of us all " Bill was not a flamboyant man and was not noted for his fast draw or marksmanship; however, he was celebrated for his unwavering courage
Bill Tilghman - Leverguns Born on the Fourth of July, 1854, like his father before him, Bill started like on a hardscrabble farm in Minnesota However, continuing Indian depredation forced the family to move and, in 1857, they resettled in Kansas territory
Bill Tilghman - Spartacus Educational Tilghman moved to Oklahoma in 1889 and after establishing a homestead at Guthrie he was appointed as a deputy United States marshal Unlike other lawman, Tilghman rarely resorted to using violence and during his career killed only two criminals in gunfights
Heroes, Heroines, and History: Bill Tilghman--Legendary Lawman Deputy Tilghman was known to avoid gunplay whenever possible, though he was equally known for his deadly accuracy when gunplay became necessary He gained popularity during his time as a Deputy Sheriff, and in 1884 was elected the Marshall of Dodge City
William Matthew (Bill) Tilghman - Officer On November 1, 1924 Bill Tilghman was killed while trying to arrest Wiley Lynn, a corrupt prohibition officer Lynn was later acquitted of the shooting due to his intoxication