James Butler Hickok "Resemblance of a buckskin bedecked mountain man"
The First Tree Stump Inscription
"A brave man, the victim of an assassin J. B. Hickock, aged 48 years; murdered by Jack McCall, August 2, 1876."
"Funeral notice. Died, in Deadwood, Black Hills, August 2, 1876, from the effect of a pistol shot, J. B. Hickock, Wild Bill, formerly of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Funeral services will be held at Charley Utter's camp, on Thursday afternoon, August 3, 1876, at 3 o'clock. All are respectfully invited to attend."
Charley Utter's Memorial Headboard
J. B. Hickok
Killed by the asassin Jack McCall
Deadwood, Black Hills
August 2, 1876
Pard we will meet again in the
Happy Hunting Grounds to part no more
Good bye
Colorado Charley, C. H. Utter
Border Hero and the Assassin
Photo Wild Bill Hickok and Charles Overton in New York 1870
© Picture History, photo link.
Photo Wild Bill Hickok Monument, J.B. Riordan 1891.
John Grabill Deadwood Photographer © Library of Congress, photo link.
The rock sculpture was only in existence for ten years before being chiseled away by souvenir hunters of the day.
Photo Calamity Jane at Wild Bill's grave site
Deadwood 1895 © Library of Congress, photo link.
"Funeral notice. Died, in Deadwood, Black Hills, August 2, 1876, from the effect of a pistol shot, J. B. Hickock (Wild Bill), formerly of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Funeral services will be held at Charley Utter's camp, on Thursday afternoon, August 3, 1876, at 3 o'clock. All are respectfully invited to attend."
Wild Bill is shot by Jack McCall, Nuttall and Mann, August 2nd
August 05 1876
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
In regard to: McCall, Jack.
In regard to: Sheldon, C. H.
One of Deadwoods most prominent characters
Apr 17 1879
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
In regard to: Frenchy
In regard to: Buckskin Jim
Grave robbed of his ivory handled guns and knife
Jun 24 1879
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Petrified body moved to Mt Moriah by Schoenfield,
Utter purchases monument.
August 05 1879
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
In regard to: Schoenfield, Louis.
In regard to: Utter, Charley.
In regard to: Mount Moriah.
Old-time acquaintance of Wild Bills moves his body
Aug 05 1879
In regard to: Shoenfield, Lewis
Musical director at Gem has lock of Wild Bills hair
Aug 05 1879
In regard to: Learned, William
In regard to: Gem Theatre
Resemblance of a buckskin bedecked mountain man
Aug 22 1879
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Type of "border heroes" we have had in our town
Sep 23 1879
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
In regard to: Snipe of the Plain
In regard to: Injun Joe
In regard to: Buckskin Charley
Jack McCall Trial Jury Deliberation One Hour And 30 Minutes
Found Not Guilty
The Jack McCall trial was held on the stage of Deadwood's James McDaniels Theatre, proprietor Jack Langrishe, lessor. McCall steps down from the stage to boastfully proclaim
"Well, men, I have but few words to say. Wild Bill killed my brother, and I killed him. Wild Bill threatened to kill me if I ever crossed his path. I am not sorry for what I have done. I would do the same thing over again."
Coroners Jury summoned to hear all the evidence
August 05 1876
In regard to: Sheldon, C. H., foreman
Excerpt from the published obituary regarding the death and trial of Wild Bill Hickok, Pioneer Newspaper:
"A committee of three was then appointed by the chair, one from each district, whose duty it was to select the names of 33 residents from each of their respective districts, and from these persons so chosen the jury was afterward obtained. Mr Reid, of Gayville, James Harrington, of this city, and Mr. Coin, of Montana City, were the gentlemen appointed for this purpose."
May, Geo. attorney May and Massie, law office
Jul 22 1876
In regard to: May, George
3 men commissioned to select jury
Aug 05 1876
In regard to: Coin, Mr of Montana City
In regard to: Reid, Mr. of Gayville
In regard to: Harrington, James of Deadwood
In regard to: Deadwood and Whitewood Mining Districts
May, Col. chosen prosecuting attorney, Jack McCall
Aug 05 1876
In regard to: May, George of Deadwood, attorney May and Massie Law Office
Chapline, A.B. selected by Jack McCall as attorney
Aug 05 1876
In regard to: Chapline, Abram B. of Deadwood, Attorney and part owner of Palmetto Mine
Footnote: Though A. B. Chapline was chosen by the prisoner, he was unable to attend due to sickness. Judge Miller was chosen in his palce.
Kuykendall, Judge W.L. presiding in McCall trial
Aug 05 1876
In regard to: Kuykendall, W.L. of Deadwood, Judge and President of Inter-Ocean Mine
Brown, Isaac was elected sheriff, McCall trial
Aug 05 1876
In regard to: Brown, Isaac C., Deadwood businessman
In regard to: Footnote: Craven Lee and Ike Brown first house built of Pine logs in Deadwood
In regard to: Footnote: Brown, Isaac shot through the heart Sunday Aug 20 1876 by Indians along with Reverend Smith.
Whitehead, Charles foreman of jury in McCall trial
Aug 05 1876
In regard to: Whitehead, Charles of Gayville, owner Oro Fino Saloon
On jury, Jack McCall trial
Aug 05 1876
In regard to: Whitehead, Charles, owner Oro Fino Saloon, Gayville
In regard to: Travis, Alex
In regard to: Towle, K.F., Deadwood and Centennial Wagon Road
In regard to: Thompson, John E.
In regard to: Thompson, J.H.
In regard to: Mann, John
In regard to: Judd, L.A.
In regard to: Hopkins, George S., partial owner of Grand Deposit Mine,
Deadwood gulch between DeSmet and Cheyenne Mine
In regard to: Cooper, J.F.
In regard to: Burke, Edward
In regard to: Bumps, J.J.
In regard to: Brokow, L.D. or Bookaw, L. D.
Testified as to the character of Jack McCall
Aug 05 1876
In regard to: Ford, Ira
In regard to: Pickens, H.H.
In regard to: Smith, P.H., miner of Cape Horn District
McCall, Jack, alias John Sutherland, found not guilty of murder
Aug 05 1876
In regard to: McCall, Jack
In regard to: Footnote: Obit states the jury was out for one hour and 30 minutes
Whitehead, Charles foreman of jury in McCall trial
Aug 05 1876
In regard to: Whitehead, Charles
McCall, Jack found not guilty of murder
Aug 05 1876
In regard to: McCall, Jack
McCall, Jack arrested in Laramie City for murder
Sep 09 1876
In regard to: McCall, Jack
McCall, Jack in Omaha jail
to be taken to Yankton
Sep 23 1876
In regard to: McCall, Jack
Jenkins will prosecute McCall for Hickok's murder.
October 21 1876
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
In regard to: Jenkins, J. J.
In regard to: McCall, Jack.
Wild Bill Hickok murder story continues
November 11 1876
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
In regard to: Varnes, John.
McCall, Jack alias Sutherland, John Varnes wanted
Nov 11 1876
In regard to: McCall, Jack
McCall, Jack wants to turn state's evidence
Nov 11 1876
In regard to: McCall, Jack
Pioneer Newspaper makes mistake about John Varnes
November 18 1876
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
In regard to: Varnes, John.
McCall lies about alias John Varnes
Nov 18 1876
In regard to: McCall, Jack
Hickok, Wild Bill Jack McCall convicted of murder
Jan 13 1877
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Hickok, James Butler Jack McCall comments
Jan 20 1877
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
McCall, Jack said McCall is not real name
Jan 20 1877
In regard to: McCall, Jack
McCall, Jack regarding fate with stolid indifference
Feb 10 1877
In regard to: McCall, Jack
McCall, Jack (John or Sutherland) Dr. Meyer visits
Feb 10 1877
In regard to: McCall, Jack
McCall and McCarty share room U.S. prison, Yankton
Feb 10 1877
In regard to: McCall,
Hickok, James Butler, Jack McCall executed Yankton
Mar 03 1877
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
McCall, Jack (John) 10:15 a.m., March 1, executed
Mar 03 1877
In regard to: McCall, Jack
McCall, Jack; John McCall true name
Mar 10 1877
In regard to: McCall, Jack
McCall, Jack Parents and 3 sisters in Louisville
Mar 10 1877
In regard to: McCall, Jack
Hickok, James Butler Jack McCall hung for murder
Mar 10 1877
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Hickok, Wild Bill's headboard inscription
Sep 21 1877
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Jack McCall hung one year ago this month
March 16 1878
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
In regard to: McCall, Jack.
Better than a circus to see pilgrim set for stampede
Jun 08 1878
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
A loud call for an organization
Aug 24 1878
In regard to: McCall,
Final Justice For An Assassin
Assassin McCall found buried with noose around neck
Jun 30 1881
In regard to: McCall, Jack
Ten years ago last Thursday, Jack McCall was hung at Yankton for the murder, in this city, August 2, 1876, of Wild Bill Hickok. The execution was the first in the history of Dakota Territory.
March 9, 1887
In regard to: McCall, Jack
Wild Bill Takes A Wife At 38
"Married by the Rev. W. F. Warren, March 5, 1876, at the residence of S. L. Moyer, Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory, Mrs. Agnes Lake Thatcher of Cincinnati, Ohio, to James Butler Hickok, Wild Bill, of this city." Cheyenne Daily Leader March 7, 1876.
Hickok, Agnes wife of James B. lives in Cheyenne
Jul 14 1877
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Hickok, Madame Agnes Lake on way to Deadwood from Cheyenne
Aug 22 1877
In regard to: Hickok, Agnes Lake
Hickok, Madame Lake Diary in Deadwood
Sep 04 1877
In regard to: Hickok, Agnes Lake
Hickok, Madame Lake, Wild Bill's widow arrives
Sep 04 1877
In regard to: Hickok, Agnes Lake
Carson, George of Cheyenne marries Mrs Lake Hickok
Oct 02 1877
In regard to: Carson, George
Hickok Letters June 2, 1876
A letter written by Wild Bill to Agnes recently sold by Greg Martin Auctions for $190,400 June 16, 2003. A digital photograph of this letter may be viewed at the Martin website.
"Doll one word from Omaha
I was very sick all last night but am feeling very well and happy now
god Bless and Protect my Agnes is my Prair
would I not like to Put my big hands on your Sholdiers and kiss you rite now
Love to emma one Thousand Kises to my wife Agnes
From your ever loving Husband J B Hickok, Wild Bill"
Hickok Letters July 17, 1876
"Agnes Darling, if such should be we never meet again,
while firing my last shot,
I will gently breathe the name of my wife Agnes
and with wishes even for my enemies
I will make the plunge and try to swim to the other shore.
Good bye dear wife. Love to Emma."
Family Members Try To Prevent Theft of Wild Bill's Body
and Are Outraged When Wild Bill's Son Comes To Deadwood
Brother of Wild Bill to take remains to Illinois
Apr 20 1880
In regard to: Hickok, Lorenzo
Brother here to prevent theft of Wild Bills body
Apr 27 1880
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Brother of Wild Bill, staying at the Overland Hotel
Apr 30 1880
In regard to: Hickok, J.M.
Horse owned by Wild Bill's brother to give exhibit
Apr 28 1881
In regard to: St. Julien
Wild Bill's brother anxious to race prize horse
Jun 12 1881
In regard to: Hickok, Oliver A.
Well known horsemen to take St Julien east
Apr 28 1881
In regard to: Hickok, Oliver A.
Son of famous frontier man
on his way to the Hills
Jul 06 1881
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Dime novel prompts boys to run away to the Hills
Jul 21 1881
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Son of Wild Bill is an imposter
Jul 23 1881
In regard to: Hickok, Joseph B.
15 yr old son, en route to Deadwood, is an imposter
Jul 23 1881
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Doesn't want Wild Bill's "son" near grave
Aug 04 1881
In regard to: Hickok, Lorenzo B.
Brother doesn't want young imposter near grave
Aug 04 1881
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Letter to Wild Bill's brother of so-called son
Aug 04 1881
In regard to: Shoenfeld, Louie
So-called son is in town
Aug 27 1881
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
In town claiming to be the son of Wild Bill
Aug 27 1881
In regard to: Hickok, Joseph B.
Wild Bill Hickok Still Making Headlines 1880 - 1893
19th Century Souvenir Hunters All Want a Piece of Wild Bill
All about the first court in Deadwood.
February 28 1880
In regard to: Early Days Newspaper column
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
Worked in the saloon when Wild Bill was shot
Feb 28 1880
In regard to: Young, Samuel
In regard to: Bummer Dan accidental shooting
One of the jurors in Wild Bill murder trial
Feb 28 1880
In regard to: Whitehead, Charles
In regard to: Travis, Alex
In regard to: Towle, K.F.
In regard to: Thompson, John E.
In regard to: Thompson, J.H.
In regard to: Mann, John
In regard to: Judd, L.A.
In regard to: Hopkins, George S.
In regard to: Cooper, J.F.
In regard to: Burke, Edward
In regard to: Bumps, J.J.
In regard to: Brokow, L.D.
In poker game with Wild Bill when he was shot
Feb 28 1880
In regard to: Rich, Charley
In regard to: Mann, Cool
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
Card game where Wild Bill was killed
Feb 28 1880
In regard to: Lewis and Mann
Alias Bill Southerland, shot Wild Bill in back
Feb 28 1880
In regard to: McCall, Jack
Testified as to the character of Jack McCall
Feb 28 1880
In regard to: Smith, P.H.
In regard to: Pickens, H.H.
In regard to: Ford, Ira
Tendered use of theatre for McCall trial
Feb 28 1880
In regard to: Langrishe, Jack
Pro tempore judge for McCall trial
Feb 28 1880
In regard to: Kuykendall, F.J.
Inscription on tombstone of Wild Bill
Mar 02 1880
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Witnessed the murder of Wild Bill
Mar 02 1880
In regard to: Shingle, George M.
Continuation of the story of the Wild Bill murder trial.
March 02 1880
In regard to: McCall, Jack
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
In regard to: Utter, Charley.
His body moved three years after death to Mt Moriah.
March 04 1880
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
In regard to: Mount Moriah.
About jumping our old grave yard
April 17 1880
In regard to: Brown, Ike
In regard to: Cemeteries.
In regard to: Deadwood.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
In regard to: Hinch, John.
In regard to: Holland, Charley.
In regard to: Marsten.
In regard to: McKinnis, Charles.
In regard to: Smith, Henry Weston.
Rumor of parties attempting to steal the body of Wild Bill.
April 20 1880
In regard to: Shoenfield, Lewis
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
Record on headboard says he died on August 2, 1876.
September 21, 1880
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
Eastern paper says his ribs were welded together
Aug 31 1881
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
McCall's version of the murder per eastern paper
Dec 01 1881
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Bismarck Tribune wants remains sent to Smithsonian
Feb 17 1882
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Private detective claims to be on to his killer
Oct 19 1882
In regard to: McCall, Jack
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
McCall's hanging was 1st legalized killing in territory
Nov 16 1882
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
State of Delaware claiming birthright
Dec 15 1882
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Ball that killed Wild Bill in Bismarck.
July 21, 1885
Bismarck Tribune reports the ball that killed Wild Bill arrived in the city yesterday. It is in the wrist of Bill Massey.
In regard to: Massey, Bill.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
Deadwood in early days.
Feb. 7, 1886
The Denver Tribune-Republican recalls the story of Jack McCaull and Wild Bill Hickok.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
In regard to: McCall, Jack.
Relic hunters hack and disfigure head board.
July 21, 1886
The head board of "Wild Bill's" grave gives strong testimony to the presence of the sentimental relic hunter. It is a good thing for these fellows that "Bill's" spirit does not partake of its former tenement's aggressive nature.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
Rapid lays claim to Wild Bill's pistol.
March 13, 1887
Rapid Republican greatly excited over discovery of gentleman in that city who is the proud possessor of the cap and ball pistol of Wild Bill. Times dispute the story, re-capping events.
In regard to: Wild Bill Hickok.
In regard to: Utter, Charley.
Petrifaction of human remains.
Jan. 6, 1888
Jos. Mulhatton contributes readable tale, now going the rounds of the press, concerning petrifaction of certain human remains in the Hills, including son of Eugene Holcomb, and of Wild Bill, interred in Mount Moriah, this city.
In regard to: Mulhatton, Joseph.
In regard to: Holcomb, Eugene.
In regard to: Hickcok, Wild Bill.
In regard to: Smith, Henry Weston.
Wild Bill's remains gone?
May 15, 1888
Gentleman came to this city and remained all winter. He had procured from Wild Bill's relatives right and title to the body and his business was to get the body. He has left the city and it is possible the remains left with him.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill
Wild Bill's headboard whittled down.
June 15, 1888
Full Text: The head board of Wild Bill's grave has been whittled down by relic hunters until but a small portion of it remains.
In regard to: Wild Bill Hickok.
In regard to: Mount Moriah.
Early days pioneer doings and events.
Aug. 3, 1888
Interesting scraps of pioneer doings and events; Black Hills mining highly encouraging reports; Wild Bill's presentiment; a trip to the front; incident of the Custer massacre; murderous raid of Sioux, a minister and three miners killed.
In regard to: Black Hills.
In regard to: Indians.
In regard to: Custer, George A.
In regard to: Alpha Mine.
In regard to: Gold.
In regard to: Mining.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
In regard to: Dillon, John.
In regard to: Sitting Bull.
In regard to: Father DeSmet.
In regard to: Jones, A. A.
In regard to: Smith, Henry Weston.
In regard to: Brown, Ike.
In regard to: Pollins,
In regard to: Mason,
In regard to: Kidd, James.
In regard to: Wallace, Samuel.
In regard to: Weilly, Jacob.
In regard to: Thompson,
J.B. Hickok, Wild Bill.
June 29, 1890
J.B. Hickok, Wild Bill, a poem by Sam Murdy, the minstrel poet.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
In regard to: Murdy, Sam.
Wild Bill bust a credit to sculptor.
Sept. 18, 1891
The "Wild Bill" bust in the hands of Riordan, sculptor, is nearing completion.
Photo Riordan Monument John Grabill Collecton, Deadwood Photographer © Library of Congress
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
In regard to: Riordan, James H.
Riordan sculpture complete.
Sept. 20, 1891
Bust of Wild Bill completed and adorns window of Merchants National bank. Mr. Riordan, sculptor, is engaged in cutting a pedestal.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
In regard to: Riordan, James H.
Monument to Wild Bill.
Sept. 26, 1891
James H. Riordan, sculptor, is at work on a monument to Wild Bill.
In regard to: Riordan, James H.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
In regard to: Robinson, Henry.
Monument to Wild Bill.
Sept. 29, 1891
Riordan monument to "Wild Bill" placed on the dead scout's grave Sunday morning.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
In regard to: Riordan, James H.
In regard to: Flynn, J. H.
In regard to: O'Donnell, J. O.
Utter paid all the bills.
Oct. 1, 1892
B.P. Smith calls article concerning sale of body of Wild Bill to pay for burial lot and funeral expenses a dirty lie, Charley Utter having paid every cent in full for lot and all burial expense.
In regard to: Smith, Barclay P.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
In regard to: Utter, Charley.
Camp fire tales told by Crawford.
March 1, 1893
Captain Jack Crawford, "poet scout," and early frontiersman of the Black Hills, entertained at G.A.R. campfire last night.
In regard to: Crawford, Jack W.
In regard to: Grand Army of Republic.
In regard to: Mount Moriah.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill.
Flower strewn graves.
May 31, 1893
Decoration Day ceremonies; as near as can be ascertained, name of every old soldier buried in the city.
In regard to: Holidays.
In regard to: Grand Army of Republic.
In regard to: Clough, E. E.
In regard to: VanCise, Edwin P.
In regard to: Fairbank, J. B.
In regard to: Zipp, F.
In regard to: McKinnis, C. H. Mrs.
In regard to: DeMouth, F. Mrs.
In regard to: Zipp, C. E. Mrs.
In regard to: Rundell, A. Mrs.
In regard to: Carlisle, H. Mrs.
In regard to: Flynn, J. H. Mrs.
In regard to: Mount Moriah.
In regard to: Swift, John A.
In regard to: Wilson, Calvin G.
In regard to: Alexander, E. C.
In regard to: Hadley, Henry H.
In regard to: Daugherty, Charles.
In regard to: Jenkins, W. L.
In regard to: Curry, William.
In regard to: Smith, A. W.
In regard to: Emeigh, George.
In regard to: Bradley, Jasper M.
In regard to: Harkins, James.
In regard to: Sloan, James.
In regard to: Niece, Thomas F.
In regard to: Hickok, Wild Bill, James Butler Hickok
In regard to: Stokes, O. P.
In regard to: Crocker, A. G.
In regard to: Mitchell, C.
In regard to: Snider, William R.
In regard to: Wright, W. H.
In regard to: Smith,
In regard to: Wooley, Major.
In regard to: St. Ambrose Cemetery.
In regard to: Brevean, P.
James Butler Hickok Genealogy
Name, Birth, Date, Birthplace, Fathter, Mother Spouse
James Buter Hickok, Wild Bill, May 27 1837, Troy Grove, La Salle, Illinois
Father, William Alonzo Hickok
Mother, Polly Butler
Spouse, Agnes Lake Thatcher
Children of William Alonzo Hickok and Polly Butler
Oliver Hickok, Union, Broome Co., New York, May 1830. Marriage Emma Marin.
Lorenzo B. Hickok, Union, Broome Co., New York, Oct 9 1831. Death as infant.
Lorenzo Butler Hickok, Union, Broome Co., New York, Nov 23 1832. Death 1913, age 80 years.
Horace Dewey Hickok, Bailey Point, Oct 5 1834. Death Sep 14 1916, age 81 years.
Marriage Martha Edwards Feb 1 1867.
James Butler Hickok was born 27 May 1837.
Celinda Dewey Hickok, Homer, La Salle Co., IL, Sep 3 1839. Death Nov 8 1916, 77 years.
Marriages Erastus Dewey Jan 3 1867, C. H. Smith 1883.
Lydia Hickok, Homer, La Salle Co., La Salle Co., IL, Oct 29 1842. Death Jan 30 1916, age 73 years.
Marriages Harvey Stevenson Jul 23 1863, James Hugh Barnes Dec 12 1874.
