Dave Drew person
also known as: Dave
Summary: Cowboy who roped a silver-tipped bear with his lariat near Sierra Bonita ranch.
Completeness: 75/100 Grade B
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Claims (6)
arrested_for
unspecified legal trouble
cited from ing Attorney Williams… (1891)ing Attorney Williams. The impression seems
to prevail that it will keep Dave pretty busy to
get out of his trouble.
killed_by
silver-tipped bear roped and dragged to death
cited from From the same authority the Enterprise… (1890) · +1 moreing inside the house, the door
closing on him.
From the same authority the Enterprise
learns that Cantwell’s testimony at the coro-
ner’s inquest was that Petrie and Moore fired
on him first, and in accordance therewith the
jury brought in …
cited from perts… (1890)
perts. While riding the range on high creek,
near the Sierra Bonita ranch, he encountered a
silver-tipped bear. Dave only had one weapon
— his lariat. He quickly got this in readiness
for business, and after a short run overtook
bruin, roped him …
lived_at
cited from perts… (1890)
perts. While riding the range on high creek,
near the Sierra Bonita ranch, he encountered a
silver-tipped bear. Dave only had one weapon
— his lariat. He quickly got this in readiness
for business, and after a short run overtook
bruin, roped him …
occupation
cowboy
cited from Dave Drew recently performed a feat that… (1890)Dave Drew recently performed a feat that
placed him in the front rank of cowboy ex-
witnessed
cited from perts… (1890)
perts. While riding the range on high creek,
near the Sierra Bonita ranch, he encountered a
silver-tipped bear. Dave only had one weapon
— his lariat. He quickly got this in readiness
for business, and after a short run overtook
bruin, roped him …
Sources (5)
Dave Drew recently performed a feat that…
1890 · newspaper · public-domain
From the same authority the Enterprise… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
In February, 1881, a meeting of miners… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
perts…
1890 · newspaper · public-domain
ing Attorney Williams…
1891 · newspaper · public-domain