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Dave Drew person

born: [1890-01-01,1891-01-01)died/dissolved: [1890-01-01,1891-01-01)id: p_dave-drew_57ba4d

also known as: Dave

Probable 70%
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 more
ing 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

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