Robert Thomas person
also known as: Thomas
Summary: Captain of the round-up who was shot in the leg during quarrel, expected to die.
Completeness: 65/100 Grade C
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Claims (4)
arrested_for
resisting arrest— 1890-08-22
cited from A Reminiscence (1890)only succeeding in putting a ball
through Nelson’s wrist. Lehigh then attempted
to arrest Thomas, but the latter resisted, and
the officer shot him in the leg. The limb will
probably have to be amputated. So far as
heard from, this ended t…
died_in
shooting during cattle round-up near Springerville
cited from The practice of carrying fire arms on the… (1888)d
sat and smoked as contentedly as though he
were in a rocking chair. When the horse ceased
to pitch the money was turned over and most
of the boys took their straight. As the rider
drained his poison, he quietly remarked, “Well,
I though…
occupation
sergeant
cited from The second shooting of the day occurred… (1890)men. Roberts has a large family. Cress, who
was an industrious man of good business ability,
had accumulated property — horses, cattle, etc.
— estimated to be worth from $20,000 to $25,-
000. He leaves no relatives in this territory,
but is b…
captain of the round-up
cited from The practice of carrying fire arms on the… (1888)The practice of carrying fire arms on the
the range has deprived many a good man of
his life, and in many instances has deprived a
family of its support. The following telegram
from Springerville shows what may happen
when men are armed : Durin…
Sources (4)
The practice of carrying fire arms on the… ↗
1888 · newspaper · public-domain · details
The practice of carrying fire arms on the…
1888 · newspaper · public-domain
A Reminiscence ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
The second shooting of the day occurred… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details