1874 in the American Old West

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See also: 1873 in the American Old West, other events of 1874, 1875 in the American Old West and the list of 'years in the American Old West'.

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[edit] Events

  • Ham Andreson, a cousin of gunfighter Wes Hardin, is killed in a gunfight.
  • Outlaws Ceberiano and Reymundo Aguilar are killed during the Harrold War of Lincoln County, New Mexico.
  • May 25 - John Alexander, an outlaw and horse thief, is shot and killed by a mob in Belton, Texas while attempting to steal horses.
  • June - While occupying an old trading post, 28 hunters are besieged and eventually drive off 700 Commanche warriors at the Battle of Adobe Walls.

[edit] Arts and literature

[edit] Births

[edit] Deaths

  • Ceberiano Aguilar, outlaw
  • Reymundo Aguilar, outlaw
  • Ham Andreson, Texan gunfighter at Dodge City, Kansas and cousin of gunfighter Wes Hardin
  • May 25 - John Alexander, outlaw and horse thief
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