Dedrick ferrotype Unretouched original ferrotype of Billy the Kid, c. 1880 One of the few remaining artifacts of Bonney's life is a 2-by-3-inch (5.1-by-7.6-centimeter) ferrotype photograph of him, …

Dec 12, 2025 · Billy the Kid (born November 23, 1859?, New York, New York, U.S.—died July 14, 1881, Fort Sumner, New Mexico) was an American outlaw who was one of the most notorious gunfighters …

Apr 9, 2025 · Billy the Kid was a late 19th-century thief and gunfighter. He was reportedly killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett, who later burnished the legend of the Wild West outlaw.

Born in 1859 and shot dead at the age of just 21, Billy the Kid may have lived a short life, but it was filled with some of the most storied exploits of the Old West. From his first robberies to his days as a …

Apr 16, 2025 · Discover the life of Billy the Kid, the infamous outlaw, known for his violent career and mysterious early years. Learn about his age, legend, and more.

Jul 14, 2016 · Little is known about Billy the Kid’s early days, but he was most likely born Henry McCarty in the Irish slums of New York City sometime in late 1859. Raised by a single mother, he moved to ...

Billy the Kid. Henry McCarty, aka William Henry Bonney, aka Billy the Kid, was born on November 23, 1859, most likely in New York City. His parents’ names are unknown for sure, but his mother is …

Jan 18, 2023 · Why is Billy the Kid famous? In a time of lawlessness and celebrity criminals, Billy the Kid’s notoriety towers over other train-robbing, pistol-twirling, posse-evading bandits of the Wild …

Billy the Kid Returns, 1938: Roy Rogers plays a dual role, Billy the Kid and his dead-ringer lookalike who shows up after the Kid has been shot by Pat Garrett. Billy the Kid, 1941 remake of the 1930 film, …

Billy the Kid c. 1880 The legend of Billy the Kid has acquired iconic status in American folklore. More has been written about Billy the Kid than any other gunslinger in the history of the American Old West, [1] …