Dora Hand
The smiles of Dora Hand, some pioneers recalled, caused more revolver fights than those of any other woman in the West. A popular singer in Dodge City, Kansas, the beautiful woman was shot and killed in 1878 by a cowhand named James “Spike” Kenedy. A posse was quickly organized to chase the killer down and bring him to justice. Among the members of the posse were Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Charlie Bassett and Bill Tilghman. When they apprehended Kenedy, he was tried for the murder, but acquitted. Legend has it Hand was the only woman to be buried at Boot Hill. – Courtesy Kansas Heritage Center, Dodge City –
She must have had a loyal following considering the names that rode with her posse. Kenedy must have had a very good lawyer...very good!
Coffee out on the patio this morning.
Guess she wouldn't give him what he wanted.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is amazing the he was acquitted. Wonder what drove him to kill her? She sure had a celebrity following. Sunshine again today. It sure feels good.
ReplyDeleteHey Momlady...
ReplyDeleteGuess we will never know for sure.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Hey Linda...
She did seem to have a great following.
Thanks for coming over today!
I agree with the others. Some well know names in that posse. I'm very surprised Kenedy got didn't hang:))
ReplyDeleteWhat he got off! With those names he's lucky they didn't hang him on the spot!
ReplyDeleteSee you on the patio then off to grocery store. Getting pretty darn hot around here
Always enjoy old west stories, especially when they are true.
ReplyDeleteThose were rough and tumble times!
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