American West

America's Western Heritage of the 19th Century.

''Fanning''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fanning 31st Jul 2021 - The technique of ''Fanning'', as most have seen in just about every Western Film or Television Series, was a Shooter's ability to fire rapidly by cock …

''The Authentic Life of Billy The Kid''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-authentic-life-of-billy-the-kid 31st Jul 2021 - An American Western ''Penny Dreadful'' (or ''Dime Novel''), ''The Authentic Life of Billy The Kid'' (aka William Bonney) was written by the Man who ki …

Bridgeport Rig

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bridgeport-rig 31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen prior, many types of Holsters and shooting techniques were employed by Outlaws, Gunfighters and Law Enforcement alike. A somewhat inno …

Ellis Alfred Swearengen

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/ellis-alfred-swearengen 31st Jul 2021 - A colorful personage from American Western History, Ellis Alfred Swearengen (better known to His friends as ''Al''), was one of eight children born to …

Elizabeth ''Libby'' Thompson

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/elizabeth-libby-thompson 31st Jul 2021 - Also known simply as ''Libby'', was born in Texas in 1855. Her Family had invested with a young Confederacy at the start of The American Civil War (18 …

Frank ''Pistol Pete'' Eaton

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/frank-pistol-pete-eaton 31st Jul 2021 - While Frank Eaton (aka ''Pistol Pete'') was a known Cowboy, Indian Scout and Fighter, also a Writer – He was also possible a liar (or so some sa …

Dan Bogan

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dan-bogan 31st Jul 2021 - Considered by many to be one of The American West's most underrated Gunmen, Daniel Bogan was born in the State of Alabama in 1860. His Family moved to …

Tom ''Bell'' Hodges

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tom-bell-hodges 31st Jul 2021 - The Outlaw Tom Hodges (later as aka ''Bell'') is credited as being the first American Outlaw to orchestrate and successfully carry out – a Stage …

Mary Fields

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mary-fields 31st Jul 2021 - Few African-American Women are truly remembered by History for their achievements. One Mary Fields is an example. Born a Slave in 1832 Tennessee, Mary …

William Brady

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/william-brady 31st Jul 2021 - Born in Ireland in 1829, Brady came to The US with His Family during The Great Potato Famine on the 1840s. Finding work hard (as it was for most Irish …

William Henry Roberts

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/william-henry-roberts 31st Jul 2021 - William Henry Roberts had so many ''names'' it is hard to keep track. His most known nickname was ''Brushy Bill'' Roberts (referencing His rather long …

William Tattenbaum

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/william-tattenbaum 31st Jul 2021 - Known as ''Russian Bill'' – William Tattenbaum was born in 1853 in New Mexico Territory. His nickname came from Bill's assertion that He was of …