Hank Wormwood
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[[File:HankWormwood.jpg|thumb|right|400px|This is said to be a photo of Hank, but is not yet confirmed.]] | [[File:HankWormwood.jpg|thumb|right|400px|This is said to be a photo of Hank, but is not yet confirmed.]] | ||
| − | A Hank Wormwood is mentioned in a group of men involved in the Indian fight on Cameron Creek, July 1874. This was near the Loving Ranch in Jack County, Texas. A group of men were involved in a roundup on the opposite side of Cameron Creek from the Loving ranch, when about 30 Commanches chased two cowboys who were bringing in the horses, trying to separate the horses from them. They were able to make camp and a firefight ensued, lasting about half an hour. The Indians formed a line on the ridge, firing their longer range rifles, under the direction of their leader who rode around the line. One the best liked cowboys was hit and killed and then one cowboy was able to hit the Comanche leader, who slumped until the horse reached the end of the line and then fell off. The Indians retreated with their chief and both groups busied themselves with breakfast. The men were: [[Coon Cooper]], [[Ira Cooper]], [[Cal Sanders]], [[Bill Jay]] (wagon boss), [[John Heath]] (killed), [[Jones Keith]], [[Nath Brumlow]], [[Jim Loving]], [[Shad Damaron]], [[Tobe Tipton]], | + | A Hank Wormwood is mentioned in a group of men involved in the Indian fight on Cameron Creek, July 1874. This was near the Loving Ranch in Jack County, Texas. A group of men were involved in a roundup on the opposite side of Cameron Creek from the Loving ranch, when about 30 Commanches chased two cowboys who were bringing in the horses, trying to separate the horses from them. They were able to make camp and a firefight ensued, lasting about half an hour. The Indians formed a line on the ridge, firing their longer range rifles, under the direction of their leader who rode around the line. One the best liked cowboys was hit and killed and then one cowboy was able to hit the Comanche leader, who slumped until the horse reached the end of the line and then fell off. The Indians retreated with their chief and both groups busied themselves with breakfast. The men were: [[Coon Cooper]], [[Ira Cooper]], [[Cal Sanders]], [[Bill Jay]] (wagon boss), [[John Heath]] (killed), [[Jones Keith]], [[Nath Brumlow]], [[Jim Loving]], [[Shad Damaron]], [[Tobe Tipton]], '''Henry Wormwood''', [[Buck Cooper]] (a black child who lived with the Coopers), [[Jim Reagan]], [[Frank Chase]] and Cross-eyed [[Bob Carsen]]. |
In September 1877 a Battalion of the Second Cavalry had moved out of Tongue River Cantonment to scout the country going towards the Black Hills for a new improved road. At the same time a pack train travel party was coming the other way from Deadwood. Members in the group included several destined for notoriety or fame - including the Reece brothers (Bill & Frank), Ranger Hank Wormwood, Morgan Earp, Fitzsimmons, John McCormick, a few of their gals, and two other men. They arrived at Milestown in early October. | In September 1877 a Battalion of the Second Cavalry had moved out of Tongue River Cantonment to scout the country going towards the Black Hills for a new improved road. At the same time a pack train travel party was coming the other way from Deadwood. Members in the group included several destined for notoriety or fame - including the Reece brothers (Bill & Frank), Ranger Hank Wormwood, Morgan Earp, Fitzsimmons, John McCormick, a few of their gals, and two other men. They arrived at Milestown in early October. | ||
