Most Feared Bounty Hunters of the Wild West: John Duncan...
Gunfighters were also men, and sometimes women, who were otherwise members of everyday industries, such as farmers or teamsters, the drivers of wagons, stagecoaches and after the turn of the 20th century, automobiles. Even folks stuck with the labels of “con man” and “gambler” were referred to generally as gunfighters, people who could defend themselves when their vice of choice led them into murkier waters. Of all the professions spanning all the industries, the most fascinating subgroup of gunfighters was the bounty hunters, men dispatched by both the government and powerful entities who venture out across the land in search of a man or woman who owes someone else money or other goods. While bounty hunting wasn’t as popular a career as many Hollywood films and tales of the wild west suggest, it was a way for some of the most experienced and isolated gunfighters to make a living, while using their talents to the best of their abilities. To cover these intriguing and incendiary figures of western frontier lore, here’s the first in our series of both famous and infamous bounty hunters, starting with the legendary Texas Ranger and bounty hunter, John Riley Duncan.
0:00 Introduction
1:56 Early Life and Career
7:34 Wes Hardin and the Texas Rangers
13:56 A Bountiful Life
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My great uncle Leo, was a part time sheriff's deputy, and full time bounty hunter at the turn of the 20th century, in the Montana, Wyoming, and Dakota's. He brought in numerous felons, and killed 17 others in his efforts. As a boy in the 50's, he taught me many things that led to my becoming a peace officer. He was one dynamic individual, and one tough S.O.B.! I miss you uncle Leo, and I'm passing on your teaching to my great nephew now. We'll see you soon....
@anangryranger
10 ай бұрын
@ConwayTwitter My sincere thanks to you sir. I truely appreciate your kindness.
The history and the narrative are excellent but would be helped by not showing pictures and video that bear little relevance to either the subject matter, the location or the time period.
@GershwinWobblecakesFlintmusket
Жыл бұрын
I completely agree.
@ericsimpson1176
Жыл бұрын
I agreed too
@riverraisin1
Жыл бұрын
Narration seems like it's targeting 5th grade level children.
@1N2themystic
Жыл бұрын
Was going to say that exact same thing.
We need bounty hunters in sweden now. Belive it or not.
That’s Tim Conway from the dreaded Apple Dumpling Gang!
He was one of my less noble kinfolk! I think he worked both sides of the law. Bounty Hunter written by Rick Miller may be an accurate source.
@kurthouse744
10 ай бұрын
Hello, I am a historian interested in both Hardin and Duncan and your comment interests me. Are you aware of a real photo of Duncan with good provenance and is this phot represented authentic?
A really interesting channel & this particular video. I think integrating a few modern scenes & with period pictures, correct or otherwise, gives a modern twist & helps to understand those times and the characters who lived then. I grew up in SA 60's and there are many similarities, between late 1800's SA & the Wild West. The frontiers, the boom towns, fortune hunters, law breakers, fights, wars, massacres etc. Mostly people coming to seek their fortunes, one way or the other. White Settlers both Dutch & English speakers, fighting each other or the original Black Nations, for land & the resources in it. That's a story in itself. Good & bad. A few winners and a lot of loosers.
So enjoying your channel. Narration is awesome. Keep 'em coming 😁
Kentucky was not a Confederate State. Initially, the State declared itself "neutral". However when General Leonidas Polk with a Confederate Army attacked the State of Kentucky it did declare for the UNION. Many individual citizens were Confederate sympathizers and fought for the South.
@chucknora4194
Жыл бұрын
100% 👍
@Tripp9
Жыл бұрын
This is such a bipolar answer! 😅
@Markbeb3
Жыл бұрын
The North was there pushing theses people to attack the South. That why Polk attack Kentucky
@DDubb007
10 ай бұрын
@@Tripp9I guess I missed the question!😅
@Tripp9
10 ай бұрын
@@DDubb007 Then you proved my point. The reply is all over the board.
Love the channel!
The terms ""gunfighter”' or “'gunslinger,”' are actually more modern words as men who fought with guns were more commonly known as 'shootists' or '' pistoleers''
@jamesblonde2271
Жыл бұрын
Very true, contemporary sources, newspapers novels etc seldom use the phrase gunslinger.
Another fantastic video brother!
I know the story of John Wesley Hardin. What role this man played and who is was is news to me. Thanks for the video.
He's recording his observations with a Bic Pen? In addition to being a bounty hunter, he's a Time traveler.
Thank you!
Good video, butttt incerting modern photos and videos sucks
Would you tell me where you found that picture of Jack Duncan?
This is an entertaining video, but the modern scenes inserted detract from its authenticity. Some of the photos are misleading in that they are not who the particular narrative is about. I think Hardin's alias was John Swain, not James. Since a photo of Jack Duncan, the Dallas detective who helped capture John Wesley Hardin has never been discovered, I wonder about the source of the photo represented as him. Other errors abound but at least the makers of this video are keeping the old West alive and that is a good thing.
That Mr. Sirup Dill Pickle himself !
Kentuckian's like fast horses, moonshine, wild women, and especially, they always like to Hunt..
@jasonellenberg3261
Жыл бұрын
They also like Cleveland steamers, hot Carl's, dutch ovens, German popsicles, pearl necklaces, Alabama hot pockets and dirty Sanchez's
Adapt Improvise Overcome, we could have used him in WW1 and WW2.
Webb wasn’t double crossed! Hardins family and friends were killed or arrested not put into protective custody!!
Bass Reed was the best who ever did it.
I thought they were called shootists in the day,,I think
Most Kentuckians wanted neutrality until the Confederacy invaded then it declared for the Union.
The background music is distracting and annoying.
What's a double digit name?
@joe18750
Жыл бұрын
The author used some awfully clumsy syntax there. At the 16:06 mark he talks about Duncan successfully catching at least 20 men. Twenty, is a two digit number. Therefore a "double digit name" is one of the fellas he caught. It was a clumsy use of language, but you should of been able to figure it out. It was clumsy, not cryptic.
X-Files Bounty Hunters In 1850 California passed a law giving settlers $5 for every Indian scalp. So when miners weren't mining for gold...they were mining for Indian scalps. In 1850 there were 150,000 Native Americans in California. By 1870, there were 30,000. 120,000 earthling human beings slaughtered. Imagine...a humble human being sitting in a teepee with his family. Knowing that thousands of wild eyed aliens were hunting for their scalps. Vampires (greed) who suck the joy out of life have joined the zombies who eat the futures of their children. Zombie Apocalypse is here and happening now.
"gun fighters were sometimes women" Really? Name one!
you make your videos too boring in the beginning why are you explaining what a bounty hunter is, we all know or we wouldn’t have clicked on the video. You need a cut out all of the unnecessary details especially the one’s that have nothing to do with bounty hunters like why are you explaining what a gun fighter is. I’m not trying to be rude. I’m trying to give constructive criticism.
@harrypopper4856
Жыл бұрын
Respond if you see this, I wanna hear your opinion about it
@michael2974
Жыл бұрын
A large number of viewers from around the world have a strong interest in the history of the American west. Their skill with English will vary widely. Terms and phrases that you and I take for granted could be misunderstood or completely unknown to others, depending on their native language. A good narrator will take this into account. It's not my place to answer for another, but after learning both European and Asian languages, that would be my take on the subject. Have a good day.
@chucknora4194
Жыл бұрын
Good answer!
Yawn.
There are so many historical errors in the video that it has no credibility. I'll be blocking this channel.
Kentucky didn't join the Confederacy.
They wonder why he killed the cop, well the cop was behaved like all pigs and received the justice he deserved
Gotta love how historians screw shit up