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Friday, January 08, 2021

Heck Thomas – Tough Law in Indian Territory

Henry Andrew (Heck) Thomas was one of the Wild West’s most effective lawmen, apprehending dozens of notorious outlaws including members of the Doolin, Dalton, and Sam Bass Gangs. 

Thomas was born in Athens, Georgia on January 3, 1850, to Lovick and Martha Thomas. Reared and educated in Atlanta, he took on the nickname “Heck” at an early age. His parents wanted him to grow up to be a Methodist minister; however, the impetuous boy had other ideas. 
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2 comments:

  1. SgtBobJanuary 8, 2021 at 8:26 AM

    Good men for bad times.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2021 at 9:04 AM

    That was an interesting read. Thank you for posting this Ken, I enjoyed that.

    Tim in AK

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