by The Old West Epitaph | Blog Post, People, Tragedies
Olive Oatman: A Tale of Tragedy A Tale of Tragedy and Resilience In the vast landscapes of 19th-century America, a tale of tragedy and resilience unfolded. Olive Oatman, born into a Mormon family in La Harpe, Illinois, on September 7, 1837, experienced a life marked...
by The Old West Epitaph | Blog Post, Outlaws
The Untold Story of Dick Fellows Unmasking the Legend: Dick Fellows, the notorious outlaw of the 19th century, has often been overshadowed by his reputation as a bumbling horseman. However, the real tale is about much more than just his horse-riding blunders. Born as...
by The Old West Epitaph | Blog Post, Tragedies
The Tragic Tale of the Mittie Stephens A Fiery Disaster on Caddo Lake The year 1869 marked a period of reconstruction and economic expansion in the United States, following the Civil War. It was during this transformative time that a tragedy unfolded in the thriving...
