Bass Reeves - Wikipedia
WebBass Reeves (July 1838 – January 12, 1910) was an enslaved Manservant, runaway slave, gunfighter, farmer, scout, tracker, Railroad Agent and Deputy U.S. Marshal. He spoke and understood the Five Civilized Tribal languages including Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole and Creek.
Was the Real Lone Ranger a Black Man? | HISTORY
WebFeb 1, 2018 · The amazing true story of Bass Reeves, the formerly enslaved man who protected the Wild West. By: Thaddeus Morgan Updated: November 8, 2021 | Original: February 1, 2018
Bass Reeves | Biography, U.S. Marshal & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 9, 2024 · Bass Reeves (born 1838, Crawford county, Arkansas, U.S.—died January 12, 1910, Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.) American lawman who was one of the first deputy U.S. marshals of African descent in the American West. Born a slave in Arkansas, Reeves grew up in Grayson county, Texas, following the relocation of his owner, William S. Reeves.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves (TV Mini Series 2023) - IMDb
WebLawmen: Bass Reeves: Created by Chad Feehan. With David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck. About the legendary lawman Bass Reeves, one of the greatest frontier heroes and one of the first Black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi River.
Reeves, Bass - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
WebDec 27, 2023 · Arkansas native Bass Reeves was one of the first Black lawmen west of the Mississippi River. As one of the most respected lawmen working in Indian Territory, he achieved legendary status for the number of criminals he captured. Bass Reeves was born enslaved in Crawford County in July 1838.
Who was Bass Reeves? The story of a legendary Black federal …
WebDec 14, 2019 · The story of a legendary Black federal lawman. By Sydney Trent. Updated November 6, 2023 at 10:53 a.m. EST | Published November 6, 2023 at 10:32 a.m. EST. Bass Reeves was a U.S. deputy marshal...
Bass Reeves - Fort Smith National Historic Site (U.S. National Park ...
WebApr 10, 2015 · Bass Reeves was a legend in his own time. He was the epitome of dedication to duty, Judge Parker's most trusted deputy and one of the greatest lawmen of the western frontier. On January 12, 1910, Bass Reeves died at the age of 71, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Last updated: April 10, 2015.
Bass Reeves (1838-1910) - Blackpast
WebNov 17, 2007 · Bass Reeves. Public domain image. Bass Reeves was the first African American commissioned to serve as a deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. Born a slave in Paris, Texas and owned by George Reeves, Bass Reeves grew up illiterate and remained illiterate for his entire life.
Reeves, Bass | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture
WebREEVES, BASS (1838–1910). Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves, born as a slave in Arkansas, grew up in Lamar and Grayson counties, Texas, where he belonged to Col. George R. Reeves, later to become the speaker of the house in the Texas legislature.
‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’: David Oyelowo Brings Justice to the Old …
WebAugust 8, 2023. David Oyelowo as the true-life lawman Bass Reeves. Courtesy of Paramount+. Bass Reeves was an anomaly among Old West gunslingers. For one, the true-life figure escaped...
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