Letter from Sam Bass in Denton, TX to His Uncle, David L. Sheeks in Mitchell, IN, Oct 27, 1872

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Letter from Sam Bass in Denton, TX to His Uncle, David L. Sheeks in Mitchell, IN, Oct 27, 1872

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03/09/2006

Letter from Sam Bass in Denton, TX to His Uncle, David L. Sheeks in Mitchell, IN, Oct 27, 1872

This is a copy of a letter kept in the Sheeks family. It may have actually been written by Charley Brim.

Ca 1875, Sam became the famous leader of a gang of bandits that robbed railroads. Three years later on 21 June 1878, in Round Rock, Williamson Co, TX,he died of wounds suffered in an ambush plotted by Texas Rangers,local law enforcement, and the newest member of his gang, who betrayed him. For more details, see my site at

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Samuel Bass born Jul 21, 1851

Samuel Bass was born on July 21, 1851. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samuel Bass.

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