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The Loomis Gang was a family of outlaws who operated in Central New York during the mid-19th century. The patriarch of the gang, George Washington Loomis, was a descendant of the immigrant Joseph Loomis , who arrived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony from England in the early 17th century.
Aug 9, 2016 · The Loomis Gang was led by six brothers (Grove Loomis is pictured above). They specialized in horse theft and cattle rustling, but they also delved into robbery, counterfeiting, bribery, protection and arson. And for more than 40 years they ran roughshod across the region.
The following history of the infamous Loomis Gang was written by Amos Cummings for The New York Sun in 1877, and was reprinted in several upstate journals. Isaiah Belfield, thirty-three years old, has been acquitted of the charge of murdering Mrs. Phoebe
Apr 28, 2019 · Amos and his five brothers were part of the Loomis Gang from the 1840s to the 1870s, specializing in horse theft and livestock rustling, they also dealt in stolen goods, engaged in burglaries, and counterfeiting, arson and other harassment of their enemies.
Jun 16, 2024 · Who was the Loomis gang? In the early 1800’s, George Washington Loomis arrived in Madison County in upstate New York. According to local history, he was fleeing Vermont for stealing horses.
The Loomis Gang was immediately suspected. One of its members, George Washington Loomis, Jr., was even present when the fire broke out. Although a $1,000 reward was posted, no one was ever charged with this crime.
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Meet the notorious Loomis Gang of the 19th century through the eyes of documentary filmmaker Andy Wolf.
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