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Sam Bass, outlaw, was born on a farm near Mitchell, Indiana, on July 21, 1851, a son of Daniel and Elizabeth Jane (Sheeks) Bass. He was orphaned before he was thirteen and spent five years at the home of an uncle. He ran away in 1869 and worked most of a year in a sawmill at Rosedale, Mississippi. Bass left Rosedale on horseback for the cattle ...
Jan 2, 2023 · Sam Bass, the notorious Texas outlaw. In this photo (circa 1874), Sam Bass, middle, is shown with Jim Murphy, left, and Seaborn Barnes during their days of running horse races in and around San Antonio. Pilot Knoll, near present-day Lewisville Lake, was used as a hideout by outlaw Sam Bass and his gang.
Mar 4, 2023 · Sam Bass was an outlaw and gang leader responsible for one of the largest train robberies of his era. After looting a Union Pacific train for $60,000, he became infamous across the American ...
Feb 26, 2024 · Sam Bass: The Manhunt, The Crime, and The Tragic End of a Wild West Bandit and Texas Folk Hero. AKA “Texas’ Beloved Bandit” and “Robin Hood on a Fast Horse.” Noted Outlaw and Train Robber. Sam is killed by Texas Rangers on July 21, 1878 in Round Rock, Texas. Listen as Paul Lee Johnson tells the story and sings “Ballad of Sam Bass.”
Sam Bass has been a significant part of NASCAR’s history. He poured his heart, soul and talent into producing souvenir program covers at many speedways including Charlotte for more than 30 years.
Jun 18, 2019 · Sam Bass Turns Outlaw. In 1870, Sam Bass became friends with Scott Mayes, who was a teamster headed to Denton, Texas. Sam and Scott had an instant connection, and the fact that Sam always wanted to move to Texas only encouraged their relationship. Once the two arrived in Denton, Texas, Sam found work as a farmhand with Sheriff W. F. "Dad" Eagan.
Mar 7, 2023 · Join us for a journey back to the Old West as we explore the life and crimes of one of its most notorious outlaws, Sam Bass. 0:00 intro0:35 Early life of Sam...
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