While she lay dying from a round of buck shot to the back, her assassin walked up and finished the job .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}G. Gordon Liddys Wild Career After Watergate. By her marriage to Sam Starr, she was an aunt to Henry Starr. All articles are regularly reviewed and updated by the HISTORY.com team. On December 17, 1886, Sam Starr got into a gunfight with an old nemesis Frank West during a friends Christmas party. By late 1867, though, he and Belle lived on the Reed homestead in Missouri. Her death resulted from shotgun wounds to the back and neck and in the shoulder and face. Search above to list available cemeteries. As a result, when Belles body was discovered at her farm on February 3, 1889, Watson was the prime suspect. Originally from Hungary, Mary Katharine Haroney more commonly known as Big Nose Kate to her clients travelled to Kansas at age sixteen to seek her fortune as a prostitute. Web36 Belle Starr Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 36 Belle_starr Premium High Res Photos Browse 36 belle_starr photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Before Reed's death, Belle had returned to her parent's farm, leaving the marriage. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. She and her husband, a Cherokee Indian named Sam Starr, were known for housing outlaws on their ranch in the Oklahoma Indian Territory and for preying on travelers and cowboys passing through. In 1883, Belle and Sam were both arrested, charged, and convicted of horse theft in Michigan. There was an error deleting this problem. With Elizabeth Montgomery, Cliff Potts, Michael Cavanaugh, Gary Combs. However, Bud was specifically passionate about undermining the Union's efforts within the state of Missouri. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. However, there are few records, with the exception of the conviction on charges of horse theft, linking Belle Starr to any crime. In 1866, Belle married horse thief and murderer, Jim Reed. May's brother, John A. M. "Bud" Shirley, six years older than she, was active in Jasper County among the irregular forces known as bushwhackers, guerilla bands organized to resist the federal troops who had been sent to compel Missouri to join the war against the Confederacy. When son Bud joined QuantrillsRaiders, John Shirley was a proud father. Belle Starr and Jim July Stuff you missed in history class. In 1883, Belle and Sam were convicted of stealing horses. But Belle did not remain alone for long. However, her daughter allegedly financed her upscale Sporting House in Wichita with the money Belle had on her at the time of her death. Unfortunately for them, their case was heard by the legendary hanging judge Isaac Parker who had sentenced 88 people to death. HISTORY reviews and updates its content regularly to ensure it is complete and accurate. (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, December 17, 1896, Image 2", "The Wichita daily eagle. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Following Bud's death in 1864, Belle and her family moved to Texas, where she met outlaw Cole Younger. Belle adored the baby and referred to her as her Pearl. The nickname stuck. As with the lives of other famous outlaws like Billy the Kid and Jesse James, fanciful accounts printed in newspapers and dime novels made Belle Starrs harsh and violent life appear far more romantic than it actually was. Sign up now to learn about This Day in History straight from your inbox. Belle Starr was known as an infamous outlaw in the Wild West the western edge of the expanding United States in the second half of the 1800s. She had cultivated some enemies over the years including her son Eddie Belle herself told a story of how a slim man with blinking eyes once visited her and Sam at Youngers Bend. There, she learned ways of organizing, planning and fencing for the rustlers, horse thieves and bootleggers, as well as harboring them from the law. Starr made her way along the road through Hoyt Bottom as dusk fell. Myra Maybelle "Belle" Shirley, who later became known as Belle Starr upon her marriage to Sam Starr, was born on Feb. 5, 1848, in Carthage, Missouri. After their return, Reed became involved with the Younger gang which killed and looted throughout Texas and Arkansas. She had accompanied her third husband, The nearest settlement to the Starr gangs operation was Fort Smith, Arkansas. Devastated, the Shirley family abandoned Missouri to try to make a fresh start in Texas. On top of the stone was carved an image of her favorite mare, Venus. On the stone was this inscription: Shed not for her the bitter tear Weve updated the security on the site. Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. Being the second woman to rob a stagecoach and the first one not to die while doing so, Hart instantly became the most famous woman in Arizona. For the last 2+ years of her life, gossips and scandal sheets linked her to a series of men with colorful names, including Jack Spaniard, Jim French and Blue Duck, after which, she married a relative of Sam Starr, Jim July, who later became Jim July Starr, who was some 15 years younger than she was. The Starrs were arraigned the following day before Judge Parker, but the hanging judge was forced to dismiss the charges for lack of evidence. Though Belle received her education from a girl's academy, Bud taught her to use guns and ride horses, and it is believed that she joined himunofficiallyas he tried to subvert the Unions efforts in Missouri. Reach Jonita Mullins at jonita.mullins@gmail.com. High near 70F. According to this story, her ghost would be coming from Hoyt Bottom where she had been shot. You have permission to edit this article. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. History reports Belle and Cole, who was a member of the notorious James-Younger Gang, developed a very close, but short-lived relationship. One source suggests her son, whom she had allegedly beaten for mistreating her beloved horse, may have been her killer.[13]. (The Shirley family supported the Confederacy.). Briartown, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA. Early in September 1868, Belle gave birth to her first child, Rosie Lee. Irregular bands of Jayhawkers and Red Legs laid waste to Missouri communities in support of the Union. Pursued by the law, she drifted into Oklahoma Indian Territory, where she led a band of cattle and horse thieves. A few weeks after Belles death, a deputy on Julys trail mortally wounded him. Eddie had threatened his After her release from prison, Belle Starr resumed her outlaw ways, and Judge Isaac Parker resumed his quest to put her out of business. In 1880, Belle wed Sam Starr, who was Cherokee and part of the Starr gang. Belle later stated that it was there that she became reacquainted with the first man she ever loved. The grieving widow remarried. GREAT NEWS! Either way, no one wants to be caught out there at midnight when the wind moans through the river valley and the moon is full. He came to a bad end himself as he was shot dead in 1910. Still alive, Belle was taken to her cabin where she expired an hour later two days short of her 41st birthday. Theories circulated for years after her death, and a neighbor named Edgar Watson was charged and tried. Although Carver initially denied Lauras pleas to join the gang at first, he eventually relented. Jim Reed and Sam Starr were known criminals. Together, they lived on Cherokee land, harboring criminals like Frank and Jesse James at their home. Bell Starrs Grave An investigation was BELLE STARRBorn in Carthage, MissouriFebruary 5, 1848DiedFebruary 3, 1889"Shed not for her the bitter tear,Nor give the heart to vain regret,Tis but the casket that lies here,The gem that filled it sparkles yet. Starr responded by threatening to turn Edgar in to the authorities. (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, December 16, 1896, Page 6, Image 6", "Kansas City daily journal. A paper flood resulted: embellished books, in the form of bibliography, biographies, many dime novels as well as featured magazine articles and then the ultimate in fiction, Hollywood movies. Another belief about Belles ghost is that she is not searching for lost gold but rather is seeking revenge for her unsolved murder. According to stories, her ghost would wander through the hills around Youngers Bend on moonlit nights. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. WebFebruary 5, 1848February 3, 1889. However, when she arrived at the friends' home, her son had already left. She died on February 3, 1889. Journalists came from all over to interview and photograph Hart with her gun. An Unsolved Murder. WebPhoto Books & Posters ; ProGenealogists ; Ancestry Academy ; Gift Memberships add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Pearls first foray into crime however came when she fell into hard financial times when the mine closed causing her to lose many of her brothels mining clients. HistoryNet reports Sam and Belle found the bandit life very lucrative. Frank Eaton had been the last person to dance with Belle Starr when Edgar J. Watson, one of her sharecroppers and clearly intoxicated, had asked to dance with her. Regardless, Belles relationship with Younger was short-lived, and in 1866 she became Reeds wife. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. [14][16][17][18] WebBelle Starr was shot to death on February 3, 1889, near Fort Smith, Arkansas just before her 41st birthday. All Rights Reserved. She was six months pregnant with her first child. She associated with the JamesYounger Gang and other outlaws. Family descendants of Belle Starr still live in the area today. Best Known For: Belle Starr gained notoriety as an outlaw on the western edge of the United States in the mid-1800s. Perhaps the horse is Venus, said to be Belles favorite; its likeness was carved on her tombstone. If she thought this would be the end of her troubles, she was proven tragically wrong. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. A crack shot, she used to ride sidesaddle while dressed in a black velvet riding habit and a plumed hat, carrying two pistols, with cartridge belts across her hips. Dunn once saved Newcomb when he was wounded by U.S. marshals. Hart served 18 months in jails before receiving a pardon. Biography reports she attended a girl's academy, and excelled at playing the piano. A system error has occurred. Many of the women taking advantage of this freedom found their livelihoods through unladylike ventures like gambling, larceny or prostitution, professions that brought them in close contact with gangs that roamed the frontier. One of Tom Starrs The movie Son of Belle Starr was released in 1953, starring Kieth Larson as Eddie Reed, or as they called him in the movie, The Kid. It was about a young man struggling to build his own life, in the shadow of his notorious mother. WebWhen Jim died, she married Sam Starr, whose Cherokee family were bootleggers, cattle, and horse thieves. Changing the day will navigate the page to that given day in history. Belle Starr at Fort Smith, Arkansas, 1886. The Shirleys had no objection to the marriage, as Jim Reed was not yet a wanted man. Edit your search or learn more. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Although she initially agreed, HistoryNet reports she learned some disturbing things about Watson as she got to know his wife including the fact that he was wanted for murder in Florida. She was born Myra Maybelle Shirley (parents called her Belle) on a farm near Carthage, Missouri one of six children but the only daughter of dirt farmer parents, John and Elizabeth (Hatfield) Shirley. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. WebBelle Starr was shot and killed Feb. 3, 1889 as she rode toward her log cabin at Youngers Bend on the north side of the Canadian River. Find History on Facebook (Opens in a new window), Find History on Twitter (Opens in a new window), Find History on YouTube (Opens in a new window), Find History on Instagram (Opens in a new window), Find History on TikTok (Opens in a new window), Current one is: February 3. Whilst working as a prostitute in Fort Griffin, Texas, she began a relationship with one of the deadliest gunslingers Doc Holliday which lasted until his death. Belle reportedly had a romantic relationship with another outlaw, Jack Spaniard, shortly following Sam's death. Reed was killed in August of that year in Paris, Texas, where he had settled down with his family. Perhaps such evidence will emerge right here in the RJ Pastore Collection, as is so often has been the case. She had cultivated some enemies over the years including her son Eddie and daughter Pearl, with a farmland tenant being viewed as the murder's primary suspect. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. [2] Her mother, Elizabeth "Eliza" Hatfield Shirley, was John Shirley's third wife and a distant relative to the Hatfields of the famous family feud. While riding sidesaddle on her mare, Venus, Bellealways wore long skirts, which were often made of black velvet. The outlaw Belle Starr is killed when an unknown assailant fatally wounds the famous Bandit Queen with two shotgun blasts from behind. Jasper County watched both armies pass through time and again, forcing residents to take sides and making neighbors into bitter enemies. However, there are no verifiable records proving she committed any of those crimes. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Martha Jane Canary, better known as Calamity Jane, was a Wild West woman known for her sharpshooting, whiskey-swilling and daredevil ways as well as her habit for wearing mens attire. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Biography reports Belle was heavily influenced by Bud, who encouraged her to spend time outdoors. Rumors about Belle's involvement in criminal activity seemed to stop after Sam was killed. Kate began the next several years acting as Hollidays sidekick and even broke him out of jail in 1877 by starting a fire and pulling a gun on the prison guard. By this time, Belle had become a celebrity. It was a grisly death because she was thrown from her horse by a shotgun blast to the back. Rumor had it that Younger fathered Belles first child, Pearl, though the father might have actually been another outlaw, Jim Reed. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. On her way home, someone ambushed and fatally wounded her with two shotgun blasts to her back. He went outside to confront West, and in the ensuing shootout, both men died. She associated with famous outlaws, like Frank and .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Jesse James, and was arrested several times. Born in Knickerbocker, Texas, Laura Bullion worked as a prostitute in Fannie Porters famed brothel in nearby San Antonio. Belle proved to be a model prisoner and, during her time in jail, she won the respect of the prison matron. Her father was the black sheep of a well-to-do Virginia family who had moved west to Indiana, where he married and divorced twice. She allegedly reformed, refusing to shelter criminals in her home. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected]com if you need help resetting your password. Her parents moved into Carthage and her father became a prosperous innkeeper and slave holder. In contrast, Sam was incorrigible and assigned to hard labor. However, another story says that there were no witnesses and that no one ever was convicted of the murder. According to Frank "Pistol Pete" Eaton, her death was due to different circumstances. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Dave Farris. A pearl-handled Colt 45, which was a gift from Cole Younger was cradled in her hands. (Kansas City, Mo.) She had been attending a dance. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Later the grave was robbed, the pistol and Jewelry were gone. Sorry! ", Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Whatever her intentions, Belle seemed to have a preference for men who were either known or rumored outlaws, and she was often implicated in assisting or participating in their nefarious endeavors. Splitting up, Jesse and Frank James andthe Youngersfled to Texas, where they met up with Myra Shirley. One of these outlaw bands, seeking refuge, stayed at the Shirley house one night. A man whose family was massacred has revealed the absurd reason his neighbour stormed the house and killed a child and four others. This time to Bruce Younger in a one month affair. Placed in a homemade casket constructed of pine boards, she was conveyed to an open grave dug close to the front door by six Cherokee Indians. Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Death Year: 1889, Death date: February 3, 1889, Death State: Oklahoma, Death City: Briartown, Death Country: United States, Article Title: Belle Starr Biography, Author: Biography.com Editors, Website Name: The Biography.com website, Url: https://www.biography.com/crime/belle-starr, Publisher: A&E; Television Networks, Last Updated: May 24, 2021, Original Published Date: April 2, 2014. Belle's life is an odyssey of many marriages and affairs with felons, petty criminals and unsavory characters. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. In recent years, however, historians have gathered data that suggests that she committed far fewer criminal acts than her legend would suggest, with the men in her life being the main purveyors of illicit acts. Free from the conventions of traditional city life, women experienced a lot more social and economic freedom on the American Frontier. The honeymooners settled down on Sams sixty-two acres on the north side of the Canadian River, near Briartown. She joined him in stealing cattle, horses, and money in the Dallas area. Her walls were covered with shelves full of books and her large mantel over the fireplace had trophies linked to her marksmanship. The two fled to California with their young daughter Pearl and before long, a second child came along, who they named Edward. Jim and Belle moved to Indian Territory in Texas in 1873 and here, Jim was involved in the torture of a farmer and his wife. Clayton. Failing this, she would tempt the lawmen with her womanly charms, almost always achieving her ends the release of compatriots. Myra [May], a dutiful daughter, drove one of the wagons. Although she was an obscure figure outside Texas throughout most of her life, Belle's story was picked up by the dime novel and National Police Gazette publisher Richard K. Fox, who made her name famous with his fictional novel Bella Starr, the Bandit Queen, or the Female Jesse James, published in 1889 (the year of her murder). Most of her family members called her May. Movies. Belle and Sam were charged with horse stealing and she received two six-month terms which was served at a correction center in Detroit, Michigan. While no official record exists, pictures of a WebStarr herself was murdered February 3, 1889, at the age of 40, close to her Oklahoma cabin in the Cherokee Nation. The many maple trees gracing the area were all planted by Belle Starr. WebBelle Starr murdered in Oklahoma The outlaw Belle Starr is killed when an unknown assailant fatally wounds the famous Bandit Queen with two shotgun blasts from behind. Watson was tried for the murder but was acquitted due to lack of evidence. You can always change this later in your Account settings. It was then that she submerged herself in outlawry. One of Tom Starrs adopted sons, Bill July, married Belle moved in with her. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Then, The National Police Gazette published "Bella Starr, the Bandit Queen." As a child, Belle was described as "a bright student with polite manners," who enjoyed performing for others "and liked having an audience." Could be anywhere: Hunt for accused killer. Folk Figure. In 1869 Belle, Reed, and two other outlaws rode to the North Canadian River country, where they tortured an old Creek Indian until he told them where he had hidden $30,000 in gold. Other female trailblazers who gave their male counterparts a run for their money include Belle Starr the mastermind behind the horse-thieving and bootlegging Starr Clan. As reported by Los Angeles Times, Belle Starr was only convicted of one crime, and it is entirely possible that her participation in criminal activities "was inflated by myth makers." Dunn participated in the gang by providing them with ammunition and supplies when members could not go to town. In 1886, she eluded conviction on another theft charge, but, on December 17, Sam Starr was involved in a gunfight with his cousin Law Officer Frank West. Make sure that the file is a photo. Likewise, there was a suggestion that she bedded a number of outlaws and even married Charles Younger in 1878, but there is no evidence that she shared a bed with different men. Belle wasted no time in finding a third companion, a Creek Indian named Jim July, an outlaw who was 15 years her junior. Other suspects include both of Belles children and her husband Bill July. Etta Place was the companion of the American outlaws Butch Cassidy (real name Robert LeRoy Parker) and the Sundance Kid (Harry Alonzo Longabaugh), both members of the outlaw gang known as the Wild Bunch. In 1889, a man named Edgar A. Watson and his wife approached Belle to rent a parcel of land she owned on the Cherokee reservation. Web61 Belle Starr Premium High Res Photos Browse 61 belle starr photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. This novel still is cited as a historical reference despite its artistic license and lack of historical accuracy. She was fatally shot in 1889 in a case that is still officially unsolved. As reported by Legends of America, Belle and Jim Reed were accused of committing robbery, theft, and even torturing a older Native American man to learn where he hid an estimated $30,000 worth of gold. Edit your search or learn more Arizona, U.S., County Coroner and Death Records, 1881-1971 Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries View Name Bell Stan [ Belle Starr] The fascinating collection show some of these ladies of ill repute who a cowboy would not dare cross in an old west saloon. Although little known today, some of these women were legendary during their lives and shocked society with their ruthless and unladylike behaviour such as the unflappable outlaw Laura Bullion who robbed trains with the Butch Cassidys Wild Bunch and Big Nose Kate who broke legendary gunfighter Doc Holliday out of jail. In Indian Territory (what is now Oklahoma,) Starr got involved with a flat-faced Indian outlaw who went by the name of Blue Duck.. Sams horse was killed, and another bullet narrowly grazed Sams head. In 1889 Belle entered into her third marriage with a much younger bandit by the name of Jim July.
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