As a result, Fagan knew that naming Reeves as Deputy Marshal was the right step. He also knew Reeves spoke several Indian languages and was quite knowledgeable of the territory. Fagan had heard of Reeves’ reputation as a marksman. Not in a negative way, but in a positive way. His life as a rancher would be interrupted by the law. He was also an expert shooter using the Winchester rifle. He armed himself with a colt on each hip, and wore them with the butts facing forward. Historians said he never missed a target. Deputy Marshals searching for outlaws.įurthermore, Bass Reeves was ambidextrous and became an expert sharpshooter from both hands. He made a good living as a rancher and as a horse breeder, and served as a guide for the U.S. Reeves married Nellie Jennie and fathered 10 children with her. He purchased land in Arkansas once he was emancipated after the Civil War, and became a successful farmer/rancher. Furthermore, he became a skilled marksman. He lived with Seminole, Cherokee, and Creek Indians learning their language, customs, and tracking skills. Which, wasn’t unusual during slavery.īass fled to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) after getting into a fight with his slave master. However, he took his slave master’s surname. Bass Washington was Bass Reeves’ grandfather and namesake. Young Reeves worked in the cotton fields as a water boy. Bass’s mother worked in the kitchen, and his father was a house servant. However, the original Lone Ranger was Bass Reeves. The Lone Ranger rode a white stallion and wore a black mask.īlack History Facts About the Lone Ranger: He had a Native American partner named Tonto.
Many people remember the Lone Ranger TV Show played by Clayton Moore.
Our feature today is Bass Reeves, the original Lone Ranger.
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