I am a lifetime resident of Kansas and lived in Hays for 10 years. Been to Abilene many times. Was in Deadwood as a kid and that started my interest of the Wild West. Thank you for this video!!
1986, I was on the way to the 110th anniversary re-ride of the Little Big Horn. We cavalry reenactors had just ridden from Fort Robinson to Palmer Gulch near Hill City. We loaded up the horses for the remaining road trip to Montana, but we stopped briefly in Deadwood. Deadwood was dead in those pre-gambling days! In period clothing we walked up to Wild Bills grave. On the way back to the parking lot, I was mysteriously drawn to a grave marker to my left. As if a voice was calling to me, "Hey, trooper come here." I walked the twenty-five yards. Before me was the grave of William Dunn a Civil War Veteran of my own re-enactment unit. Co. C, 7th IL Cav. Decades later, on a return trip, I poured Trooper Dunn a beer in my old tin cup and left some tobacco and my old pipe that I had used for years. I then told this story to the tour group I had led there.
Excellent video and recap of Mr. Hickok. A little of my family history.... My uncle (my dad's brother) Vern LeRoy Marks married Martha Edith Hickok in 1917 (my dad was10), her father was Horace Dewey Hickok, Wild Bill's older brother. Wild Bill was her uncle....making him my great uncle, by marriage. I would like to visit his grave site someday, hopefully...
My husband’s great grand father and great great grandfather were the Robinsons that were the undertakers and caretaker of Mt Moriah. Visited it many times. They were Deadwood pioneers.
We were there in 2013, and I recall there was a house outside Mt. Moriah cemetery property, on the street, said Undertakers. It was either light green or white with black trim I believe, so this was your husband’s great great grandfather’s house?
I loved going to this cemetery, one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I have been.
It has a reputation for its beauty. It’s awesome that you got to see it.
I am a lifetime resident of Kansas and lived in Hays for 10 years. Been to Abilene many times. Was in Deadwood as a kid and that started my interest of the Wild West. Thank you for this video!!
Yes sir! Many on the way!
I have visited the cemetery many times, always something new to see. I would highly recommend going there to anyone who visits Deadwood.
Definitely a must see.
1986, I was on the way to the 110th anniversary re-ride of the Little Big Horn. We cavalry reenactors had just ridden from Fort Robinson to Palmer Gulch near Hill City. We loaded up the horses for the remaining road trip to Montana, but we stopped briefly in Deadwood. Deadwood was dead in those pre-gambling days! In period clothing we walked up to Wild Bills grave. On the way back to the parking lot, I was mysteriously drawn to a grave marker to my left. As if a voice was calling to me, "Hey, trooper come here." I walked the twenty-five yards. Before me was the grave of William Dunn a Civil War Veteran of my own re-enactment unit. Co. C, 7th IL Cav. Decades later, on a return trip, I poured Trooper Dunn a beer in my old tin cup and left some tobacco and my old pipe that I had used for years. I then told this story to the tour group I had led there.
Wow, interesting how that happened in o you. Almost like they called out.
Excellent video and recap of Mr. Hickok.
A little of my family history.... My uncle (my dad's brother) Vern LeRoy Marks married Martha Edith Hickok in 1917 (my dad was10), her father was Horace Dewey Hickok, Wild Bill's older brother. Wild Bill was her uncle....making him my great uncle, by marriage.
I would like to visit his grave site someday, hopefully...
Wow! Now that is a cool connection!
Well this is one of my future stops ..HBO deadwood has intrigued me to visit this amazing place
Ya man, it’s really cool to visit historic places that we get a good view of on modern TV.
@@familytreenutshistorygenealogy absolutely I love the history lessons and adventures that come with it also the great people you meet along the path
@@matthewlambert8789 Yes it’s a neat network of those that care about history.
My husband’s great grand father and great great grandfather were the Robinsons that were the undertakers and caretaker of Mt Moriah. Visited it many times. They were Deadwood pioneers.
Wow! That is really interesting and an awesome family connection!
We were there in 2013, and I recall there was a house outside Mt. Moriah cemetery property, on the street, said Undertakers. It was either light green or white with black trim I believe, so this was your husband’s great great grandfather’s house?
Nice job! Very good information!
Thank you!
A cool story about Wild Bill there
Thank you sir!
Great video and story my dear! He was a character for sure.
Sure was! Could make videos about him for months.
born in Troy Grove, IL. I have visited the marker where his birth home stood just west of I-39 south of Rockford, IL in Troy Grove.
That wound be a neat place to visit.
Been there what got me is all the unmarked baby graves so sad
Yes it’s sad that so many died at a young age. It happened in most families.
According to ancestry website, my fathers’ Mothers’ Mother, is descended from Wild Bill. At first I was disappointed-until I researched him
This was really interesting, but your background music is louder than your voice. Not sure why you even need the music.
Thanks for your input.
He seems to have had a tendency to exaggerate.
Haha, I think most good stories of people in history has a little bit of embellishment.
Missed a good chance to tell a lot of better stories
Of course, we could surly make a 12 hour documentary too haha.