This is the best channel! The research, time and effort that must have gone into this is great, and it shows! Well done! Loved it, and greatly look forward to more! Thank you very much!
@Legacy of the West - thank you so much for all your hard work in bringing these great historical stories to our attention. Fascinating and never dull. I know who, of these two frontiersmen, I would rather have as a friend. Tom Nixon seemed to me to be the sort of man that would’ve been good to know and have on your side. Mather, on the other hand, was clearly an unhinged cold blooded killer, who would happily kill anyone for any reason - that indicates a deranged mind, in anyone’s book. A lot has been made of Tom Nixon shooting at an unarmed Mather but think about that. If Tom Nixon wanted to kill Mather that day, I am perfectly certain he was such a good shot that is exactly what would’ve happened. As it is, he shot to the side of Mather and I’m sure that would’ve been deliberate, in a way to startle Mather and make him think about taking on Nixon. That Mather then shot Nixon from behind in such a cowardly fashion, shows very well the sort of low-life he truly was. Mather should have hanged for murder. Thank you and warm regards from the Giant’s Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland. 😀👍☘️
My great grandfather was a US Deputy Marshall in West Texas and my grandfather, who was born in 1880, and passed away in 1976 had lots of stories about how lawmen would often cross the line between outlaw and lawman according to what was needed to survive. One of my favorite stores is about a town sheriff, who lost his re-election campaign and got a gang together and went on a killing spree. James Monroe Ferris, my g.grandfather was charged to capture him and his gang. With the help of some Texas Rangers and after a violent shootout the outlaw ex-sheriff was killed and his gang was either killed, or captured. My father typed all of these stories as my grandfather told them. They may not be exactly historically accurate, but they are family history and very interesting.
Very interesting! Have you made a copy of the stories and donated it to a local museum? It's stories like that that help fill in the cracks for historians-like you said it might not be completely historically accurate but is still very useful to historians. At the very least it shows your grandfather's perspective and opinion on the matter. Do you know the name of the sheriff turned outlaw?
@@legacyofthewest I have copies of all of the stories, but I haven't donated them. I will consider that when I decide the best museum. Where I live there are no good western museums. I have the name of the sheriff, it is with my papers and are currently stored. I will get them out of storage as soon as I can and let you know the name. My grandfather was always chasing an outlaw named Red Buck. I have heard about Red Buck and how cold blooded he was from other sources. My great great grandfather, James Monroe's father was Warren Angus Ferris and spent from 1830-1835 working for fur trappers in the Rocky Mountains. He worked for Hudson Bay and the American Fur Company. While out there he kept a daily diary, which he released monthly to a newspaper. In the 40's the book was published as Life In The Rocky Mountains by Warren Angus Ferris. the book was reprinted in the 1980's and is now out of print. Warren drew the first map of the Yellowstone area with the guisers from memory. The map was very accurate and was used for many years. The book is known as an accurate source of information about the true ways of the mountain men and the different tribes of Indians they encountered. After Warren returned from the mountains he joined his brother, who fought with Sam Houston at San Jacinto and the two started a survey company. Warren Angus Ferris surveyed the original downtown area of what is now Dallas Texas. He layed the streets out with the Trinity river which is why the streets don't run North and South. I am currently the caretaker of the Gunters 66ft. chain that he used to survey the town of Warwick, which is now Dallas Texas.
@@jamesferris4573 It is important to find the right museum! You could make multiple copies and keep the originals to pass down in the family. You have an incredible family history-I'm going to have to look into some of that-the diary sounds very interesting. I'm long on video ideas and short on time, but I'll have to look up these stories-even if I don't make a video about them I want to read up on them, thank you!
I'm a direct descendant of mysterious Dave Mather, and maybe the last direct descendant, and have the same shape, and hands, at his age of course! Going to visit Dodge city one day, that would be interesting to the locals!
Just like his nickname-Mather's fate is rather mysterious-there are different stories about what happened to him-eventually I want to do a couple more videos on him explaining what may have been his fate
Another one, in which what I knew about this, you expanded! Just a Sub for under 2 weeks...but I am getting caught up lol 2000 Buffs in a month? HOLY Buffalo Chips, Legacy Man lol I wonder how many Riffle Barrels he melted, or at least warped? So, yes..I agree, Ol'e Davey would have been indulging in "The Greatest Mystery"...what happens after a poor decision, if had been Riffles at x# of yards! 🤣🤣 Now I am wondering, why Tommy Boy, used a Pistol the first shooting? He had the drop, and IF Davey was "un-heeled", it would have been Murder either way. Maybe he hadnt replaced his riffles, and all were warped? lol Figure he was just being cocky. EH, made for a pretty awesome story/video!!
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Were Ordinances Law and were they Constitutionally recognized as so. Well, there was Supreme Court (1789) to rule otherwise dismiss an Ordinance. Laws were Soley based on the Constituency vote. Many Towns and Cities still have law's requiring hitching posts in front of Businesses, and to say the tax imposed on petrol in 1932 is still a tax paid today.
Fascinating and detail rich history! 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Those were amazing times for sure and extraordinary men lived in them too 😊👍👍
Another great story from old west history, thank you for bringing this to us.
Excellent story of the old west and how it was to live back in those days. Thank you for this video and a job well done.
Thank you!
I'd like to hear more about mysterious Dave Mather. Fascinating character.
More to come about Mysterious Dave-probably be later in the year though
Excellent job! I enjoy the detail in the stories. Thank you for your hard work.
This is the best channel! The research, time and effort that must have gone into this is great, and it shows! Well done! Loved it, and greatly look forward to more! Thank you very much!
Thank you! That means a lot!
Great vid! I really enjoyed the longer format and I can't wait to see what's coming up next, thanks for posting!
Thank you!
thank you for one more great video from the old west
@Legacy of the West - thank you so much for all your hard work in bringing these great historical stories to our attention. Fascinating and never dull. I know who, of these two frontiersmen, I would rather have as a friend. Tom Nixon seemed to me to be the sort of man that would’ve been good to know and have on your side. Mather, on the other hand, was clearly an unhinged cold blooded killer, who would happily kill anyone for any reason - that indicates a deranged mind, in anyone’s book. A lot has been made of Tom Nixon shooting at an unarmed Mather but think about that. If Tom Nixon wanted to kill Mather that day, I am perfectly certain he was such a good shot that is exactly what would’ve happened. As it is, he shot to the side of Mather and I’m sure that would’ve been deliberate, in a way to startle Mather and make him think about taking on Nixon. That Mather then shot Nixon from behind in such a cowardly fashion, shows very well the sort of low-life he truly was. Mather should have hanged for murder. Thank you and warm regards from the Giant’s Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland. 😀👍☘️
Thank you! Glad you're liking the channel!
Well done. Thanks for sharing this.
Great story telling. I really enjoy these stories! Keep them coming!
More to come!
My great grandfather was a US Deputy Marshall in West Texas and my grandfather, who was born in 1880, and passed away in 1976 had lots of stories about how lawmen would often cross the line between outlaw and lawman according to what was needed to survive. One of my favorite stores is about a town sheriff, who lost his re-election campaign and got a gang together and went on a killing spree. James Monroe Ferris, my g.grandfather was charged to capture him and his gang. With the help of some Texas Rangers and after a violent shootout the outlaw ex-sheriff was killed and his gang was either killed, or captured. My father typed all of these stories as my grandfather told them. They may not be exactly historically accurate, but they are family history and very interesting.
Very interesting! Have you made a copy of the stories and donated it to a local museum? It's stories like that that help fill in the cracks for historians-like you said it might not be completely historically accurate but is still very useful to historians. At the very least it shows your grandfather's perspective and opinion on the matter. Do you know the name of the sheriff turned outlaw?
@@legacyofthewest I have copies of all of the stories, but I haven't donated them. I will consider that when I decide the best museum. Where I live there are no good western museums. I have the name of the sheriff, it is with my papers and are currently stored. I will get them out of storage as soon as I can and let you know the name. My grandfather was always chasing an outlaw named Red Buck. I have heard about Red Buck and how cold blooded he was from other sources. My great great grandfather, James Monroe's father was Warren Angus Ferris and spent from 1830-1835 working for fur trappers in the Rocky Mountains. He worked for Hudson Bay and the American Fur Company. While out there he kept a daily diary, which he released monthly to a newspaper. In the 40's the book was published as Life In The Rocky Mountains by Warren Angus Ferris. the book was reprinted in the 1980's and is now out of print. Warren drew the first map of the Yellowstone area with the guisers from memory. The map was very accurate and was used for many years. The book is known as an accurate source of information about the true ways of the mountain men and the different tribes of Indians they encountered. After Warren returned from the mountains he joined his brother, who fought with Sam Houston at San Jacinto and the two started a survey company. Warren Angus Ferris surveyed the original downtown area of what is now Dallas Texas. He layed the streets out with the Trinity river which is why the streets don't run North and South. I am currently the caretaker of the Gunters 66ft. chain that he used to survey the town of Warwick, which is now Dallas Texas.
@@jamesferris4573 It is important to find the right museum! You could make multiple copies and keep the originals to pass down in the family. You have an incredible family history-I'm going to have to look into some of that-the diary sounds very interesting. I'm long on video ideas and short on time, but I'll have to look up these stories-even if I don't make a video about them I want to read up on them, thank you!
Always love and appreciate your content!
Thank you!!!
Great story, can’t wait to hear more about Dave Mather.
Yup, got two more video ideas for him-I've got some other stuff planned so not sure when I'll get back to him tho
It okay 👍 just keep the stories coming 🙂
Love these stories!
Glad you like them! There are so many great tales of the wild west to cover
Great content as always. Thumbs up.
Mysterious Dave appeared to be a slight man from his photos. Interesting character.
I'm a direct descendant of mysterious Dave Mather, and maybe the last direct descendant, and have the same shape, and hands, at his age of course! Going to visit Dodge city one day, that would be interesting to the locals!
@@silvereagle1960 cool I've been reading up on him a little and he's one of my favorites.
Fascinating story, wonderfully told!
Thank you! More to come!
Thank you.
Great story!
Well done!! Please keep em comin
More on the way!
i liked your reading about Dave Mather what happened to Dave after he ran away from Dodge City ?
Just like his nickname-Mather's fate is rather mysterious-there are different stories about what happened to him-eventually I want to do a couple more videos on him explaining what may have been his fate
Another one, in which what I knew about this, you expanded! Just a Sub for under 2 weeks...but I am getting caught up lol 2000 Buffs in a month? HOLY Buffalo Chips, Legacy Man lol I wonder how many Riffle Barrels he melted, or at least warped? So, yes..I agree, Ol'e Davey would have been indulging in "The Greatest Mystery"...what happens after a poor decision, if had been Riffles at x# of yards! 🤣🤣 Now I am wondering, why Tommy Boy, used a Pistol the first shooting? He had the drop, and IF Davey was "un-heeled", it would have been Murder either way. Maybe he hadnt replaced his riffles, and all were warped? lol Figure he was just being cocky. EH, made for a pretty awesome story/video!!
Yeah Tom probably thought he was better with a revolver than he was-he had thought he had killed Dave-and then when Dave's chance came he took it
@@legacyofthewest The Quigley Conundrum? lol
Every fan of the old west should subscribe to this channel. Those of you who watched this video without giving it a like should remember how much that simple act means to a smaller content creator . It takes a lot of work to produce quality content like this.
What this guy said! Thank you Bald Eagle-much appreciated!
@@legacyofthewest And I appreciate you and your channel.
Mather, one of my relatives!
Yk im related to him he was my great grandfathers great uncle😊👍
Were Ordinances Law and were they Constitutionally recognized as so. Well, there was Supreme Court (1789) to rule otherwise dismiss an Ordinance. Laws were Soley based on the Constituency vote. Many Towns and Cities still have law's requiring hitching posts in front of Businesses, and to say the tax imposed on petrol in 1932 is still a tax paid today.