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Bill Doolin: The Wild West's Greatest Gang Leader, The Wild Bunch "Dalton Gang".
The Wild West is a lawless place where cowboys and outlaws rule the land. Amidst all the chaos there is a man feared by many and revered by some.
He is none other than Bill Doolin, the Wild West's greatest gang leader. He is the leader of the Wild Bunch, also known as the Dalton Gang, and he has sown fear into the hearts of his enemies.
But who is Bill Doolin and how did he become the most notorious outlaw in the American West? Join us as we explore the life of this infamous figure, while delving into the stories of his legendary feats. Bill Doolin's legacy as the Wild West's greatest gang leader is one that will never be forgotten.
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William M. “Bill” Doolin, also known as Will Barry, was born in 1858 in Johnson County, Arkansas, to Michael Doolin and Artemina Beller Doolin. At the age of 23, he ventured into the wild west, working various odd jobs until luckily landing a cowboy position at HX Bar Ranch on the Cimarron River in the Indian Territory in 1881.
This ranch is owned by Oscar D. Halsell, a Texan who saw the potential in Doolin and convinced him. Halsell taught Doolin basic math and writing skills, and quickly promoted him to an informal foreman on the farm.
Over the next ten years, Doolin continued to be trusted, working as a cowboy in various locations. He was exposed to cowboys and outlaws famous at the time. Among them were George "Bitter Creek" Newcomb, Charley Pierce, Bill Power, Dick Broadwell, Bill "Tulsa Jack" Blake, Dan "Dynamite Dick" Clifton and Emmett Dalton.
Doolin became an outlaw in the 1890s, collaborating with the infamous Dalton Gang on a number of train and bank robberies. However, the first time he broke the law occurred in 1891 when he and some friends were celebrating July 4th by knocking a keg of beer in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Unfortunately, Kansas was a dry state at the time, and when the attorneys tried to confiscate their alcohol, a major scuffle broke out, injuring two lawmans. Doolin and his gang quickly fled the scene, and he became a wanted man, starting a life of a criminal.
On October 5, 1892, the Dalton Gang attempted to rob two banks in Coffeyville, Kansas. The plan failed miserably, resulting in the deaths of Bob and Grat Dalton, Bill Power and Dick Broadwell. Only Emmett Dalton survived the theft and was sentenced to many years in prison for his involvement. Although Doolin was not officially involved in this crime, it saved his life, at least for the time being.
Since that tragic day, however, some historians have claimed that there was a sixth gang member in an alley holding the horses, who managed to escape. Although the identity of this sixth man remains a mystery, many believe it is likely Bill Doolin...

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