Historedia
Person

Billy the Kid

Events
3
Episodes
5
Years
1878–1881

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Billy the Kid, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Outbreak of the Lincoln County War

    1878

    Role: Regulator and ranch hand

    1. 18 February 1878 · Lincoln County, New Mexico TerritoryMurder of John Tunstall

      Members of the Sheriff's posse caught up to Tunstall on his land, leading to his death on February 18, 1878.

    2. 1 April 1878 · Lincoln, New MexicoAmbush of Sheriff Brady

      The Regulators ambushed and fatally shot Sheriff William Brady and Deputy George Hindemann on April 1, 1878.

  2. Billy the Kid escapes from Lincoln County Jail in Mesilla, killing two guards

    1881

    Role: Escapee

    1. April 28, 1881 · Lincoln County JailEscape from Lincoln County Jail

      Bonney killed deputies Bell and Ollinger on April 28, 1881, in Mesilla, escaping custody while Sheriff Garrett was away.

  3. Billy the Kid is shot and killed by Pat Garrett outside Fort Sumner, New Mexico

    1881

    Role: American outlaw and gunfighter

    1. 14 July 1881 · Fort SumnerGarrett's Visit to Fort Sumner

      Sheriff Pat Garrett traveled to Fort Sumner on July 14, 1881, to question resident Pete Maxwell about Billy the Kid's whereabouts.

    2. 14 July 1881 · Maxwell HouseShooting in the Maxwell House

      Pat Garrett shot and killed Billy the Kid in the house now known as the Maxwell House in Fort Sumner.

Sources

  1. Billy the Kid Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21