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The Wild West! Cattle rustling was a serious problem in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and many lawmen and outlaws were involved in the pursuit and capture of cattle thieves. Here are some famous cattle rustlers and lawmen who played a significant role in the history of the American West:

Cattle Rustlers:

  1. John Wesley Hardin - Considered one of the most notorious outlaws of the Wild West, Hardin was involved in numerous cattle rustling operations.
  2. Billy the Kid - Although he's more famous for his involvement in the Lincoln County War, Billy the Kid was also known to have rustled cattle.
  3. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - These outlaws were known for their bank robberies and train heists, but they also rustled cattle.
  4. Black Jack Ketchum - A notorious outlaw who was involved in several bank robberies and cattle rustling operations.
  5. Sam Bass - A young outlaw who was involved in several bank robberies and cattle rustling operations before being killed in a shootout with lawmen.

Lawmen:

  1. Wyatt Earp - A legendary lawman who was involved in several famous gunfights, including the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
  2. Doc Holliday - A close friend and ally of Wyatt Earp, Holliday was a skilled gunfighter and lawman.
  3. Allan Pinkerton - A Scottish-American detective who founded the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, which was hired by ranchers to track down cattle rustlers.
  4. Charlie Siringo - A Pinkerton detective who was involved in several high-profile cases, including the capture of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
  5. Frank Canton - A lawman who was involved in several famous gunfights and was known for his ability to track down and capture outlaws.

Notorious Cattle Rustling Incidents:

  1. The Johnson County War - A range war in Wyoming that involved cattle rustling and violence between ranchers and settlers.
  2. The Pleasant Valley War - A range war in Arizona that involved cattle rustling and violence between rival ranchers.
  3. The Lincoln County War - A range war in New Mexico that involved cattle rustling and violence between rival ranchers and merchants.

These are just a few examples of the many cattle rustlers and lawmen who played a significant role in the history of the American West.