Belle Starr's Story & Grave!

[@sherryjanecooke9347]

Thanks!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching!

[@kimberlynance2102]

She was the first grave that I visited that got me started on my cemetery adventures!

[@RhettyforHistory]

You started off big then! Thank you for watching!

[@slowtwist]

When Belle was a teenager she was held under house arrest by a Union officer at the Matthew Ritchey home in Newtonia Mo. She played piano for her captors all night. They held her to keep her from warning her brother and his solders that they had set a trap to capture them. When daylight came they thought they had held her long enough to prevent her from warning them. On her way to her horse she broke off switches before she mounted. She took a shortcut across a mountain and still got there in time to warn them. G.W. Miller of the 101 ranch also had a store there for a few years before moving to Kansas. The Ritchey home is still there.

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

That's wonderful history! Thank you!!

[@brendaholliday6866]

I enjoyed your story about Belle Starr, it was very interesting. I've heard about her over the years but you told some things I didn't know. You did a great job investigating her background and her lifestyle, in general. Enjoyed, the various photos of Belle Starr and her family and acquaintances, as well. I love Old West history, so I really enjoyed this video. Take care 🐎

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad to hear you enjoy learning about the Old West because I find it highly fascinating. There are a lot of stories out there to tell. I appreciate you watching and coming along on the adventures.

[@geraldinekearney542]

I’m in Australia and I thoroughly enjoy hearing these stories, thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching from Australia!

[@WilliamPierce38]

I love the way you tell a story. I could have listened to you for a while. I've always enjoyed your channel.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad you are enjoying the history. Thank you for watching!

[@derekfuller8103]

Once again you struck gold! You have tapped into a part of my family history. Rumor has it that my Great Grandpa knew Belle Starr. It's definitely a small world. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your lessons of Oklahoma history!

[@wrongwaymarcum8092]

This was awesome,We just love to see this kind of stuff. And you are doing a wonderful job. And thank you for your services young buck. Just saying

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching and I'm happy to hear you love the old west as well as I do!

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Rhett. She is my favorite bandit queen. I've always been fascinated with her history. Thank you for "treking" this out. 🔔⭐

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and it is a neat little historic area. I'm glad the property owner cares about the history enough to share it with others. Thank you for watching!

[@terrywinfrey2266]

Back in the 1930's, a man that was called Old Golddigger that used to charge people to see the grave. Back then, the way to enter the property was to the north from the dirt road. The original tomb stone was chipped away from people.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Wow! I'm glad he's not there to charge admission anymore. I have no idea how many headstones Belle has had but you're right about it not being her original there now.

[@reddirtdad]

The first time I went there, you had to come in on that dirt road. The bridges were scary, to say the least. You climbed up the bank to a fence and old gate. Was a jar for donations. The local who showed it to me, said an old woman owned it. Early 1990’s.

[@HollyTexasProud]

I Love hearing and watching history about my family. Cole Younger is my great-great grandfather.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching!

[@TexasNightRider]

I am so impressed with this channel. It brings the old west alive.

[@RhettyforHistory]

The old west is one of my favorite time periods! So if you love stuff like that then you're certainly on the right channel! Thank you for watching!

[@marcieconant5559]

I had heard of her but never really knew anything about her. Thank you for enlightening me. 💕

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching and I'm glad you learned a little more!

[@annmariemcleod6670]

I've been a subscriber for awhile but Ron Carlsen sent me here to watch this episode about Belle Starr. Thank you I've never heard of Belle as im from Canada. Very informative.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching! Ron is a grat guy and I love his channel!

[@lynnebunning7273]

So disrpectful to take souvenir. Appreciate all the research you do. Now going to watch the movie. Thanks for another interesting video. Cheers Lynne Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍🏻🔔⭐️🔔⭐️🔔⭐️🔔⭐️🔔⭐️🔔

[@RhettyforHistory]

It is disrespectful. I have no idea how many headstones Belle has had but the one there now is not the original. Sad that people do that. Thank you for watching Lynne!

[@reddirtdad]

Nice video, Rhett. A couple of stories about Belle: Fort Smith was the nearest “big” town. It is about 65 miles east of Younger’s Bend. Most business was done there. Belle would commonly ride from her cabin to Fort Smith, side-saddle, IN ONE DAY. She was tough! You are correct in saying she only stole horses (maybe a little cattle), and harbored outlaws. Regardless, of this, she had quite the reputation as being dangerous. During one period of time, there was a local politician who was doing some self promotion at Belle’s expense. “That woman doesn’t belong on the street!” Or something to that order. One day, while in town, Belle chanced to meet this fellow on the street. “You’re so and so, right?” He stammered “yes.” “You’ve been spreading bad things about me, right?” “Y-y-yes.” By now, he was sure he was about to be shot. “You go around to the back of my horse.” He did. “Raise his tail.” He did. “Kiss it.” She was never bothered again! Pearl was a prostitute in Fort Smith, and later became a madame. She had a house of ill repute on “the row,” near the river. She lived in a nice neighborhood, far away from there. Tried to keep her name and occupation quiet. I believe the front window of the house had a star surrounded by a pearl necklace etched into it. The row burned many years ago, and there is one brick building standing. It was a nice steakhouse at one time, Miss Pearl’s I believe was the name.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're right. Fort Smith was the mecca for that area. Especially before the territory opened up for Anglo settlers. All trade was there as well as the district Court. There is a lot of history there and I have been in the one remaining prostitute house which is now a visitors center for Ft. Smith. Belle Starr is one of those legendary characters of the old west where it becomes difficult to separate fact from fiction. So much has been said and written about her. Regardless seeing a woman ride as much as she did and carrying a sidearm all the time was not common. I'm sure that is how many of the legends grew. She led an interesting life. She always associated with many outlaws. There is definitely not another woman like that in the old west. Did you notice the photo I added in the video of Flossie and Frank Dalton? I believe that is J. Frank Dalton. The man from Granbury, Texas who claimed to be Jesse James.

[@susanmccormick6022]

There was a prog about Belle,years ago.According to the story,she was riding somewhere,with a group of men.Her hat blew off.When nobody did anything about it,she drew her gun,covered the nearest man with it & snapped "Get down there n pick it up you skunk.Don't you know how to behave in the company of ladies?!"True or not,it's funny.What happened to Pearl & her daughter in the end?

[@susanmccormick6022]

@@RhettyforHistory Do u think Dalton was Dingus?Or Brushy was Billy?I would like to believe,the latter,but don't.And as for the former,I don't accept it because all I have read,heard etc is that Jess & Zee had a happy marriage & his death left her & her family so destitute,she had to sell many possessions.Even Jesse's dog.Her son had to go out to work to provide for his mother & sister And Zee herself suffered from deep depression until the day she died.Hope they are all resting in peace.

[@sheilableeks904]

Awesome video love listening to you tell the history of these places ❤️❤️❤️

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Sheila and I'm glad to hear you enjoy these old west stories!

[@swansfan6944]

I’m always amazed with the photos and pictures you manage to find, they really seem to come to life. I love where Belle is buried, what a beautiful, peaceful place. That was a lot of information, thank you Rhetty I love the old west and I enjoyed the history lesson. ❤️🇦🇺🦘

[@sallykohorst8803]

It's too bad people cant leave graves alone. It would have been nice to see it in better shape and even her home I had heard of her so thanks for all the info. Boy what a history we have had in the old west of The U.S.A.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's a real problem with people messing with headstones and graves of outlaws. It's really the reason Frank James was cremated and then later buried with his wife. He knew the troubles with his brother Jesse. Thank you for watching.

[@kimnolte237]

I absolutely love your channel and content!! Thank you.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Kim and I'm glad you are enjoying the content!

[@patriciaalderson1742]

Thanks so much I really enjoyed watching this best I've seen on belle starr

[@albertwaggoner3249]

another great trip you have taken us on. Super my friend. thanks so much

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you so much for watching and going on the adventure!

[@13juju]

Ty, Ty, just found your videos/stories, I Love history

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Hi Rhetty! Now that's a remote gravesite location. Glad you found it. Not sure I would go back in the woods like that by myself :-)

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's really peaceful back up thru there and it really has that outlaw feel with it. Thank you for watching my friend!

[@jacquelynjones7345]

Wow! Never knew any of this about her life. Good story! Thanks a bunch. I'm just discovering all your videos. Have many more to watch. Take care!

[@RhettyforHistory]

She has a fascinating story and it certainly ends mysteriously. I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching this video as well as the others.

[@terrydevries914]

What a great video Rhetty😎😎I have always been fascinated with the story of Belle Starr. The scenery is making me miss Oklahoma😎😎

[@RhettyforHistory]

This really is a pretty area of the state and her grave has a real old west feel to it being back up in the woods on a hill. Thank you for watching!

[@sherryhumphreys2708]

Awesome. Again thank you for sharing this information. New information for me. Didn't know any of this. Wow

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and I'm glad you learned something new. Thank you for watching!

[@kahmahmahh7937]

I really enjoyed this. Ty so much for sharing.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and I appreciate you watching!

[@abowling5759]

Great job with presenting this story!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and I appreciate you watching!

[@joanhamilton2651]

Wow! Great research. I learn something new with every piece of history you tell. Thanks!

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad you are learning something new. It's challenging to have something new on these popular outlaws but I try to bring something different. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@lonesomedovecall822]

Wow! What a story! Belle certainly was an interesting woman, to say the least. I might look into trying to find a copy of the movie with Elizabeth Montgomery. I used to love her in the old show "Bewitched" and I'm very curious to see her performance as Belle Starr. Looks like it was a "made for TV" movie so I have no idea if it was ever released on DVD or not but I'm gonna check around! Great video, Rhetty! I'm really surprised there's no evidence left of her cabin. Judging by the size of the place in the photos you'd think something would be left of it somewhere. I bet you're right -- if you dig down deep enough, there might be old remnants hidden, perhaps even a pile of field-stones from an old, collapsed chimney and/or fireplace. Too bad it's on Private Property 'cause a little excavating would be fun! Thanks for sharing this! Good stuff!!! Take care, Valerie

[@debbieinman5111]

Hi, I just watched it on KZbin! I've always been fond of Elizabeth Montgomery too. She does very well in her role as Belle.

[@lonesomedovecall822]

@@debbieinman5111 Excellent! Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check it out! :-)

[@RhettyforHistory]

I am hearing wind of the house possibly being moved and used. I'm looking into it and if it has I will be doing a story on it. If that is the case it would explain why there is absolutely nothing there by her grave. Thank you for watching!

[@susanmccormick6022]

I do archaeology & wouldn't I love to be in on that dig!Re Belle,I somehow pictured her as brunette,not blond.Would dearly like to see Elizabeth portray her though.And the Younger boys shown as they should be.It drives me crazy when they change their ages.The Long Riders for example,great idea but so far from the truth the elastic snapped!

[@blackjack5324]

Another great lesson of history by Rhetty!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@janetslicer3637]

Getting more educated on the Wild West! Thanks Rhetty!

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! Thank you for watching!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hello Rhett 🖐🏼. Very interesting And informative.thank you so much for sharing the details of Belle Starr 's grave. I never knew that it was out in the woods.👏👏👏👏👏.✝️

[@RhettyforHistory]

It really is a neat grave to visit. Short little hike up a slight slope. You really get the feel of an old west grave in the hills. Thank you for watching Carole!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

@@RhettyforHistory you're welcome Rhett 😃🖐️👍✔️💯.

[@patricialenaburg6553]

I wish they could build a sturdy fence around the grave site, it would help some to keep out vandals, and such. Maybe they should charge a small fee for viewing the grave site, this would help with upkeep, and ward off unseemly people. At this rate there won't be much left of it in a few years. Loved the story, and narration you always nail it. Thank you.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It does look like there was a fence around it at some point. There should definitely be some sort of donation box. Thank you for watching and I am glad you enjoyed the story.

[@barrysutton4589]

Excellent archive

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Barry!

[@yvonnepetty3400]

What a great piece of history. Rhett. I love'd it. Well done. I am stuck here with a fractured femur. Went out for the first time in 8 months & fell. Can you believe it. So here i am for 8 weeks. Shall look forward to your videos. 😊🐘

[@RhettyforHistory]

Oh no! I'm so sorry you broke your femur. At least it's something you can heal from though. You'll have to keep me updated on it all.

[@ranchlifelogic1991]

I was hired by the owner of the property to clear some of the brush and small trees at the property a couple years ago at the home site and around the well. It’s a pretty place.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes it is. I can certainly see why he wanted the land. Beautiful and historic. Thank you for watching!

[@debbieinman5111]

Thank you for sharing this Rhett! Your narrative is great and informative. Fascinating! What a hauntingly beautiful place. Now I'm off to watch the Belle Starr movie with Elizabeth Montgomery. Thank you!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@susanmccormick6022]

She played Belle?Would like to see that.

[@billclaussen5255]

A very fine educational video. I learned quite a bit from this. I knew some of it, but not all!! Thanks Rhett...Peace!!! Bill

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad you learned something new on her. I always try to find some things that aren't always common knowledge that most know. That can be challenging on these super famous ones. Thank you for watching Bill!

[@ceceehawkins9813]

That was a great story! I really enjoyed it, and thank you for sharing.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!

[@steviestarr5250]

as someone who is in the Starr family thank you!

[@jodysappington7008]

I enjoyed the video...thank you so much for sharing

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it and thank you so much for watching!

[@KarmaLover0102]

My great grandmother Samuela Reed Shirley Pickard was Belle stars great grand niece. It’s so cool to watch this video of a notorious ancestor of mine! I get my fighter spirit from outlaw blood that’s for sure!

[@brendakrieger7000]

Appreciate you sharing this history🎃

[@RhettyforHistory]

You bet. It's fascinating! Thank you for watching Brenda!

[@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142]

I really enjoyed this, thank you

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Wendy!

[@DONNIEWATKINS]

My Same Grandmother Bonnie And Clyde picked up Gave a Book Called ( Doctor in Belle Starr Country) She signed It To me Written By Charles Mooney Who i Am Also related to > Major Jessie Mooney From the Confederate side He Was Once held Up in A stagecoach By the james Gang They robbed everyone but him Jessie Tipped his Hat To Him He gained Jessie's Favor For being A Known Doctor And Being From the Confederate Side Such Rich History on my GrandMother's Side Love your videos Keep them Coming It was Hinted That we were Also Related To Belle Starr somehow But i'm not Sure No way To Look into it !~!~

[@RhettyforHistory]

It would probably be pretty easy to see if you are related to Belle. I would start with the names Shirley and Pennington. That's quite a history you have so far. Thank you for watching!

[@DONNIEWATKINS]

@@RhettyforHistory Thank You !~!~!~

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Great piece of history loved the video Thankyou

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching Lindsay!

[@notyourboy663]

Fantastic video, brother.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and I appreciate you watching!

[@nadiazahroon6573]

Wonderful story. Thanks Rhetty

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you so much for watching Nadia!

[@nadiazahroon6573]

My pleasure always.

[@brownchicken1314]

Bells my family! Thanks for putting this together. Fun facts (bell lived in wisconsin for acouple years)

[@anthonyralston4879]

Well done sir very informative and interesting video👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and I appreciate you watching Anthony!

[@slowtwist]

My best friends' grandfather grew up not far from the dam. He knew Belle and said he was at a dance in Whitefield and she was there. Her last husband was the jealous type and came in there drunk wearing his gun , threatened the guy she was dancing with. She whipped him with her riding quirte and took his gun.

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's quite a story. From everything that has been documented about her she does sound like she was controlling. Thank you for watching James!

[@jamesmaroon6161]

Hey James. Do you think that there are Belle Starr relatives that are still living today? Just asking

[@cathydesmarais6197]

Y did she die??

[@Mvlt1]

@James Maroon I just found out yesterday that I’m her great-great-great-great-great nephew, so to answer your question, yes.

[@slowtwist]

@@Mvlt1 Sorry I missed your first post. Yes is the answer. Her daughter was ran out of Ft. Smith by a Ladies Social Group for running a brothel. She moved out west and kept her identity secret. Raised a family and her neighbors never knew she was Belle's daughter until after her death. I knew a man that was her daughter's great grandson. He died in his forties from a heart attack.

[@rubycollins3492]

Another great story Thanks

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Ruby!

[@tractorhyatt7044]

Very good documentary, Rhetty! Lots of drama in Starr’s short life. Neat to see old pictures of cabin behind her grave. Wonder what became of the remnants or did landowner remove for liability purposes. Enjoyed watching! Thank you. 🇺🇸🚜👍

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm actually trying to research that cabin. A lot of things involving her are difficult to research. Facts get mixed in with fiction. Some say the cabin is being used elsewhere. Some say it was pushed down the hill. Others say it was used as fencing material. If it is being used as a cabin somewhere then I will definitely do a story on it. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@naenae796]

@@RhettyforHistory When you came to the T-section on the trail you said there was a cabin up another trail, possibly for rent. Could that be the one ? Great video again Rhetty. Thank you.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's not Belle's cabin. It's much more modern and larger. Her original cabin was just a few steps away from her grave. I'm not sure what the new cabin is used for.

[@anskelder5994]

This story was interesting thank You Rhetty.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and I appreciate you watching this and commenting!

[@jerseyhurricane9085]

Great Video ! Thanks !

[@harolynallison6889]

I like to hear about her, she was very famous and the actress jean tyranny her first movie role was to play belle star. I just love going to cemeteries, I get on your channel and find one that I want to visit, I study up on it and save my bucks and go. Covid stopped me but I am back to travels.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad to hear you are back out on your travels. Being cooped up is no fun. Thank you for watching Harolyn!

[@RalphReagan]

Amongst our family oral history my great grandfather danced with her.

[@RhettyforHistory]

That would have been quite the experience. Was it in between marriages or before?

[@RalphReagan]

@@RhettyforHistory have to ask my cousin

[@RhettyforHistory]

That would be interesting to see if anyone knows.

[@KowboyUSA]

My 3rd wife, Zoe Belle, is related to Belle Starr's family thru the Shirley side.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Pretty interesting!

[@flaviarenevey6719]

Well done. Thank you.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

[@johnkelsey2482]

Excellent again....Thanks....

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you John and I appreciate you watching!

[@conniephillips8217]

Great Rhett!!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Connie!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Nice video, I really enjoyed that. Something you might look into - There's a cool story (true) about a Cherokee I believe that was accused of murder in Talequah, and he holed up in the hills around Talequah somewhere and they fought it out (tribal police, or us marshals) and eventually hauled a cannon up to his house to blow it up, and I think he still escaped. His whole family was killed I believe. It involved Judge Parker, and I may have my stories crossed, but something about a cherokee court house and that court house is still there just off highway 412. It's a brick building. I came across the story of this outlaw when I was doing some genealogy research. Seems like they finally caught him and killed him, and then found out he was innocent. I looked it up, Ned Christie was his name.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes Ned Christie is a big one and I will definitely be doing a story on him as well as some other Cherokee. I have a lot to cover out that way and I have barely scratched the surface. There really is a lot of interesting history in that area. Thank you for watching!

[@slowtwist]

I have a friend that is a descendant of Ned Christie. I have been to his grave. He was killed not far from there. Research his story and you will learn of one of worst miscarriages of justice in history.

[@jonathanbaggs4275]

Really well done. Excellent!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Jonathan!

[@jeniw8586]

Great story Rhetty! Thanks for all the research you do to bring us the real history.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and I'm glad there are others interested in the history like you. Thank you for watching Jeni!

[@justice4all82]

Hey there enjoyed the video awesome history came over after watching faces of the forgotten told us about your channel today love watching stuff like this I noticed after you said something about the letter backwards on the tombstone and seen the pic of the original definitely been replaced at some point I hope the original is somewhere safe maybe someone wrote about this in chat let me know id anyone knows have a good day

[@sharonbartlett4307]

I used to live in Siloam Springs and there are a lot of stories around that area about Belle Starr. she used to hang out around West Siloam Springs and vicinity. She also hung out around a town south of Siloam Springs by the name of Cincinnati. Also while living there I became friends with two young men that were cousins that were descended from the youngers they lived on the Illinois River it was fun to go down to their place and go swimming in the river. Also there is a story passed down in my family that my great-great uncle Thomas Crow ran with the youngers and is buried in Texas but I have not been able to find anything on that at all so whether it's true or not I doubt it cuz there's other stories in my family that could be not true. For instance my mother's grandmother is supposed to be 100% Cherokee I haven't been able to find any Cherokee blood in her at all she is always listed as white and all the census. Also she was adopted when she was a baby her. These parents found her along the trail and took her and then adopted her and they're the ones that said she was Cherokee so who knows. But if they were saying she was Cherokee then why didn't they say that in the census? They said that she was born in 1860 while they were moving to Arkansas from either Kentucky or Tennessee. thank you for posting this is very educational as you are also sir. I really do enjoy your videos. God bless you

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's tough to say on your great grandmother. There was a time when it was really shameful to be Native of any tribe. Many didn't want to list it if they could get away it. So fast forward to now there are descendants with no benefits. It's more common than you might think. As far as the outlaws that is also difficult to say. Sometimes it is hard to research those that might have tried it once and decided it wasn't for them. Or maybe they were forced to do something once. Thank you for watching and sharing some about your family.

[@sharonbartlett4307]

@@RhettyforHistory thank you very much for your reply and I always enjoy watching your videos I look so forward to them thank you and God bless

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for always watching i really appreciate that.

[@garybeckner2991]

I really enjoy your videos

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad you are enjoying them and I appreciate you watching!

[@victoriamercado202]

Another great video!keep them coming,,and how's the puppy?

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Victoria! The puppy is big and ornery! He has a ton of energy and is a great watch dog!

[@plymouthduster2252]

Another great video Rhetty I was hoping that you would do a video on Belle Starr someday. I'm catching up on videos I missed out on. Was in a car accident a couple weeks ago and lost my phone so just now got out of the hospital and catching up on the videos I missed. I was wondering what exactly ended up happening to her kids? If they left Oklahoma or if they lived out the rest of their lives somewhere close by.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm sorry to hear about your car wreck. Sounds like you were in a bad one. I hope you are doing better now. As far as the kids. Ed becomes a lawman and gets killed at age 25 here in Oklahoma. Pearl becomes a madam of a house in Ft. Smith. At some point I will be doing stories on there. Thank you for watching!

[@plymouthduster2252]

@@RhettyforHistory your welcome Rhetty I always enjoy your videos especially since alot of them are in Oklahoma and I'm from Oklahoma myself. And as far as the wreck. I'm just thankful to still be here. I will get better just takes some time for broke ribs to heal according to the doctors.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad you are too. I know it takes time but I hope you improve faster than they hope you will.

[@marieswindlehurst9694]

Belle as such a beautiful resting place and tomb xx

[@RhettyforHistory]

She really does. It's a nice little hike to get there but worth it! Thank you for watching!

[@waderaney7]

👍 presentation as usual,good history👋

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Wade!

[@waderaney7]

@@RhettyforHistory Always will do,😀🎅👋

[@deannawiederhold333]

Ron from Faces of the Forgotten sent me.

[@WalkenDead]

My grandfather (on my mothers side) was known for telling tales, as grandfathers often do. He had always said that we were related to Belle Star, and we all took that with a grin and just let him tell his tales. As it turns out, my brother got into the dna history a few years ago, and we are realted to Belle Star, very distantly but grandpa wasn't stringing us along on that one

[@Gunmaster314]

I am also related. She was my great, great, great, great, great aunt

[@originalredneckgirl]

I have a friend that owns the local Dairy shack here in S MO named Cole Younger, he is named after this Cole who is his I believe 3 or 4th cousin. The Youngers James along with the Quantrill's came through S. Mo quite often stayin a lot in caves here

[@RhettyforHistory]

That were active guys always on the run! Pretty interesting that the name is carried down. Thank you for watching!

[@kathytreat4842]

Belle is an ancestor of mine.

[@HollyTexasProud]

Cole Younger is my great great grandfather. The outlaw that is....

[@originalredneckgirl]

@@HollyTexasProud If you are ever in Eminence Mo go by the Dairy Shack, Cole is always there in the summer. They close in the winter

[@HollyTexasProud]

@BarbMillerArtist - I would definitely love to meet a relative of mine. If get the chance to go, I will definitely stop by to meet him. Thank you for the info. - Holly 😊

[@rubycollins3492]

Very interesting I thought she was buried in Colorado. Thanks for another great video

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and I appreciate you watching. Belle was fortunate to be able to be buried on the land she loved.

[@garylaughlin8912]

I visited there years back. Very interesting.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It is a great one to visit. Thank you for watching!

[@M_Darabi]

I really enjoy learning about America's West outlaws...quite fascinating! I wonder if the land Ms. Starr is buried at is still owned by family?

[@RhettyforHistory]

That is a good question and I really don't know. I haven't researched that. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@mouniraabdallamusa2480]

Awesome channel 👍

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and I appreciate you watching!

[@stephaniehand503]

great. Thank you

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching Stephanie!

[@Mvlt1]

Just yesterday I learned she’s my great-great-great-great-great aunt. Ever since then I’ve been very curious about her story.

[@terrysikes6638]

I'd swear I must have visited Belle Starr's grave just after you filmed this. I remember the same items left at the grave plus I left some glass "dragons tears." I was there Halloween.

[@RhettyforHistory]

This would have been early to mid October. Something like that so you were pretty close. Thank you for watching Terry!

[@laurab1089]

What a shame graves are treated this way. It makes sense that Jim was the one who killed Belle since they seemed to have an explosive marriage. I noticed that her Easton has worn away compared to what it was like when new.. Time and elements.. Rest in Peace Belle.. Btw.. her current headstone, though worn by time appears to be the same one in the old photos in your video. Someone mentioned it was a different one..

[@RhettyforHistory]

It is actually a different marker. I'm not exactly sure how many she has had. It's definitely a great one to visit though. Thank you for watching Laura!

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Rhetty...you should direct a movie..cool cool stories done right...

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words as well as you watching!

[@jasontator6889]

I remember visiting visiting that grave site when I was a kid there used to be a fence around it back in the 80s I got pictures of it

[@TheMadNomadder]

You do such fabulous videos. Thank you for showing the path. We're debating about going out toward Arkansas and Oklahoma for next years vacation and I was looking to see how the path to the grave was to see if my wife was able to do it. I'll show her your video and see what she thinks. It may be a solo hike for me. How long do you think it would take to hike up and back?

[@zekesgirl100]

Magnificent place to rest for Eternity.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It is a nice little burial location. Thanks for watching!

[@paulstan9828]

Very interesting. I’ve heard of her of course but only through Hollywood sources.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Those are a big part of her continuing story. Sometimes it's gets difficult to separate the facts from the tales. Thank you for watching Paul!

[@DenitaArnold]

I'm sure there are those people back then who weren't as bad as later legends said they were. Thanks for the history lesson.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Very true and then there are others who are much worse than ever told. Some of them have never been told about in movies and books. Thank you for watching and coming along on the adventures!

[@MrFirstdance2000]

Privately owned and "maintained" Naah...maintained would be a true dime novel stretch! Great little video...thanks!

[@RhettyforHistory]

It is maintained. Takes someone's money and time to make those signs and that bridge as well as the rock parking lot. We also have to realize the signs near the grave with the photos. I have no idea how many markers she has had but the one that is there is certainly not the original. You can see the difference in some of the old photos I had in the video. Some of those had bad chippings in them too. So that takes money too. I think they do a lot more for her than what other outlaws and lawmen get. Thank you for watching!

[@debbiegsyarnylove8424]

Very interesting to say the least!

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you watching!

[@garyshinn4626]

There is a road in Newton County Arkansas called The Twisted Lady Trail, for Belle Starr. Don't know if she ever hung out around Jasper Ar.or not, I have been told a lot of Outlaws did.

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's interesting and you just never know. Thank you for watching.

[@richardduncan7924]

Very good history lesson here. It's kind of sad that she is buried in such a lonely spot but I'm sure at the time it didn't seem so lonely. I wish people would have more respect for burial locations of well known people such as her. Would love to see a accurate movie done about her life. True, she was no saint but what a interesting story. Wasn't there a famous Outlaw of the Old West with the last name of Allison?

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes. Clay Allison. Another interesting Character in the old west. It's difficult to tell an accurate movie about Belle. Sometimes separating the facts from fiction is difficult. The dime store novels are what everyone loves and chooses to believe with her. I think Pearl buried her close to the house so she could keep an eye on her and make sure she was cared for. Not an uncommon thing for the time period. Over time it just got lost. But she is still really well visited. Thank you for watching!

[@susanmccormick6022]

Be a lovely spot to sleep & I agree about lack of grave respect.

[@tats5880]

I don't get it, you have a 11kk views, all kinds of people saying how much they appreciate you and enjoying the video, that you put up, but no thumbs up on the like button. Well this is the 2nd video I've watched, and I well be looking to view others. And I'll make sure 👍 to hit the like button. And I watch the 1 or 2 commercial, so you get credit..

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you I appreciate you watching and commenting as well. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. I turned of the like and dislike buttons simply because I had some trolls. I would release a video and before it was out 30 seconds it would have 6 dislikes. I know it was discourage people from watching. Didn't hurt me. I want those as tools that I use to see what the views really think of it without being influenced by others as to what they should hit.

[@KowboyUSA]

Regardless which side of the Law you dwell on, ms Belle was one heckuva a woman.

[@RhettyforHistory]

She was certainly a rare breed for the time period. Thank you for watching!

[@rightuare63]

Amazing history

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Steve and I appreciate you watching!

[@Skyyzxxn]

I went horseback riding in eufaula it was amazing Belle star it showed you where she was shot in the forest

[@RhettyforHistory]

They showed you on a tour?

[@harrybutler1828]

Thank you very much for once again a very interesting history lesson. Being a Canadian, I am wondering how the "Canadian River" got it's name. Do you happen to know that? She did lead a very colorful and tragic life. May she rest in Peace.

[@RhettyforHistory]

There are several theories on how it got it's name but nobody really knows for sure. I have heard it was because some Canadians camped out on a section of it. Some say from the French, some say from two different Native tribes and others say Spanish. I don't know if we will ever know the answer. As it comes thru Oklahoma City it gets renamed to the Oklahoma River. That was a recent change and I did a little story on the man who led that idea and why. Thank you for watching Harry!

[@blorac9869]

5:36. That town south east of Dallas is Balch Springs where the Shirley's moved to. It was a stage coach stop. The last person she beat the spit out of, killed her. She used a qwert, is what I've been told.

[@WorldWideMarket]

My great great grandfather and Belle Starr were first cousins.

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's quite a relation he had. Was he in Oklahoma too?