Doolin-Dalton Gang vs. Stillwater Marshals

The deadliest and one of the most bizarre shootouts in the history of the West happened in the tiny, outlaw town of Ingalls, Oklahoma Territory in 1893. Three wagon loads of federal Marshals went up against the last of the horseback outlaw gangs, which had members of the Doolin-Daltons. Other gang members included Bitter Creek Newcomb, Arkansas Tom, Dynamite Dick, all dead shots and all game. When the dust cleared one of the outlaws not only survived prison, but made a movie, went straight, then back on the outlaw trail and died while babysitting. Like I said, this was a bizarre one.
Bob Boze Bell is known as America's Western Storyteller. He is an artist, author, writer and serves as executive editor of True West magazine. Bell is a popular, sought-after figure in television documentaries about the Old West, appearing as an expert in dozens of Wild West history shows. Bell won an Emmy Award as Executive Producer of the PBS special, Outrageous Arizona, a zany look at the state's centennial, that he also wrote and helped direct. As an author, Bell has brought to life Billy the Kid, Geronimo, Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp and Wild Bill Hickok in his best-selling Illustrated Life and Times series. His books Classic Gunfights I, II and III are must-reads about the most important Old West gunfights. Bell’s Bad Men is now in its fourth printing, while his illustrated autobiography, The 66 Kid: Raised on the Mother Road, gives personal insight into the passions that have driven him on his lifelong quest to interpret the history of the American West for audiences around the world.
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[@winslowredcross2835]

Great video Bob! The history of the old west never gets old.

[@clintperry799]

I've been there, I live in Tulsa Oklahoma USA 🇺🇸, the reminder is set !

[@aussiejoker2031]

As an Aussie, I love the USA history, especially the wild west, I have been to "Custers Last Stand" and "Tombstone" and a couple of old ghost towns and I love your enthusiasm.

[@wonderoushistoryofclassicf9193]

There are a lot of parallels in Australian history with the wild west. Lot of it is absolutely fascinating to research.

[@cameronmccreary4758]

I can't help but wonder if Arkansas was killed near the child he was babysitting; if that was the case that shows a complete disregard for the safety of the child. Complete and thorough work. I picked up the latest edition of True West magazine and have been reading about Johnny Ringo's death; amazing and thorough. I love the maps when you need to explain locations.

[@bobbell7213]

The details are sketchy but I think it's safe to say he tried to get away and only shot when he was clear of the house and baby. But that's just me being romantic, perhaps.

[@laughingdog6010]

For me The Old West never gets old. I loved it as a child and I love it still. Thanks.

[@alstahl8574]

Awesome story teller! Thank you for your research! I was a fast draw pistol instructor for 8 years! Always appreciate the facts about man hunters! Enjoyed this story very much! Real gunfighters are fast thinkers! Semper Fi

[@rickandkathy2482]

Great job! I appreciate how you are keeping the old west stories alive when it seems that their history is not being taught anymore.

[@alanrockman9678]

Alan Rockman ​Yep, "Arkansas Tom" - LOL. Killed while babysitting years after the Doolin-Dalton gang's demise. What a story. This gunfight inspired two Country Rock classics - The ​ Eagles' "Desperado" album with songs like the title, the theme "Doolin-Dalton" - "Desperado", "Bitter Creek" about Doolin-Dalton gang member Bitter Creek Newcomb, & Poco's "Rose of Cimarron" single about Bitter Creek Newcomb's loyal girlfriend. Pity her brothers didn't care about love or loyalty. They gladly participated in both Bitter Creek's demise - ultimately Bill Doolin's too.

[@vehdynam]

Thank you so much . I , like many others, am fascinated by the old west. Very informative.

[@riverraisin1]

There are some excerpts from that movie here on KZbin. Wouldn't mind seeing the whole thing, though. A movie doesn't necessarily have to be good, as long is it is historically correct. IMHO

[@madhistory]

Thanks Bob Great Stuff ! jss

[@plymouthduster225]

Another great video Mr. Bell. Just curious do you plan on doing a video on The Battle of Adobe Walls that Bat Masterson took part in?

[@raydash1424]

You’re a fine story teller and if you could do more of these it would be great

[@KyleCowden]

"Arkansas Tom" from Missouri. Texas Jack Vermillion was once asked why they called him Texas Jack. He reportedly said, "I dunno. I guess it's because I'm from Virginia."

[@markhammond6420]

Please please keep doing these videos, I love them. Thank you so very much

[@vickistevens423]

Great video. Thank you for keeping the Old West alive.

[@tresilewis5925]

Great story and love your story telling.......keep 'em coming

[@pugnacious8543]

The 1999 movie, 'You Know My Name' starring Sam Elliot as Bill Tilghman, deals with the movie that he was trying to promote. James Gammon does a great job playing Arkansas Tom.

[@charlescomly1]

Bob, I absolutely love these videos and love True West magazine, please continue making more videos, thanks.

[@TEFFTPATTERN]

This is one of the greatest channels ever made

[@spacecatboy2962]

and then you had the droolin gang, and that was a gang you didnt want to hang with.

[@christinamoore2283]

That was great. Thank you. I love the old west and the story’s

[@victorgraham7247]

Hello Christina it's nice to meet you here

[@victorgraham7247]

Hello Christina it's nice to meet you here

[@davidroberts5577]

Another awesome story Bob ... Thanks!

[@Jecohlmia]

Great History! Loved hearing you tell about it. I’m buying your books.

[@rickphipps7539]

More please! Love these stories and the way you tell them.

[@PopsBarnCatMafia]

LOL... My back yard... 🐂🤠🐂

[@craigfurst7905]

According to my mother: a member of the Dalton Gang is part of the family. I think his last name was Black. I’m not sure who this family member was. Anyone know?

[@charleschampion4682]

Most of them couldn't hit a barn door with 00 Buckshot.

[@MarilynChileseHatch]

Direct descendants of the Dalton gang are my neighbors. I've seen the old family photos of the gang members.

[@55azguy]

Thanks as always Bob , another fantastic story.

[@hellsapoppin2048]

Look at the history of Picher Oklahoma.

[@tdidriver1234]

Great

[@bobsmoot2392]

You are your own worst enemy, Bob. Your stories are so well researched, so well told, that our expectations for them grow and grow. There must be a critical mass ahead. Great job!

[@bullitt7544]

Fantastic story. You have a way to bring this history to life. Good Job

[@antonmiles8167]

Great story,thankyou.

[@maverickweldiing8621]

great stories man keep em comin

[@angelsone-five7912]

I don`t often visit you, even though I am subscribed, but when I do I love your story telling. You have such enthusiasm for your subject and you tell a good true story. Ride on.

[@anthonymcintosh3614]

Please keep em coming Bob, i really enjoy your story telling!!

[@surratt95]

Outstanding. Keep them coming

[@lawabidingcitizen6377]

Good video

[@tex.45]

Great story Bob....good job.

[@stephenyoung2742]

My Grandfather loved your stories! Thank you. Keep them coming! My Grandfather has passed but I can view for both of us.

[@sail3695]

Really enjoyed it, Bob!

[@roberthambly9926]

excellent

[@timrobinson6573]

Can you do a video talking about some(if any) stories that you or other experts believed about the Old West that were later determined to be not true or greatly exaggerated?

[@valmor8080]

Riveting story.

[@davidellis4416]

Thank you so much Bob, absolutely wonderful xtory, told so well

[@bladestar2322]

My nephew's best friend is named Dalton so I always call them the Dalton gang, ask them about their stagecoach, bank, and train robbery's. I ask them where their horses, cowboy hats, are etc. I've gotten quite a few laughs from them out of it.

[@robertvandeventer7099]

Tremendous story ! Heard my grandfather speak of it many times (I’m 75 years old now) and I have visited Ingalls numerous times during my youth and earlier years … nothing left there now 😢 , kinda sad .

[@grammyhall53]

another great one bbb.

[@christopherfreeman1340]

I would have cut out of town quick soon as I heard the first gun shots.. 🤯You do a good job at historical narratives. This is my formost favorite way of enjoying history. Told as a story. That is amazing he did not get swiss cheesed by them. They should have hired a camera man that knew the work of movie making.

[@RavenStJohn]

I really enjoy these old west stories...my mom was the secretary for Joe Small who published True West, Old West and Frontier Times magazines in the 60's in Austin and they were filled with great stories and photos!

[@lindafrazier8092]

Thank you for this video! I've been researching Ingalls for years now... my paternal great grandmother grandparents and Dad are buried at Ingalls. Great grandmother lived in Ingalls around 1896... I grew up hearing stories of the outlaws who actually "supported" the outlaws (was there a choice lol). She would feed the men and they in turn would leave money under their plates!

[@DannyFyffe]

Like many others, I enjoy your stories and facts. You have a way of bringing these characters back to life and introducing them to us. I have subscribed. You used to be on a show on TV some years ago. It was True West or True Outlaws or something. I'm old and forget the name, but I watched it faithfully and loved it. Keep it coming.

[@suncitypro1]

I think I just bought a subscription, but when I went to open the digital magazine it wouldn’t work.

[@jeff9104]

Great stuff BBB, absolutely would like more videos of the "True West" ! Thanks 🐾🐾

[@timothyhoneycutt4215]

Thanks Bob great story. The Eagles also did a song Bitter Creek. Was just listening the other day. Keep up the great work on your great channel.

[@barbarahudgins8296]

Well written history lesson.. You did a nice job of presenting it.. Would love to hear others.

[@notebeat]

Good story and research. Am from Oklahoma and all my relatives moved there from Arkansas. My Great Aunt Zela used to tell the story of when the Dalton Gang rode by their shanty house in the country when she was a little girl. She said her Dad recognized them and quickly gathered everyone in the house. She could see them pass in single file along side them thru the cracks in the house walls. It left quite an impression on her and really shook up her Dad.

[@spencer22213]

Great story. I've read about this historic 'shoot-out', although it was years ago when I was looking into the outlaw life of Bill Doolin. You provided details I didn't know. Thanks, I enjoy your videos.

[@michaelkurz9067]

That true story sounds bigger than the O.K. corral shoot out(very sorry Wyatt)

[@keithcheeseman567]

Wow, what a fantastic bit of history superbly brought to life.

[@rharthart9477]

I went to Ingalls OK in the summer of 1996 and there were no town buildings left at all - only remnants of stone foundations. There was a monument to the fallen Marshalls though. There was a log cabin that had been moved there from another location - maybe a former one-room school house IIRC. Basically just an empty field in the middle of nowhere. I understand that they have now moved old buildings (replicas) onto the property.

[@jonij5098]

I went there last summer. A motel and grocery store still exist.

[@harryasstruman3101]

You're going to be okay is how Joe says you're f*****

[@haroldraley8197]

Really enjoyed your video! Great work! I lived in Stillwater for thirteen years back in1964-77 and taught at OSU. I roamed around the area a lot and to Ingalls several times. It was already just a shell of its former self but interesting because of its association with the Dalton-Doolin Gang. I also found some inscriptions carved on a boulder on the north side of the Cimarron River (five miles or so south of Ingalls). As I recall they were dated 1890 and perhaps included the names of some of the outlaws. After I moved back to Texas in 1977, I regretted that I had not followed up on my earlier explorations, but by that time I was busy with research in my field. Still have great memories of Oklahoma. Thanks a bunch for bringing some of it to life again.

[@rosendorios1292]

This is great,I love the old western history and all it involves.

[@dcmooreesq]

Talk about timing -- just received an autographed copy of Glenn Shirley's book about the Ingalls gunfight only three days ago, and now I come across this terrific video. Thank you, BBB.

[@alanrockman9678]

Alan Rockman ​Yep, "Arkansas Tom" - LOL. Killed while babysitting years after the Doolin-Dalton gang's demise. What a story. This gunfight inspired two Country Rock classics - The ​ Eagles' "Desperado" album with songs like the title, the theme "Doolin-Dalton" - "Desperado", "Bitter Creek" about Doolin-Dalton gang member Bitter Creek Newcomb, & Poco's "Rose of Cimarron" single about Bitter Creek Newcomb's loyal girlfriend. Pity her brothers didn't care about love or loyalty. They gladly participated in both Bitter Creek's demise - ultimately Bill Doolin's too.

[@Mk-uh4jo]

Great story and great story telling. Your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@familytreenutshistorygenealogy]

Man I was born at the wrong time. So much freedom in the Old West.

[@billyhensley7770]

I know the song well from the 1973 EAGLES album desperado the whole album was old west and outlaw inspired one of my favorite albums this is a great video just subscribed

[@nathanalmond8280]

Great video. Really enjoy your knowledge and ability to tell how things happened. Thanks for sharing.

[@fulky75]

Very articulate as usual Bob!

[@randyguapo7793]

Awesome Love This Story!

[@mycomputer87]

I remember living in Dodge City, Ks., we wre doing some Electrical work in the Fourd County Courthouse Annex building basement in Dodge City. During break time we started looking at old Court documents, and we saw quite a few signed by Wyatt Earp in he was a Lawman in Dodge.

[@hallmobility]

Best Eagles album ever.

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Mr. Bell, I’m from central NM, just south of Albuquerque. I just found your channel and I love the picture of the West that I grew up in as you paint it. It’s home. It’s OUR Old West. Not far from where I live, the Wild West is alive and well, just using higher capacity firearms and better quality powder. Times change, people don’t. Excellent video sir! Very interesting indeed! My mama lives in Guthrie, OK right now and she just turned 91 the other day. As I said, I like the picture that you paint of the country of my people.

[@mikelovestoride2367]

As I age, I find the old west so interesting. Thank you for your Research and your videos.

[@tnt-hv6qw]

luv it !!!!!!!!!!! more more more

[@eugenestandingbear6516]

Alot went down in Osage county back then. Dillinger's gang had close ties to okesa folks. FBI stumbled around to no avail. Loved your show. Thank you. Whizbang, I.T. was WIDE OPEN , another phrase for : wild! .

[@Flatfoot2282]

First time I've watched Bob's video, certainly won't be the last. Good story telling

[@lizcain1567]

My Dad's cousins were in both gangs. His Aunt Lucinda Cain Wallace and Aunt Nancy Cain Sanders had sons in the gangs. I have newspaper articles naming them from Oklahoma Territory publications. Also have photos.

[@kbchaffin53]

I live in Stillwater. Back in the 90's I was reading the Daily Oklahoman on microfiche. The paper was from 1929 and mentioned that in Oklahoma in 1928 there were 54 daylight Bank robberies. The outlaws had literally just swapped their horses for cars. More than one bank robbery a week. Weird.

[@musictlc1]

Deputy Marshall Jim Masterson threw dynamite in where Arkansas Tom Jones (Roy Daughtery) was held up and stunned him. I supposedly own one of his Colt .45s. Not enough direct provenance however. Just hand me down stories. He was from Missouri not Arkansas lol. One of my friends owned the Ingalls property. Another friend owned Youngers Bend. Thank you for your excellent videos!

[@JohnnyDoowright-bx1tu]

My great great grandpa was son of Micheal doolin and brother to William Bill doolin. My grandpa was undersherriff of Seminole County ok

[@julianharrison8878]

Hi Bob my name is Jim Harrison and I live in Chester Cheshire UK and I have been a lifelong fan of the old west but what I want to know is did Butch Cassidy visit his relatives in Preston, Northern England on his way to South America along with Sundance and Etta Place. Any information would be gratefully received. Many thanks and very best wishes. Jim Harrison.

[@erickdegler354]

Absolutely incredible! Sam Elliott obviously did a great acting job mopping his brow with back of his hand during the gunfight in the movie You Know My Name.

[@garypower3385]

And, just think! The cowboys (red bandanas tied to their belt or belt loop) gang lived in and around San Simon, AZ, and rustled cattle through the Chiricahua's, rebranded and sold in Willcox, AZ.

[@oldgringo2001]

My two-times great Uncle Tom (whom I'm named after) always had a copy of *True West" or its sibling magazine to read at night when he couldn't sleep as long as I knew him. He lived to be 90. It was a peculiar habit for him because when he moved from Missouri to the Lost River Valley in Idaho, there were still some Indians there still living in teepees.

[@walterbrown9651]

Keep'em coming Bob! How about a video on the Reno Gang from Seymour, Indiana or CSA Gen.John Hunt Morgan's Great Raid!

[@IrishD55]

“Gunfight at the OK Hotel” Hmmmm…nice ring to it. Thank you for the outstanding story in the chain of events! Even babysitting can be hazardous to your health.

[@lcc8394]

Roy Daugherty aka Arkansas Tom footage in passing of the oklahoma outlaws didn't survive, a few reels were too damage to use....though there is a still photo that did survive..........go over to wikipedia and put ''passing of the oklahoma outlaws'' and on that page on the right is a photo of Arkansas tom's scene

[@parose1457]

I love how the law was so toothless by modern standards. Nowadays if your involved in anyway with even pointing a gun at a cop your story outside prison is over. Even tangential involvement in a crime where ANYONE dies and murder charges. Back then, if you only winged a deputy you were home for supper.

[@sharonbartlett4512]

Mr. Bell. Do you know if a Robert Crow ran with the Dalton's or Youngers? My aunt said that he did and is buried in Texas. But most of the stories she told me of our family history have turned out to be not so true. So I am just wondering if Uncle Robert ran with the outlaw gangs.

[@lindencamelback2305]

Fascinating. Truth is truly stranger than fiction. Imagine, men actually keeping their word!

[@lukesnare8063]

When you've got bad blood in you there is no changing no matter how hard one trys, I've been an outlaw sinse I was 10 years old I'm now 37 I've done a lot of what humans consider wrong in life. But I've always said if a man in his mind "thinks" he's right then how can he be wrong? If you don't understand that then it's because you aren't meant to.

[@spacecatboy2962]

whats your thoughts on the Porvenir massacre and other accusations about rangers doing bad things?

[@mikemarley2389]

My Grandmother always read True West and I grew up reading True West.Loved it then and now.Cave Creek is a great place.I work around there a bit.

[@axplayer6918]

My wife's cousins still live in Ingalls and been to many a family reunion there. I hasn't changed much. Arkansas Tom shot three lawmen from a second floor. He spent only a few years in prison because his preacher brother got him released early. Killed shortly after for trying to rob a bank again .

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous.