Marshal Frank Eaton's Grave

Pistol Pete was a U.S. Deputy Marshal in the Old West. He was said to have the fastest draw with a point shoot using either hand. Frank was someone who enjoyed talking with people and always took the time to tell his stories, show his quick draw or write return mail to fans from all over the world.
#pistolpete #osu #grave

[@Chevy120]

What a character! His story is one I never heard before. I loved it!

[@RhettyforHistory]

I wonder how many have yet they may have seen one of his characters. I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!

[@lesd9783]

Thanks Rhett for sharing the grave and his rich history! It's been several years since I've been to Perkins and visited his home and grave! Chat with you later, buddy!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you my friend! They have done a great job of preserving his history. I need to do a tour of the inside of his house. I've only been on the other outside and then peeked in the windows.

[@johnthorpe8930]

What a fabulous item-I thought I knew a lot about the Old West but most of this was new to me-thanks very much.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad you learned something new! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I've heard about him, but didn't know anything about him. What an interesting character and life he lead. You sure find some interesting graves.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you my friend! Had you just heard about him thru college sports?

[@carvinlambert6899]

Hi there Rhetty!! enjoyed it Bro.. you have a gift for picking out really good stories that glue us all in our chairs to watch!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks Carvin! In glad you enjoyed it! Frank was quite the character. Can you imagine being in that class when the gun went off? I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@JamesBond-uz2dm]

I attended Oklahoma State University (1969-1973) and am proud of Pistol Pete. He lived life on the edge of the law, and lived to be ninety seven. That, alone, may be his greatest accomplishment. Go Cowboys.

[@RhettyforHistory]

He was certainly a character and loved by many! Thank you for watching!

[@lorieawaitley7662]

G.M. my favorite person ; 06/10/19 thanks for the great videos of old cowboy in 19th C. LW 1964. 725 PM

[@RhettyforHistory]

Good morning and thanks for watching!

[@lisad476]

I really liked this. Saw the book in the vid. downloaded it and am enjoying it very much. What a great life he lead! Thanks Rhetty

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome Lisa and I'm glad you are now enjoying the book. He was quite the character loved by many! Thanks for watching!

[@johnthorpe8930]

Thanks a lot for the reply.I have sent for his book,autographed by his grandson.Good to learn something new every day!

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome. Wow! That's pretty neat you got a book with his grand son's autograph in it! Great find!

[@marypettyfer4640]

What a character, thankyou soooooo much for doing this absolutely fascinating 😚😚

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome! He was quite the character. I can definitely see why so many schools want to have him as a mascot!

[@lazybill2432]

Thanks Mr. Rhetty. Good story. Been up (me)less than a half hour and already learned something new!

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad to hear you learned something new and I appreciate you watching!

[@jennifer801]

I love your channel. Love this kinda historic content.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Jennifer! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel! There will be more coming for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mikeestes8455]

Really neat to hear his story. Great video! Mike & Connie.....

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks for watching Mike and Connie!

[@markphipps9730]

I appreciate all of the research you do on your stories. Keep up the good work!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Mark!

[@laurab1089]

Mr. Eaton was quite the character. How awesome would it be to sit and listen to him share his stories.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm sure he had a lot! Clearly a lot of people thought highly of him. Thank you for watching!

[@hankfacer7098]

Gee, that was really good. Often heard about Pistol Pete, never knew. Thanks

[@RhettyforHistory]

He was quite the character and a lot of people enjoyed his tales. Thank you for watching!

[@maryrohner215]

👍Thank you for the great Bio. I thoroughly enjoy your narrations.

[@terrystrand]

Wonderful clear and interesting video of PP... thanx much for posting !!!

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching Terry!

[@sydneyadams4758]

This was a real learning experience for me as the only "Pistol Pete" I ever knew was a Disney cartoon character called *Pistol Pete* created by Disney in 1925 and a precursor to Mickey Mouse! Thanks for the education on the REAL Pistol Pete...great video & information~ Waving hello from Michigan

[@RhettyforHistory]

Oh wow! I had no idea about the Disney character. Now I will have to Google that. If I have seen it I sure can't remember it right now. Thanks forvwatchingvand commenting from Michigan!🖐

[@danielgiovanniello7217]

Wait, but the precursor to Mickey Mouse is Steamboat Willie.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I thought it was Oswalt the rabbit?

[@swansfan6944]

Sassy Lassie, don’t forget my all time favourite retired tennis player Pistol Pete (Pete Sampras) ❤️🇦🇺

[@sharonbartlett4307]

Was Frank Eaton related to Martha Eaton of your video about the antique store headstone. This is a very interesting video. I knew Pistol Pete was the mascot for OSU but I never heard his story before. Thank you for posting this.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I am currently speaking to the family and we are trying to sort things out on Martha but yes Frank is a relative of theirs. Pretty cool since I did a video on him and another where I visited his house. Thank you for for watching Sharon!

[@RhettyforHistory]

I am currently speaking to the family and we are trying to sort things out on Martha but yes Frank is a relative of theirs. Pretty cool since I did a video on him and another where I visited his house. Thank you for for watching Sharon!

[@dave6247]

Love Frank Eatons story. Never been to the grave but when I was at OSU 75 to 78, his house was located north of town. It had a sign back then. Now it’s moved across the road in the pioneer park they have developed.Heading up there next week. Also going to check out graveyard at nearby Ingalls. Thanks

[@simple-commentator-not-rea7345]

Fun fact: Frank Eaton was the inspiration behind the video game character Silas Greaves from Call of Juarez: Gunslinger. I know it sounds far-fetched but one of the lead writers of the game actually confirmed it

[@MissHeird]

Very interesting about "Pistol Pete'" Over the years I had heard that name mentioned, but never knew who that person actually was. His lifestory is certainly worth hearing! Thanks Rhetty.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome. He was an interesting man and a lot of people really liked him. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jodysappington7008]

Awesome video...enjoyed listening to you

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Jody! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Carolbearce]

Love to listen to you tell me history I have never heard about before.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and I'm glad that you are learning about some new things!

[@josem.santiago760]

Once again a Great Story !👍👍👍🇵🇷

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Jose! I appreciate you watching!

[@davidroberts5577]

Fascinating, thank you my friend!

[@RhettyforHistory]

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

[@davidroberts5577]

Right back at you! Have a great week my friend ☮️

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks and I hope you have a great week as well.

[@juliapeine847]

Awesome story, great content as usual- daniel

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Daniel! I appreciate you watching!

[@TampaJay]

Pistol Pete was a BA! I enjoyed this so mucn man. The same Pat Garret that shot the kid?

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes it is! Which makes it interesting when the Regulators were involved in his father's death and one is in NM. But I think it's a separate group of Regulators. Thanks for watching Jay!

[@TampaJay]

RhettyforFun I was wondering about that to man. I wonder how man gangs from the old west called themselves the Regulators. Fascinating

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's a great question that I don't know the answer to. Might be quite a few.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

So, another funny/cool story about some of my ancestors - you're probably getting tired of these. My Grandmother's second husband was Clarence Goodnight (Who was related to the Loving/Goodnight Goodnights of Lonesome Dove lore, but that's another story), So, Clarence's father Rollo was a deputy of Frank's and very close friends. They rode together in the 89er parade (in Guthrie) every year. The year Frank died, Rollo Goodnight saddled up Frank's horse and walked it through the parade in his honor. Clarence, along with a lot of my relatives, is buried in the cemetery at intersection of Hwy 74 & 51 by Marshall OK. My Uncle tells some other stories about Frank and Mr. Goodnight. He turned 80 last week. If you google Eaton and Goodnight, there's a photo of them - Frank Eaton and Rollo Goodnight. The photo you have on the thumbnail actually has Rollo next to him.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm not tired of the stories and I appreciate you sharing them. That is neat to hear the connection of Goodnight and Eaton. I know there have been a lot of people trying to discredit Eaton so we really need those stories to come forward. I like that he did the missing man going thru the parade. It does sound like they were great friends. I have been in Marshall before so I probably went right passed his grave and didn't realize it. Thank you for watching and sharing his story.

[@josephrader2611]

What s great wonderful vid , went on line after watching thisand watch him in silent home movies also showed his weapons , please keep up the great work you do

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Joseph! There is a lot more out there to cover so I plan on doing a lot more. Frank was quite the character. I can see why kids and young adults were so enamored with him. Those old films and photos are really neat to see. He was well documented. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@swansfan6944]

What a fascinating man, thank you for sharing his history. I loved hearing about him and once again learning something new. Have to say though, when I saw the heading pistol Pete I was wondering why you were going to be doing something on my all time favourite retired tennis player Pete Sampras aka Pistol Pete. 😂 Thanks Rhetty 🇦🇺❤️🦘

[@RhettyforHistory]

Ah yes! Pete was a heck of a tennis player. Of course he has been sort of forgotten with the top three of all time currently playing. I've wondered which one will finally end on top but they are all unbelievable good! Thank you for watching!

[@swansfan6944]

@@RhettyforHistory Not forgotten to me Rhetty, it’s funny when you have a favourite player, because no matter who comes along over time that is great you don’t shift on your opinion (well I don’t anyway) long live Pete Sampras, and for the girls my favourite still is Andrea Jaeger. (what a sweetheart)

[@RhettyforHistory]

Sarah and I both love watching Tennis. I've never been good at playing it but I've tried and enjoy it.

[@swansfan6944]

@@RhettyforHistory I use to play every week, years ago. I have really bad knees, most of the cartilage is gone in both of them. I also broke my right kneecap 31 years ago, I have to tape that knee up every day to keep my knee in place so it tracks properly. I only walk my pug 30 minutes a day, it depresses me, I want to exercise again. Being only 52, they don’t want to do a knee replacement until age 60. 😢

[@RhettyforHistory]

How did you break your knee cap?

[@robertmeddellinrodriguez7498]

Was pistol Pete the last of the cowboys that live in the early days to see all the new things changing all around him , very interesting*****

[@bonniekaye]

*Enjoyed the video!* *In Sullivan Missouri, there is an Eaton Funeral Home.* ❤️🌹❤️

[@RhettyforHistory]

Very interesting and I wonder if they are related? Thank you for watching Bonnie!

[@bonniekaye]

@@RhettyforHistory I was wondering that, too. 🌹

[@AViewFromTheMiddle]

I'll be darned. I didn't know that mascot was based on an actual person. Stinks that all of his stuff was stolen. The 1950s were a really interesting time for people like this. They actually lived through the end of the old west and saw the biggest changes in society as television and airline travel and such came along. It's too bad film was so expensive back then. It would have been incredible to get all of his stories on film.

[@RhettyforHistory]

He definitely saw a ton of changes in his life time. The neat thing is he will always be remembered. There are some silent films I have seen of him. It's been awhile since I have seen them though. It does make me wonder where his old stuff is. People may have it and not know it's historically important or they could have trashed it. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@oklahomarebel3684]

I just visited his grave and the town. It’s great and his book is so good. I would recommend his book about his life.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes he was quite the character and a pretty good writer. Thanks for watching.

[@lyndamello8857]

Oh wow, I didn’t know Cooper City High School used Pistol Pete as their mascot. I knew they were called the cowboys. I learned something new today. I live very close to Cooper City!

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's interesting to see him all the way in Florida because I don't think he ever did anything there. That's neat that you live close to it though. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jamescox7217]

Too, too trippy. For the first five years of my life (1942 to 1947), I lived in the "Eaton Hotel" (of Carrie Nation fame) in Wichita, Kansas. Was it (the Hotel) named after this gentleman? As far as I know, it is still there (on Douglas Avenue in Wichita). Thanks a lot for this info; I knew, of course, of Wyatt, et al, but had never heard of Eaton. What a hoot; gives me a chuckle. Thanks again.

[@paulstan9828]

I always heard of Pistol Pete but I am ashamed to say I didn’t know it was based on a real person.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm sure there are vcd a lot of other people that don't know either. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@MissHeird]

Same here Paul.

[@marypettyfer4640]

Sorry telephone went earlier and I just remembered what I was doing 😂😂😂

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're fine! Thank you for watching!

[@lorieawaitley7662]

2) after watching the video story I went online to read about francis "frank" Boardman eaton 1860 - 1958. Lorie 1964. 7:50 pm

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad I could introduce you to to them.

[@paulstan9828]

Have you ever been to Gettysburg? If you ever get a chance go. Really an amazing experience. The battlefield, museum and cemetery. It’s very humbling.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I went to it but it was the mid 90's. I'm sure some of the museum and exhibits have changed. I used to live on the east coast and I loved visiting those old battlefields.

[@paulstan9828]

RhettyforFun That’s great. I was thinking about that today how I wish when I lived in New Jersey in the 80’s that I would of taken more advantage of all the history around there.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Tons and tons of history on the east coast and NE. I do love visiting that area!

[@EllenCFarmGirl]

Great vlog!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Ellen!

[@libertypastor1307]

Seems to me I read a Louie L'Mour story with a similar story line 40 years ago. A young boy witnesses his father being gunned down and grows up preparing to take vengeance, and eventually kills all his father's killers.

[@RhettyforHistory]

That is interesting. Could it be that Frank was an inspiration?

[@libertypastor1307]

@@RhettyforHistory Highly likely. He often wrote his stories based on real life situations.

[@AmWestColl]

very interesting...a lot more information than I previously knew....I have always liked A&M Colleges!

[@RhettyforHistory]

He was certainly a fascinating man which makes quite a mascot for a school.

[@jessicawalker8564]

another interesting informative video...just connected a dot or cog as folks say...thank u again Rhetty

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome Jessica! Thanks for watching and commenting Jessica!

[@Platano_macho]

You need to come to the territorial plaza when they open up his house it’s really nice inside

[@lorieawaitley7662]

3) sorry i put PM for the time for Monday morning video I am used to put pm on my time table. LW 1964 , 7:55 am. 06/10/19 I am going to watch this video all this week 06/10 - 14th

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks for watching!

[@Shortcake8399]

2:43 the little kitty by his feet!🥹

[@sherrycambridge1531]

Uh Oh "Pistol Pete" Eaton !! I Love These Stories !!!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you!

[@sherrycambridge1531]

@@RhettyforHistory You Are Very Welcome And Thank You For Presenting !!!

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome!

[@darrellbarton4341]

SUPER WORK !

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Darrell!

[@nadiazahroon6573]

When I worked at a sport shop, the t shirt with his face and gun.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I have seen the OSU Pistol Pete all over Oklahoma and even in some of the surrounding states. Definitely highly recognizable. It's strange when I see the other schools with it and hear them say Go Pokes! Thanks for watching Nadia!

[@travelingwithmikeandpam9074]

Great job!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you!

[@guanacocruz765]

I bought one of those nice ok t-shirts 👌hope I can get it soon

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for buying one. Shouldn't be too long.

[@guanacocruz765]

@@RhettyforHistory I just subscribed too.... it would be nice if I get a shot out from u

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Grant video prayers for you and your wife. Hope all is well.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Everything is well here and I hope you are doing the same. Thank you for watching.

[@RobertCleve]

Awesome watch!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching!

[@hankbarr8892]

I looked into Frank Eaton's record of a US Marshal at the US Marshal's museum...he is not listed in the roster of men who served in the U.S Marshals service...I believe a little Tall Tale exists here. Interesting man though.

[@DrewSohl]

A real man who became a character.To gun down his father's killers at such a young age 15? Is amazing.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching James!

[@DrewSohl]

@@RhettyforHistory 🤠

[@paulroberts8946]

Quite a character,just to think ‘pistol Pete’ is as legendary as Robin Hood in England or William Tell in Switzerland only difference is there can be no doubting of ‘Pistol Pete’s existence and a good long life he had as well there may well be people still alive today who knew and met him some of his children or grandchildren for instance.

[@RhettyforHistory]

There vcd are quite a few people around who met him as a kid. Supposedly he went all over town with his holster on his hip. I can see people were enamored with him. Thanks for watching!

[@gearjammer4779]

Didn’t know all that stuff. 👍

[@RhettyforHistory]

He's quite an interesting man. Thanks for watching.

[@davidchappell4759]

Loved it.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching David!

[@teresapaskell5459]

Just watched a 2017 video of yours. Please don’t take offence but there is a handsome man hidden under all that hair.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Haha! No offense taken! Thanks for watching!

Pistol Pete a man after my own heart. If women are going to cut their hair then I'm growin mine.

[@RhettyforHistory]

He was quite the character and people really liked him. Thanks for watching!

[@deana8202]

Thats the best beard I have ever seen.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you. It's changed a lot since.

[@davycrockett3230]

That is not a Mustash that is a Warlos!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hey Rhett , it was some rough customer's back then, I wonder if they've been reincarnated, it's like the wild west still till this day !!🤔☺️🤗

[@RhettyforHistory]

Crime and rough time is something that's always been around. If anything we have probably gotten less rough and violent. We just hear about it more because of all the forms of media.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

@@RhettyforHistory so true 🙂

[@ericsimpson1176]

Rettyforfun: I am in Thailand ( live here) what is the English spelling ( or thai) on mi ho university...I cant find it...I travel here alot and could probably get some photos for you...I could show this video and translate to the school employees, thai people are extremely nice and I am sure they would like it.

[@RhettyforHistory]

This is the University name and website if this helps. Maejo University www.mju.ac.th/main/Intro_QueenSiriKit/

[@ericsimpson1176]

ok thanks,

[@ericsimpson1176]

ok. I know where it's at it's kinda close to my in laws ( it will give me a excuse for road trip next time I am up there, and any excuse is a good excuse) I enjoy you video's I think I've seen them all

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks Eric! I appreciate you taking the time to watch them all and comment!

[@marypettyfer4640]

Hello there 🙋🙋😚😚

[@RhettyforHistory]

Hi Mary!🖐🙂🖐😎

[@joemackey1950]

At 2:32 I thought of Yosemite Sam, the cartoon character.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Does make you wonder if that came out of the Pistol Pete art. Thanks for watching.

[@lorieawaitley7662]

A Male Student That Wanted His Items in Show Case Stoled Pistol Pete Things Gun , watch and other personal items On Friday Night After Dark while school was closed. Those Items Has Changed Owners Since Then but the owner dont know that those things belonged to pistal pete. LW 11:15 pm

[@lorieawaitley7662]

If You Are Really Interested of Riding A Horse , Than You Are Going To Wear Cowboy Clothing Brown Hat Brown Shirt - vest Brown Jeans Brown Cowboy boots brown belt - scarf - gloves Go Great With Your Black Beard LORIE W 11:05 june 10 19

[@danielhernandez2575]

Dude is a badass

[@larryjo0956]

he look like will greer the actor

[@RhettyforHistory]

He does look like him. I always thought Willie Nelson because of the long braids and thin build.

[@DenitaArnold]

Sad that his stuff is missing. No sense of history. You need to come to Fort Worth TX and vlog. A lot of history here

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes it is sad Denita. There will always be bad people. It does make me wonder where his stuff is. I do want to do some stuff in Ft Worth. There is a lot of western stuff there! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@marypettyfer4640]

Only took me 2 hours 😄

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm just happy and grateful you came back and did it!

[@elchedeny9424]

What a Badass

[@bankerguy66]

Go Pokes!

[@RhettyforHistory]

After all these schools which Pokes?

[@wroughtironmgtow9558]

Connecticut Cowboy

[@fredmore6214]

Really good show on Pistol Pete. But is Rhetty a made up name for you that refers to the dumb fictional man Rhet Butler? I hate that movie, and men I've known didn't like it either.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching! Rhetty is a play on my name Rhett sort of meaning Ready.