LibGuides: Leaders of New Mexico and Arizona: Bonney, William

Introduction

Billy the Kid

Henry McCarty, better known as "Billy the Kid" and also by the pseudonym William H. Bonney, was an outlaw and gunfighter of the American Old West who killed eight men before he was shot and killed at the age of 21. He also fought in New Mexico's Lincoln County War, during which he allegedly committed three murders.

Articles

1859 November 23 Legendary outlaw Billy the Kid is born
The infamous Western outlaw known as “Billy the Kid” is born in a poor Irish neighborhood on New York City’s East Side. Before he was shot dead at age 21, Billy reputedly killed at least nine people in the American West.

Books

Billy the Kid by Michael Wallis
Call Number: 364.15 BON
ISBN: 0393060683
Publication Date: 2007-03-17
The author presents a retelling of the life of famed outlaw, Billy the Kid, and provides information to help separate fact from fiction regarding the events surrounding his exploits and his death.
Billy the Kid by Harold Dellinger
Call Number: 920 BIL
ISBN: 0762748931
Publication Date: 2008-09-24
A selection of writings on American outlaw Billy the Kid, published since his death in 1881, including fiction, biography, and personal essays

Website

Billy The Kid Museum
Billy The Kid Museum

1435 East Sumner Avenue, Fort Sumner, New Mexico 88119. On Highway 60/84. 575-355-2380.

Owners: Don and Lula and Tim Sweet.

Stop in and enjoy a trip through the past.
Get a better understanding of the trials people of the 1800's and early 1900's endured in their struggle to stay alive and provide for their families.
See it all during a visit to The Billy The Kid Museum located two miles east of downtown Fort Sumner.