Lincoln, New Mexico by Richardphotos
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this town is famous for it's very rough/tumble first days and for being a hangout for William Bonney (Billy the Kid)
JockO500 and myself passed through it on our road trip to Utah to avoid the heavy snow at Amarillo,TX
Billy the Kid - 1859-1881 - a.k.a. Henry McCarty, William H. Bonney, William Antrim, Henry Antrim and Kid Antrim
By most accounts, Billy the Kid was born Henry McCarty in New York City, NY November 23, 1859, his parents being Catherine and Patrick McCarty, although it is not known for sure. Another view is that he was born William H. Bonney to Catherine and William McCarty Bonney. Billy did sign letters as William H. Bonney, but this was after he fled the Arizona territory, wanted for murder, so many assume that William H. Bonney was just an alias to hide from the law and that's why he used it signing letters. Another story has it as Billy being born as Henry McCarty to a Joseph McCarty of Cass County, IN. However, in the 1880 census of Lincoln County, NM, the Kid listed his name as William H. Bonney and his state of birth as New York. credit to badhombres
Comments (53)
dakotabluemoon
Oh i love this image a wonderful capture for sure.
farmerC
Shining shot.
sharky_
The Kid had a lot of alias names... Kewl capture. Aloha
stnaper
Interesting story and the photo is great!
Star4mation
Super photo Richard :)
Cyve
Stunning capture and very great work ... great perspective !!!
Rainastorm
Interesting side bit of info Richard, thank you for it and this awesome image!
gaius
Yes ! I went there once...super atmosphere in your great photo.
kenmo
Brilliant photo...
Jean_C
Interesting story and beautiful shot!
FredNunes
Great find Richard.
alanwilliams
i bet it reeks of history, it certainly looks like it should be haunted
byteline
About Billy the Kid, just yesterday there was a movie on TV. Thank you for your and more infos.
Flint_Hawk
This building has a very historic look!
ladylake
Don't ya just love finding places like this.....and trying to imagine what life must have been like. Cool photo.
magnus073
What a cool capture Richard, and thank you so much for the history of this little town
UteBigSmile
Love this picture image a lot, you both have realy good eyes!!!
barryjeffer
Some excellent details about the Kid, Richard. I like this shot, shows how rough it is out there. Excellent!
Pierrot_Lunaire
Excellent capture, love the picture!
Faemike55
Very cool shot and great lesson in history
Leije
Mythic place, excellent shot !
eekdog Online Now!
cool info and a great shot!
Isabelle711
Amazing history. :))))) Billy did have alot of names. :)))))) This is a most beautiful place. :)))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :))))) I know you and Jocko had a most fun time. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Warm Smile In Your Heart :)))))
ontar1
That is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pat40
Stunning pic &scene
jayfar
A lovely shot and a great piece of history Richard.
MarciaGomes
Impressionante foto Richard ,fantástica casa antiga,interessante história sobre essa pessoa,eu assisti o filme Billy the Kid.+++++++++++++++++5
SidheRoseGraphics
Great info and such an atmosphere about this place. Excellent capture, Richard!
evielouise
strange enough richard on my personal website we are debating whether or not death row prisoners should work while serving their sentence (apparetnly they do not) then I come here and see your post and read the information:wow anyway...I love the picture you took and the information history always fasinates me ☺
drifterlee
Interesting story and old building, Richard!