Billy the Kid
Billy the Kid
New Mexico has had many well-known legends throughout its history. Billy the Kid was arguably one of most famous legends that New Mexico has ever had. Also known as William H. Bonney, Billy the Kid became a prominent and feared outlaw due to his violent nature. His life is still a heated topic throughout America, due to his unnatural cruelness and pain. His disturbing acts of cruelty caused many tragedies captured many lives, including his own, making his life one to remember. The accepted date of the Kid’s death was November 23, 1859. He was born in New York City, and his childhood was as normal as any other child’s. He attended grammar school and played in the streets with all the other boys, including his brother Joseph. Though his father died when he was young, his mother remarried to a man named William Antrim. They eventually moved down to Silver City, New Mexico. The Kid began to show daring, yet loving characteristics at age twelve. He was especially admired by teachers and peers from his class. But because of his figure and characteristics, he was a target for bullying. He was rather small for his age, and had a lack in courage. His passion lied with music, singing and dancing. After his mother’s health failed and was bedridden, her husband took off and left the family when they needed him the most. Catherine Antrim died on September 16th, 1874. After her death, the children bounced from one foster home to another. According to Abraham, fate turned the kid’s lives completely upside down, and it would never be the same again. The Kid’s life went downhill from there. His first problem was befriending a young man named George Schaefer. Schaefer was an incredibly bad influence due to his habits of drinking, gambling, and committing crimes. After some time in foster homes, he looked and dressed poor. Sombrero Jack had stolen some clothes from a Chinese launderer. Since the Kid needed the clothes badly, he gave them to him, only if he
New Mexico has had many well-known legends throughout its history. Billy the Kid was arguably one of most famous legends that New Mexico has ever had. Also known as William H. Bonney, Billy the Kid became a prominent and feared outlaw due to his violent nature. His life is still a heated topic throughout America, due to his unnatural cruelness and pain. His disturbing acts of cruelty caused many tragedies captured many lives, including his own, making his life one to remember. The accepted date of the Kid’s death was November 23, 1859. He was born in New York City, and his childhood was as normal as any other child’s. He attended grammar school and played in the streets with all the other boys, including his brother Joseph. Though his father died when he was young, his mother remarried to a man named William Antrim. They eventually moved down to Silver City, New Mexico. The Kid began to show daring, yet loving characteristics at age twelve. He was especially admired by teachers and peers from his class. But because of his figure and characteristics, he was a target for bullying. He was rather small for his age, and had a lack in courage. His passion lied with music, singing and dancing. After his mother’s health failed and was bedridden, her husband took off and left the family when they needed him the most. Catherine Antrim died on September 16th, 1874. After her death, the children bounced from one foster home to another. According to Abraham, fate turned the kid’s lives completely upside down, and it would never be the same again. The Kid’s life went downhill from there. His first problem was befriending a young man named George Schaefer. Schaefer was an incredibly bad influence due to his habits of drinking, gambling, and committing crimes. After some time in foster homes, he looked and dressed poor. Sombrero Jack had stolen some clothes from a Chinese launderer. Since the Kid needed the clothes badly, he gave them to him, only if he