Portrait of George "Flat Nose" Curry c. 1895

George Sutherland Curry^[1] (1864 - April 17, 1900), was a robber of the Wild West. 1864 (MDCCCLXIV) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Äž: For the film, see: 1900 (film). ... A young waif steals a pair of boots Stealing redirects here. ... The cowboy, the quintessential symbol of the American Old West, circa 1887. ...

Early outlaw career

Curry was born on Prince Edward Island about 1864. His family moved to Chadron, Nebraska where he started rustling as a young man. He gained the soubriquets "Big Nose", and "Flatnose"" and took up residence at the outlaw hideout Hole-in-the-Wall, Wyoming. While there, he met Harvey Logan, who adopted his surname and became known as Kid Curry. The Kid's brothers Lonny and Johnnie Logan, following his example, also adopted Curry as a surname. Kid Curry would go on to become one of the most dangerous and feared gunmen of the Old West. This article is about the Canadian province. ... Chadron (the Ch is pronounced as the Sh is pronounced in Shut) is a city in Dawes County, Nebraska, United States. ... Hole-in-the-Wall Gang, was the name given to a gang in the American Wild West, which took its name from the Hole-in-the-Wall Pass in Johnson County, Wyoming, where several outlaw gangs had their hideouts. ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... Harvey Logan, alias Kid Curry. ... Categories: Stock characters | Stub ...

George Curry formed a gang that included Kid Curry, and was captured with him on June 28, 1897. The gang had held up the Butte County Bank at Belle Fourche, South Dakota earlier in the month. All but one of them (Tom O'Day, whose horse had run away without him) had escaped with the money, but while planning another robbery a posse caught them in Fergus County, Montana and captured Curry, along with the Kid and Walt Putney. They escaped from Deadwood jail in November by overpowering the jailer. is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Belle Fourche is a city located in Butte County, South Dakota. ... Fergus County is a county located in the state of Montana. ... A photograph of Deadwood in 1876. ...

The three men stole horses and made their way back to Montana, stealing supplies as they went. Another posse caught up with them in the Bearpaw mountains. There was a gunfight from which the fugitives escaped on foot, leaving the stolen goods and horses behind. They retreated to the Hole-in-the-Wall, robbing two post offices on their route.

Joining the Wild Bunch gang

At the Hole they were involved in a gun battle with another posse, but the rough terrain, and the defensive structures built and manned by the several dozen outlaw members of the Wild Bunch hiding there, were too much for the lawmen. Front row left to right: Harry A. Longabaugh, alias the Sundance Kid, Ben Kilpatrick, alias the Tall Texan, Robert Leroy Parker, alias Butch Cassidy; Standing- Will Carver, alias News Carver & Harvey Logan, alias Kid Curry; Fort Worth, Texas, 1901. ...

Curry participated in the Wild Bunch raid on the Union Pacific Overland Flyer train at Wilcox, Wyoming, on June 2, 1899, which became famous, as well as taking part in several other robberies. The Overland Flyer's train crew provided descriptions of the robbers, which local Sheriff Joe Hazen recognised as being Butch Cassidy, Kid Curry, Flat Nose George Curry, and Elzy Lay. Hazen formed a posse immediately but Kid Curry and George Curry shot Hazen during his posses pursuit of them, which slowed the posse. In the ensuing confusion the Wild Bunch were able to wade downstream and escape without their horses. The outlaws walked to a sheep ranch at Castle Creek, where they rested before continuing to the Tisdale mountains on the north fork of the Powder River. Here they were able to obtain replacement horses and resupply. Local Deputy Sheriff William Deane came into contact with the gang there, and also was shot and killed by Kid Curry. The Union Pacific Railroad (NYSE: UNP) is the largest railroad in the United States. ... is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Butch Cassidy (13 April 1866 - c. ... Elzy Lay (November 25th, 1868-November 10th, 1934) was an outlaw of the Old West best known as being a member of the Wild Bunch gang, operating out of the Hole-in-the-Wall Pass in Johnson County, Wyoming. ... Posse may refer to: Look up Posse in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Powder River may refer: The Powder River in Wyoming and Montana in the United States The Powder River in Oregon in the United States This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Although the posse greatly outnumbered them and could cover a lot of ground in its search, the Wild Bunch reached the safe stronghold of the Hole-in-the-Wall. Pinkerton agent Charlie Siringo and contracted Pinkerton agent Tom Horn developed information that identified Kid Curry as killing Hazen. There were never any definite accounts connecting Kid Curry to the killing of Deputy Deane, but rumors uncovered by Siringo while he worked undercover indicated that Kid Curry had been the killer. Pinkerton guards escort strikebreakers in Buchtel, Ohio, 1884 The Pinkerton National Detective Agency was a private U.S. security guard and detective agency established by Allan Pinkerton in 1850. ... Charlie Siringo (February 7th, 1855-October 18th, 1928) was an author, lawman, and famous detective and agent for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency during the late 19th century and early 20th century. ... Rare image of Tom Horn from the Wyoming State Museum. ...

The Curry's and some of the other members of the Wild Bunch went to hide at Robbers Roost in Utah, after getting supplies at the ranch of female outlaws Josie and Ann Bassett. While hiding out, Kid Curry heard of the death of his brother Lonny and vowed to get revenge. He had also heard of the killing of Big Nose George Curry by lawmen, in April 1900. The Robbers Roost was an outlaw hideout in southeastern Utah used by the Wild Bunch. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Josie Bassett (January 17th, 1874-1964) was a female outlaw, one of two sisters known as The Bassett Girls, best known as cattle rustlers that fought against the powerful and wealthy cattlemens associations that plagued Wyoming, Colorado and Utah at the end of the 19th century. ... Ann Bassett (May 12th, 1878-May 8th, 1956) also known as Queen Ann Bassett, was a female outlaw and rancher of the Old West, and one of the two sisters that became known as The Bassett Girls. ...

George Curry was shot and killed on April 17, 1900 by Sheriff Jessie M. Tyler while rustling in Grand County, Utah. In May, Kid Curry, who was also enraged by the recent law enforcement shooting of his younger brother Lonny in Missouri, rode from New Mexico to Utah, and took revenge for his brother and George Curry's deaths by killing Tyler and his Deputy Sheriff Sam Jenkins in a gunfight. is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Äž: For the film, see: 1900 (film). ... Look up Sheriff in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Grand County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

Note

The above photograph is that of George "Big Nose" Parrott. See the following link [1] {For reference only}

References

• Nash, Jay Robert. Encyclopedia of Western Lawmen & Outlaws, (New York: Marlowe, 1992) ISBN 1-55778-507-4