General Resource Sites

• American Western Magazine - The Internet Source For Western! 
  Articles, bios, history and more.
• Crossroads of the Wild West 
  The famous and infamous characters of the American west in the second half of the 19th century.
• HistoryBuff.com -- History Library -- Listing of Articles About the American Old West 
• The Kansas History Gateway 
• Jim Janke's Old West Page 
• Mountain Men and the Fur Trade 
  Sources of the history of the Fur Trade in the Rocky Mountain West.
• The Overland Trail 
  • Links to Personalities of the West 
  • Links to Western History 
• PBS - New Perspectives on THE WEST 
• The Wild Wild West 
• TheWildWest.org - American Old Western Culture 
  • American Cowboys 
    • Badmen & Lawmen 
• Yahoo!...History: US History 

Gunfighters & Lawmen

• Billy the Kid Outlaw Gang 
• Charles E. Boles - Black Bart 
• Chronology of Jesse JAMES 
  Detailed information on activities of the James gang, including several excellent images of Jesse and Frank James.
• Doolin-Dalton Gang 
  Bill Doolin & His Wild Bunch.
• The Encyclopedia of Quantrill's Guerrillas 
  A book that contains information such as birth, death dates, places, family members, and more about many of the men who rode with Quantrill. Some of the more important men are Bloody Bill Anderson, George Todd, Frank James, Jesse James and Cole Younger.
• FrontierTimes - Outlaws, Gunfighters-Gunslingers and Lawmen of the Wild West 
• Genealogy.com: Ancestry of Jesse JAMES 
• Genealogy.com: Ancestry of Wild Bill HICKOK 
• Genealogy.com: Ancestry of Wyatt Earp - Wild West Personalities Produce Bang-Up Pedigree 
  By Myra Vanderpool Gormley, CG.
• The Gunfighter Zone 
• Jesse James 
• John Wesley Hardin 
• Judge Roy Bean 
• Kansas Gunfighters 
• Lawmen & Outlaws - Oklahoma Lawmen & Outlaws Including O. T. & I. T. 
• O.K. Corral Famous Gunfight Site, Tombstone AZ 
• OKLAHOMBRES Online! 
  Oklahombres is an association for the preservation of lawman and outlaw history in Oklahoma. Has a searchable archive of past issues of our quarterly publication and a message board where researchers can exchange information.
• OK Lawmen & Outlaws 
  Lawmen and outlaws from Oklahoma Territory, Indian Territory or the State of Oklahoma.
• Outlaw JAMES Gang 
• Outlaw Women - Who Really Tamed The Wild West! 
• Outlaws and Lawmen of the Old West 
• Scribe's Tribute to Billy the Kid 
• Scribe's Tribute to Jesse James 
• Western Outlaw Lawman History Association 
• The Wild Bunch - Outlaws of the Western Frontier 
• Wyatt Earp, Tombstone, Western History, Index 
  Wyatt EARP, Doc HOLLIDAY, Bat MASTERSON, Arizona 1881 Business Directory, Tombstone Area Census for 1879, 1880, 1882.

Libraries, Archives & Museums

• American Life Histories: Manuscripts from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936 - 1940
• American Memory - Historical Collections for the National Digital Library 
  From the Library of Congress.
• Autry Museum of Western Heritage  ~ Los Angeles, California
  • Research Collections 
• Bancroft Library  ~ Berkeley, California
  University of California at Berkeley.
  • Biography and Genealogy Resources 
  • Collections 
    • Western Americana 
• Buffalo Bill Historical Center  ~ Cody, Wyoming
  • McCracken Research Library 
• Fort Robinson Museum  ~ Crawford, Nebraska
• Hubbard Museum of the American West  ~ Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
• Museum of the Fur Trade  ~ Chadron, Nebraska
• National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum  ~ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall Of Fame  ~ Fort Worth, Texas
• Spanish Colonial Research Center  ~ Albuquerque, New Mexico
  From the National Park Service and the University of New Mexico.
• Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum  ~ Waco, Texas
  • Texas Ranger Research Center 
    • Texas Rangers: Killed in the Line of Duty 

Mailing Lists, Newsgroups & Chat

• Genealogy Resources on the Internet - Mailing Lists 
  Most of the mailing list links below point to this site, wonderfully maintained by John Fuller. John indexes links for all known genealogy mailing lists, including RootsWeb and others.
• RootsWeb: Genealogy Mailing Lists 
  The majority of genealogy mailing lists are hosted by RootsWeb.com. Messages on RootsWeb lists are archived. The links to RootsWeb below point you to the archives (browse or search).

• AHTA Mailing List 
  For anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in the Anti-Horse Thief Association (AHTA) and the people associated with it. The AHTA began before the Civil War in Missouri to prevent criminality. It guaranteed protection to members and helped law enforcement with the pursuit, capture, arrest, conviction and recovery of stolen horses, mules, equipment, etc. Archives: browse or search.
• AMERICAN-FORTS Mailing List 
  For anyone with a genealogical interest in Calvary, Native Americans, and civilians living in any fort in America. Archives: browse or search.
• BUFFALO-HUNTERS Mailing List 
  For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the ancestors and descendants of the American frontiersmen who were under contract to the army and the railroads after the Civil War to slaughter buffalo in order to provide meat for the new army posts on the Plains and the railroad construction crews. Archives: browse or search.
• OK-CSCPA Mailing List 
  For anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in the Oklahoma Cherokee Strip Cow Punchers Association (CSCPA) and the people associated with it. Over Labor Day weekend in 1920, George W. Miller of the 101 Ranch in Bliss (Marland), Oklahoma invited cowboys that had ridden the Chisholm and other cattle trails to a rodeo at the 101 Ranch. While assembled the men decided to form the CSCPA, a social and fraternal organization, and meet every year on Labor Day weekend. Archives: browse or search.
• OK-LAWMEN-OUTLAW Mailing List 
  For the discussion and sharing of information regarding ancestors who were lawmen or outlaws in the Oklahoma or Indian Territories. Archives: browse or search.
• OLDWEST-COWBOYS-INDIANSCOUTS Mailing List 
  For anyone with a genealogical interest in the Old West, cowboys, indian scouts and anything pertaining to them. Discussion of migration patterns, immigration, historical sketches, settlements, web sites, etc. is encouraged. Archives: browse or search.
• OUTLAWS-OF-THE-OLD-WEST Mailing List 
  For anyone who is researching their ancestors who were outlaws of the old West. Archives: browse or search.
• TX-LAWMEN-OUTLAW Mailing List 
  For anyone researching ancestors who were lawmen or outlaws in Texas. Archives: browse or search.

Publications, Software & Supplies

• Cyndi's List Genealogy Bookstore 
  A categorized list of genealogy research books that looks a lot like my bookshelf at home.

• Amazon.com Genealogy Bookstore - U.S. History 
  The following are individual book titles of interest for this topic. The book links below point to the Amazon.com bookstore online where you may purchase the book if you wish. These links are provided to bring these published resources to your attention as an aid to your research. Follow the links to books of interest to make note of their title, author, publisher, and ISBN. You might then use this information to obtain the book from your local library or your favorite corner book shop.
  • American Heritage Magazine 
    Save over 50% off the cover price.
  • American History Illustrated Magazine 
    Save 25% off the cover price.
  • Cattle Brands: Ironclad Signatures 
    A book by Jane Pattie.
  • The Cowboy's Own Brand Book 
    A book by Duncan Emrich.
  • Frontier Living: An Illustrated Guide to Pioneer Life in America 
    A book by Edwin Tunis.
  • The Men Who Wear the Star: The Story of the Texas Rangers 
    A book by Charles M. Robinson, III.
  • The Old Army in Texas: A Research Guide to the U.S. Army in Nineteenth-Century Texas 
    A book by Thomas T. Smith.
  • Orphans Preferred: The Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend of the Pony Express 
    A book by Christopher Corbett.
  • Wild West Magazine 
    Save 25% off the cover price.

Records: Brands, Land, Etc.

• Bradley County Index of Marks and Brands 
  Index to Records of Marks and Brands, Book B, April 22, 1861 - February 15, 1927, Bradley County, Arkansas.
• Brand Database Query 
  Online searchable database of Nebraska brands, maintained by the Brand Committee of the Nebraska Secretary of State's Office.
• Cattle Brands 
  From the Handbook of Texas.
• Cattle Brands: Ironclad Signatures 
  A book by Jane Pattie.
• Doc Holliday: A Family Portrait 
  A book by Karen Holliday Tanner.
• Early California Population Project 
  Provides public access to all the information contained in California's historic mission registers, records that are of unique and vital importance to the study of California, the American Southwest, and colonial America. From the Huntington Library.
  • Search the Database 
    Online searchable database of baptism, marriage, and burial records of each of the California missions from 1769-1850. An extraordinary wealth of unique information on the Indians, soldiers, & settlers of Alta California.
  • User Guide 
• Early Cattle Brands of Parker County  ~ Texas
• Handbook of Texas Online: Cattle Brands 
• History of Cattle Brands 
• Manatee County Marks & Brands  ~ Florida
• Monroe County Marks & Brands 1831-1870  ~ Missouri
• Oregon State Archives - Washington County Records Inventory - Marks and Brands Records 1886-1954 
• Queensland Family History Society: Brands & Licences  ~ Australia
  Horse and Cattle Brands Index - 1872; Horse and Cattle Brands Index 1873-1879; Horse and Cattle Brands Index 1880-1889.
• Recorder of Marks and Brands Brand Registers, 1849-1921 
  Series 597 at the Utah State Archives and Records Service.
• Records of Cattle - Marks & Brands ~ Desoto Co, FL 

Societies & Groups

• Fort Phil Kearny/Bozeman Trail Association  ~ Sheridan, Wyoming
• The Long Riders' Guild 
  International association of equestrian explorers including a large repository of equestrian travel knowledge in human history.
• National Association for Outlaw & Lawman History, Inc. 
• The Old West Living History Foundation 
• Wild Women of the Frontier 
  An organization dedicated to preserving history through educating and entertaining the public on Frontier History. Specifically, women of the 1800's and 1900's, with the aide of horses and period costumes.

Western Forts & Outposts

• Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site  ~ Colorado
• Building Fort Phil Kearney 
  From an article written by written by William Murphy, Co. A, 18th U. S., a survivor of the Fetterman Massacre.
• Fort Bowie National Historic Site  ~ Arizona
• Fort Davis National Historic Site  ~ Texas
• Fort Laramie National Historic Site  ~ Wyoming
• Fort Larned National Historic Site  ~ Kansas
• Fort Phil Kearny / Bozeman Trail Association and Foundation, Wyoming 
• Fort Point National Historic Site  ~ San Francisco, California
• Fort Scott National Historic Site  ~ Kansas
• Fort Smith National Historic Site  ~ Arkansas
• Fort Union National Monument  ~ New Mexico
• Fort Vancouver National Historic Site  ~ Washington
• Fort Yellowstone - Mammoth Hot Springs Historic District 
• St. Vrain's Fort  ~ Platteville, Colorado
• Wyoming Division of Cultural Resources - Ft. Bridger State Historic Site 
• Wyoming Division of Cultural Resources - Ft. Fetterman State Historic Site 
• Wyoming Division of Cultural Resources - Ft. Fred Steele State Historic Site 
• Wyoming Division of Cultural Resources - Ft. Phil Kearny State Historic Site 

Women of the Wild West

• American Cowboys - Women of the West 
• Annie Oakley - She Shot The Ashes Off The Kaiser's Cigaret 
• Baby Doe Tabor and the Matchless Mine 
• Bandit Queen Belle Starr 
• Big Nose Kate, The Shady Ladies, and The 1880's Bordellos 
• Calamity Jane - Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane - by Herself 
• Cattle Annie and Little Britches 
• The Cattle Kate Page 
• Dorchester County Public Library: Library Information: Annie Oakley  ~ Cambridge, Maryland
• FrontierTimes - Outlaws - Belle Starr 
• The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall Of Fame  ~ Fort Worth, Texas
• Nellie Cashman: The Angel of Tombstone 
• Ohio Biography - Phoebe Anne Oakley Moses 
• Olive Oatman 
• Outlaw Women - Who Really Tamed The Wild West! 
• Pearl Hart 
• The Rose of Cimarron 
• Soiled Doves of the Old West 
• Wild Women of the Frontier 
  An organization dedicated to preserving history through educating and entertaining the public on Frontier History. Specifically, women of the 1800's and 1900's, with the aide of horses and period costumes.

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