Billy Claiborne
Billy Claiborne | |
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A purported photo of Claiborne that has been widely published on the internet. There is no proof that it depicts him. | |
| Born | William Claiborne 1860 |
| Died | November 14, 1882 (aged 22) Tombstone, Arizona Territory, United States |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Ranch hand, drover, miner, gunfighter |
| Allegiance | The Cowboys |
| O.K. Corral gunfight |
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| Principal events |
| Lawmen |
| Outlaw Cowboys |
Billy Claiborne (October 21, 1860 – November 14, 1882) was an American outlaw, cowboy, drover, miner, and gunfighter in the American Old West. He killed James Hickey in a confrontation in a saloon, but it was ruled self-defense. He was present at the beginning of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, but was unarmed and ran from the shootout. Only a year later, while drunk, he confronted gunfighter "Buckskin" Frank Leslie and was killed.