Wyatt Earp (Frontier lawman) - On This Day

Profession: Frontier lawman

Biography: Wyatt Earp was a central figure in the legendary shootout at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone. Prior to his time in Tombstone Wyatt had moved around the western boom towns, often getting into trouble, though he served as an assistant city marshal in Dodge City, Kansas.

In 1881 Earp, along with his brothers Morgan and Virgil Earp and together with Doc Holliday faced off against cowboys the Clanton gang. Three of the Clanton gang were killed and Morgan, Virgil and Doc were injured.

The gun fight only really reached public attention in 1931 when a biography was published of Wyatt Earp, two years after his death. His brother Virgil who was actually the city marshal that day may have played the more central role.

Born: March 19, 1848
Birthplace: Monmouth, Illinois, USA
Star Sign: Pisces

Died: January 13, 1929 (aged 80)
Cause of Death: Chronic cystitis

Articles and Photos

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  The Gunfight at OK Corral

  Said to have lasted just 30 seconds, the gunfight at OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, is remembered as one of the great shootouts in the annals of the Wild West
  October 26, 1881

Historical Events

• 1881-10-26 Gunfight at the OK Corral: The most famous shootout in the Wild West occurs, between lawmen (including Wyatt Earp) and the Cowboys, with Tom and Frank McLaury and Billy Clanton killed

Personal Life

• 1870-01-10 American lawman Wyatt Earp (21) weds Urilla Sutherland (20) in Lamar, Missouri, until her death in August of the same year

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