JOHN RINGO Johnny Ringo’s death to this day is still a mystery. There are theories as to how he died but there is no proof. The only logical representation of his death would be suicide from looking at the bullet wound and exit wound on his head. He was found dead in Turkey Valley Canyon at the same spot he was found dead. EARLY LIFE John Ringo and his family originated from Indiana but after he was born they moved to Missouri, then when he grew old enough he moved to Central Texas around Mason County. His dad was accidentally killed when he was 14 during an accident. Johnny Ringo, never had a wife or any children throughout his lifetime. Born: May 3 ,1850 in Greensfork, Indiana Died: July 13,1882 in West Turkey Creek Valley DEATH
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JOHN RINGO
Johnny Ringo’s death to this day
is still a mystery. There are
theories as to how he died but
there is no proof. The only
logical representation of his
death would be suicide from
looking at the bullet wound and
exit wound on his head. He was
found dead in Turkey Valley
Canyon at the same spot he was
found dead.
E A R LY L I F E
John Ringo and his family originated from Indiana but after he was born they moved to Missouri, then when he grew old enough he
moved to Central Texas around Mason County.
His dad was accidentally killed when he was 14 during an accident.
Johnny Ringo, never had a wife or any children throughout his
lifetime.
Born: May 3 ,1850 in Greensfork, Indiana
Died: July 13,1882 in West Turkey Creek Valley
D E A T H
"Wild West Outlaws and Lawmen." John Ringo. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Oct. 2015.
I M P O RTA N T L I F E E V E N T SWhy Johnny Ringo is Important
Johnny Ringo is connected to expansion of the USA because he himself moved during this time period. His family originated from Indiana but eventually they moved to OK and TX during this time which showed that they were apart of this time. He was connected with the wild west, because he lived the ‘life of a cowboy’ and in Tombstone they even called him the ‘king of the cowboys’ because he was the most deadliest gunfighter in that area. His life also had all of the aspects of a cowboy; loneliness, alcohol, and gunfights.
Mason County War
John Ringo first moved to Mason County and joined a gang which participated in vigilant acts.
Tombstone Gunfights
Where Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Virgil and Morgan Earp fought the Clantons and McLaurys
Gunfight at the OK Corral
30- second gunfight against Wyatt Earp that ended in a bloody plot for revenge
