Lot #1501 Frank Canton: ADS Frontier Bank Robber and Murderer-Turned-Sheriff of Johnson County, Wyoming Bench Warrant Dated 1886 Very Scar

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Frank Canton: ADS Frontier Bank Robber and Murderer-Turned-Sheriff of Johnson County, Wyoming Bench Warrant Dated 1886 Very Scarce (1849-1927) Born "Joe Horner" where he was wanted for bank robbery and murder all but disappeared and resurfaced in Wyoming first as Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff and later Chief Detective for the Wyoming Stock Growers and leader of the Ranchers during the Johnson County Range War. He went on to be a U.S Marshal in Alaska and Adjutant General of Oklahoma. Know his signatures from his tenure in Oklahoma, his signature on documents from Wyoming are very scarce. Offered is a partially printed Territory of Wyoming bench warrant for a Henry Litsey. Canton writes "I hereby certify that I received with warrant on the 7th day of July 1886. Signed " F.M. Canton Sheriff. One chip in border otherwise excellent. 8.25 x 7". Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,800

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