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John Oberland Vermillion (c. 1845–1921), also known as "Texas Jack" or later as "Shoot-Your-Eye-Out Vermillion", was a gunfighter of the Old West known for his participation in the Earp Vendetta Ride and his later association with Soapy Smith.
Nov 3, 2021 · Learn about the life and exploits of John Wilson Vermillion, also known as Texas Jack, who rode with Wyatt Earp on the Vendetta Ride of 1882. Discover how he became a legendary gunfighter, a lawman, and a witness to the O.K. Corral shootout.
Learn about the life and exploits of John Wilson Vermillion, also known as Texas Jack and Shoot-Your-Eye-Out Vermillion. He fought with Wyatt Earp in the Earp Vendetta Ride and the Dodge City War, and later joined Soapy Smith's gang.
John "Texas Jack" Vermillion, a Virginian, joined the vendetta ride after Frank Stilwell was killed, and was never indicted for Stilwell's murder, but he was with the Earps when Florentino "Indian Charlie" Cruz was killed.
Jan 29, 2007 · Learn about the men who rode with Wyatt Earp to avenge his brother Virgil's shooting in 1881. John "Texas Jack" Vermillion was one of the deputies, a former Confederate soldier and a carpenter from Virginia.
Jul 9, 2013 · Learn about the life and adventures of Texas Jack Vermillion, who fought for the Union in the Civil War and later joined Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Posse in Arizona. The book Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Posse Rider by Peter Brand reveals his story and legacy.
Feb 11, 2019 · Learn about Texas Jack Omohundro, a Confederate veteran who became a scout, hunter and actor in the Wild West. Discover his romance with Italian ballerina Giuseppina Morlacchi, his friendship with Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill Hickok, and his untimely death in Leadville.
