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George Washington Coe (1856–1941) was an Old West cowboy and a gunman during the Lincoln County War . Early years. George Washington Coe was born in Brighton, Iowa. He moved to New Mexico Territory with his cousin, Frank Coe, around 1871 to work on a ranch near Fort Stanton belonging to another cousin. [citation needed] .
The Lincoln County War was an Old West conflict between rival factions which began in 1878 in Lincoln County, New Mexico Territory, the predecessor of the state of New Mexico, and continued until 1881.
George and Frank Coe were early settlers and prominent farmers in New Mexico who served as Regulators during The Lincoln County War. Their involvement in the conflict reflects their dedication to protecting their community and upholding justice.
Nov 8, 2016 · First published in 1934, when Coe was the last survivor of the Lincoln County War, Frontier Fighter is detailed first-hand account of one of the Wild West's most exciting incidents and the men...
The Lincoln County War broke out following the murder of a merchant, John Tunstall, that sparked the regional conflict. The Coes sided with the Lincoln County Regulators, part of the Alexander McSween faction.
George W Coe fought alongside Billy the Kid in the gun smoke of the Lincoln County War. Frontier Fighter tells the story of Coe’s early life, his acquaintance with Billy the Kid, and his role in the infamous Lincoln County War.
Nov 18, 2016 · George Coe fought as a Regulator during the Lincoln County War, and got something his pal Billy the Kid didn’t—amnesty for his actions. Coe was one of the men who confronted Andrew “Buckshot” Roberts at Blazer’s Mill on April 4, 1878.
