Black Bart (outlaw)
English-born American outlaw (1829–1888) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the American Old West outlaw. For the pirate, see Bartholomew Roberts. For other uses, see Black Bart (disambiguation).
Charles E. Boles (b. c. 1829; d. after February 28, 1888), also known as Black Bart, was an American outlaw noted for the poetic messages he left behind after two of his robberies. Often called Charley by his friends, he was also known as Charles (or C.E.) Bolton.[1] Considered a gentleman bandit with a reputation for style and sophistication,[1] he was one of the most notorious stagecoach robbers to operate in and around Northern California and Southern Oregon during the 1870s and 1880s.
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Born | Charles E. Boles c. 1829 |
Died | after February 28, 1888(1888-02-28) (aged 58–59) |
Nationality | English |
Other names | Charles E. Boles, Charles Bolton, C.E. Bolton |
Occupation(s) | stagecoach robber, prospector, soldier |
Criminal status | Time served |
Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Johnson |
Children | 4 |
Conviction(s) | Robbery |
Criminal penalty | 6 years |
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