Virgil Walter Earp (July 18, 1843 – October 19, 1905) was an American lawman. He was both deputy U.S. Marshal and City Marshal of Tombstone, Arizona, when he led his younger …

Born in Hartford, Kentucky, he was brother to James, Morgan and Wyatt Earp. After serving in the Union Army during the Civil War, he was a freighter-teamster in Prescott, Arizona, and was …

Jul 30, 2024 · While Virgil Earp was not as famous as his younger brother Wyatt, he was an instrumental figure in one of the most legendary events of the Old West: the Gunfight at the …

“Virgil Earp was known as one of the most daring and adventurous of Western pioneers, and he was known from North to South on the Pacific Coast as one of the great-hearted men who …

Though his younger brother remains more famous, Virgil led an exciting and fulfilling life. His services as a soldier and peace officer, plus his successful homesteading venture, ensure that …

Virgil Earp, second child of Nicholas and Virginia Ann (Cooksey) Earp. Born July 18, 1843 in Hartford Kentucky, called Virgil Walter Earp. The family moved to Monmouth, Illinois. Then to …

Oct 11, 2024 · Discover 35 fascinating facts about Virgil Earp, the legendary lawman of the Wild West, and his role in the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Jun 12, 2006 · Wyatt Earp has received far more attention than his older brother Virgil Walter Earp, yet Virgil also served as a frontier lawman, and was, in fact, the city marshal at the time …

Nov 9, 2024 · Virgil Earp (1843–1905) was an American lawman and the older brother of the legendary Wyatt Earp. Known for his involvement in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in …

At about 1:00 p.m., Marshal Virgil and his Deputy Morgan Earp found Ike on Fourth Street, still armed, and Virgil pistol whipped him from behind. Disarming him, the Earps took Ike to appear …