John Wesley Hardin

Criminal

Birthday May 26, 1853

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Texas

DEATH DATE Aug 19, 1895 (42)

About

American old West outlaw who served sixteen years in prison for a series of shooting murders which began when he was fifteen years old.

Before Fame

He was almost expelled after stabbing a fellow classmate.

Trivia

He escaped capture for many years and spent the majority of his life escaping authorities until finally being captured in 1878.

Family Life

His father was a preacher.

Associated With

He was named after Methodist church founder John Wesley.