Tom Black Jack Ketchum

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Thomas Edward Ketchum (known as Black Jack; October 31, 1863 – April 26, 1901) was an American cowboy who later became an outlaw. He was executed in 1901 for attempted train robbery. Tom “Black Jack” Ketchum, shown here after he was captured and his right arm amputated, and shortly before he was hanged in 1901 for attempted train robbery, had emptied his rifle into the bodies of two posse members chasing him and his brother for robbing a store in Liberty, New Mexico, in 1896, before continuing on his life of crime as a train robber.

Tom Ketchum interesting facts, biography, family, updates, life, childhood facts, information and more:

What is Tom Ketchum's middle name?

E.

Tom Ketchum nickname(s):

Black Jack, Black Jack Ketchum, Tom Ketchum, Thomas E. Ketchum

How old was Tom Ketchum when died?

37

Tom Black Jack Ketchum

Where was Tom Ketchum born?

San Saba County, Texas USA

Tom Black Jack Ketchum Execution Photos

Where did Tom Ketchum die?

Union County, New Mexico Territory

Tom Ketchum body shape:

Average

What is Tom Ketchum's ethnicity?

Tom Black Jack Ketchum

White

What is Tom Ketchum's occupation?

Cowboy, Cattle Driver, Outlaw

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Tom Ketchum brother(s):

Sam Ketchum, Tom Ketchum