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Vigilantes Rise and Henry Plummer's Trial in Montana
A historical account outlines the birth of the vigilante movement in Montana led by Captain James Williams and his men. It describes their condemnation of outlaws, their enforcement of justice on the roads, and the capture and execution of Henry Plummer as part of the period's brutal law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Militant Society
Montana
Captain Williams
Henry Plummer
Dimsdale
Wiliams
Williams
Professor Dimsdale
Sanders
James Williams
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania
Welch
Ireland
Toledo
Ohio
Rock Island
Illinois
Leavenworth
Kansas
John
James
Charles Beehrer
Beehrer
Pike’s Peak
Rocky Mountains
Platte
Cherry Creek
Denver
Pueblo
Idaho
Bannack
Beaverhead
Slade
Julesberg
Overland Stage Road
Kearney
West
Banack
Joseph A. Slade
Plains
Cap
Thither Williams
Nevada
Alder Gulch
Alder Creek
Virginia City
Central City
Hungry Hollow
Butcher Gulch
Pine Grove
Highland
Summit City
Salt Lake
Fort Benton
Benton
Elk City
Idaho Territory
Salt Lake Road
Ruby Valley
Big Hole
Rochester
Camp Creek
Moose Creek
Divide Creek
Silver Bow Creek
Deer Lodge River
Hellgate River
Missoula
Bitter Root
Fort Owen
Nez Perce
Clearwater
Salt Lake City
John Martin
Nevada City
Williams Creek
Ruby River
Walter Booth Dance
D. H. Dillingham
Dillingham
A. J. Oliver & Co
Peabody & Caldwell
Plummer
G. W. Stapleton
Dodge
Forbes
Stinson
Lyons
Virginia
Dr. Steele
Helena
Dick Sapp
Stirson
Central Organization
Yankton
Walla Walla