Volume 5 , Issue 13

Isaac "Ike" Black Distant Relativie

"In this issue (Vol. 2, Iss. 55), you mentioned the final resting place of an Oklahoma outlaw by the name of Isaac (Ike Black).

It seems that old Ike is a distant relative of the family, being either an uncle or cousin or something of my grandfather. Years ago, sometime in the sixties I believe, one of the western magazines did a story about the final showdown that resulted in his death. It caused a stir in the family, resulting in some discussion about the facts as they had heard it.

It seems that your account went along with what was told. My aunt remembered talking about it with his wife, and she was shown an old bonnett she had that had a bullet hole in it from some time when they were running from the law.

I just wanted to say thank you for your article, as it has brought about some discussion amongst the younger members of my family." -- Gary L. Black - Coos Bay, Oregon   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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