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Steamboat Bill

died February 1, 1873 · Gallatin County, Montana

Steamboat Bill was taken from the jail at Bozeman City, Montana, on the night of February 1, 1873. A mob broke in, took him from his confinement and hanged him.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched

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