Cattle Kate: Wyoming's Most Famous Wild West Female Outlaw | American History Documentary

The Life and Legend of Wyoming's Most Famous Female Outlaw...
The story of Cattle Kate, also known as Ellen Watson, embodies the malevolence and tragedy that often characterized life on the American frontier. Born into humble beginnings in Canada, Ella's journey led her to the vast expanses of Wyoming. Misrepresented by sensationalized accounts in the press, Watson faced a fate that would immortalize her as a martyr of the Old West. Despite being depicted as a villain, those who truly knew Ellen spoke of her kindness and resilience. Her life and legacy reflects the injustices faced by those who dared to challenge the status quo in the untamed frontier. This is her story.
0:00 Introduction
00:49 The Origins Of Cattle Kate
4:40 The Man From Sweet Water
9:39 The Big Bad Cattle Barons
15:45 The Ballad Of A.J. Bothwell
19:58 The Notrona County Lynchings
24:21 The Unjust Aftermath
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