• Thomas Black Jack Ketchum Images
• Thomas Black Jack Ketchum Hanging
• Thomas Edward Black Jack Ketchum

1. Tom Ketchum — who had become known as “Black Jack” when misidentified with another hombre he resembled — was the last man to hang in America for attempting to rob a train. Given the way the authorities in Clayton, N.M., conducted the job, that’s probably for the best.
2. Black Jack Ketchum as a young man. (Image: University of New Mexico) Whether or not he aimed to be late, Thomas Edward “Black Jack” Ketchum missed the dinner bell by more than an hour on April 26, 1901. In fact, his original 9 a.m. Appointment on the gallows was delayed by more than four hours while authorities tried to ensure Ketchum’s.

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. Thomas Edward 'Black Jack' Ketchum was born on October 31, 1863 in San Saba County, Texas. His father, Green Berry Ketchum, Sr. Died at the age of 48 when Tom was only five years old. His mother, Temperance Katherine Wydick Ketchum, suffered from blindness before she died when Thomas was just ten.

Inscription.
Side A:
Black Jack’s Hideout In Turkey Creek Canyon near here, the outlaw gang of Thomas “Black Jack” Ketchum had one of its hideouts. After a train robbery in July 1899, a posse surprised the gang at the hideout. The outlaws scattered after a bloody battle, and the Ketchum gang was broken up.
Side B:
Colfax County War For twenty years after the 1869 sale of the Maxwell Land Grant, homesteaders, ranchers, and miners fought the new owners for control of this enormous region. The resulting murders and general breakdown of law and order led to the removal from office, in 1878, of Territorial Governor Samuel B. Axtell.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 36° 30.625′ N, 104° 55.052′ W. Marker is in Cimarron, New Mexico, in Colfax County.

Thomas Black Jack Ketchum Images

Marker is on Kit Carson Highway (U.S. 64) east of South Euclid Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 237 East 10th Street, Cimarron NM 87714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Santa Fe Trail (here, next to this marker); The Saint James Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cimarron Canyon (approx. 4.2 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,565 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on August 7, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on August 9, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on August 7, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on August 9, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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

Thomas Black Jack Ketchum Hanging

Where was Tom Ketchum born?

San Saba County, Texas USA

Where did Tom Ketchum die?

Union County, New Mexico Territory

Tom Ketchum body shape:

Average

What is Tom Ketchum's ethnicity?

Thomas Edward Black Jack Ketchum

White

What is Tom Ketchum's occupation?

Cowboy, Cattle Driver, Outlaw

Tom Ketchum brother(s):

Sam Ketchum, Tom Ketchum