210 likes | 584 Views
Buffalo Bill Cody. William Frederick Cody. Birth or Given Name Born: February 26, 1846 Birthplace: Scott County, Iowa Moved to Kansas at 7 years old. Childhood. 5 Sisters 1 Brother - Died when fell from a Horse Loved the Outdoors Helped Scout for Wagon Train
E N D
William Frederick Cody • Birth or Given Name • Born: February 26, 1846 • Birthplace: Scott County, Iowa • Moved to Kansas at 7 years old
Childhood • 5 Sisters • 1 Brother - Died when fell from a Horse • Loved the Outdoors • Helped Scout for Wagon Train • Rode in Expeditions for Wild Horses
Notoriety • Pony Express Rider at Age 14 • Indian Scout for Military • Buffalo Hunter • Showman • Land Developer
Pony Express Rider One of longest rides in History 322 Miles in 21 Hours http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pony_Express
“Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show” Began in 1882 Used real cowboys, cowgirls, Indians and livestock Bronco riding, roping, sharp-shooting, and Indian battles were demonstrated Show traveled through Europe for 10 Years Buffalo Bill’s previous Stage Appearances “The Scouts of the Praire” “Scouts of the Plains” http://www.richgros.com/Cody/the_wild_west_show.html
Buffalo Hunter • Supplied bison meat to Kansas Pacific Railroad • Nickname “Buffalo Bill” given
Land Developer • Brought recognition to Cody, Wyoming • Saw potential for tourism and ranching • Built hotels, encouraged energy and agriculture production http://www.codychamber.org/
Contributions • Pushed for Women’s and Indian’s Rights • Became Environmentally Conscious • Against Hide Hunting • Pushed for Hunting Seasons • Yellowstone National Park
Later Days & Recognition • Spent with family in Nebraska and Denver, Colorado • Fortune had dwindled • Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming
Death January 10, 1917 71 Years Old Kidney Failure Denver, Colorado Gravesite Lookout Mountain 20 Miles West of Denver
Works Cited Page http://www.buffalobill.org/history.htm http://download-free-pictures.com/history/buffalo-bill-cody.html http://free-stock-photos.com/buffalo-bill.html http://members.aol.com/Gibson0817/buffalo.htm http://www.bbhc.org/home/index.cfm