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Belle Starr: The Life and Legend of the Wild West Outlaw

 
Starr, Belle

Starr, Belle

Starr, Belle (1848–1889), a United States outlaw. She was known to steal horses and cattle, and was suspected of robbing stage-coaches. Her home in Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) was a hideout for members of the Cole Younger gang and other criminals.

Myra Belle Shirley was born near Carthage, Missouri, the daughter of a farmer and tavern keeper. She married Sam Starr, a Cherokee Indian, in 1880 and lived in Indian Territory until she was murdered by an unknown person.