Buckskin frank leslie biography
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Buckskin Frank Leslie
American soldier, conman, and convicted criminal (1842–1927)
For the American illustrator, see Frank Leslie.
Nashville Franklyn Leslie | |
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Nashville Franklyn "Buckskin Frank" Leslie | |
| Born | (1842-03-18)March 18, 1842 San Antonio, Texas |
| Died | Unknown (after January 27, 1920) |
| Nationality | American |
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| Occupation(s) | U.S. Army scout, gambler, miner, rancher, gunfighter |
| Known for | Killing Mike Killeen and Billy Claiborne |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Criminal status | Pardoned in 1896 |
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| Conviction(s) | Murder of Molly Edwards |
| Criminal penalty | 25 years |
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They Called Him Buckskin Frank: The Life and Adventures of Nashville Franklyn Leslie
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DeMattos, Jack & Parsons, Chuck June 2018.
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