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Timothy Isaiah "Longhair Jim" Courtright (1845 - February 8th, 1887) was an American lawman of the late 19th century. He was born in the spring of 1845 in Sangamon County, Illinois to father, Daniel Courtright.

Married Sarah Elizabeth Weeks in 1870.

Served in the American Civil War as a member of the Seventh Iowa Infantry.

Possible performer of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

Became a marshal in Fort Worth, TX, served three terms.

Went to New Mexico.

Was accused of being involved in two murders in New Mexico.

Returned to Fort Worth.

Texas Rangers and New Mexico Authorities attempt an arrest in Fort Worth.

Escapes custody with help of friends.

Returned to New Mexico and stood trial, aquitted due to insuffiecent evidence.

Died in a gunfight with Luke Short, disagrement unknown.

Sources so far include:


 * The Handbook of Texas Online
 * Fort Worth Police Department History Page