![]() ![]() Though Reeves claimed to be “only fair” with a rifle, he was barred regularly from competitive turkey shoots. He also honed his firearm skills, becoming very quick and accurate with a pistol. In any event, Bass fled to Indian Territory (Oklahoma), where he took refuge with the Seminole, Cherokee, and Creek Indians, learning their customs, languages, and tracking skills. Others believe that Bass heard too much about the “freeing of slaves” and ran away. When the Civil War broke out, Texas sided with the Confederacy, and George Reeves went into battle, taking Bass with him.ĭuring these years of the Civil War, Bass parted company from Reeves some say because Bass beat up George after a dispute in a card game. George Reeves, William’s son, later became his valet, bodyguard, and personal companion. Bass was a tall young man, at 6’2″, with good manners and a sense of humor.
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