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Bill Pickett
African American cowboy, rodeo performer and actor (1870–1932)
For other people named Bill Pickett, see William Pickett.
Bill Pickett | |
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Pickett c. 1907 | |
| Born | Willie M. Pickett (1870-12-05)December 5, 1870 Jenks Branch, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 1932(1932-04-02) (aged 61) Ponca City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Resting place | White Eagle Monument, Marland, Oklahoma |
| Other names | "The Dusky Demon" |
| Occupation | Rodeo performer |
| Spouse | Maggie Turner (m. 1890) |
| Children | 9 |
Willie M.
Pickett (December 5, 1870 – April 2, 1932) was an African American cowboy, rodeo performer, and actor. In 1989, Pickett was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.
Personal life
Pickett was born in the Jenks Branch community of Williamson County, Texas, in 1870.[1][2][3] (Jenks Branch, also known as the Miller Community, is in western Williamson County, five miles southeast of L