Emmett Dalton's Embossed Death Certificate, Near Contemporary

2p, Near Contemporary Embossed Copy of Emmett Dalton’s Death Certificate

Two vintage photostatic copies of documents relating to the death of Emmett Dalton stamped by the Los Angeles County Health Department.

1. (6.5” x 8") Near Contemporary Copy of Dalton’s official death certificate listing the cause of death as Cerebral Hemorrhage with Diabetes and hypertension listed as “Other contributory causes of importance”. While Dalton is known as an American outlaw, on his death certificate Dalton’s occupation was listed as a builder of homes. The death certificate notes that Dalton died at the age of 66 and was cremated in Los Angeles.

2. (5.5" x 7") Certified copy of local record that certifies the “Full, true and correct copy of the certificate of death of Emmett Dalton”

Emmett Dalton’s famous gang The Dalton Gang came to an end on October 5, 1892 when the crew attempted to rob two banks on the same day in Coffeyville, Kansas. Four of the gang were killed in a gun fight with law enforcement and townsmen. Emmett Dalton survived, but was severely wounded after receiving more than 23 gunshot wounds. Upon capture, Emmett was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in Lansing. Dalton, considered a model prisoner, was pardoned by the state governor, and released after 14 years.

Emmett Dalton (b. 1871) was an American outlaw, train robber and member of the Dalton Gang in the American Old West. Emmett's older brothers briefly worked as US deputy marshals in Indian Territory, and shared a position held by their older brother Frank Dalton after he was killed in the line of duty. They hired Emmett to serve as a guard at the jail at Fort Smith, in present-day Arkansas. The elder two started working for the Osage Nation to help them set up a police force, but fled after being pursued for stealing horses. Shortly after, they began to conduct robberies of banks, stagecoaches, and trains. Emmett would later join them forming The Dalton Gang.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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