.James William "Charlie" HICKEY ....d. abt 1875, my mystery man ! I am unable to confirm the story, or where he lived, died, buried, marriage to Minerva WARD, or who his parents were. It is said that: (in the Loco, IT (maybe Stephens Co.) .. Charlie was an Indian Scout for Texas Rangers. ... Was killed approximately 1879-80 during the range wars of Texas ...Charlie and Oscar took the buckboard out to work on a fence. Charlie was killed while repairing, rebuilding or building a fence by some men who rode up on horses and shot him. Oscar was with him (approximately 5-6 years old) when it happened and saw it all. Oscar ran back to the house and told his pregnant mother. They went to the neighbors house and then all went to see what happened. Oscar's father was dead. ... Said to be Chickasaw, or Pottawatomie ------------ full or 1/2 ..."Don't fence me in" song was based on the range wars of that time. Any suggestions anyone? Karen