Cody
WILLIAM FREDERICK, a former United States Government scout; born in Scott co., Ia., Feb. 26, 1845; better known as "Buffalo Bill," a name earned while employed by the Kansas Pacific railway to furnish meat for its laborers, when he slaughtered 4,280 buffaloes in 18 months. He was an unerring shot, a fearless rider and had some thrilling adventures among the savages. In 1872 he was elected to the Nebraska Legislature, and in 1883 organized the "Wild West Show," with which he toured for 20 years. Author, "Life of Hon. W. F. Cody" (1879); "Story of the Wild West" (1888); "Adventures of Buffalo Bill" (1904) "True Tales of the Plains" (1908). Died in 1917.