The Plainsman

The Plainsman – The Bounty Hunter begins the story of Samuel Jackson. Sam was to wear many hats during his life: freight wagon driver, wagon train scout, Deputy Town Marshal, Deputy Sheriff, scout for the 9th and 6th Cavalry, and U.S. Marshal for the Western Division of Texas. Sam tracked and captured several killers, bandits, and other wanted individuals. All without having to kill any of them. Working out of Austin and San Angelo, Texas, he monitored wanted posters until he found someone within riding distance to attempt to capture.

The Plainsman – The Cavalry Scout chronicles Sam Jackson’s time serving at a cavalry scout in New Mexico and Arizona. When he is transferred from Fort Union to Fort Apache, he meets a young woman named Nora Starr while on the stage coach. Sam and Nora develop a friendship which eventually turns into love for each other.

The Plainsman – The U.S. Marshal, chronicles Sam Jackson’s time serving as the U.S. Marshal for the western district of Texas. Sam and Nora move from Fort Apache to San Angelo, Texas. They find a home and get situated. Sam goes to investigate a complaint of a chicken thief. He follows the man only to discover that he has been captured by Apache. After putting the man out of his misery, Marshal Jackson goes after the Indians. Over the next couple of years, Sam tracks bank robbers, stagecoach bandits, and horse thieves. Along the way, a son, Cody, is born.