In 1987, a Billy the Kid museum began in Hico, Texas. This museum was founded on the belief that a man named Brushy Bill Roberts was the real Billy the Kid, and had escaped the bullets of Pat Garrett. Billy the Kid Outlaw Gang founders firmly believed this to be untrue.

Founders of the BTKOG.
(Left to Right) Marilyn Bowlin, Janean Grissom, and Jean Hancock
along with Marilyn's husband

Joe Bowlin

Marilyn Bowlin of Taiban, New Mexico founded the Billy the Kid Outlaw Gang shortly thereafter for the purpose of protecting the true, and well researched, history of William Bonney, aka Billy the Kid.

Marilyn founded "The Gang" in 1987 in Taiban, New Mexico. Maryln was the first president of the Gang, she is now retired from the BTKOG and no longer an active member.

Balladeer Larry Buchanan entertaining at the dedication
of the Stinking Springs Historical Marker

Since it was formed, Billy the Kid Outlaw Gang has worked with the state historian, and the highway department to erect many historical markers throughout the state. These sites mark places of importance in the lives of William Bonney and his peers. The Gang also publishes brochures directed toward tourists and New Mexico residents promoting these sites.

Membership in the Billy the Kid Outlaw Gang, Inc. numbers hundreds of people, from 43 states and 7 countries. Many now apply for membership from the Internet. Our website is at http://www.billythekidoutlawgang.com and by clicking on "Memberships" you can learn what are the benefits and the dues to join, and clicking onto "Membership Form" you can fill out the blanks and then mail in your dues to become actual members.

The Gang went on the internet in March of 1996.