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A Birth of Justice: The Vigilantes of Virginia City

by Donna M. McNamara

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A Birth of Justice

Lying in southwestern Montana are the towns of Virginia City and Nevada City. In 1864 the towns possessed the lure of instant wealth, excitement, and adventure that came from gold mines. Along with this excitement came danger—danger posed by men of unsavory character who would not stop at anything to get what they desired. Five men who were residents of the towns fought back by forming a Vigilance Committee with the goal of bringing justice to the men who terrorized the towns. There have been many theories throughout the years of how the vigilantes financed their quest to bring law and order to the territory of Montana. This book explores the work of John Lott as territorial treasurer, author of the Vigilante Oath, and bookkeeper of the Ferreting Fund, a register of names and amounts of money donated to the Vigilantes to restore law and order. This paper is written not as an attempt to legitimize the actions of the vigilantes, but rather to explore the funding of the organization provided by citizens of Alder Gulch; ordinary people who refused to live in an environment where terror reigned, and they feared for their lives and livelihoods.

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Paperback
Format: 5 x 8 Black & White Paperback, 90 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Oct 11, 2017)
ISBN10: 147878928X
ISBN13: 9781478789284
Genre: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)

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Donna M. McNamaraDonna M. McNamara is a dedicated retired special education teacher who has spent the last twenty years passionately volunteering as a living historian for the Montana Heritage Commission in the enchanting Nevada City, Montana. She proudly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education/Special Education. In addition, she has earned a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a special focus on Reading, reflecting her commitment to education and literacy. In April 2025, she received the exciting news that she had been honored with the prestigious International Impact Book Award in History for her remarkable book.Donna M. McNamara is a retired special education teacher whose passion for education and history has shaped her remarkable journey. For the past 20 years, she has dedicated her time as a living historian with the Montana Heritage Commission in the enchanting Nevada City, Montana. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and another in Elementary Education/Special Education, she embodies a rich blend of expertise. Additionally, she holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, with a special focus on Reading, highlighting her commitment to fostering literacy and learning. In April 2025, Donna received the exciting news that she had been awarded the prestigious International Impact Book Award in History for her acclaimed book, a testament to her dedication to the art of storytelling and historical preservation.
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