The Truth Behind Legendary Old West Gambling Gunslinger Doc Holliday

Son of a Soldier

Contrary to popular belief, “Doc” isn’t Holliday’s real first name. Born John Henry Holliday in August of 1851, Holliday was born to Alice Jane Holliday Henry Burroughs Holliday, a soldier who served in both the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. Holliday had an adopted brother, Francisco. Unfortunately, the family wouldn’t remain together for long.

The War Escalates

In 1862, the threat of Union troops forced the family to move further south to Valdosta, Georgia. The Hollidays soon grew integral to the community. Holliday’s mother did her best to shield him from the horrors of war…

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.