Chris Madsen

For the Canadian singer and songwriter, see Chris Madsen (musician).
Chris Madsen
Born
Chris Madsen Rørmose

(1851-02-25)February 25, 1851
Ørsted Parish, Fyn, Denmark
DiedJanuary 9, 1944(1944-01-09) (aged 92)
Guthrie, Oklahoma
Occupation(s)Soldier
Lawman
US Marshal

Chris Madsen (February 25, 1851 – January 9, 1944) was a lawman of the Old West who is best known as being one of The Three Guardsmen, the name given to Madsen and two other Deputy US Marshals who were responsible for the apprehension and/or killing of several outlaws of that era. The Three Guardsmen consisted of Madsen, Bill Tilghman, and Heck Thomas.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Chris Madsen". Den Store Danske. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  2. ^ Leif Rudi Ernst (2003). Skurk i Danmark - Helt i Amerika. Eget forlag. ISBN 87-989595-0-6. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2015.