California Newspaper Transcriptions
Crimes and Criminals (pre 1924)
JIM WEBSTER

Transcribed by Kathy Sedler

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JIM WEBSTER

            In 1855 and 1856, Jim Webster was the terror of Timbuctoo and 
vicinity.  He was a highwayman, and robbed and murdered a number of people.  A 
reward was offered for his capture or death, but no one was daring enough to 
attempt the deed.  In 1855, he killed three men in a ravine near Timbuctoo, with 
three shots from his revolver.  After committing numerous depredations and 
criminal acts, he was killed by one of his own men.

History of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles