The Violent Life and Enigmatic Disappearance of Wild West Outlaw "Mysterious Dave" Mather

A fascinating character who played both sides of the law, "Mysterious Dave" Mather was a contemporary of many of the West's notorious lawmen and gunfighters

Depiction of “Mysterious Dave” Mather

Background

Though he is not as well known as some of the Wild West’s more notorious outlaws such as Billy the Kid, David “Mysterious Dave” Mather is nonetheless a colorful and fascinating character in his own right.

Originally hailing from New England, Mather originally set out to make his living on the seas. However, he soon realized that life on a ship was not for him, and he and his brother set out for the open spaces of America’s West.