About
An American author of Western-themed fiction, he is best known for his Burnt Creek stories. He also wrote a series of stories set during the American Revolution.
Before Fame
He served in the U.S. Army during World War I.
Trivia
He published over 300 short stories.
Family Life
He married Jill M. Chord in 1925. He and Chord became parents to two children.
Associated With
Stage to Lordsburg, a short story written by Ernest Haycox, was the inspiration for Stagecoach, a film starring John Wayne.
