Sidney Edgerton was an American politician, lawyer, judge and teacher from Ohio. He served during the American Civil War, as a Squirrel Hunter. During this time, Edgerton served as a U.S. Congressman.
The history of vigilante justice and the Montana Vigilantes began in 1863 in what was at the time a remote part of eastern Idaho Territory. Vigilante activities continued, although somewhat sporadical
Sidney Edgerton
…appointed Edgerton as the first Territorial Governor of Montana. During his term as Territorial Governor, he was an alleged member of the infamous Montana Vigilantes, and was reputedly among its founders. He was a sickly child that was not expected to survive; burial clothing was ordered for him. He survived and…
Bannack, Montana (2005)
1907 Painting by John W. Norton of Henry Plummer's gang holding up and robbing a stagecoach
1870 vigilante execution of Arthur Compton and Joseph Wilson in Helena, Montana]