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Three-fingered Jack

Three-fingered Jack in 1841.

Jack Q. Jones also known as Three-fingered Jack (1770 - 1841) was an Irish-American bandit in California in the early 19th Century.

Biography[]

Jones was born in Ireland in 1770. He emigreted to America in 1776, due to his father hatred for the British. When his family arrived in New York. Jones' father joined the Continental Army and fought the Red Coats dying during the American Revolutionary War.

He joined the US Army and fought in the War of 1812. There he lost two of his 5 fingers.

Jones' family due to his catholic faith emigrated to Texas in New Spain. In 1821, Jones moved to California, where he supported the Mexican independence working as a bandit and robbing the Spaniards.

In 1841, he worked with Alejandro Murrieta and his brother as bandits in the Valley of Los Angeles robbing soldiers and civilians. One day, they met Captain Harrison Love, who killed Joaquin and captured Jack.

Jack was forced to work as a slave in the mine. He was killed by Love when he tried to kill Montero and the other landlords after a very anti rich people speech. He died in front of Alejandro, recognizing him as his old friend.

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