 Very
little of Cody's childhood and family experiences are known. When
he joined the Express he had already perfected his shooting ability; even
Jimmy had to admit that Cody was a better distance-shot than he was.
Gifted with a winning smile and a healthy appetite, Cody made friends amongst
the other riders easily, perhaps taking most easily to Jimmy. He
found love several times but circumstances always seemed to conspire against
him in romance. Cody was a big fan of naturalist/author Hezekiah
Horne, and became a proponent of the environmentalist causes that Horne
espoused. He also fancied himself a budding author: the publication
of his "On The Trail with the Pony Express" in "True Tales of the West",
encouraged his literary leanings but earned earned him the wrath of his
fellow riders, who didn't take kindly to the his descriptions of them.
Cody's boundless enthusiasm and infectious spirit never wanted, even as
more serious matters began to grip the countryside. Cody may have left
the Express to join the Army as a scout, but it's certain his friends always
remained close to his heart.
Photo:
ABC promotional photo of Stephen Baldwin as "William F. Cody"
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