Black Knight of Zayante

Tells the story of the capture and death of Joaquin Murrietta by the California Rangers under the command of Harry Love. An insert tells the story of Harry Love and Mary Bennett and their timultuous marriage.
Creator: Mabel Dorn
Source: Pony Express
Date: November 1953
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • 1950s
  • 1850s
  • Northern California
Identifier: FE-BEN-Murrietta-53

Collection

Faye Ellis Collection

Citation

Dorn, Mabel. “Black Knight of Zayante.” Pony Express. November 1953. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/137909. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.