Abe Reynolds

Abel "Abe" Reynolds was an American ranch hand who worked at Pronghorn Ranch in 1907.

Biography
At some point before 1907, Abe Reynolds found employment at Pronghorn Ranch. In 1907, Abe was introduced to John Marston, who was going under the alias of Jim Milton,  and was tasked by Tom Dickens to show John around the ranch and get him set to do his chores. Abe and John talked about John’s entry to the ranch when John drove out some of the members of the Laramie Gang who had been harassing the ranch, although John denied being anything but a ranch hand. Later, Abe was being harassed by the leader of the Laramie Gang, although John got involved and beat the leader in a fist fight and Abe expressed his thanks. Later that night, the ranch is raided by the gang, and Abe, John and Tom ride to the Laramie Gang’s hideout at Hanging Dog Ranch to get the cattle back. John took charge of the assault and had Abe settle at a nearby hill and lay down covering fire so that he could attack at the front and Tom could attack at the back. The trio were successful and returned to the ranch, although John asked Abe to stay up that night so that he could watch and see if any gang members attempted to sneak into the ranch. Months later, John left the ranch to start his own in the Great Plains and Abe said goodbye to him. Abe continued working at the ranch after this.

Legacy
Abe’s actions in taking part of the counter raid helped make it so that Pronghorn Ranch was the most successful independent ranch in Big Valley.

Personality
Abe was a friendly man who took to his work as a ranch hand seriously. He was not especially intelligent however he was smart enough to recognize when John Marston was lying to him about his past. Abe was skilled enough with firearms to lay suppressing fire on the Laramie Gang at Hanging Dog Ranch.

Relationships

 * David Geddes: Geddes employed Abe as a ranch hand. The two got along with each other as an employee and employer. Geddes could be rather strict as a boss, however he could also be understanding.
 * Tom Dickens: Tom was the overseer of Pronghorn Ranch and was Abe’s superior. The two got along well as coworkers.
 * Lydia Geddes: Lydia had an ongoing affair with Abe, although David was aware of the situation and let it happen as he had his own affairs.
 * John Marston: Abe showed John around the ranch when he was first employed there. Abe did not believe John’s cover story about who he was, although he did not push the issue and continued showing John the ranch and helping him get settled in. The two got along well as coworkers and John appointed Abe as a sniper during the raid on Hanging Dog Ranch. When John left the ranch to start his own, Abe bid him farewell.

Appearance
Abe was a white male of an average height and a slim build. Abe had long brown hair parted to the right and a small goatee.

Equipment

 * Cattleman Revolver (1907)
 * Carbine Repeater (1907)
 * Lasso (1907)

Locations
Pronghorn Ranch, Big Valley, West Elizabeth, United States