Webduring his last robbery in 1883, black bart was shot and forced to flee the scene. He left behind several personal items, including a pair of eyeglasses, food, and a handkerchief. Webjun 3, 2017 · the disappearance of black bart, the notorious wells fargo stagecoach robber from the 1800s has baffled historians. Now two historians say they've found his. Webblack bart, also known as charles e. Boles or charles bolton was an american outlaw who once lived in vernon springs, iowa. Two of his four children were born in new.