Doc Scurlock was a notable figure in the American Old West, known primarily as a physician and a member of the infamous Regulators during the Lincoln County War in New Mexico. He was born in 1850 and became involved in the conflict between rival factions, which included the Murphy-Dolan faction and the Tunstall faction. Scurlock was not only a doctor but also a skilled horseman and gunman. After the war, he moved to various locations, including Arizona and California, where he continued his medical practice. His life reflects the complexities of the lawlessness and violence of the time.