Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "[6][18], The El Paso Daily Times speculated that he was the man whom Texas Ranger Thomas Mode shot in the right ear. Verify and try again. Also known as: William Bresnaham, William Rosciotis, William Brosius / Brocious, Bill Graham. based on information from your browser. . He was also described as tall, well-built, and with a freckled-face complexion. After the incident, Wyatt Earp buffaloed "Curly Bill" to the ground and a.rrested him along with Pony Diehl, Frank Patterson, Tom & Frank McLaury and Billy Clanton. Curly Bill's Death. Marshal White appeared with Wyatt Earp. Naturally, he was outraged at the deaths of his gang members at the hands of the Earp Brothers. First report in the AZ Citizen claimed CB was dead. Invalid password or account does not exist. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Brocius waived his right to a preliminary hearing, apparently because he feared a lynching, as White was very popular as town marshal. Resend Activation Email. Curly Bill escaped from prison in 1877, allegedly with McMaster's help The theory starts on the shaky ground that the author knows the real Curly Bill. Or did Curly Bill slip away to live out his days with a beautiful senorita in Mexico? Search above to list available cemeteries. Wyatt Earp knew he would only get justice for the shooting of his brothers if he took the law into his own hands. Charles Sewall, a 27-year-old surgeon, took the slugs out of Johnson's shoulder and abdomen. Justice of the Peace Wells Spicer disallowed her testimony because it was hearsay and because she could not testify against her husband. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. One of the cowboys bullets ripped through the horn on his saddle and another shot off his boot heel. Corral in October 1881, Brocius attempted to kill Virgil Earp and assassinated Morgan Earp. A bullet narrowly missed Wyatt Earp but struck his brother, Morgan, in the spine. Curly Bill had a loose relationship with the county sheriff, John Behan. The Tombstone Epitaph, the newspaper supporting the Earps, ran a story agreeing with Wyatts version; and the cowboy organ, the Nugget, sided with the cowboys. Bills friends denied their leader died at the hands of Wyatt. Wyatt Earp and a posse of lawmen set out to hunt down the members of the Clanton Gang. var year = today.getFullYear() . To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [17] Brocius was not wanted by the law in Arizona and if he was not dead had no reason to disappear. A mixture of fact and fiction, Walter Noble Burns's portrayal of Earp has profoundly influenced subsequent generations of historians, novelists, and screen writers. A freelance writer who specializes in American history, Karen has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Central Michigan University and a master's degree in English from Indiana University. An unauthenticated photo of Curly Bill Brocius from the Bird Cage Theater in Tombstone. This browser does not support getting your location. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Most agree on the year of 1858. Try again later. Both protagonists unleashed shotguns. Curly Bills body was not found where Wyatt Earp claimed he was gunned down. Fred Dodges memoirs pointed to a participant in the Iron Springs fight who had been also shot by Wyatt. He would be his brothers avenger, becoming judge, jury and executioner. Wyatt was the clear winner. Oct 29, 2010. There was a furious exchange of gunfire. At the same time they buried Curly Bill somewhere near the barn and hid the grave. He would be his brothers avenger, becoming judge, jury and executioner. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18042227/william-brocius. "You know what, this is actually a personal . [9]:472, On May 25, 1881, Brocius was drinking heavily in Galeyville with his friend of several months and Lincoln County War veteran Jim Wallace and eight or nine other cowboys. Truth is, nobody was ever able to prove he didnt. Billy the Kid briefly joined this group before going to work for John Tunstall. Reportedly killed at Iron Springs, Cochise County, Arizona by Wyatt Earp. White died two days after Curly Bill shot him. He was awaiting funds to carry his troops. Bill fired first and his burst hit Wyatts coat. (On scratch paper.) You can always change this later in your Account settings. Denis McLoughlin in The Encyclopedia of the Old West reports that Brocius was from Missouri and named William B. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. After shooting and wounding one man, Lloyd rode his horse into the saloon where Brocius was drinking. The next day the coroner's jury included Curly Bill among seven suspected assassins. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. In truth, the ball did extensive damage, but CB survived. Wyatt opened up with both barrels and nearly cut Bill in half. And then his condition worsened. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Curly Bill Brocius Mar. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Cowboy Dick Lloyd got drunk while playing poker in O'Neil and Franklin's saloon. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The author concluded CB survived and lived on. Copyright 2001- His name is almost certainly an alias, and there is evidence linking him to another outlaw named William "Curly Bill" Bresnaham who had committed an 1878 attempted robbery in El Paso, Texas. [2] Curly Bill may have first met Pony Diehl around this time, as well. That hatred only increased when, in early January, 1882, Curly Bill robbed two stagecoaches leaving Tombstone. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home d. When he got close, he saw Brocius remove his pistol from his holster and White grab it by the barrel. Copyright It was said they took the bodies to the Patterson ranch on Babocomari Creek and buried them in a secret grave. However, two members of the gang, Zwing Hunt and Billy Grounds, had different ideas. Send it our way! Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Curly Bill Brocius (or Brosius) was the most famous outlaw in Arizona Territory during the early 1880s. . "Curly Bill" Brocius (or Brocious) was an outlaw leader of the Clanton Gang of Arizona.. Brocius is thought to have been born in 1845 and arrived in Arizona Territory from Texas or Missouri in about 1878, bringing a herd of cattle to the San Carlos Reservation. The Thorny Rose.". Did Wyatt kill Curly Bill? Have a story tip or startup we should know about? Receive the digital, interactive PDF of the newspaper in your inbox. [8], Brocius was described by contemporary author Billy Breakenridge in his book, Helldorado: Bringing the Law to the Mesquite, as being the most deadly pistol shot of the Cowboys: "able to hit running jackrabbits, shoot out candle flames without breaking the candles or lantern holders, and shoot quarters from between the fingers of volunteers". The Clanton Gang, a band of cattle-rustling, stagecoach-robbing gunslingers, had long made Tombstone their base of operations. Charged with the murder, Brocius was later acquitted by a jury of accidental death. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Photo: Rockwood/Wikimedia Commons . During the months following the street fight in Tombstone, the cowboys, after the Spicer Hearings, cleared the Earps of murder and resorted to ambushing their enemies. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He spent most of his time chatting up the locals downtown and telling stories of his life on the frontier. Marshal Wyatt Earp and a group of deputies including his brother Warren Earp pursued those they believed responsible for Morgan's death. Eighteen months prior, Wyatt Earp had protected Brocius against a mob ready to lynch him for killing Town Marshal Fred White, and then provided testimony that helped spare him from a murder conviction. Fred White, Tombstone, Arizona's first town marshal, was elected on January 6, 1880. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. Now Brocius fired at Earp with his shotgun from about 50 feet (15m), but missed. By the time he came to Hico, Brushy Bill was more than seventy years old. Whites condition seemed to be improving, and he was even able to give a statement that cleared Brocius of the charges. Neither was ever collected. Participation in Skeleton Canyon Massacre, Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 04:48, "What happened to William Graham aka Curly Bill Brocius? The editors of the Nugget even offered a $1,000 reward for anyone who could deliver Brociuss body to their newspaper office. After he delivered the cattle, he remained at San Carlos Reservation for a short time, working as a ranch hand. They claim that Brocius left Arizona to live in peace and anonymity. Did Wyatt Earp actually. Was Ike Clanton Really the Loudmouth Coward of Tombstone? Because he passed away in the middle of the winter the road to Lookout Mountain, the spot where he wanted to be buried, was impassable. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Johnny Barnes, who had been one of Virgil's ambushers, was badly wounded in the . When drunk, Brocius was also known for a mean sense of humor and for such "practical jokes" as using gunfire to make a preacher "dance" during a sermon or forcing Mexicans at a community dance to take off their clothes and dance naked. The Haslett brothers killed Leonard and Head during the hold-up. Unlike his morose saddle-mate, John Ringo, Curly was an affable soul when not endeavoring in criminal behavior. Bill fired first, and his burst hit Wyatts coat. The Haslett brothers had killed two other Clanton members during a botched robbery of a general store weeks earlier. Curly Bill Well Bye. One version had it that CB had shot Wallaces horse. Brocius was anxious to be moved out of town. There is a problem with your email/password. There is a problem with your email/password. Learn more about merges. There was no way the Cow-boys were going to admit Wyatt killed their leader. [10] Curly Bill reportedly sold the stolen Mexican beef to Newman Haynes Clanton the next month. On January 10, 1917, while visiting his sister in Denver, famous scout, Buffalo hunter, showman and ultimate Son of the West, Buffalo Bill Cody died from kidney failure. According to Earps own account of the events, his posse serendipitously ran into Curly Bill and the Clanton Gang on March 24. The thought was if CB was not found, then the Cow Boys would insist Wyatt had not done him in. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. But there are some people, whose lives were struck by tragedy before they were even born, who have . He was born in Indiana, some tell us. Wallace claimed to have ridden with Billy The Kid during the Lincoln County War. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. While on the way to Tucson, Brocius asked Wyatt Earp to recommend an attorney. Try again later. Breakenridge ignored him, but Brocius took offense and insisted that Wallace accompany him and apologize to Breakenridge. Curly Bill and the McLaurys were lost to the "Gunfight at the OK Corral," the famous 30-second shootout. This is a carousel with slides. Plot location unknown. Truth is, nobody was ever able to prove he didnt. Wyatt dropped the empty shotgun and reached for his pistol, but during the excitement, hed forgotten the loosened gun belt which had slid down around his knees. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Twelve minutes later the ropes that bound his limbs were removed, as were the handcuffs and shackles. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. As we pass through the corridors of time, we visit the fate Curly Bill Brocius. They claimed hed been miles away and offered a $1,000 reward to anyone who could produce Curly Bills dead carcass. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. But, once again, friends of the suspects provided alibis for them and they were all released, proving once more a cowboy couldnt be convicted in Cochise County. Curiously, if not conveniently, he was absent when the famous Tombstone street fight, known as the Gunfight at the OK Corral, started what would be a five-month war between the Earps and the Cow Boy faction. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Hello History Fans! Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. That story is said to have been given by one of the outlaws to a relative on his death bed. Younger Brothers, Ford's and McCarty's / RJ Pastore Collection. William passed away on 13 July 1876 in the Mara township. Fred White, the first town marshal of Tombstone, arrived on the scene to stop the mayhem. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? They maintain that Curly Bill had grown tired of the outlaw lifestyle. The Nugget in Tombstone, a decidedly pro-Cow Boy organ, offered a $1,000 reward for proof of CBs death. Looking for Rex Kittle online? . Both of these incidents were reported in local newspapers at the time. Crawford Goldsby, alias Cherokee Bill, remains interred . Vermillion tried to retrieve his rifle wedged in the scabbard under his fallen horse, exposing himself to the Cowboys' gunfire. The Mexicans were possibly aided by a Wyatt Earp-led posse. Arguments still rage as to whether this happened. He testified at his trial that he did not consider himself to have committed a crime. A few weeks later, Brocious led an ambush attacking a group of Mexicans in the San Luis Pass, killing six and torturing the remaining eight. After spending most of November and December 1880 in jail awaiting trial, Brocius was acquitted with a verdict of accidental death. This is close to the original McLaury ranch site about 5 miles (8km) west of Fairbank (before the McLaurys moved to the Sulphur Springs Valley in late 1880) and is believed to have originally belonged to Frank Stilwell. They claimed hed been miles away and offered a $1,000 reward to anyone who could produce Curly Bills dead carcass. Cherokee Bill's neck was broken and death came quickly. Sorry! Wyatt led a small posse of friends on a vendetta against the perpetrators. In July, Wyatt Earp was appointed deputy sheriff for the county, and the two formed an alliance to protect the town and a strong friendship. facebook; twitter; linkedin; pinterest; Build A Bear Curly Teddy Bear Leather Paws Vintage 1997 Retired Plush Babw - Etsy,Build-A-Bear Workshop - Poshmark,Build A Bear Curly Teddy Bear With Leather Paws Vintage 1997 Retired Bear,Vintage Build A Bear Curly Teddy Bear Leather Paws Plush 1997 Retired Bear BABW,Vintage Buildabear - Etsy,Vintage Build A Bear Workshop Curly . Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In Tombstone, Arizona, in the early 1880s, Curly Bill began a killing spree that started with the town marshal of Tombstone and ended with Wyatt Earp's brother, Morgan Earp. Wyatt killed Curly Bill during the shootout. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He can be reached at scottdyke65@gmail.com. Although he was severely injured in the assassination attempt, Virgil survived. [citation needed], Brocius was known for a mean sense of humor when drunk. Some said he went to Mexico, married a senorita and lived happily ever after. A photograph alleged to be Brocius, but has not been authenticated, is on display in Tombstone, at the Bird Cage Theater Museum that shows his curly locks. The Nugget, however, reported that Brocius was actually miles away from the watering home on the date Earp said he shot him. I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Curly Bill Brocius I found on Findagrave.com. A Mexican group was ambushed near Fronteras, leaving four dead vaqueros. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Curly Bill rode with Quantrell during the Civil War, before . based on information from your browser. Corral in October 1881. He was a hard drinker and had a twisted sense of humor. One thing is certain, no one ever saw or heard from him again. 24 Mar 1882 (aged 41-42) Burial. He quarreled with his buddy, James Wallace, in the small mining camp of Galeyville. Historically well represented, many twists,turns and unexpected action. Behan would send Billy Breakenridge to Galeyville . Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. One of the Old Wests iconic bad guys was an enigma. Wyatt was able get off a few well-aimed shots into a grove of cottonwoods where the Cow-boys had sought shelter. [5]:117 Brocius later claimed that his gun discharged accidentally and reportedly immediately regretted shooting White. Some modern researchers doubt that he was well enough to take part in these events.[12]. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. . There was an error deleting this problem. Some explained that Curly Bill moved to Mexico where he married a Mexican senorita. The Tucson Weekly Citizen of March 28, 1882, noted: "Frank Stilwell was buried this afternoon, the coffin being conveyed to the grave in an express wagon, . Death. 1887, and buried in Young, Arizona, and is not considered by historians to be the same Curly Bill of Charleston and Tombstone. He was finally able to get on his horse and retreat. [17], Because of his nickname, "Curly Bill" Brocius has been confused with "Curly Bill" Graham, a different outlaw of the same geographical region and time period. He made the front pages in October 1880 when he shot Tombstone Marshal Fred White. Boessenecker is honest and thorough in his exposing the bad side of the Earps, but at the end of the day he shows clearly that they were a far cry on every level from the moral depravity of the Cowboys. William B. William Brocius, known as Curly Bill Brocius (c. 1845 - March 24, 1882) was a gunman, rustler and an outlaw Cowboy in the Cochise County area of the Arizona Territory during the early 1880s. Oops, something didn't work. But the death of Fred White saw Virgil Earp . Even though Curly Bill Brocius was not involved in the Shootout at the O.K. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Curly Bill and Wyatt were armed with shotguns. Related read: The Real Story of Doc Holliday and Big Nose Kate. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Wyatt knew the only way justice would be served for the shooting of his brothers would be for him to take the law into his own hands. Related read: When Did the Wild West Really End? cemeteries found in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Doc Holliday helped him gain cover. Its believed he died later of his wounds. In July of 1881, Curly Bill, along with Johnny Ringo, killed William and Isaac Haslett in Hauchita, New Mexico, in revenge for the deaths of Clanton members Bill Leonard and Harry Head, who had attempted to rob the Haslett brothers general store some weeks earlier. It was an accident, even Fred White would insist as much while lying on his deathbed, as did Wyatt Earp who defended Brocius on trial. The DevaCurl No-Poo Original is a fan favorite shampoo, especially for people with curly and coily hair types. The other members of the Clanton Gang who were present that day all discounted Earps story. The weapon discharged and left White with a mortal gut wound from which he expired days later. There was a furious exchange of gunfire. CB was noticeably MIA for sometime, however he was rumored to have taken part in the Morgan Earp assassination in March of 82. You can stop with your comments about how this was too far to use a shotgun at with buckshot.One of the most famous rivalries in Old West history is that of the Earp brothers and the \"Cowboys\".Viewers of the movies \"Tombstone\" or \"Wyatt Earp\" will know the basic sequence of events, from the alley behind the OK Corral shootout to the assassination of Morgan Earp, attack on Virgil Earp, and ultimately Wyatt's Vendetta Ride.The end of that ride culminated at the showdown between Wyatt Earp and Curly Bill Brocious.Alas, both movies really do a very poor job of representing how that showdown actually went down.Why does Hollywood do that, when the real story is just as interesting?We have no ideaso we went to the site of the event to show you what really happened!We reference a video regarding Charleston, AZ in this video, which can be viewed here:https://www.full30.com/video/be543d6f263238e6c28d6e244b08fb8fhttps://www.patreon.com/InRangeTV?ty=h Receive the digital, interactive PDF of the newspaper in your inbox. Notable markers include Marshal Fred White, killed by Curly Bill Brocius, and Tom and Frank McLaury, buried alongside Billy Clanton. He said he put his arms around Brocius from behind to see if he had any other weapons, and White "gave a quick jerk and the pistol went off." He, along with drinking companions Frank Patterson, Richard Lloyd, James Johnson, Shotgun Collins, and two fellas named Ames and Ackerman, left Tom Corrigans saloon about midnight. Toys & Collectibles. "[17] The Tombstone Nugget first put up a $1,000 reward for proof Curly Bill lived, and The Tombstone Epitaph countered with a $2,000 reward. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Curly Bill took over as leader of the Clanton Gang when Old Man Clanton was killed in yet another murderous rampage shortly after the San Luis Pass incident. However, Earp had witnessed the outlaws being set free by corrupt judges, and he intended to inflict vigilante justice on the gang. White fell to the ground, wounded. Earp grabbed CB and White took hold of the pistol CB had. & Flosie Metcalf Keller. He had been hired to drive a herd of cattle to the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Others point to Kentucky, and some Texas. Bill fired first, and his burst hit Wyatt's coat. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. A few months before this famous gunfight, in July of 1881, Curly Bill Brocius and Johnny Ringo, another Clanton Gang member, tracked down and killed Isaac and William Haslett in New Mexico. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Herald/Review Media 102 S Fab Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | The HERALD/REVIEW MEDIA is owned by Wick Communications. Parsons was well connected with Tombstones well-placed citizenry His lead line in a daily entry was Curly Bill has been killed at last!. Choose wisely! A few days after he penned the missive in jail, he became a victim of a legal neck-tie party. Early in his days in Tombstone, Dodge appeared to be doing a bit of law enforcement, though it was during this time frame that he later . [3], In a drunken revelry, some of Curly Bill's friends were firing pistols into the air on October 28, 1880,[4] in a dark vacant lot between Toughnut and Allen Streets, near where the Birdcage Theater now stands. Approximate year of birth: 1840. Owner O'Neil took the blame and was acquitted. Approximate year of birth: 1840. Even today, Old West historians are divided regarding the fate of Curly Bill Brocius. Several books explore the belief CB did indeed not fall to Wyatts blasts. In a sense, this event was one of the origins of the Earp/Clanton feud that would erupt a year later. Curly Bill Well Bye. 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