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He was born in Indiana, some tell us. 1840. However, two members of the gang, Zwing Hunt and Billy Grounds, had different ideas. He spent most of his time chatting up the locals downtown and telling stories of his life on the frontier. Wyatt was able get off a few well-aimed shots into a grove of cottonwoods where the cowboys sought shelter. Curly Bill and Wyatt were both armed with shotguns. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. William "Curly Bill" Brocius. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. There was a problem getting your location. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He, on his death bed in Charleston, named Earp as CBs killer. 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. 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. with all . Curly Bill Brocius was never seen in Tombstone again. . Not to be outdone, the Epitaph offered $2,000 if someone could bring in Curly Bill alive. He would be his brothers avenger, becoming judge, jury and executioner. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Among the best guesses are: William Brosius, Bill Brocious, William Graham, and William Bresnaham. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Vermillion tried to retrieve his rifle wedged in the scabbard under his fallen horse, exposing himself to the Cowboys' gunfire. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Plot. 1878 following a card game argument with William Quinn. Today. Frank Patterson was in the Cowboy party, and this ranch, close to the original McLaury ranch site (before the McLaurys moved to the . [citation needed], Brocius was known for a mean sense of humor when drunk. Failed to report flower. Both parties surprised each other at the same watering hole in the Whetstone Mountains. Oops, something didn't work. Earp suggested the outlaws had returned to the watering hole after the lawmen left to retrieve Curly Bills body. Crawford Goldsby, alias Cherokee Bill, remains interred . The trouble was that Wyatt Earp could be quite the storyteller. But once again friends of the suspects provided . [15] Brocius fell into the water at the edge of the spring. by Marshall Trimble | Jun 16, 2021 | True West Blog, The other day a True West reader wrote and asked What really happened to Curly Bill? Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? This post is17 of 52in the"52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks" Challenge"begun by Amy Johnson Crow. CB was noticeably MIA for sometime, however he was rumored to have taken part in the Morgan Earp assassination in March of 82. . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Curly Bill Brocius in Tombstone was gay too. Answer (1 of 2): Wikipedia: Proof of death. 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. And then his condition worsened. [10] He said Brocius rode for various Texas cow outfits and was known in Kansas. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Im hearing two different stories.. Dakota Livesay - Special to The Independent. Wild Bill's Legacy. His birth name has eluded researchers for years. Other gang members suggested that Brocius moved to Texas, Colorado, or Missouri depending on the version you hear to live out his days under an assumed name. var today = new Date() document.write(year) Truth is, nobody was ever able to prove he didnt. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He can be reached at scottdyke65@gmail.com. There was a furious exchange of gunfire. I am assuming he is buried in same cemetery in Uptergrove in that area along with a lot of the other Corrigan family members, but I have yet to find his headstone. In August, Old Man Clanton, the family patriarch, was among a handful of Cow Boys cut down while sleeping. Wyatt Earp knew he would only get justice for the shooting of his brothers if he took the law into his own hands. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Approximate year of birth: 1840. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 24, 1882 Patterson Ranch in southern Arizona, or somewhere in Mexico? Graham. Photo: Rockwood/Wikimedia Commons . [19], Modern researchers have linked Brocius with a man known as William "Curly Bill" Bresnaham, who was convicted in a robbery attempt in Texas in 1878, along with another known cowboy of the Tombstone area named Robert Martin. In a sense, this event was one of the origins of the Earp/Clanton feud that would erupt a year later. I replied, Thats because there are two different stories. During the months following the street fight in Tombstone, the Cowboys, after the Spicer Hearings cleared the Earps of murder, resorted to ambushing their enemies. We will get to that later. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. To use this feature, use a newer browser. White quickly established himself as a likable and professional lawman, and contrary to many depictions of him in western films, he was respected by Clanton's Cowboy . Fred Dodge was a well-remembered Wells Fargo employee and associate of Wyatt Earp. 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. Earp later stated that he heard Marshal White say to Curly Bill, Give me your pistol. As he was handing his weapon to White, it fired, striking White. He quarreled with his buddy, James Wallace, in the small mining camp of Galeyville. Related read: The Four Wives of Wyatt Earp, from Aurilla Sutherland to Sadie Marcus. 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. Bills friends denied their leader died at the hands of Wyatt. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). The Clantons and CB were intertwined. Related read: 7 Intriguing Facts that Reveal the Truth about Calamity Jane. A wannabe world traveler, Karen spends her days writing and her nights researching cheap flights to far-off places. He popped up in an arrest book while searching for Doc Holliday in Fort Griffin. Dead or alive?Wyatt said he killed CB. And keep track of where you got your words so you can give the source credit. 1. There was an error deleting this problem. Curly Bill Well Bye. For more details on his death, see William Brocius. It is hard to make such a despicable character likable but making him a snarky arrogant presence is a step in the right direction. Even today, Old West historians are divided regarding the fate of Curly Bill Brocius. Curly Bill and Wyatt were armed with shotguns. To make matters worse, his horse, spooked by the gunfire, was doing a war dance, keeping Wyatt from pulling his Winchester from the scabbard. [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. [10][11] However, no witnesses to this crime were found nor to Curly Bill's involvement in the Hasletts' death. Brocius returned to Tombstone on March 17. [17] Brocius was not wanted by the law in Arizona and if he was not dead had no reason to disappear. One of them, Johnny Barnes, suffered a gunshot wound. Behan would send Billy Breakenridge to Galeyville . Most agree on the year of 1858. He was finally able to get on his horse and retreat. He met "Curly Bill" Brocius when he was a prisoner under McMaster's Ranger division. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Their panic was a result of watching their leader get gunned down by Earp. Mr. Keller was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the American Legion, a former Post. This browser does not support getting your location. Curly Bill Brocius (or Brosius) was the most famous outlaw in Arizona Territory during the early 1880s. [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. William Brocius (c. 1845 - March 24, 1882), better known as Curly Bill Brocius, was an American gunman, rustler and an outlaw Cowboy in the Cochise County area of the Arizona Territory during the late 1870s and early 1880s. Four months after Brocius was shot, on October 6, 1881, George Parsons rode through the McLaury brothers' ranch in Sulphur Springs Valley as part of an Indian scouting party, and noted that Brocius had not yet fully recovered from his wound, but was well enough to ride. It said, "Freda Bullion Lincoln. Wyatt Earp formed a posse and set out to hunt down the Clanton Gang members. William passed away on 13 July 1876 in the Mara township. Twelve minutes later the ropes that bound his limbs were removed, as were the handcuffs and shackles. Although Karen lives in the Midwest, she likes to put the emphasis on the "west." [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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. This account has been disabled. Some said he went to Mexico, married a senorita and lived happily ever after. Earp, hit in the back and the left arm, staggered into a hotel. Oops, we were unable to send the email. var year = today.getFullYear() Historically well represented, many twists,turns and unexpected action. Corral on October 26, 1881, Brocius robbed the TombstoneBisbee stagecoach on January 6, 1882, and the Tombstone-Benson stage the next day. Add in a couple of "Gangs" that are less than "competent" and you have a great story. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Billy the Kid briefly joined this group before going to work for John Tunstall. Learn more about merges. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "[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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Make sure that the file is a photo. It was an ideal place for Curly Bill Brocius, who was known for his quick temper, vicious anger, and hard drinking. All those claims aside, there is some evidence that back in 1861 Curly Bill was just plain William Brocius, a poor dirt farmer just outside Crawfordsville, Indiana, with a wife and three children that he barely managed to feed. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Deputy Sheriff Wyatt Earp was in a nearby saloon and heard the commotion. Another time, at a community-wide dance, Curly Bill held his gun on a group of Mexicans. Bill fired first and his burst hit Wyatts coat. Admittedly a fan of Westerns, I really enjoyed this book. Curly Bill escaped from prison in 1877, allegedly with McMaster's help Year should not be greater than current year. Wyatt led a small posse of friends on a vendetta against the perpetrators. Well played sir. Did Wyatt kill Curly Bill? Smith was bringing cash from Tombstone about 20 miles (32km) to the east to help pay posse expenses. White fell to the ground, wounded. Wyatt looked into the story about Brocius' time in Texas and learned that Brocius had been convicted of robbery in El Paso, Texas, during which a man had been killed. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Related read: 6 Tombstone Filming Locations You Can Still Visit Today. document.getElementById("year").innerHTML = new Date().getFullYear(); he other day I received a letter asking, What really happened to Curly Bill? In it, the marshal had stated that he believed the gun fired accidentally. He wanted to opt out of the vendetta against Earp. 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. Brocius was anxious to be moved out of town. A few days after he penned the missive in jail, he became a victim of a legal neck-tie party. Corral in October 1881. Wyatt Earp supported this testimony, (ironically, given his later vendetta against Brocius and the rest of the Cowboy gang) as did a demonstration that Brocius's pistol could be fired from half-cock, and the fact that it had been found to contain six rounds, with only one of them fired. Marshal White did not die immediately. Resend Activation Email. He was reported to have perpetrated such "practical jokes" as using gunfire to make a preacher "dance" during a sermon and making Mexicans at a community dance take off their clothes and dance naked. Corral. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Failed to delete memorial. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Copyright When the dust settled on the most infamous gunfight in the West, three men lay dying in the, Have you ever watched the 1972 Western movie Jeremiah Johnson, starring Robert Redford as the title character? A mixture of fact and fiction, Walter Noble Burns's portrayal of Earp has profoundly influenced subsequent generations of historians, novelists, and screen writers. Afterward, he went to Tombstone, Arizona, where he was a vicious, drunken gunman, cattle rustler, and murderer. Jack Dunlop, "Three Fingered Jack," is another Boothill resident. There were plenty of people in Tombstone who doubted Earps claim. We won't share it with anyone else. Warren Earp was away on an errand at the time. We have set your language to To make matters worse, his horse, spooked by the gunfire, was doing a war dance keeping Wyatt from pulling his Winchester from the scabbard. This is a carousel with slides. However, Earp had witnessed the outlaws being set free by corrupt judges, and he intended to inflict vigilante justice on the gang. Brocius' birth date, birth name, and birthplace are not known. They claimed hed been miles away and offered a $1,000 reward to anyone who could produce Curly Bills dead carcass. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. In response the Epitaph offered a $2,000 reward to anyone who could produce an alive Curly Bill. Problem is there were more than a few Curly Bills roaming the West. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. Additionally, they appeared in the memoirs of Fred Dodge, a Wells Fargo agent. cemeteries found in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Related read: 10 Revealing Facts About Isaac Parker, the Old Wests Hanging Judge. Two other unauthenticated photos of Brocius have been provided by descendants. Alas, both movies really do a very poor job of representing how that showdown actually went down. To many in the small town of Hico, TX, Brushy Bill Roberts was simply a local frontier character. He was born in Ashville, NC on July 17, 1926 to the late Charles A. He wrote that he talked to "J. Wallace left the saloon and Curly Bill followed him. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. So, did Curly Bill Brocius meet his end at the hands of Wyatt Earp? This article first appeared in the Green Valley News. Edited to add:The actual engagement distance in this location during the shooting segment is approximately 15 yards. [citation needed], Wyatt told his biographer John H. Flood, Jr., many years later that he thought that Brocius was still armed at the time and did not notice that Brocius' pistol lay on the ground in the dark, until Brocius was already down. The other members of the Clanton Gang who were present that day all discounted Earps story. The treasure was buried nearby just below a hill from which the lights of El Paso could be seen in the distant East. 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 There was a furious exchange of gunfire. Six vaqueros were killed and the remainder captured, then possibly tortured and murdered. Cowboy Dick Lloyd got drunk while playing poker in O'Neil and Franklin's saloon. Most written descriptions of Curly Bill from that time mentioned Brociuss curls in passing, while focusing more on his personality traits. Sorry! [2] Curly Bill may have first met Pony Diehl around this time, as well. On the evening of December 28th, 1881, Virgil Earp was shot from ambush while patrolling the streets of Tombstone. Earp clubbed CB to the ground and hauled him off. Tombstone Marshall Fred White is accidentally shot by William "Curly Bill" Brocius. Family members linked to this person will appear here. CB was a solidly built 6-footer, freckled of face with a curly black mop. Just weeks before, Curly Bill led a group of outlaws on a deadly ambush in the San Luis Pass. The curly-haired cryptocurrency inventor was granted bail and will stand trial in October. Luckily, there is a great dupe: the SheaMoisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Shampoo. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Participation in Skeleton Canyon Massacre, Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 04:48, "What happened to William Graham aka Curly Bill Brocius? The Earp posse unexpectedly encountered Curly Bill and other Cowboys on March 24, 1882, at Iron Springs (present-day Mescal Springs). Learn more about merges. 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. Afterward, he went to Tombstone, Arizona, where he was a vicious, drunken gunman, cattle rustler, and murderer. Receive the digital, interactive PDF of the newspaper in your inbox. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Reportedly killed at Iron Springs, Cochise County, Arizona by Wyatt Earp. In an interview with a Denver newspaper in May of 82, Doc Holliday, who rode with Earp, said Wyatt killed CB. That was the official report of the death of Curly Bill Brocius, but the validity of the story has been called into question. You have permission to edit this article. Younger Brothers, Ford's and McCarty's / RJ Pastore Collection. Three Fingered Jack was shot to . Burial Details Unknown. Im hearing two different stories., I replied, Thats because there are two different stories.. When an 85-year-old Memphis seamstress died in 1961, she was buried beneath a tombstone with three lines of text. var today = new Date() Historic Gadsden Hotel in Douglas under new ownership, Adult rape, sexual assault a challenge to prosecute, officials say, No one has paid it forward like SSVECs Jack Blair, Arizona dad seeking answers after son dies in state care, 2 RV owners get temporary stay from moving homes, New legislator proposes massive changes to election laws, Ex-Western movie actor, wife survive home fire near Tucson, Bisbees Noriega named Most Inspirational Wrestler at Flowing Wells tournament, Tensions remain high as shipping container border wall comes down, Three new murals adorn Benson Visitor Center. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. No reports were verified of Curly Bill's involvement in these episodes, nor was he charged with any crimes related to these events. Some said he went to Mexico, married a senorita and lived happily ever after. The characters most commonly thought to be gay in the movie are Billy Breakenridge (Jason Priestly), and Mr. Fabian (Billy Zane), and fair enough, but I've always thought that Curly Bill (Powers Boothe) was gay too. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Brocius (18042227)? On March 24 at Cottonwood Springs, in the southern end of the Whetstone Mountains, west of Tombstone, Wyatt and Curly Bill met unexpectedly at the watering hole. His name is likely an alias or nickname, and some evidence links him to another outlaw named William "Curly Bill" Bresnaham, who was convicted of an 1878 attempted . These killings were done purely for revenge. Even though Curly Bill Brocius was not involved in the Shootout at the O.K. GREAT NEWS! Others claimed he went to Colorado and got a new start; still others said he went back to Texas. [7] Despite being responsible for the deaths of several other men during his life, Brocius had apparently personally liked White[citation needed] and maintained that his death had been an accident. The editors of the Nugget even offered a $1,000 reward for anyone who could deliver Brociuss body to their newspaper office. Some modern researchers doubt that he was well enough to take part in these events.[12]. Toys & Collectibles. In October 1880, he shot Tombstones first marshal, Fred White, when the marshal attempted to disarm him. I found one in Texas. Brocius had . He had been hired to drive a herd of cattle to the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona. Oops, something didn't work. Aug 9, 2017 - Lewis Smith as Curly Bill Brocius in "Wyatt Earp" Aug 9, 2017 - Lewis Smith as Curly Bill Brocius in "Wyatt Earp" Pinterest. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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