Receive the digital, interactive PDF of the newspaper in your inbox. The gritty, violent, and visually daring film faithfully recreated Miller's acclaimed graphic novel series frame-by-frame, with powerful performances from the likes of Rosario Dawson, Bruce Willis . . Mr. Keller was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the American Legion, a former Post. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. "You know what, this is actually a personal . 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. The photo below features three of the better known Regulators. In response the Epitaph offered a $2,000 reward to anyone who could produce a live Curly Bill. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Corral And How It Changed the American West, A Wyatt Earp Anthology: Long May His Story Be Told. The Curly Bill Brocius gang had their treasure, but without mules, they had no way of moving it out of the canyon. Have a story tip or startup we should know about? These killings were done purely for revenge. Historians believed he arrived from either Missouri or Texas. 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. 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. Case closed. Weapons were drawn. His response? var today = new Date() Deputy Breakenridge arrested Wallace, but the court ruled he acted in self-defense. Curly Bill and Wyatt were armed with shotguns. Also known as: William Bresnaham, William Rosciotis, William Brosius / Brocious, Bill Graham. The other members of the Clanton Gang who were present that day all discounted Earps story. Among the best guesses are: William Brosius, Bill Brocious, William Graham, and William Bresnaham. Subscribe for $3.50/week. Whatever the reason, both were drinking heavily and Wallace shot CB in the neck. One of them, Johnny Barnes, suffered a gunshot wound. Dead or alive?Wyatt said he killed CB. Both protagonists unleashed shotguns. Earp biographer John Flood wrote that The Cowboys buried Brocius' body on the nearby ranch of Frank Patterson near the Babocomari River. [3] Evans's gang, a loose-knit consortium of desperadoes known as "The Boys", ended up fighting against the "Regulators" during the Lincoln County War. Failed to delete memorial. William passed away on 13 July 1876 in the Mara township. Wyatt opened up with both barrels and nearly cut Bill in half. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Try again later. Several writers who knew Brocius reported that he was well-built with curly black hair and a freckled complexion. Both parties met unexpectantly at the watering hole. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. ). However, two members of the gang, Zwing Hunt and Billy Grounds, had different ideas. This article first appeared in the Green Valley News. Pitting a motley crew of unconventional lawmen the Earp brothers and Doc Holliday against the so-called Cochise County Cowboys, the gunfight at the O.K. Earp returned fire over his horse using a 22-inch, 10-gauge shotgun. Search above to list available cemeteries. He promptly arrested Curly Bill and charged him with murder. He was born in Indiana, some tell us. Earp grabbed Brocius from behind and wrestled him to the ground. While in Galeyville, one day Curly Bill almost met his fate with eternity at the hands of a new member of the gang by the name of Jim Wallace. Admittedly a fan of Westerns, I really enjoyed this book. This account has been disabled. White died two days after Curly Bill shot him. For a time, Curly Bill Brocius was a member of the Clanton Gang, though he did not participate in the Shootout at the O.K. He met "Curly Bill" Brocius when he was a prisoner under McMaster's Ranger division. Johnny Barnes, who had been one of Virgil's ambushers, was badly wounded in the . There is a problem with your email/password. Iron Springs (or Mescal Springs as it was sometimes known) became a killing ground. The outlaws made their getaway into the woods, firing as they ran while a pre-occupied Wyatt and his mount were doing a circle dance. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. High quality Curly Bill Brocius-inspired gifts and merchandise. Approximate year of birth: 1840. 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. [17] Brocius was not wanted by the law in Arizona and if he was not dead had no reason to disappear. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Looking for Rex Kittle online? Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. But there are some people, whose lives were struck by tragedy before they were even born, who have . Related read: When Did the Wild West Really End? Doc Holliday helped him gain cover. While on the way to Tucson, Brocius asked Wyatt Earp to recommend an attorney. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. GREAT NEWS! Born in 1849, Earp grew up on the Missouri-Kansas frontier and first came to notice as a no-nonsense town marshal in rip-roaring Dodge City, Kansas. [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. Some said he went to Mexico, married a senorita and lived happily ever after. Laura Bullion. So, did Curly Bill Brocius meet his end at the hands of Wyatt Earp? Opinions are about equally divided as to whether he was killed by Wyatt Earp in 1882, or whether he had left Arizona for his home in Texas before 1882. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Related read: The Four Wives of Wyatt Earp, from Aurilla Sutherland to Sadie Marcus. After shooting and wounding one man, Lloyd rode his horse into the saloon where Brocius was drinking. Corral in October 1881. William "Curly Bill" Brocius or Brocious (c. 1845-March 24, 1882) was an American Old West outlaw, gunman and member of "The Cowboys" outlaw gang of the Tombstone and southern Arizona region during the early 1880s. Curly Bill Brocius Mar. Curly Bill and Wyatt were both armed with shotguns. They claim that Brocius left Arizona to live in peace and anonymity. Brocius had a number of conflicts with the lawmen of the Earp family, and he was named as one of the individuals who participated in Morgan Earp's assassination. Surely, Curly Bill himself couldnt resist an offer like that. Year should not be greater than current year. William "Curly Bill" Brocius. Curly Bill's Death. The other day I received a letter asking, What really happened to Curly Bill? 1. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. I make a 1/4" thin cut curly French fries and they will change your life. Photo: Rockwood/Wikimedia Commons . Weve updated the security on the site. According to stories, a very drunk Curly Bill and a group of his equally drunk buddies were firing their pistols into the air in an alley on the evening of October 28, 1880. setTimeout(function(){var t=document.createElement("script");t.setAttribute("src","https://sample.dragonforms.com/getEmbeddedClientScript.do?embeddedsite=TW_dispatch_nl"),t.setAttribute("type","text/javascript"),document.body.appendChild(t)},5); Become a subscriber today and youll recieve a new issue every month plus unlimited access to our full archive of backlogged issues. No reports were verified of Curly Bill's involvement in these episodes, nor was he charged with any crimes related to these events. The outlaws made their getaway into the woods, firing as they ran, while a preoccupied Wyatt and his mount were doing a circle dance. But once again friends of the suspects provided . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. William Brociuss nickname was a bit of a no-brainer. Failed to remove flower. The facts leaked out in this way: On the road to Tucson, Brocius asked Earp where he could get a good lawyer. Add in a couple of "Gangs" that are less than "competent" and you have a great story. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The legendary outlaw was rumored to have been carted to the Patterson Ranch, at the confluence of the San Pedro River and Babocomari Creek, for burial in an unmarked grave. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Tired of the eternal struggle to master all of his responsibilities . Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Curly Bill (141342682)? In any event, Curly Bill was not heard from again. Although Western movies often show a villain or hero's dexterity with a pistol, much of that dexterity or . McMaster was grazed by a bullet that cut through the straps of his field glasses.[13]. Earp suggested that Hereford & Zabriskie were considered a good firm. Try again later. 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. He also was unlikely to return to Texas, where according to Wyatt Earp's recollection, he was probably still wanted for murder. Wyatt named him later as a participant, although no proof surfaced. William "Curly Bill" Brocius (c. 1845 - March 24, 1882) . Truth is, nobody was ever able to prove he didnt. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Another clue to the mortal shooting was a desperate attempted robbery gone bad. White asked the men to surrender their weapons, and they complied, but a gun belonging to "Curly Bill" Brocius accidentally went off and shot White in the gut. Thought to be from Texas, his fate and true identity have remained a mystery. Curly Bill Graham was killed in a gunfight by Deputy Sheriff James D. Houck October 17, 1887, buried in Young, Arizona, and is almost certainly not the Curly Bill of Charleston and Tombstone. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. After he delivered the cattle, he remained at San Carlos Reservation for a short time, working as a ranch hand. The author concluded CB survived and lived on. Brocius was an Outlaw Cowboy and a rustler, and was for a time also a tax collector for Cochise County Sheriff Johnny Behan, making other rustlers pay taxes on their stolen cattle (the money went into the sheriff's coffers and added to his salary). 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. document.write(year) Sheriff John Behan took after the badge-wearing Earp posse with one of his own, comprised mostly of Cow Boys. Learn more about managing a memorial . Please reset your password. Smith was bringing cash from Tombstone about 20 miles (32km) to the east to help pay posse expenses. Alas, both movies really do a very poor job of representing how that showdown actually went down. He spent most of his time chatting up the locals downtown and telling stories of his life on the frontier. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The latest one was a weak effort to track CB. His surname has also been spelled as "Brocious", although the former is the spelling used for his maildrop in Arizona Territory, according to one published letter of the time.[3]. [citation needed], Brocius was known for a mean sense of humor when drunk. 1887, and buried in Young, Arizona, and is not considered by historians to be the same Curly Bill of Charleston and Tombstone. Please try again later. Then, a few weeks later, on March 18, 1882, Morgan Earp was gunned down by an assassin. An unauthenticated photo of Curly Bill Brocius from the Bird Cage Theater in Tombstone. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. In little time, he became an acknowledged leader of the loosely organized Cow Boys. Denis McLoughlin in The Encyclopedia of the Old West reports that Brocius was from Missouri and named William B. Wyatt Earp slid down from his horse and killed Curly Bill with a blast from a double-barrel shotgun. The Tombstone Epitaph presented Earps version of Curly Bills death as absolute fact. based on information from your browser. Curly Bill Brocius (or Brosius) was the most famous outlaw in Arizona Territory during the early 1880s. Nobody collected. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Shop affordable wall art to hang in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls aren't welcome. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [12] For this reason, many historians doubt that Brocius took part in killing William and Isaac Haslett. The gun discharged, striking White in the groin. The curly-haired cryptocurrency inventor was granted bail and will stand trial in October. They claimed hed been miles away and offered a $1,000 reward to anyone who could produce Curly Bills dead carcass. Birth. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Corral, the event involved his gang of outlaws. Later, one was killed, the other captured. CB was noticeably MIA for sometime, however he was rumored to have taken part in the Morgan Earp assassination in March of 82. 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. Send it our way! [10] He was named by Pete Spence's wife Marietta Duarte as a participant in the assassination of Morgan Earp. Hickok was initially buried in Deadwood's original town cemetery in 1876, but he would only rest there for three . Notable markers include Marshal Fred White, killed by Curly Bill Brocius, and Tom and Frank McLaury, buried alongside Billy Clanton. Earp grabbed CB and White took hold of the pistol CB had. accounts I've read say the other cowboys buried him on a ranch somewhere's in the area. Try again. According to Earps own account of the events, his posse serendipitously ran into Curly Bill and the Clanton Gang on March 24. Some explained that Curly Bill moved to Mexico where he married a Mexican senorita. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. 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. William Brocius, who was believed to have been born in 1845, came to Arizona in late 1878. 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 Earps brother, Morgan Earp. Corral in October 1881, Brocius attempted to kill Virgil Earp and assassinated Morgan Earp. What do I think? Three Fingered Jack was shot to . . After the Gunfight at the O.K. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Verify and try again. Did Wyatt Earp exact his revenge for his brothers murder? Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. His birth name has eluded researchers for years. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. This is a carousel with slides. Te cres bien chingon. Also known as: William Bresnaham, William Rosciotis, William Brosius / Brocious, Bill Graham. Edited to add:The actual engagement distance in this location during the shooting segment is approximately 15 yards. I have not done anything to be arrested for."[6]. In October 1880, he shot Tombstones first marshal, Fred White, when the marshal attempted to disarm him. At the same time they buried Curly Bill somewhere near the barn and hid the grave. By the time he came to Hico, Brushy Bill was more than seventy years old. Plot. It was said they took the bodies to the Patterson ranch on Babocomari Creek and buried them in a secret grave. The Clantons and CB were intertwined. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Delivered right as the newspaper goes to print on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sunday. Buried in the only white shirt found in Tombstone, belonging to Dr. D. S. Chamberlain, a visitor. Fred Dodges memoirs pointed to a participant in the Iron Springs fight who had been also shot by Wyatt. The people of Tombstone liked and respected White, and Earp pushed for Brocius to be taken to Tucson to stand trial for murder. At Curly Bills trial, Fred Whites testimony was read to the judge. 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 robbery and murder in El Paso, Texas. He wanted to opt out of the vendetta against Earp. . Search above to list available cemeteries. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [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. But, despite it being so popular, the No-Poo Original is pretty costly at $26 per bottle. This was the first real confrontation with the Earps. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Curly Bill Well Bye. Highly recommended. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Since Wyatt aided the defense, one could conclude that CB gave information to Wyatt about robberies and political shenanigans. Their panic was a result of watching their leader get gunned down by Earp. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He popped up in an arrest book while searching for Doc Holliday in Fort Griffin. Unique Tombstone Curly Bill Posters designed and sold by artists. With Curly Bill out of the fight, Wyatt turned his attention to the other cowboys, who were ducking and dodging, firing wildly as they ran for cover. They maintain that Curly Bill had grown tired of the outlaw lifestyle. 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. Then, a few weeks later, on March 18 th, 1882, Morgan Earp was gunned down by an assassin. Brocius complained, "What have I done? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Please enter your email and password to sign in. A wannabe world traveler, Karen spends her days writing and her nights researching cheap flights to far-off places. Even the two rival newspapers in Tombstone took up the debate. Two men killed mining engineer M. L. Peel in a botched deed. Deputy U.S. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Arguments still rage as to whether this happened. Doc Scurlock was the founding member, seated left front next to Charlie Bowdry. It is hard to make such a despicable character likable but making him a snarky arrogant presence is a step in the right direction. 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. Tensions escalated between the Clanton Gang and the Earp Brothers, and the lawmen felt the threats. The men were convicted and sentenced to five years in prison, but both escaped, presumably to the southwest Arizona Territory. Answer (1 of 2): Wikipedia: Proof of death. Before dying, White testified that he thought the pistol had accidentally discharged and that he did not believe that Curly Bill shot him on purpose. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? For more details on his death, see William Brocius. Explore. [13] In newspapers of the time, Brocius was known alternately as "Curly Bill" and "Curley Bill." His surname, "Brocius" has also been spelled as "Brocious . We won't share it with anyone else. Video distorts the perception of dista. 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