Although he made an enemy of Wyatt Earp later, this incident did not seem to spark their famous feud. Most agree on the year of 1858. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Curly Bill I found on Findagrave.com. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [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. Jack Dunlop, "Three Fingered Jack," is another Boothill resident. Whatever the reason, both were drinking heavily and Wallace shot CB in the neck. Among the best guesses are: William Brosius, Bill Brocious, William Graham, and William Bresnaham. 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. He testified at his trial that he did not consider himself to have committed a crime. Earp returned to Tombstone and announced that on March 24, 1882, he shot and . 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Immediately recognizable by his long, curly hair and large, rakish hat, Wild Bill Hickok (seen here in 1873) is a larger-than-life personality in Wild West mythology. Naturally, he was outraged at the deaths of his gang members at the hands of the Earp Brothers. While on the way to Tucson, Brocius asked Wyatt Earp to recommend an attorney. Meandering the Mesquite: 'CURLY BILL HAS BEEN KILLED AT LAST' Or Perhaps Not! [2], An unauthenticated photo of Brocius is displayed in the Bird Cage Theater Museum in Tombstone. When Old Man Clanton was herding the beef on the trail to Tombstone, he and four others were ambushed in the Guadalupe Canyon Massacre and murdered by Mexicans. One of the Cow-boys bullets ripped through the horn on his saddle and another shot off his boot heel. Wallace left the saloon and Curly Bill followed him. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. According to Earps own account of the events, his posse serendipitously ran into Curly Bill and the Clanton Gang on March 24. & Flosie Metcalf Keller. Historically well represented, many twists,turns and unexpected action. The theory starts on the shaky ground that the author knows the real Curly Bill. Kathy Alexander/Legends of America, updated January 2023. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Reportedly killed at Iron Springs, Cochise County, Arizona by Wyatt Earp. Curly Bill is one of the primary antagonists of the film, and fans love him. [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. Fred White passed away that evening. Some modern researchers doubt that he was well enough to take part in these events.[12]. Some said he went to Mexico, married a senorita and lived happily ever after. Edited to add:The actual engagement distance in this location during the shooting segment is approximately 15 yards. Oops, something didn't work. After shooting and wounding one man, Lloyd rode his horse into the saloon where Brocius was drinking. The Earp posse unexpectedly encountered Curly Bill and other Cowboys on March 24, 1882, at Iron Springs (present-day Mescal Springs). The law swung into action. Dodge, an undercover operative for Wells Fargo in Tombstone, asked Curly Bill's associates about his death. 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. One of them, Johnny Barnes, suffered a gunshot wound. Delivered right as the newspaper goes to print on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sunday. The Thorny Rose.". [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". He wandered into Arizona Territory about 1879, driving cattle to the San Carlos Reservation for one John Ayers. He was a hard drinker and had a twisted sense of humor. By the time he came to Hico, Brushy Bill was more than seventy years old. Dakota Livesay - Special to The Independent. He, on his death bed in Charleston, named Earp as CBs killer. 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. Could this b. It was an ideal place for Curly Bill Brocius, who was known for his quick temper, vicious anger, and hard drinking. Another clue to the mortal shooting was a desperate attempted robbery gone bad. Add to your scrapbook. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Corral in October 1881. 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. Was Ike Clanton Really the Loudmouth Coward of Tombstone? 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 . Feeling threatened, Wallace shot Curly Bill, wounding him in the cheek and neck.[2]. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Marshal White did not die immediately. Then, a few weeks later, on March 18 th, 1882, Morgan Earp was gunned down by an assassin. Earp, hit in the back and the left arm, staggered into a hotel. Curly Bill and Wyatt were armed with shotguns. Curly Bill and the McLaurys were lost to the "Gunfight at the OK Corral," the famous 30-second shootout. One thing is certain, no one ever saw or heard from him again. Two men killed mining engineer M. L. Peel in a botched deed. 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. William "Curly Bill" Brocius (or Brocious) has left his mark in American Old West history as an outlaw, gunman and a member of "The Cowboys" outlaw gang of Tombstone during the early 1800's. He was born in 1845 in Crawfordsville, Indiana . To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. Oct 29, 2010. Related read: 10 Revealing Facts About Isaac Parker, the Old Wests Hanging Judge. . Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Later, one was killed, the other captured. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Earp clubbed CB to the ground and hauled him off. Reportedly killed at Iron Springs, Cochise County, Arizona by Wyatt Earp. Truth is, nobody was ever able to prove he didnt. First report in the AZ Citizen claimed CB was dead. There is a problem with your email/password. Some explained that Curly Bill moved to Mexico where he married a Mexican senorita. Wyatt camped outside Tombstone. The editors of the Nugget even offered a $1,000 reward for anyone who could deliver Brociuss body to their newspaper office. The two men went to the Chandler ranch east of Tombstone to get some money owed so that they could flee. Try again later. There were plenty of people in Tombstone who doubted Earps claim. Failed to report flower. Harper sent some advice, Take warning and not be too handy with a pistol. Harper knew what he was talking about. At the same time they buried Curly Bill somewhere near the barn and hid the grave. Year should not be greater than current year. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Ordinary or "poetic," it's up to you. [15] Brocius fell into the water at the edge of the spring. Did Wyatt kill Curly Bill? Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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 He would be his brothers avenger, becoming judge, jury and executioner. After Brocius' death, his friends were, said John Flood, to have buried the body on the nearby Frank Patterson ranch on the . [3], In newspapers of the time, Brocius was known alternately as "Curly Bill" and "Curley Bill." Frederick G. White (c. 1849 - October 30, 1880) was an American lawman and the first town marshal (equivalent to chief of police) of the mining boomtown of Tombstone, Arizona Territory.White was elected to the position on January 6, 1880. Doc, Johnson, and McMaster fired their weapons and sought cover. At the time, Tombstone was still an emerging frontier town with fewer than 1,000 residents, and did not become an official city, with over 1,000 residents . It turned out to be a busy month. 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. At Curly Bills trial, Fred Whites testimony was read to the judge. Its believed he died later of his wounds. Que. It occurred the next day in Charleston. These two incidents led to the Earp Vendetta Ride. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Drag images here or select from your computer for Curly Bill memorial. He would be his brothers avenger, becoming judge, jury and executioner. 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. [12] For this reason, many historians doubt that Brocius took part in killing William and Isaac Haslett. This is a carousel with slides. Graham. var year = today.getFullYear() A national western magazine published an article that re-found the Whetstone Mountains shooting site. Truth is, nobody was ever able to prove he didnt. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Bills friends denied their leader died at the hands of Wyatt. Invalid password or account does not exist. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Brocius and several other men resented the interruption, and about a dozen of them, including Brocius, shot and killed Lloyd. Others point to Kentucky, and some Texas. Earp biographer John Flood wrote that The Cowboys buried Brocius' body on the nearby ranch of Frank Patterson near the Babocomari River. The judge acquitted Brocius of the murder charges and he was released. Curly Bill Well Bye. William passed away on 13 July 1876 in the Mara township. From time to time, he would share with some that he "had a secret . He was born in Indiana, some tell us. In little time, he became an acknowledged leader of the loosely organized Cow Boys. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Some modern researchers state that Brocius and friend Johnny Ringo rode to New Mexico to avenge their friends' deaths and killed both Haslett brothers. Wyatt was the clear winner. Wyatt opened up with both barrels and nearly . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Today. [5]:117 Brocius later claimed that his gun discharged accidentally and reportedly immediately regretted shooting White. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Curly Bill escaped from prison in 1877, allegedly with McMaster's help 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. His body was placed in a coffin and taken later that day to Fort Gibson for burial. Because of the time frame, the location, and his friendship with Martin, Curly Bill Brocius may have been a member of the Evans gang, as well.[3]. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Not to be outdone, the Epitaph, a pro-Earp paper run by former Mayor John Clum, countered with a $2,000 reward for info that showed that CB was still alive. William Curly Bill Brocius was only on Arizonas Old West scene for a little more than three years, but he used that short amount of time to build his reputation as an outlaw, cattle rustler, gang leader, drunkard, and murderer. Please enter your email and password to sign in. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. A Mexican group was ambushed near Fronteras, leaving four dead vaqueros. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Highly recommended. 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. Even though Curly Bill Brocius was not involved in the Shootout at the O.K. One version had it that CB had shot Wallaces horse. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [5]:117 Wyatt Earp had borrowed Fred Dodge's pistol and he pistol-whipped Brocius. The other members of the Clanton Gang who were present that day all discounted Earps story. Brocius returned to Tombstone on March 17. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. This is a carousel with slides. Fred J. Failed to delete memorial. Answer (1 of 2): Wikipedia: Proof of death. 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. Behan would send Billy Breakenridge to Galeyville . Deputy Sheriff Wyatt Earp was in a nearby saloon and heard the commotion. He didnt last in this job long. Wallace claimed to have ridden with Billy The Kid during the Lincoln County War. There was no way the cowboys were going to admit Wyatt killed their leader. Related read: When Did the Wild West Really End? 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 . [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 sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [3], According to historian Robert M. Utley, Robert Martin was a member of the Jesse Evans gang of outlaws in New Mexico during the mid- to late 1870s. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. Then, on the evening of March 18, 1882, Morgan Earp was playing billiards at a Tombstone billiard parlor when assassins, reportedly members of the Clanton Gang, fired through the window. Wyatt rode unaware into a camp that contained CB and fellow miscreants. 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. I have not done anything to be arrested for."[6]. Truth is, nobody was ever able to prove he didnt. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. As we pass through the corridors of time, we visit the fate Curly Bill Brocius. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. But, despite it being so popular, the No-Poo Original is pretty costly at $26 per bottle. Parsons was well connected with Tombstones well-placed citizenry His lead line in a daily entry was Curly Bill has been killed at last!. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Try again later. To make matters worse, his horse, spooked by the gunfire, was doing a war dance, keeping Wyatt from pulling his Winchester from the scabbard. He wrote that he talked to "J. Surely, Curly Bill himself couldnt have resisted an offer like that. Although Karen lives in the Midwest, she likes to put the emphasis on the "west." One of them, Johnny Barnes, suffered a gunshot wound. Frank Patterson was in the Cowboy party, and this ranch, close to the original McLaury ranch site (before the McLaurys moved to the . Send it our way! However, Earp had witnessed the outlaws being set free by corrupt judges, and he intended to inflict vigilante justice on the gang. North Valley Magazine But the death of Fred White saw Virgil Earp . Problem is there were more than a few Curly Bills roaming the West. Shop affordable wall art to hang in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls aren't welcome. Wallace had approached the visiting Billy Breakenridge and tried to pick a fight. He is portrayed by the late Powers Boothe, who also portrayed Joshua Foss in Sudden Death, Gorilla Grodd in the DC Animated Universe, Benjamin Travis in Hitman: Absolution, Ethan Roark in Sin City, Gideon Malick in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Roland Kane in Turok, and Cash Bailey in . 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. Watch. Video distorts the perception of distance. 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. 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The next day the coroners jury included Curly Bill among seven suspected assassins. Approximate year of birth: 1840. There was a furious exchange of gunfire. Others claimed he went to Colorado and got a new start, still others said he went back to Texas. [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. He was born in Ashville, NC on July 17, 1926 to the late Charles A. Earp had trouble remounting his horse due to a cartridge belt that had slipped down his legs. William Brocius, who was believed to have been born in 1845, came to Arizona in late 1878. Mexican quasi-military had caught them while the boys had been moving cattle. Explore. George Parsons, who kept a detailed diary of his Tombstone days, wrote of his knowledge of CB. Curly Bill Brocius in Tombstone was gay too. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Resend Activation Email. 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. This account has been disabled. Afterward, he went to Tombstone, Arizona, where he was a vicious, drunken gunman, cattle rustler, and murderer. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Wyatt Earp formed a posse and set out to hunt down the Clanton Gang members. According to Curly Bills buddies, the exchange with Wyatt Earp never happened. Try again. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "[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. 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? Owner O'Neil took the blame and was acquitted. Create a password that only you will remember. Charles Sewall, a 27-year-old surgeon, took the slugs out of Johnson's shoulder and abdomen. We have set your language to cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. When the pistol discharged, Wyatt buffaloed Brocius and arrested him. Tired of the eternal struggle to master all of his responsibilities . There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Wells Fargo agent Fred Dodge reported both incidents in his memoirs, and both were alluded to in local newspapers. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, was over in less than 30 seconds. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Brocius (18042227)? Brocius had . 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. The Clantons and CB were intertwined. What do I think? 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 Bills body was not found where Wyatt Earp claimed he was gunned down. This browser does not support getting your location. That hatred only increased when, in early January, 1882, Curly Bill robbed two stagecoaches leaving Tombstone. Unlike his morose saddle-mate, John Ringo, Curly was an affable soul when not endeavoring in criminal behavior. 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. Angry, grief-stricken, and filled with vengeance, Wyatt Earp set out on Curly Bills trail. "You know what, this is actually a personal . In July, he received a letter from a pal named Tom Harper. Both parties met unexpectantly at the watering hole. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Some of that loot showed up in Galeyville card games, CBs haunt. Johnny Barnes, who had been one of Virgil's ambushers, was badly wounded in the . 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. After the death of Old Man Newton Clanton in another ambush in Guadelupe Canyon in July, Curly Bill became the leader of the Clanton Gang. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Brocius is sometimes confused with "Curly Bill" Graham, who was a different outlaw of the same general place and period. Willard Eugene "Curly" Keller, age 92, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Shelbyville, TN. Participation in Skeleton Canyon Massacre, Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 04:48, "What happened to William Graham aka Curly Bill Brocius? The fact that Billy the Kid is in the group photos from the early years of the 1870's is an eye opener. It is belived that his body was taken by wagon to the old Patterson Ranch near the confluence of the San Pedro River. Tombstone's Town Marshal Fred White attempted to disarm Brocius and grabbed his weapon by the barrel. A coroner's inquest stated his cause of death as unknown, but supposed by gunshot. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The newly discovered site was a few miles away and was called Cottonwood Springs. Please try again later. A system error has occurred. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He soon fell in with a San Simon group that became eventually known as the Cow Boys. They were not your Roy Rogers-type fellas. Corral. Wyatt led a small posse of friends on a vendetta against the perpetrators. Fred Dodge was a well-remembered Wells Fargo employee and associate of Wyatt Earp. Although he was severely injured in the assassination attempt, Virgil survived. [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 . You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. At 2:13 p.m., he dropped in a fall of six feet. Did Wyatt kill Curly Bill? Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Receive the digital, interactive PDF of the newspaper in your inbox. Wyatt was able get off a few well-aimed shots into a grove of cottonwoods where the Cow-boys had sought shelter. Fred J. William Brocius (c. 1845 March 24, 1882),[1] 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. Maybe, maybe not, bu that family thereafter became pretty prosperous. 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. Wyatt was able get off a few well-aimed shots into a grove of cottonwoods where the cowboys sought shelter. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. B. Ayers, a saloonkeeper of Charleston where the outlaws and rustlers headquartered, told me that the men who were in the fight told him that Wyatt Earp killed Curly Bill and that they took the body away that night and that they buried him on Patterson's ranch on the Babocomari. Earp returned fire over his horse using a 22-inch, 10-gauge shotgun. Earp grabbed CB and White took hold of the pistol CB had. 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Throughout the film, Bill makes it his mission to take down the Earp brothers and show the town of Tombstone the cowboys are in charge. Sheriff John Behan took after the badge-wearing Earp posse with one of his own, comprised mostly of Cow Boys. Alas, both movies really do a very poor job of representing how that showdown actually went down. 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. White was carried to a doctor and they initially thought he would recover, and the next day, he gave a statement that exonerated Curly Bill of murder, but that night, White's condition worsened. Wyatt told his first biographer John H. Flood that Brocius's friends buried "Curly Bill" on the Patterson ranch near the Babocomari River. I pointed out to him that there were no springs at the second site and that Wyatt surely would know the difference between a cottonwood tree and a willow. In a sense, this event was one of the origins of the Earp/Clanton feud that would erupt a year later. Ernest Brodines 1882 Boothill, Tombstone (murdered) A miner, native of Germany . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. They spent their working hours dealing with cattle someone elses cattle. Well played sir. Let us know what's going on! He also was unlikely to return to Texas, where according to Wyatt Earp's recollection, he was probably still wanted for murder. [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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. var year = today.getFullYear() Part of it was divided up on the spot, while the rest was buried to be retrieved later. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Bill fired first, and his burst hit Wyatt's coat. The Tombstone Epitaph, the newspaper supporting the Earps ran a story agreeing with Wyatts version and the Cow-boy organ, the Nugget, sided with the Cow-boys. In his journal written in October 1881, George Parsons referred to Brocius as "Arizona's most famous outlaw". Historical research into Brocius' death turned up two possible earlier identities. Wallace insulted Brocius' friend and ally, Tombstone Deputy Marshal Billy Breakenridge. When the dust cleared on the afternoon of October 26, 1881, three men lay dead. GREAT NEWS! Doc Holliday helped him gain cover. Make sure that the file is a photo. Along the way, CB quizzed Wyatt about legal aid, and referred to a Texas beef he had had, lending credence to the Texas rumor. The Mexicans were possibly aided by a Wyatt Earp-led posse. He can be reached at scottdyke65@gmail.com. Cherokee Bill's neck was broken and death came quickly. We only index and link to content provided on other servers. . I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Curly Bill Brocius I found on Findagrave.com. After spending most of November and December 1880 in jail awaiting trial, Brocius was acquitted with a verdict of accidental death. The Curly Bill Brocius gang had their treasure, but without mules, they had no way of moving it out of the canyon. Double space between lines so it's easy to work with. Brocius and his men attacked a group of Mexicans, and six were killed in the initial attack. Firing his pistol, Earp shot Johnny Barnes in the chest and Milt Hicks in the arm. In January 1870, Wyatt Earp took the plunge. Wyatt killed Curly Bill during the shootout. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Both sides retreated to safety. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Try again later. This blog does not store any files on its server. The men were convicted and sentenced to five years in prison, but both escaped, presumably to the southwest Arizona Territory. Now Brocius fired at Earp with his shotgun from about 50 feet (15m), but missed. Iron Springs (or Mescal Springs as it was sometimes known) became a killing ground. 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. Sorry! There was a problem getting your location. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Billy the Kid briefly joined this group before going to work for John Tunstall. Three Fingered Jack was shot to . CB was noticeably MIA for sometime, however he was rumored to have taken part in the Morgan Earp assassination in March of 82. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. It was said they took the bodies to the Patterson ranch on Babocomori Creek and buried them in a secret grave. Both protagonists unleashed shotguns. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. His first breath was as foggy as his last. cemeteries found in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. No one claimed either reward. Learn more about managing a memorial . Plot. The photo below features three of the better known Regulators. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. One of the cowboys bullets ripped through the horn on his saddle and another shot off his boot heel. [10] He said Brocius rode for various Texas cow outfits and was known in Kansas. There was no way the Cow-boys were going to admit Wyatt killed their leader. Hickok was initially buried in Deadwood's original town cemetery in 1876, but he would only rest there for three . The outlaws made their getaway into the woods, firing as they ran, while a preoccupied Wyatt and his mount were doing a circle dance. The Haslett brothers had killed two other Clanton members during a botched robbery of a general store weeks earlier. Historians believed he arrived from either Missouri or Texas. 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, . He was taken to a doctor who tried to treat his wounds. He was awaiting funds to carry his troops. Graham was killed in a gunfight by Deputy Sheriff James D. Houck on October 17, 1887, and buried in Young, Arizona, and is not considered by historians to be the same Curly Bill of Charleston and Tombstone. His arm was permanently disabled from his injuries. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18042227/william-brocius. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Wyatt Earp and a posse of lawmen set out to hunt down the members of the Clanton Gang. But wait Earp detractors began to surface claiming he was a fraud. . Luckily, there is a great dupe: the SheaMoisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Shampoo. Try again later. Bankman-Fried, 30, was detained in the Bahamas last month and later deported to the United States to stand trial for allegedly participating in "one of the greatest frauds in American history," according to US Attorney Damian Williams. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. 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 . [14] Texas Jack Vermillion, whose horse was killed, remained cool under fire and stuck close to Wyatt during the fight. Try again later. Nobody collected. 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. Broscius said that he didn't want Zabriskie, as he had prosecuted him once in Texas. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Angry, grief-stricken, and filled with vengeance, Wyatt Earp set out on Curly Bill's trail. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Related read: The Real Story of Doc Holliday and Big Nose Kate. Curly Bill, Horse Thief . Search above to list available cemeteries. Corral in October 1881, Brocius attempted to kill Virgil Earp and assassinated Morgan Earp. [citation needed], Brocius was known for a mean sense of humor when drunk. Make sure that the file is a photo. document.write(year) This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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 DevaCurl No-Poo Original is a fan favorite shampoo, especially for people with curly and coily hair types. After Wyatt killed Frank Stilwell at the Tucson train station, he was under indictment. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. [2], Brocius was still recovering from being shot in the face by Wallace only six weeks earlier. . You need a Find a Grave account to continue. On March 24th at Cottonwood Springs, in the southern end of the Whetstone Mountains, west of Tombstone, Wyatt and Curly Bill met again. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Both of these incidents were reported in local newspapers at the time. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141342682/curly-bill. 1840. High quality Curly Bill Brocius-inspired gifts and merchandise. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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