The Nugget in Tombstone, a decidedly pro-Cow Boy organ, offered a $1,000 reward for proof of CBs death. Participation in Skeleton Canyon Massacre, Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 04:48, "What happened to William Graham aka Curly Bill Brocius? The other day I received a letter asking, What really happened to Curly Bill? He can be reached at [email protected]. Alas, both movies really do a very poor job of representing how that showdown actually went down. In mid-afternoon of March 24, a Friday, he headed to a known small encampment in the Whetstone Mountains that featured a well. After Brocius' death, his friends were, said John Flood, to have buried the body on the nearby Frank Patterson ranch on the . Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. Family members of Curly Bills descendants have presented two more photographs of him, but these, too, have not been authenticated. Corral And How It Changed the American West, A Wyatt Earp Anthology: Long May His Story Be Told. 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. Wyatt Earp formed a posse and set out to hunt down the Clanton Gang members. Curly Bill Brocius (or Brocious) was an outlaw leader of the Clanton Gang of Arizona. It said, "Freda Bullion Lincoln. The middle line was her birth name. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Truth is, nobody was ever able to prove he didnt. Earp biographer John Flood wrote that The Cowboys buried Brocius' body on the nearby ranch of Frank Patterson near the Babocomari River. In his journal written in October 1881, George Parsons referred to Brocius as "Arizona's most famous outlaw". Add to your scrapbook. The author concluded CB survived and lived on. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Brocius' birth date, birth name, and birthplace are not known. Failed to report flower. Lucky Cuss Mine . Laura Bullion. Willard Eugene "Curly" Keller, age 92, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Shelbyville, TN. "[6][18], The El Paso Daily Times speculated that he was the man whom Texas Ranger Thomas Mode shot in the right ear. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [3], In newspapers of the time, Brocius was known alternately as "Curly Bill" and "Curley Bill." CB was taken to Tucson for incarceration by Earp. When an 85-year-old Memphis seamstress died in 1961, she was buried beneath a tombstone with three lines of text. Several writers who knew Brocius reported that he was well-built with curly black hair and a freckled complexion. Failed to report flower. Graham. 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. William Brocius, better known as Curly Bill Brocius is the main antagonist of the 1993 movie Tombstone. Wyatt Earp slid down from his horse and killed Curly Bill with a blast from a double-barrel shotgun. Earp claimed Curly Bill fired first, and his bullet allegedly came so close to wounding Earp that it left a hole in his coat. Search above to list available cemeteries. The deceased were all Cowboys: Billy . Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Brocius (18042227)? Weve updated the security on the site. Corral. Corral on October 26, 1881, Brocius robbed the TombstoneBisbee stagecoach on January 6, 1882, and the Tombstone-Benson stage the next day. [10] He was named by Pete Spence's wife Marietta Duarte as a participant in the assassination of Morgan Earp. Wyatt Earp had a tendency to exaggerate his reports and present details that made him look more noble and heroic. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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 . Curly Bill and Wyatt were armed with shotguns. It was said they took the bodies to the Patterson ranch on Babocomari Creek and buried them in a secret grave. Both parties surprised each other at the same watering hole in the Whetstone Mountains. Later, one was killed, the other captured. 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. Justice of the Peace Wells Spicer disallowed her testimony because it was hearsay and because she could not testify against her husband. Another bullet struck his boot heel and his saddle horn was hit, as well, burning the saddle hide and narrowly missing Wyatt. Im hearing two different stories., I replied, Thats because there are two different stories.. North Valley Magazine There was a furious exchange of gunfire. Wyatt opened up with both barrels and nearly cut Bill in half. White fell to the ground, wounded. 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. Thanks for your help! Delivered right as the newspaper goes to print on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sunday. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The outlaws made their getaway into the woods, firing as they ran, while a preoccupied Wyatt and his mount were doing a circle dance. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. He promptly arrested Curly Bill and charged him with murder. Wyatt was the clear winner. The Haslett brothers killed Leonard and Head during the hold-up. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Failed to remove flower. Did Wyatt Earp actually. Another time, at a community-wide dance, Curly Bill held his gun on a group of Mexicans. Earp returned fire over his horse using a 22-inch, 10-gauge shotgun. That was the official report of the death of Curly Bill Brocius, but the validity of the story has been called into question. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Wyatt opened up with both barrels and nearly cut Bill in half. Failed to remove flower. Oops, we were unable to send the email. accounts I've read say the other cowboys buried him on a ranch somewhere's in the area. Doc, Johnson, and McMaster fired their weapons and sought cover. Double space between lines so it's easy to work with. In an interview with a Denver newspaper in May of 82, Doc Holliday, who rode with Earp, said Wyatt killed CB. 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. It turned out to be a busy month. 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. The Mexicans were possibly aided by a Wyatt Earp-led posse. Vermillion tried to retrieve his rifle wedged in the scabbard under his fallen horse, exposing himself to the Cowboys' gunfire. 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 end of that ride culminated at the showdown between Wyatt Earp and Curly Bill Brocious. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 1. 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 . For the sake of brevity and continuity, lets call him CB. 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. Curly Bill had a loose relationship with the county sheriff, John Behan. William Brocius, who was believed to have been born in 1845, came to Arizona in late 1878. Have a story tip or startup we should know about? You can always change this later in your Account settings. To make matters worse, his horse, spooked by the gunfire, was doing a war dance, keeping Wyatt from pulling his Winchester from the scabbard. Brocius had . Angry, grief-stricken, and filled with vengeance, Wyatt Earp set out on Curly Bill's trail. Wyatt killed Curly Bill during the shootout. Learn more about merges. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Fred J. [15] Brocius fell into the water at the edge of the spring. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Year should not be greater than current year. These killings were done purely for revenge. In July, he received a letter from a pal named Tom Harper. No one claimed either reward. 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. B. Ayers, a saloonkeeper of Charleston where the outlaws and rustlers headquartered, told me that the me. Approximate year of birth: 1840. Drag images here or select from your computer for Curly Bill memorial. The other members of the Clanton Gang who were present that day all discounted Earps story. This post is17 of 52in the"52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks" Challenge"begun by Amy Johnson Crow. However, two members of the gang, Zwing Hunt and Billy Grounds, had different ideas. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Bills friends denied their leader died at the hands of Wyatt. Birth. 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. 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. Then, a few weeks later, on March 18 th, 1882, Morgan Earp was gunned down by an assassin. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Te cres bien chingon. [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. Mexican quasi-military had caught them while the boys had been moving cattle. Diehl was implicated in several Cowboy criminal activities later on. He wrote that he talked to "J. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Hickok was initially buried in Deadwood's original town cemetery in 1876, but he would only rest there for three . The trouble was that Wyatt Earp could be quite the storyteller. 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. Earp grabbed Brocius from behind and wrestled him to the ground. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Warren Earp was away on an errand at the time. Step 2. 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. Verify and try again. Learn more about managing a memorial . No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. All descriptions of him note his dark, curly hair. Recently an unmarked grave has been located on the mountain side, not far from Cottonwood Springs, whete Wyatt Earp killed Curly Bill Brocious. Patterson, you will recall, was a participant in the Marshal White shooting. CB was a solidly built 6-footer, freckled of face with a curly black mop. Since Wyatt aided the defense, one could conclude that CB gave information to Wyatt about robberies and political shenanigans. This account, however, was reported by Wyatt Earp himself and many historians doubt the fact as Earp was known to have exaggerated some accounts. [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. 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. Dead or alive?Wyatt said he killed CB. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. Plot location unknown. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Part of it was divided up on the spot, while the rest was buried to be retrieved later. Afterward, he went to Tombstone, Arizona, where he was a vicious, drunken gunman, cattle rustler, and murderer. Tensions escalated between the Clanton Gang and the Earp Brothers, and the lawmen felt the threats. The Nugget, however, reported that Brocius was actually miles away from the watering home on the date Earp said he shot him. "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. Wild Bill's Legacy. Copyright 2001- . Historically well represented, many twists,turns and unexpected action. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. document.write(year) Scott Dyke is a Wyatt Earp historian, Western writer, lecturer and researcher. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. I have not done anything to be arrested for."[6]. Curly Bill Brosius is another of those slightly mysterious outlaws that you may know little about. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Luckily, there is a great dupe: the SheaMoisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Shampoo. Historical research into Brocius' death turned up two possible earlier identities. Wells Fargo agent Fred Dodge reported both incidents in his memoirs, and both were alluded to in local newspapers. He was finally able to get on his horse and retreat. Wyatt and posse conducted a search-and-destroy mission aimed at any known Cow Boy members. [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. [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 . "[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. Prince Harry's controversial new memoir Spare has focused attention on what it feels like to be constantly in the shadow of your sibling, feeling like your only purpose in life is to be a replacement in case they die. There were really no witnesses to back up Earps story. 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. Most written descriptions of Curly Bill from that time mentioned Brociuss curls in passing, while focusing more on his personality traits. This browser does not support getting your location. William Brociuss nickname was a bit of a no-brainer. The two men went to the Chandler ranch east of Tombstone to get some money owed so that they could flee. Their panic was a result of watching their leader get gunned down by Earp. Curly Bill kills Fred White. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. A system error has occurred. Did Wyatt Earp exact his revenge for his brothers murder? Toys & Collectibles. In truth, the ball did extensive damage, but CB survived. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Earp's long coat was punctured by bullets on both sides. There was a problem getting your location. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He often told exaggerated accounts, and even outright lies, to paint himself as the hero. Try again later. The men were convicted and sentenced to five years in prison, but both escaped, presumably to the southwest Arizona Territory. Earp had trouble remounting his horse due to a cartridge belt that had slipped down his legs. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Wyatt Earp knew he would only get justice for the shooting of his brothers if he took the law into his own hands. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Curly Bill (141342682)? The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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 . Marshal Wyatt Earp gathered a posse and rode after the men, but was unable to find them in the Chiricahua Mountains. Reportedly killed at Iron Springs, Cochise County, Arizona by Wyatt Earp. Maybe, maybe not, bu that family thereafter became pretty prosperous. William passed away on 13 July 1876 in the Mara township. 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 . A wannabe world traveler, Karen spends her days writing and her nights researching cheap flights to far-off places. Decided to do birthday at Pat and oscars. Surely, Curly Bill himself couldnt resist an offer like that. At Curly Bills trial, Fred Whites testimony was read to the judge. The Cowboys began firing just as Earp dismounted, and thought for a moment they had shot him, but had hit his saddle horn instead. Others point to Kentucky, and some Texas. var today = new Date() 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." Resend Activation Email. Curly Bill Brocius (or Brosius) was the most famous outlaw in Arizona Territory during the early 1880s. Curly Bills body was not found where Wyatt Earp claimed he was gunned down. 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. 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. Try again later. Brocius is sometimes confused with "Curly Bill" Graham, who was a different outlaw of the same general place and period. He, Wyatt Earp in Hollywood What do you want to know? Related read: 6 Tombstone Filming Locations You Can Still Visit Today. [10] Curly Bill reportedly sold the stolen Mexican beef to Newman Haynes Clanton the next month. In July 1881, Bill Leonard and Harry Head attempted to rob William and Isaac Haslett's general store in Hachita, New Mexico. 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As reported in The Tombstone Epitaph:[18]. Doc Scurlock was the founding member, seated left front next to Charlie Bowdry. He was using William Brosius at the time. Surely, Curly Bill himself couldnt have resisted an offer like that. On March 24, 1882, the Earp party was expecting to meet Charlie Smith at Iron Springs (later Mescal Springs), in the Whetstone Mountains. 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. 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. . Afterward, he went to Tombstone, Arizona, where he was a vicious, drunken gunman, cattle rustler, and murderer. By the time he came to Hico, Brushy Bill was more than seventy years old. One of them, Johnny Barnes, suffered a gunshot wound. But there are some people, whose lives were struck by tragedy before they were even born, who have . 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). Twelve minutes later the ropes that bound his limbs were removed, as were the handcuffs and shackles. It was said they took the bodies to the Patterson ranch on Babocomori Creek and buried them in a secret grave. The last line, however, speaks of her life as an outlaw . He was born in Indiana, some tell us. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Led by Newman Old Man Clanton, the gang also included Clantons three sons Billy, Ike, and Phin, as well as the McLaury brothers Tom and Frank and assorted other outlaw characters. But once again friends of the suspects provided alibis for them and they were all released, proving once more a Cow-boy couldnt be convicted in Cochise County. This account has been disabled. He wandered into Arizona Territory about 1879, driving cattle to the San Carlos Reservation for one John Ayers. Wallace complied, but Brocius afterward heaped abuse on Wallace, announcing, "You damned Lincoln County son of a bitch, I'll kill you anyhow." Related read: 9 Fascinating Facts About Cherokee Bill, Ruthless Outlaw. The newly discovered site was a few miles away and was called Cottonwood Springs. They claimed hed been miles away and offered a $1,000 reward to anyone who could produce Curly Bills dead carcass. On the evening of December 28 th, 1881, Virgil Earp was shot from ambush while patrolling the streets of Tombstone. Wyatt told his first biographer John H. Flood that Brocius's friends buried "Curly Bill" on the Patterson ranch near the Babocomari River. & Flosie Metcalf Keller. Marshal Wyatt Earp killed outlaw Cowboy Frank Stilwell in Tucson on March 20, 1882, while guarding his brother Virgil en route to California. The weapon discharged and left White with a mortal gut wound from which he expired days later. William "Curly Bill" Brocius (c. 1845 - March 24, 1882) . While on the way to Tucson, Brocius asked Wyatt Earp to recommend an attorney. Tombstone's Town Marshal Fred White attempted to disarm Brocius and grabbed his weapon by the barrel. They spent their working hours dealing with cattle someone elses cattle. Among the best guesses are: William Brosius, Bill Brocious, William Graham, and William Bresnaham. Just weeks before, Curly Bill led a group of outlaws on a deadly ambush in the San Luis Pass. [citation needed] Brocius's grave site has never been identified. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The thought was if CB was not found, then the Cow Boys would insist Wyatt had not done him in. The Clantons and CB were intertwined. 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. The DevaCurl No-Poo Original is a fan favorite shampoo, especially for people with curly and coily hair types. 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. 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. Curly Bill and the Clanton Gang were on a murderous streak leading up to the Shootout at the O.K. When the dust cleared on the afternoon of October 26, 1881, three men lay dead. 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