The other day I received a letter asking, What really happened to Curly Bill? He often told exaggerated accounts, and even outright lies, to paint himself as the hero. Problem is there were more than a few Curly Bills roaming the West. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [12], In July, some reports say that Brocius ambushed a Mexican trail herd in what became known as the Skeleton Canyon Massacre. 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. 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. Two other unauthenticated photos of Brocius have been provided by descendants. Did Wyatt Earp exact his revenge for his brothers murder? I have not done anything to be arrested for."[6]. Please try again later. 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 . His arm was permanently disabled from his injuries. Thanks for your help! When this author challenged the editor, it was pointed out that Wyatt Earp did a diagram (in my files) of the incident and labeled the site, adorned with willow trees. 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. William Brocius, better known as Curly Bill Brocius is the main antagonist of the 1993 movie Tombstone. 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. These men were known compadres of CB. Graham. The editors of the Nugget even offered a $1,000 reward for anyone who could deliver Brociuss body to their newspaper office. He testified at his trial that he did not consider himself to have committed a crime. Failed to report flower. Bill fired first, and his burst hit Wyatts coat. Iron Springs (or Mescal Springs as it was sometimes known) became a killing ground. Firing his pistol, Earp shot Johnny Barnes in the chest and Milt Hicks in the arm. The judge acquitted Brocius of the murder charges and he was released. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Curly Bill kills Fred White. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, was over in less than 30 seconds. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Copy the language in the sequence that you found it. That story is said to have been given by one of the outlaws to a relative on his death bed. Part of it was divided up on the spot, while the rest was buried to be retrieved later. Despite an initial grave prognosis and erroneous press . On March 24th at Cottonwood Springs, in the southern end of the Whetstone Mountains, west of Tombstone, Wyatt and Curly Bill met again. Brocius and several other men resented the interruption, and about a dozen of them, including Brocius, shot and killed Lloyd. William passed away on 13 July 1876 in the Mara township. After shooting and wounding one man, Lloyd rode his horse into the saloon where Brocius was drinking. 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. Corral, the event involved his gang of outlaws. He had been hired to drive a herd of cattle to the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona. Parsons was well connected with Tombstones well-placed citizenry His lead line in a daily entry was Curly Bill has been killed at last!. Please enter your email and password to sign in. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. Plot location unknown. William Brocius, who was believed to have been born in 1845, came to Arizona in late 1878. 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. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 1. Marshal White appeared with Wyatt Earp. . But wait Earp detractors began to surface claiming he was a fraud. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. What do I think? Corral. He didnt last in this job long. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. We have set your language to The next day the coroners jury included Curly Bill among seven suspected assassins. Marshal Wyatt Earp gathered a posse and rode after the men, but was unable to find them in the Chiricahua Mountains. Brocius complained, "What have I done? Now in the Mercantile you can find True West, Questions surround Earps only legal marriage. Shop affordable wall art to hang in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls aren't welcome. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Three gunmen, hiding in an unfinished building across the street, fired at Virgil Earp. Twelve minutes later the ropes that bound his limbs were removed, as were the handcuffs and shackles. Brocius was anxious to be moved out of town. 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. He wrote that he talked to "J. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. New True West merchandise is here! 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. In mid-afternoon of March 24, a Friday, he headed to a known small encampment in the Whetstone Mountains that featured a well. He was awaiting funds to carry his troops. But the mystery of his death simply adds to the legend and allure of American West outlaw Curly Bill Brocius. Sorry! Afterward, Wyatt rejoined his friends, who fled when the shooting started, and the cowboys sought refuge in the cottonwood trees. Earp, hit in the back and the left arm, staggered into a hotel. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Highly recommended. Failed to remove flower. 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. Whites condition seemed to be improving, and he was even able to give a statement that cleared Brocius of the charges. On the evening of December 28 th, 1881, Virgil Earp was shot from ambush while patrolling the streets of Tombstone. That hatred only increased when, in early January, 1882, Curly Bill robbed two stagecoaches leaving Tombstone. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Did Wyatt kill Curly Bill? However, two members of the gang, Zwing Hunt and Billy Grounds, had different ideas. Explore. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Wells Fargo agent Fred Dodge reported both incidents in his memoirs, and both were alluded to in local newspapers. Curly Bill, Horse Thief, Cattle Dealer, Murderer, Lawman: 1858-1909 [Randolph W. Farmer] on Amazon.com. Or did Curly Bill slip away to live out his days with a beautiful senorita in Mexico? Wallace insulted Brocius' friend and ally, Tombstone Deputy Marshal Billy Breakenridge. According to Curly Bills buddies, the exchange with Wyatt Earp never happened. 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]. Resend Activation Email. Failed to delete memorial. "[6][18], The El Paso Daily Times speculated that he was the man whom Texas Ranger Thomas Mode shot in the right ear. Some said he went to Mexico, married a senorita and lived happily ever after. A few days after he penned the missive in jail, he became a victim of a legal neck-tie party. After spending most of November and December 1880 in jail awaiting trial, Brocius was acquitted with a verdict of accidental death. Some said he went to Mexico, married a senorita and lived happily ever after. . [5]:117 Brocius later claimed that his gun discharged accidentally and reportedly immediately regretted shooting White. He, Wyatt Earp in Hollywood What do you want to know? There was a furious exchange of gunfire. Tombstone's Town Marshal Fred White attempted to disarm Brocius and grabbed his weapon by the barrel. But once again friends of the suspects provided . He promptly arrested Curly Bill and charged him with murder. After he delivered the cattle, he remained at San Carlos Reservation for a short time, working as a ranch hand. Dodge, an undercover operative for Wells Fargo in Tombstone, asked Curly Bill's associates about his death. 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. There was a furious exchange of gunfire. He met "Curly Bill" Brocius when he was a prisoner under McMaster's Ranger division. Ernest Brodines 1882 Boothill, Tombstone (murdered) A miner, native of Germany . If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Wild Bill's Legacy. Naturally, he was outraged at the deaths of his gang members at the hands of the Earp Brothers. In it, the marshal had stated that he believed the gun fired accidentally. Wyatt opened up with both barrels and nearly . Curly Bill Well Bye. 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. Brocius and his men attacked a group of Mexicans, and six were killed in the initial attack. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Earp suggested the outlaws had returned to the watering hole after the lawmen left to retrieve Curly Bills body. After the incident, Wyatt Earp buffaloed "Curly Bill" to the ground and a.rrested him along with Pony Diehl, Frank Patterson, Tom & Frank McLaury and Billy Clanton. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Well played sir. First published in 1927, Tombstone defined the legend of lawman-gunfighter Wyatt Earp. Deputy Breakenridge arrested Wallace, but the court ruled he acted in self-defense. His first breath was as foggy as his last. Reportedly killed at Iron Springs, Cochise County, Arizona by Wyatt Earp. After Wyatt killed Frank Stilwell at the Tucson train station, he was under indictment. George Parsons, who kept a detailed diary of his Tombstone days, wrote of his knowledge of CB. This account has been disabled. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Failed to report flower. Choose wisely! This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Wyatt Earp had a tendency to exaggerate his reports and present details that made him look more noble and heroic. Another clue to the mortal shooting was a desperate attempted robbery gone bad. It is belived that his body was taken by wagon to the old Patterson Ranch near the confluence of the San Pedro River and the Babocomari River, which is about 13 miles east of Iron Springs. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. And keep track of where you got your words so you can give the source credit. I think Wyatt killed him. To be clear, it has never been proven that Curly Bill was behind the assassination attempt on Virgil Earp or the assassination of Morgan Earp, but it was common knowledge that the Clanton Gang was responsible for the attacks. They claim that Brocius left Arizona to live in peace and anonymity. One thing is certain, no one ever saw or heard from him again. Wyatt was able get off a few well-aimed shots into a grove of cottonwoods where the cowboys sought shelter. Photo: Rockwood/Wikimedia Commons . Another bullet struck his boot heel and his saddle horn was hit, as well, burning the saddle hide and narrowly missing Wyatt. accounts I've read say the other cowboys buried him on a ranch somewhere's in the area. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Frank Patterson was in the Cowboy party, and this ranch, close to the original McLaury ranch site (before the McLaurys moved to the . Virgil Earp was returning to his room at a Tombstone boarding house from a night at a local saloon at 11:30 p.m. on December 28, 1881, when shots rang out. Some say he fled to Mexico. Its believed he died later of his wounds. [3], In newspapers of the time, Brocius was known alternately as "Curly Bill" and "Curley Bill." The Thorny Rose.". Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. [15] Brocius fell into the water at the edge of the spring. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Barnes said that on the night that Curly Bill was killed, that day he was put into a wagon, already containing the outlaw's body, and transported to Frank Patterson's ranch where the Cowboys gave him what medical attention they could. Thought to be from Texas, his fate and true identity have remained a mystery. Add to your scrapbook. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The Haslett brothers killed Leonard and Head during the hold-up. I think Wyatt killed him. In an interview with a Denver newspaper in May of 82, Doc Holliday, who rode with Earp, said Wyatt killed CB. It is hard to make such a despicable character likable but making him a snarky arrogant presence is a step in the right direction. The latest one was a weak effort to track CB. The next day, the coroners jury included Curly Bill among seven suspected assassins. Earp had trouble remounting his horse due to a cartridge belt that had slipped down his legs. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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]. Wyatt Earp slid down from his horse and killed Curly Bill with a blast from a double-barrel shotgun. One version had it that CB had shot Wallaces horse. Some modern researchers state that Brocius and friend Johnny Ringo rode to New Mexico to avenge their friends' deaths and killed both Haslett brothers. Fred J. 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. On the evening of December 28th, 1881, Virgil Earp was shot from ambush while patrolling the streets of Tombstone. Even though Curly Bill Brocius was not involved in the Shootout at the O.K. Brocius arrived in Arizona Territory from either Texas or Missouri about 1878, and went briefly to the San Carlos Reservation with a herd of cattle, before arriving in the Arizona Territory. 0 cemeteries found in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Three Fingered Jack was shot to . Alas, both movies really do a very poor job of representing how that showdown actually went down. Earp returned to Tombstone and announced that on March 24, 1882, he shot and . He quarreled with his buddy, James Wallace, in the small mining camp of Galeyville. Im hearing two different stories., I replied, Thats because there are two different stories.. Admittedly a fan of Westerns, I really enjoyed this book. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Earp claimed Curly Bill fired first, and his bullet allegedly came so close to wounding Earp that it left a hole in his coat. [10] Curly Bill reportedly sold the stolen Mexican beef to Newman Haynes Clanton the next month. 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 is sometimes confused with "Curly Bill" Graham, who was a different outlaw of the same general place and period. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. There were people who doubted Wyatt Earps account at the time and even today, historians question his story. 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. He was using William Brosius at the time. Some explained that Curly Bill moved to Mexico where he married a Mexican senorita. Fred White, Tombstone, Arizona's first town marshal, was elected on January 6, 1880. Send it our way! Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. That was the official report of the death of Curly Bill Brocius, but the validity of the story has been called into question. The curly-haired cryptocurrency inventor was granted bail and will stand trial in October. 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, . [2], An unauthenticated photo of Brocius is displayed in the Bird Cage Theater Museum in Tombstone. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Brocius (18042227)? In July 1881, Bill Leonard and Harry Head attempted to rob William and Isaac Haslett's general store in Hachita, New Mexico. 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. 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. [14] Texas Jack Vermillion, whose horse was killed, remained cool under fire and stuck close to Wyatt during the fight. [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". For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. These various aliases have led many a Wild West history buff down a lot of rabbit holes, resulting in some pretty wild speculations. Curly Bill and the Clanton Gang were on a murderous streak leading up to the Shootout at the O.K. Jack Dunlop, "Three Fingered Jack," is another Boothill resident. Year should not be greater than current year. Curly Bill Brocius in Tombstone was gay too. According to Wyatt Earp and an anonymous report to The Tombstone Epitaph he was in the lead of the posse when they suddenly came upon the Cowboys' camp at the springs from less than 30 feet (9m) behind an embankment. Did Wyatt kill Curly Bill? 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. Copyright 2001- Drag images here or select from your computer for Curly Bill memorial. Willard Eugene "Curly" Keller, age 92, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Shelbyville, TN. He would be his brothers avenger, becoming judge, jury and executioner. 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. Brocius had . Curly Bill's main claims to fame were shooting a well-liked town marshal in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, in 1880 and then being arrested by none other than sometime lawman Wyatt Earp. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. based on information from your browser. [2], Brocius was still recovering from being shot in the face by Wallace only six weeks earlier. When he got close, he saw Brocius remove his pistol from his holster and White grab it by the barrel. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Also known as: William Bresnaham, William Rosciotis, William Brosius / Brocious, Bill Graham. Learn more about managing a memorial . Soon, he arrived in Tombstone, Arizona, a mining town with a reputation for lawlessness and violence. [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. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Related read: 9 Curious Facts About Annie Oakley, Sharpshooter Extraordinaire. Try again later. The law swung into action. Unique Tombstone Curly Bill Posters designed and sold by artists. Wallace complied, but Brocius afterward heaped abuse on Wallace, announcing, "You damned Lincoln County son of a bitch, I'll kill you anyhow." Deputy Sheriff Wyatt Earp was in a nearby saloon and heard the commotion. Dodge, an undercover operative for Wells Fargo in Tombstone, asked Curly Bill's associates about his death. 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. Along the way, CB quizzed Wyatt about legal aid, and referred to a Texas beef he had had, lending credence to the Texas rumor. Curly Bill and Wyatt were both armed with shotguns. Did Wyatt Earp actually. McMaster was grazed by a bullet that cut through the straps of his field glasses.[13]. He was taken to a doctor who tried to treat his wounds. Younger Brothers, Ford's and McCarty's / RJ Pastore Collection. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Additionally, they appeared in the memoirs of Fred Dodge, a Wells Fargo agent. 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. Truth is, nobody was ever able to prove he didnt. There is a problem with your email/password. Try again. Wallace had approached the visiting Billy Breakenridge and tried to pick a fight. [12] For this reason, many historians doubt that Brocius took part in killing William and Isaac Haslett. They claimed hed been miles away and offered a $1,000 reward to anyone who could produce Curly Bills dead carcass.

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