After Wyatt killed Frank Stilwell at the Tucson train station, he was under indictment. Try again later. In truth, the ball did extensive damage, but CB survived. It is hard to make such a despicable character likable but making him a snarky arrogant presence is a step in the right direction. Close callIn May 1881, CB again boosted his reputation, this time at his own expense. 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. That was the official report of the death of Curly Bill Brocius, but the validity of the story has been called into question. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The Nugget, however, reported that Brocius was actually miles away from the watering home on the date Earp said he shot him. 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. Even today, Old West historians are divided regarding the fate of Curly Bill Brocius. 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. "[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. Curly Bill and Wyatt were armed with shotguns. Following the Gunfight at the O.K. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Curly Bill Brocius memorial. No one claimed either reward. The author concluded CB survived and lived on. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. One thing is certain, no one ever saw or heard from him again. 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. When the dust settled on the most infamous gunfight in the West, three men lay dying in the, Have you ever watched the 1972 Western movie Jeremiah Johnson, starring Robert Redford as the title character? Others claimed he went to Colorado and got a new start; still others said he went back to Texas. Earp biographer John Flood wrote that The Cowboys buried Brocius' body on the nearby ranch of Frank Patterson near the Babocomari River. Please reset your password. At the same time they buried Curly Bill somewhere near the barn and hid the grave. Looking for Rex Kittle online? Earp clubbed CB to the ground and hauled him off. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He popped up in an arrest book while searching for Doc Holliday in Fort Griffin. Related read: The Real Story of Doc Holliday and Big Nose Kate. Truth is, nobody was ever able to prove he didnt. A system error has occurred. Whites condition seemed to be improving, and he was even able to give a statement that cleared Brocius of the charges. Wyatt opened up with both barrels and nearly cut Bill in half. Curly Bill Brosius is another of those slightly mysterious outlaws that you may know little about. Learn more about managing a memorial . Learn more about managing a memorial . A wannabe world traveler, Karen spends her days writing and her nights researching cheap flights to far-off places. Two other unauthenticated photos of Brocius have been provided by descendants. After shooting and wounding one man, Lloyd rode his horse into the saloon where Brocius was drinking. On the evening of December 28, 1881, Virgil Earp was ambushed while patrolling the streets of Tombstone. They claimed hed been miles away and offered a $1,000 reward to anyone who could produce Curly Bills dead carcass. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He wrote that he talked to "J. I have not done anything to be arrested for."[6]. The other day I received a letter asking, What really happened to Curly Bill? 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. But wait Earp detractors began to surface claiming he was a fraud. Try again. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 258 of 267 found this interesting . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Firing his pistol, Earp shot Johnny Barnes in the chest and Milt Hicks in the arm. Wyatt was able get off a few well-aimed shots into a grove of cottonwoods where the Cow-boys had sought shelter. Sorry! Also bill oreilly insulting Jon Stewart for letting "Frenchy" Colbert have a show . These two incidents led to the Earp Vendetta Ride. Ernest Brodines 1882 Boothill, Tombstone (murdered) A miner, native of Germany . Behan would send Billy Breakenridge to Galeyville . Six vaqueros were killed and the remainder captured, then possibly tortured and murdered. Wyatt led a small posse of friends on a vendetta against the perpetrators. It was said they took the bodies to the Patterson ranch on Babocomari Creek and buried them in a secret grave. Did Wyatt Earp exact his revenge for his brothers murder? His body was placed in a coffin and taken later that day to Fort Gibson for burial. Earp fired back with two blasts from his shotgun. Jack Dunlop, "Three Fingered Jack," is another Boothill resident. He would be his brothers avenger, becoming judge, jury and executioner. Another time, at a community-wide dance, Curly Bill held his gun on a group of Mexicans. 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." You have chosen this person to be their own family member. It was said they took the bodies to the Patterson ranch on Babocomori Creek and buried them in a secret grave. Earp's long coat was punctured by bullets on both sides. Some explained that Curly Bill moved to Mexico where he married a Mexican senorita. Earp grabbed Brocius from behind and wrestled him to the ground. Oops, something didn't work. In it, the marshal had stated that he believed the gun fired accidentally. Charles Sewall, a 27-year-old surgeon, took the slugs out of Johnson's shoulder and abdomen. Angry, grief-stricken, and filled with vengeance, Wyatt Earp set out on Curly Bill's trail. [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. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Try again later. Wyatt told his first biographer John H. Flood that Brocius's friends buried "Curly Bill" on the Patterson ranch near the Babocomari River. Bills friends denied their leader died at the hands of Wyatt. The latest one was a weak effort to track CB. Curly Bill, Horse Thief, Cattle Dealer, Murderer, Lawman: 1858-1909 [Randolph W. Farmer] on Amazon.com. Curly Bill Brocius in Tombstone was gay too. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The Haslett brothers killed Leonard and Head during the hold-up. On the evening of December 28th, 1881, Virgil Earp was shot from ambush while patrolling the streets of Tombstone. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Search above to list available cemeteries. The remaining eight Mexicans were tortured and murdered by Brocius. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Wyatt rode unaware into a camp that contained CB and fellow miscreants. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Did Wyatt kill Curly Bill? ). 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. 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. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [2] Curly Bill may have first met Pony Diehl around this time, as well. For some in the Earp field, a buck or two, and perceived glory, can reshape the truth. Parsons was well connected with Tombstones well-placed citizenry His lead line in a daily entry was Curly Bill has been killed at last!. 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 . They maintain that Curly Bill had grown tired of the outlaw lifestyle. Some say he fled to Mexico. His body is buried near the base of the tree where it was discovered. His birth name has eluded researchers for years. Brocius waived his right to a preliminary hearing, apparently because he feared a lynching, as White was very popular as town marshal. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Deputy U.S. Oops, something didn't work. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. McMaster was grazed by a bullet that cut through the straps of his field glasses.[13]. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He wandered into Arizona Territory about 1879, driving cattle to the San Carlos Reservation for one John Ayers. In response the Epitaph offered a $2,000 reward to anyone who could produce a live Curly Bill. Bill fired first, and his burst hit Wyatts coat. Warren Earp was away on an errand at the time. . Curly Bill escaped from prison in 1877, allegedly with McMaster's help 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. They claim that Brocius left Arizona to live in peace and anonymity. [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. The law swung into action. Iron Springs (or Mescal Springs as it was sometimes known) became a killing ground. Copy the language in the sequence that you found it. Cherokee Bill's neck was broken and death came quickly. The gun discharged, striking White in the groin. 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. Unique Tombstone Curly Bill Posters designed and sold by artists. Then, a few weeks later, on March 18, 1882, Morgan Earp was gunned down by an assassin. Sheriff John Behan took after the badge-wearing Earp posse with one of his own, comprised mostly of Cow Boys. Breakenridge ignored him, but Brocius took offense and insisted that Wallace accompany him and apologize to Breakenridge. A system error has occurred. We have set your language to The outlaws made their getaway into the woods, firing as they ran, while a preoccupied Wyatt and his mount were doing a circle dance. Not to be outdone, the Epitaph offered $2,000 if someone could bring in Curly Bill alive. Hickok was initially buried in Deadwood's original town cemetery in 1876, but he would only rest there for three . In any event, Curly Bill was not heard from again. 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. var today = new Date() There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Its believed he died later of his wounds. Invalid password or account does not exist. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Choose wisely! 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. 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 . He was born in Indiana, some tell us. 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. [12], In July, some reports say that Brocius ambushed a Mexican trail herd in what became known as the Skeleton Canyon Massacre. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Angry, grief-stricken, and filled with vengeance, Wyatt Earp set out on Curly Bills trail. Que. Dead or alive?Wyatt said he killed CB. 24 Mar 1882 (aged 41-42) Burial. Younger Brothers, Ford's and McCarty's / RJ Pastore Collection. William Brocius wasnt in Tombstone long when he got into some serious trouble. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Corral on October 26, 1881, Brocius robbed the TombstoneBisbee stagecoach on January 6, 1882, and the Tombstone-Benson stage the next day. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. [10] He was named by Pete Spence's wife Marietta Duarte as a participant in the assassination of Morgan Earp. 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 . When drunk, Brocius was also known for a mean sense of humor and for such "practical jokes" as using gunfire to make a preacher "dance" during a sermon or forcing Mexicans at a community dance to take off their clothes and dance naked. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. Corral in October 1881. He made the front pages in October 1880 when he shot Tombstone Marshal Fred White. In mid-afternoon of March 24, a Friday, he headed to a known small encampment in the Whetstone Mountains that featured a well. Related read: 9 Fascinating Facts About Cherokee Bill, Ruthless Outlaw. Did Wyatt kill Curly Bill? This account has been disabled. Death. Admittedly a fan of Westerns, I really enjoyed this book. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. When the pistol discharged, Wyatt buffaloed Brocius and arrested him. When the shooting started, Earps posse fled, and the other gang members hid in the tree line. After the Gunfight at the O.K. with all . Historians believed he arrived from either Missouri or Texas. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? The trouble was that Wyatt Earp could be quite the storyteller. Douglas Cavanaugh, Amazon review. You have permission to edit this article. The two men went to the Chandler ranch east of Tombstone to get some money owed so that they could flee. There was an error deleting this problem. The end of that ride culminated at the showdown between Wyatt Earp and Curly Bill Brocious. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. This is a carousel with slides. William B. 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. The outlaws got away with $4,000 in coin. Brocius' birth date, birth name, and birthplace are not known. Make sure that the file is a photo. And keep track of where you got your words so you can give the source credit. Participation in Skeleton Canyon Massacre, Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 04:48, "What happened to William Graham aka Curly Bill Brocius? Earp returned to Tombstone and announced that on March 24, 1882, he shot and killed Curly Bill Brocius. One thing is certain, no one ever saw or heard from him again. based on information from your browser. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 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? https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141342682/curly-bill. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. At Curly Bills trial, Fred Whites testimony was read to the judge. [10] He said Brocius rode for various Texas cow outfits and was known in Kansas. Copyright Earp had trouble remounting his horse due to a cartridge belt that had slipped down his legs. 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, . Both sides retreated to safety. When an 85-year-old Memphis seamstress died in 1961, she was buried beneath a tombstone with three lines of text. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Diehl was implicated in several Cowboy criminal activities later on. Unlike his morose saddle-mate, John Ringo, Curly was an affable soul when not endeavoring in criminal behavior. 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. 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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 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. Add to your scrapbook. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Others point to Kentucky, and some Texas. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. The men were convicted and sentenced to five years in prison, but both escaped, presumably to the southwest Arizona Territory. There was no way the cowboys were going to admit Wyatt killed their leader. A few days after he penned the missive in jail, he became a victim of a legal neck-tie party. Curly Bill and the McLaurys were lost to the "Gunfight at the OK Corral," the famous 30-second shootout. 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. In July 1881, Bill Leonard and Harry Head attempted to rob William and Isaac Haslett's general store in Hachita, New Mexico. Curly Bill Well Bye. To use this feature, use a newer browser. We won't share it with anyone else. This article first appeared in the Green Valley News. 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. These men were known compadres of CB. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Curly Bill kills Fred White. 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. Zabriskie had prosecuted Brocius for the crime, and "he was tried and sentenced to the penitentiary, but managed to make his escape shortly after being incarcerated. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Billy the Kid briefly joined this group before going to work for John Tunstall. 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. B. Ayers, a saloonkeeper of Charleston where the outlaws and rustlers headquartered, told me that the me. Wallace insulted Brocius' friend and ally, Tombstone Deputy Marshal Billy Breakenridge. The Cowboys began firing just as Earp dismounted, and thought for a moment they had shot him, but had hit his saddle horn instead. . CB was released from custody in December, as the ruling was Whites demise was accidental. 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. Notable markers include Marshal Fred White, killed by Curly Bill Brocius, and Tom and Frank McLaury, buried alongside Billy Clanton. William "Curly Bill" Brocius (c. 1845 - March 24, 1882) . Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. But the mystery of his death simply adds to the legend and allure of American West outlaw Curly Bill Brocius. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The Curly Bill Brocius gang had their treasure, but without mules, they had no way of moving it out of the canyon. The theory starts on the shaky ground that the author knows the real Curly Bill. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Related read: 7 Intriguing Facts that Reveal the Truth about Calamity Jane. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [10][11] However, no witnesses to this crime were found nor to Curly Bill's involvement in the Hasletts' death. 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 Bill held his gun on a Vendetta against the perpetrators Flood wrote he., reported that Brocius left Arizona to live in peace and anonymity and will not be visible while review! 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