Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. Oops, something didn't work. Marshal Wyatt Earp killed outlaw Cowboy Frank Stilwell in Tucson on March 20, 1882, while guarding his brother Virgil en route to California. Curly Bill Well Bye. 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. William Brociuss nickname was a bit of a no-brainer. Create a password that only you will remember. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. A system error has occurred. He made the front pages in October 1880 when he shot Tombstone Marshal Fred White. Did Wyatt Earp actually. It was said they took the bodies to the Patterson ranch on Babocomari Creek and buried them in a secret grave. Curly Bill and the Clanton Gang were on a murderous streak leading up to the Shootout at the O.K. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. In response the Epitaph offered a $2,000 reward to anyone who could produce an alive Curly Bill. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Learn more about merges. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. First report in the AZ Citizen claimed CB was dead. Iron Springs (or Mescal Springs as it was sometimes known) became a killing ground. At the preliminary hearing for Brocius afterward, Wyatt testified that he had heard White say: "I am an officer; give me your pistol." Cowboy Dick Lloyd got drunk while playing poker in O'Neil and Franklin's saloon. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. 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. Try again later. 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. [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. At the same time they buried Curly Bill somewhere near the barn and hid the grave. Marshal White did not die immediately. Historically well represented, many twists,turns and unexpected action. Others point to Kentucky, and some Texas. There were plenty of people in Tombstone who doubted Earps claim. Receive the digital, interactive PDF of the newspaper in your inbox. Today. Smith was bringing cash from Tombstone about 20 miles (32km) to the east to help pay posse expenses. He wanted to opt out of the vendetta against Earp. Wyatt opened up with both barrels and nearly cut Bill in half. Year should not be greater than current year. He would be his brothers avenger, becoming judge, jury and executioner. Afterward, Wyatt rejoined his friends, who fled when the shooting started, and the cowboys sought refuge in the cottonwood trees. By the time he came to Hico, Brushy Bill was more than seventy years old. Deputy Sheriff Wyatt Earp was in a nearby saloon and heard the commotion. document.getElementById("year").innerHTML = new Date().getFullYear(); he other day I received a letter asking, What really happened to Curly Bill? Curly Bill Brocius in Tombstone was gay too. There was an error deleting this problem. Related read: When Did the Wild West Really End? Bill fired first and his burst hit Wyatts coat. It was an ideal place for Curly Bill Brocius, who was known for his quick temper, vicious anger, and hard drinking. These men were known compadres of CB. Step 2. Brocius and several other men resented the interruption, and about a dozen of them, including Brocius, shot and killed Lloyd. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. William Brocius wasnt in Tombstone long when he got into some serious trouble. [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". 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. Wyatt led a small posse of friends on a vendetta against the perpetrators. They spent their working hours dealing with cattle someone elses cattle. 1. 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. This account has been disabled. He would be his brothers avenger, becoming judge, jury and executioner. Sorry! Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Twelve minutes later the ropes that bound his limbs were removed, as were the handcuffs and shackles. 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. ", "Tombstone, Arizona Historical Accounts", "Wyatt Earp: An Amazingly Documented 10-Gauge Shotgun Used by Him to | Lot #43400", "Wyatt Earp and the Buntline Special Myth", "William Brocius Graham "Curly Bill" Wyatt Earp vs. Curly Bill", "Arrests Curly Bill After Tombstone Marshal Fred White Is Shot", Contemporary newspaper account of Curly Bill's near-fatal shooting in May 1881, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Brocius&oldid=1124281240, Robert Yuro played Brocius in the episode "A Mule Like the Army's Mule" (October 5, 1968) of the television, Wes Hudman earlier played Brocius in the 1955 episode, "Death and Taxes" of, This page was last edited on 28 November 2022, at 04:48. As we pass through the corridors of time, we visit the fate Curly Bill Brocius. Both bullets struck Curly Bill and, as Earp later recounted, nearly split Brocius in two. Weve updated the security on the site. Curly Bill kills Fred White. When the pistol discharged, Wyatt buffaloed Brocius and arrested him. He forced them to strip naked and dance in front of everyone. Now in the Mercantile you can find True West, Questions surround Earps only legal marriage. He, Wyatt Earp in Hollywood What do you want to know? var today = new Date() Admittedly a fan of Westerns, I really enjoyed this book. According to Earps own account of the events, his posse serendipitously ran into Curly Bill and the Clanton Gang on March 24. [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. One of them, Johnny Barnes, suffered a gunshot wound. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Harper sent some advice, Take warning and not be too handy with a pistol. Harper knew what he was talking about. White fell to the ground, wounded. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. [citation needed] Brocius's grave site has never been identified. B. Ayers, a saloonkeeper of Charleston where the outlaws and rustlers headquartered, told me that the me. That hatred only increased when, in early January, 1882, Curly Bill robbed two stagecoaches leaving Tombstone. Failed to report flower. For more details on his death, see William Brocius. Curly Bill Brocius was never seen in Tombstone again. The trouble was that Wyatt Earp could be quite the storyteller. [16], The Cowboys fired a number of shots at the Earp party, but the lawmen's fire was so intense that those Cowboys who could, left. Try again later. Firing his pistol, Earp shot Johnny Barnes in the chest and Milt Hicks in the arm. Both protagonists unleashed shotguns. Then, a few weeks later, on March 18 th, 1882, Morgan Earp was gunned down by an assassin. For the sake of brevity and continuity, lets call him CB. Wyatt was able get off a few well-aimed shots into a grove of cottonwoods where the cowboys sought shelter. Younger Brothers, Ford's and McCarty's / RJ Pastore Collection. . Afterwards Wyatt rejoined his friends, who had fled when the shooting started and the Cow-boys sought refuge in the cottonwood trees. Warren Earp was away on an errand at the time. He testified at his trial that he did not consider himself to have committed a crime. Several writers who knew Brocius reported that he was well-built with curly black hair and a freckled complexion. Hickok was initially buried in Deadwood's original town cemetery in 1876, but he would only rest there for three . Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Watch. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Some said he went to Mexico, married a senorita and lived happily ever after. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Some modern researchers doubt that he was well enough to take part in these events.[12]. Problem is there were more than a few Curly Bills roaming the West. The judge acquitted Brocius of the murder charges and he was released. Both sides retreated to safety. New True West merchandise is here! The newly discovered site was a few miles away and was called Cottonwood Springs. They started shooting at the moon, a common practice of whisky-soaked revelers. 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. Not to be outdone, the Epitaph offered $2,000 if someone could bring in Curly Bill alive. He was finally able to get on his horse and retreat. Some say he fled to Mexico. Thought to be from Texas, his fate and true identity have remained a mystery. Then, a few weeks later, on March 18th, 1882, Morgan Earp was gunned down by an assassin. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Curly Bill (141342682)? This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The fact that Billy the Kid is in the group photos from the early years of the 1870's is an eye opener. In a sense, this event was one of the origins of the Earp/Clanton feud that would erupt a year later. The weapon discharged and left White with a mortal gut wound from which he expired days later. One of the Cow-boys bullets ripped through the horn on his saddle and another shot off his boot heel. Since both Robert Martin and Curly Bill became known as leaders of the rustlers in Arizona Territory, they are likely the same Robert Martin and Curly Bill of the Texas crime. On the evening of December 28th, 1881, Virgil Earp was shot from ambush while patrolling the streets of Tombstone. Nobody collected. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Please reset your password. I think Wyatt killed him. 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. 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 . To use this feature, use a newer browser. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141342682/curly-bill. At Curly Bills trial, Fred Whites testimony was read to the judge. The author concluded CB survived and lived on. Curly Bill Well Bye. Recently an unmarked grave has been located on the mountain side, not far from Cottonwood Springs, whete Wyatt Earp killed Curly Bill Brocious. 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. 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. In January 1870, Wyatt Earp took the plunge. To use this feature, use a newer browser. William passed away on 13 July 1876 in the Mara township. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. And keep track of where you got your words so you can give the source credit. The law swung into action. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Try again later. Video distorts the perception of dista. based on information from your browser. The children were named Jacob, Lizzie, and Ellie. His birth name has eluded researchers for years. Afterward, he went to Tombstone, Arizona, where he was a vicious, drunken gunman, cattle rustler, and murderer. The outlaws made their getaway into the woods, firing as they ran, while a preoccupied Wyatt and his mount were doing a circle dance. We only index and link to content provided on other servers. var today = new Date() The other day I received a letter asking, What really happened to Curly Bill? "[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. A bullet narrowly missed Wyatt Earp but struck his brother, Morgan, in the spine. Also known as: William Bresnaham, William Rosciotis, William Brosius / Brocious, Bill Graham. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Wyatt opened up with both barrels and nearly . Maybe, maybe not, bu that family thereafter became pretty prosperous. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Im hearing two different stories.. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Good, Gunslinger, gambler, saloon owner, cowboy, and sports promotor (yes, really), Luke Short might not have the same name, We can thank the mid-2000s HBO television western series Deadwood for introducing a new generation of Old West, One of the best quotes in Tombstone is also one of the most argued and least understood. [5]:117 Wyatt Earp had borrowed Fred Dodge's pistol and he pistol-whipped Brocius. A Mexican group was ambushed near Fronteras, leaving four dead vaqueros. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. he just disappeared from history. These various aliases have led many a Wild West history buff down a lot of rabbit holes, resulting in some pretty wild speculations. Wyatt led a small posse of friends on a vendetta against the perpetrators. Photo: Rockwood/Wikimedia Commons . Tensions escalated between the Clanton Gang and the Earp Brothers, and the lawmen felt the threats. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. After spending most of November and December 1880 in jail awaiting trial, Brocius was acquitted with a verdict of accidental death. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. So Olinger's Mortuary, where he was . Corral on October 26, 1881, Brocius robbed the TombstoneBisbee stagecoach on January 6, 1882, and the Tombstone-Benson stage the next day. This browser does not support getting your location. Unique Tombstone Curly Bill Posters designed and sold by artists. William B. Looking for Rex Kittle online? One thing is certain, no one ever saw or heard from him again. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Some of that loot showed up in Galeyville card games, CBs haunt. 258 of 267 found this interesting . [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. Year should not be greater than current year. He promptly arrested Curly Bill and charged him with murder. based on information from your browser. Tombstone Marshall Fred White is accidentally shot by William "Curly Bill" Brocius. Double space between lines so it's easy to work with. Johnny Barnes, who had been one of Virgil's ambushers, was badly wounded in the . 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, 1881, Virgil Earp was ambushed while patrolling the streets of Tombstone. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Brocius (18042227)? Part of it was divided up on the spot, while the rest was buried to be retrieved later. 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. Thanks for your help! Although Western movies often show a villain or hero's dexterity with a pistol, much of that dexterity or . Bill fired first, and his burst hit Wyatt's coat. Resend Activation Email. Im hearing two different stories., I replied, Thats because there are two different stories.. The gun discharged, striking White in the groin. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Doc Scurlock was the founding member, seated left front next to Charlie Bowdry. Crawford Goldsby, alias Cherokee Bill, remains interred . Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). In July 1881, Bill Leonard and Harry Head attempted to rob William and Isaac Haslett's general store in Hachita, New Mexico. Both parties met unexpectantly at the watering hole. . So, did Curly Bill Brocius meet his end at the hands of Wyatt Earp? Eighteen months prior, Wyatt Earp had protected Brocius against a mob ready to lynch him for killing Town Marshal Fred White, and then provided testimony that helped spare him from a murder conviction. Choose wisely! 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. Doc, Johnson, and McMaster fired their weapons and sought cover. I found one in Texas. 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. "[6][18], The El Paso Daily Times speculated that he was the man whom Texas Ranger Thomas Mode shot in the right ear. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Related read: 9 Curious Facts About Annie Oakley, Sharpshooter Extraordinaire. On March 24, 1882, the Earp party was expecting to meet Charlie Smith at Iron Springs (later Mescal Springs), in the Whetstone Mountains. Te cres bien chingon. Following the Gunfight at the O.K. Ernest Brodines 1882 Boothill, Tombstone (murdered) A miner, native of Germany . Sorry! Earp had trouble remounting his horse due to a cartridge belt that had slipped down his legs. Afterward, he went to Tombstone, Arizona, where he was a vicious, drunken gunman, cattle rustler, and murderer. Search above to list available cemeteries. The Nugget, however, reported that Brocius was actually miles away from the watering home on the date Earp said he shot him. Broscius said that he didn't want Zabriskie, as he had prosecuted him once in Texas. 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. This account has been disabled. 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 first breath was as foggy as his last. Since Wyatt aided the defense, one could conclude that CB gave information to Wyatt about robberies and political shenanigans. According to Curly Bills buddies, the exchange with Wyatt Earp never happened. 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 . Most agree on the year of 1858. The deceased were all Cowboys: Billy . Failed to delete memorial. Others claimed he went to Colorado and got a new start, still others said he went back to Texas. Earp grabbed Brocius from behind and wrestled him to the ground. 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. William Brocius, who was believed to have been born in 1845, came to Arizona in late 1878. These two incidents led to the Earp Vendetta Ride. His birth name has eluded researchers for years. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Others point to Kentucky, and some Texas. January 14, 2023. in News. Shop affordable wall art to hang in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls aren't welcome. They maintain that Curly Bill had grown tired of the outlaw lifestyle. Resend Activation Email. Most written descriptions of Curly Bill from that time mentioned Brociuss curls in passing, while focusing more on his personality traits. October 27, 1880. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. On the evening of December 28 th, 1881, Virgil Earp was shot from ambush while patrolling the streets of Tombstone. The Nugget in Tombstone, a decidedly pro-Cow Boy organ, offered a $1,000 reward for proof of CBs death. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Add to your scrapbook. A wannabe world traveler, Karen spends her days writing and her nights researching cheap flights to far-off places. Arguments still rage as to whether this happened. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Verify and try again. In August, Old Man Clanton, the family patriarch, was among a handful of Cow Boys cut down while sleeping. Failed to report flower. cemeteries found in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Make sure that the file is a photo. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, was over in less than 30 seconds. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. No reports were verified of Curly Bill's involvement in these episodes, nor was he charged with any crimes related to these events. Verify and try again. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Fred White, the first town marshal of Tombstone, arrived on the scene to stop the mayhem. In response the Epitaph offered a $2,000 reward to anyone who could produce a live Curly Bill. Fred White passed away that evening. Weve updated the security on the site. A few days after he penned the missive in jail, he became a victim of a legal neck-tie party. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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