Reportedly killed at Iron Springs, Cochise County, Arizona by Wyatt Earp. Even today, Old West historians are divided regarding the fate of Curly Bill Brocius. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Wallace insulted Brocius' friend and ally, Tombstone Deputy Marshal Billy Breakenridge. Add to your scrapbook. There was a problem getting your location. This browser does not support getting your location. Wyatt rode unaware into a camp that contained CB and fellow miscreants. Try again later. Iron Springs (or Mescal Springs as it was sometimes known) became a killing ground. In his journal written in October 1881, George Parsons referred to Brocius as "Arizona's most famous outlaw". He can be reached at scottdyke65@gmail.com. Truth is, nobody was ever able to prove he didnt. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18042227/william-brocius. 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. We have set your language to Brocius complained, "What have I done? A system error has occurred. One of the Cow-boys bullets ripped through the horn on his saddle and another shot off his boot heel. Proof of death Some accounts dispute whether Wyatt shot Curly Bill. Then, a few weeks later, on March 18th, 1882, Morgan Earp was gunned down by an assassin. Marshal Wyatt Earp for a loose confederation of outlaw "Cowboys" they believed had ambushed his brothers Virgil and Morgan Earp, maiming the former and killing the latter.The two Earp brothers had been attacked in retaliation for the deaths of three Cowboys in the Gunfight at the O.K. An unauthenticated photo of Curly Bill Brocius from the Bird Cage Theater in Tombstone. Search above to list available cemeteries. Billy the Kid briefly joined this group before going to work for John Tunstall. A system error has occurred. This close toed holster is a little fancier variation of our traditional 19th century Teddy Blue Holster. 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. He once made a preacher dance during a Sunday morning sermon by shooting at his feet. He was taken to a doctor who tried to treat his wounds. The Washington Gunslingers have promoted Charlie Begood to the . These men were known compadres of CB. William Brocius William Brocius (1845 - March 24, 1882), better known as Curly Bill Brocius, was a gunman, rustler and an outlaw Cowboy in the Cochise County area of the Arizona Territory during the early 1880s. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Both bullets struck Curly Bill and, as Earp later recounted, nearly split Brocius in two. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. A bullet hole had cut cleanly through the outlaw's head. He is also known for his performances as "Curly Bill" Brocius in the western Tombstone (1993) and Alexander Haig in historical drama Nixon (1995). This account, however, was reported by Wyatt Earp himself and many historians doubt the fact as Earp was known to have exaggerated some accounts. That May a companion shot Brocius in the neck during a drunken argument . You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Fort Huachuca is a United States Army installation, established on 3 March 1877 as Camp Huachuca.The garrison is now under the command of the United States Army Installation Management Command.It is in Cochise County in southeast Arizona, approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of the border with Mexico and at the northern end of the Huachuca Mountains, adjacent to the town of Sierra Vista. There was a furious exchange of gunfire. What's more, it appeared that he was scalped. Deputy U.S. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Prettiest man I ever saw was just a joke. Butler. Then he reached for his pistol only to find his gunbelt had slipped down almost to his knees. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Try again. George Parsons, who kept a detailed diary of his Tombstone days, wrote of his knowledge of CB. Since Wyatt aided the defense, one could conclude that CB gave information to Wyatt about robberies and political shenanigans. It occurred the next day in Charleston. Wyatt camped outside Tombstone. Born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, with his date of birth unknown, Brocius' birth name is known to be William Graham Brocius. The men were convicted and sentenced to five years in prison, but both escaped, presumably to the southwest Arizona Territory. Did Wyatt kill Curly Bill? Harper sent some advice, Take warning and not be too handy with a pistol. Harper knew what he was talking about. CB was a solidly built 6-footer, freckled of face with a curly black mop. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Deputy Breakenridge arrested Wallace, but the court ruled he acted in self-defense. 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. Performed by The Ken Darby Singers Release date January 26, 1960 (United States) Language English Filming locations Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA Production company Wyatt Earp Enterprises See more company credits at IMDbPro Technical specs Runtime 30 minutes Color Black and White Sound mix Mono Aspect ratio In any event, Curly Bill was not heard from again. Unlike his morose saddle-mate, John Ringo, Curly was an affable soul when not endeavoring in criminal behavior. Did Wyatt Earp actually. William Brocius Known as " Curly Bill, " William Brocius was born sometime around 1841. Along the way, CB quizzed Wyatt about legal aid, and referred to a Texas beef he had had, lending credence to the Texas rumor. Tensions escalated between the Clanton Gang and the Earp Brothers, and the lawmen felt the threats. Both parties surprised each other at the same watering hole in the Whetstone Mountains. It is belived that his body was taken by wagon to the old Patterson Ranch near the confluence of the San Pedro River. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. They claimed hed been miles away and offered a $1,000 reward to anyone who could produce Curly Bills dead carcass. Wyatt becomes interested in the saloon's lovely new cashier. Even the two rival newspapers in Tombstone took up the debate. CB was taken to Tucson for incarceration by Earp. Date: Transaction: 2041-05-26: Curly Bill Brocius of the Washington Gunslingers is injured and is expected to be out 23 days. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. I found one in Texas. 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. 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. {1993} COLOR SHOWN: Deadwood Brown. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Most written descriptions of Curly Bill from that time mentioned Brociuss curls in passing, while focusing more on his personality traits. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Parsons was well connected with Tombstones well-placed citizenry His lead line in a daily entry was Curly Bill has been killed at last!. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. One of the cowboys bullets ripped through the horn on his saddle and another shot off his boot heel. This account has been disabled. On October 6, 1881, George Parsons rode through the McLaury brother's ranch in Sulphur Springs Valley as part of an Indian scouting party and noted that Brocius had not yet completely recovered from his wound but was well enough to ride. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. They maintain that Curly Bill had grown tired of the outlaw lifestyle. 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 it, the marshal had stated that he believed the gun fired accidentally. Earp grabbed CB and White took hold of the pistol CB had. Curly Bill Brocius (or Brocious) was an outlaw leader of the Clanton Gang of Arizona. Just weeks before, Curly Bill led a group of outlaws on a deadly ambush in the San Luis Pass. This is a carousel with slides. The other members of the Clanton Gang who were present that day all discounted Earps story. Bill fired first, and his burst hit Wyatt's coat. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Try again later. Wyatt led a small posse of friends on a vendetta against the perpetrators. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. [citation needed], Brocius was known for a mean sense of humor when drunk. Recently an unmarked grave has been located on the mountain side, not far from Cottonwood Springs, whete Wyatt Earp killed Curly Bill Brocious. All descriptions of him note his dark, curly hair. Brocius waived his right to a preliminary hearing, apparently because he feared a lynching, as White was very popular as town marshal. 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]. There were really no witnesses to back up Earps story. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. A few days after he penned the missive in jail, he became a victim of a legal neck-tie party. The Tombstone Epitaph, the newspaper supporting the Earps ran a story agreeing with Wyatts version and the Cow-boy organ, the Nugget, sided with the Cow-boys. Invalid password or account does not exist. Earp clubbed CB to the ground and hauled him off. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Wyatt Earp formed a posse and set out to hunt down the Clanton Gang members. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. "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. Deputy U.S. Curly 2 Lightweight Sweatshirt. After spending most of November and December 1880 in jail awaiting trial, Brocius was acquitted with a verdict of accidental death. When the dust cleared on the afternoon of October 26, 1881, three men lay dead. Also known as: William Bresnaham, William Rosciotis, William Brosius / Brocious, Bill Graham. He protected Billy because Curly wanted to show a softer side and Billy was an ally for the cowboys. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. William Brocius wasnt in Tombstone long when he got into some serious trouble. We won't share it with anyone else. Rumor had it that CB had previous on-the-job training in Texas, which prompted him to sign up for the Arizona drive after an indictment against him. Tombstone, Arizona The Town Too Tough to Die, Byways & Historic Trails Great Drives in America, Soldiers and Officers in American History, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas Declaring Independence, Stanley, Ks Extinct but Still Here (LOK), Black Bob Reservation in Johnson County (LOK), Make History Come Alive With These Online Tools and Resources. [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. 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. Try again later. Following the Gunfight at the O.K. Cowboy Dick Lloyd got drunk while playing poker in O'Neil and Franklin's saloon. Extraordinary Rides: Mercedes Benz C-300 Turbo Sedan is a very nice ride, Extraordinary Rides: Lexus ES 350 Ultra is a nice ride, Lt. J.C. Ives and his Grand Canyon adventure, Little Gertie the Gold Dollar was a feisty entertainer. 10.5K views # Bill# Bye#Curly. Warren Earp was away on an errand at the time. [12], In July, some reports say that Brocius ambushed a Mexican trail herd in the Skeleton Canyon Massacre. Corral in October 1881, Brocius attempted to kill Virgil Earp and assassinated Morgan Earp. Failed to report flower. 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. A national western magazine published an article that re-found the Whetstone Mountains shooting site. Because of his nickname, "Curly Bill" Brocius has been confused with "Curly Bill" Graham, a different outlaw of the same geographical region and time period. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Brocius (18042227)? Among the best guesses are: William Brosius, Bill Brocious, William Graham, and William Bresnaham. In response the Epitaph offered a $2,000 reward to anyone who could produce an alive Curly Bill. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Silver Dollar. 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. var today = new Date() GREAT NEWS! There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Oops, we were unable to send the email. At Curly Bills trial, Fred Whites testimony was read to the judge. Weapons were drawn. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [3], In a drunken revelry, some of Curly Bill's friends were firing pistols into the air on October 28, 1880,[4] in a dark vacant lot between Toughnut and Allen Streets, near where the Birdcage Theater now stands. No one claimed either reward. In looking for revenge for Morgans killing, Brother Wyatt reportedly caught up with Brocius on March 24, 1882, and killed him with a double shotgun blast to the chest. I think Wyatt killed him. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. His first breath was as foggy as his last. 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. Share a GIF and browse these related GIF searches. dle . [17], Because of his nickname, "Curly Bill" Brocius has been confused with "Curly Bill" Graham, a different outlaw of the same geographical region and time period. He wandered into Arizona Territory about 1879, driving cattle to the San Carlos Reservation for one John Ayers. Brocius is sometimes confused with "Curly Bill" Graham, who was a different outlaw of the same general place and period. [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. 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. Earp's long coat was punctured by bullets on both sides. Tombstone's Town Marshal Fred White attempted to disarm Brocius and grabbed his weapon by the barrel. Curly Bill Brocius (1 - 8 of 8 results) Price ($) Shipping 8x10 photo Curly Bill Brocius 1845-1882, Notorious Wild West outlaw LizzysLockerVintage (621) $13.45 FREE shipping More colors Tombstone, Curly Bill Brocius I'm your Huckleberry Western cowboy punchy patriotic American Old West outlaw country cowboy killer Tombstone HeadsorTailsCo (73) McMaster was grazed by a bullet that cut through the straps of his field glasses.[13]. There were people who doubted Wyatt Earps account at the time and even today, historians question his story. He also was unlikely to return to Texas, where according to Wyatt Earp's recollection, he was probably still wanted for murder. Have a story tip or startup we should know about? But once again friends of the suspects provided . An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Then, a few weeks later, on March 18, 1882, Morgan Earp was gunned down by an assassin. $ 205.00. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Fred Dodges memoirs pointed to a participant in the Iron Springs fight who had been also shot by Wyatt. A wannabe world traveler, Karen spends her days writing and her nights researching cheap flights to far-off places. To make matters worse, his horse, spooked by the gunfire, was doing a war dance keeping Wyatt from pulling his Winchester from the scabbard. Thanks for your help! Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Year should not be greater than current year. Wallace complied, but Brocius afterward heaped abuse on Wallace, announcing, "You damned Lincoln County son of a bitch, I'll kill you anyhow." renato's palm beach happy hour Uncovering hot babes since 1919. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Brocius (18042227)? 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. 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. For some in the Earp field, a buck or two, and perceived glory, can reshape the truth. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. On July 14, 1882 a teamster driving through Turkey Creek Canyon found the 32-year-old Johnny Ringo sitting at the base of a tree. The latest one was a weak effort to track CB. He was killed by Wyatt Earp in retaliation to his participation in the . Graham. This is a carousel with slides. [14] Texas Jack Vermillion, whose horse was killed, remained cool under fire and stuck close to Wyatt during the fight. As reported in The Tombstone Epitaph:[18]. Feeling threatened, Wallace shot Curly Bill, wounding him in the cheek and neck.[2]. Wyatt Earp knew he would only get justice for the shooting of his brothers if he took the law into his own hands. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In the last half of the 1800s, the bustling port town of San Francisco, which grew out of, If you are a fan of the Paramount+ series Yellowstone (and who isnt? When he got close, he saw Brocius remove his pistol from his holster and White grab it by the barrel. These two incidents led to the Earp Vendetta Ride. A Mexican group was ambushed near Fronteras, leaving four dead vaqueros. Related read: 7 Intriguing Facts that Reveal the Truth about Calamity Jane. His remains were buried in their final resting place in the Glenwood Cemetery (Old Hill Cemetery), Colorado. Not to be outdone, the Epitaph offered $2,000 if someone could bring in Curly Bill alive. Some said he went to Mexico, married a senorita and lived happily ever after. Kathy Alexander/Legends of America, updated January 2023. [3], In newspapers of the time, Brocius was known alternately as "Curly Bill" and "Curley Bill." : 2040-03-25: The Washington Gunslingers have promoted Curly Bill Brocius to the major league team. 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 Photos in the cheek and neck. 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