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A Strange Choice

by | Dec 28, 2018 | True West Blog

George Bravin became a Cochise County (AZ) lawman in 1894, when he was 36.  He quickly garnered respect—although his choice of deputies was a bit questionable.  As constable in Pearce, he hired Burt Alvord as his deputy. Bravin fired him six months later; his services were not needed.  By 1900, Alvord had gone bad—and was placed in the Cochise County Jail—overseen by Bravin. Alvord and 24 others e


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