Did the Apache call their great leader Geronimo or his original name, Goyahkla? Al Maurine Tucson, Arizona Geronimo, a prominent leader and shaman,...
Who Assassinated Pat Garrett?
Pat Garrett’s assassination remains a convoluted point of controversy that reads like an Agatha Christie mystery. Was it a contract murder? An...
Was the Notorious Bad Guy Davy Crockett the Grandson of Davy Crockett?
Yep, he sure was Davy's grandson but if grandpa had been around he would have tanned his britches. David Crockett, named after his grandfather, was...
Were all the Witnesses at the Spicer Hearing Sworn in?
Were all the witnesses at the Spicer Hearing sworn in? Tom Betts Anaheim, California Some 30 witnesses testified at the Spicer Hearing inquest into...
What’s the History of Yuma, Arizona?
What’s the history of Yuma, Arizona? Scott Gastineau Prescott Valley, Arizona Louis J.F. Jaeger arrived at the storied Yuma Crossing in July 1850,...
Were Stagecoach Holdups Common?
Were stagecoach holdups common? Michael C. Westlund Clarkdale, Arizona Stagecoach robberies were frequent occurrences, especially during the...
How did Old West Pioneers Acquire Honorific Titles?
How did Old West pioneers acquire honorific titles? Daniel Scuiry Berkeley, California An honorific is defined as a title that conveys esteem or...
Did Virginia City, Nevada, ever have any Notable Gunmen?
Did Virginia City, Nevada, ever have any notable gunmen? Alexander Young Crestwood, Kentucky The first notable gunman who comes to mind is Andrew...
Is Hard Knocks: A Life Story of the Vanishing West by Harry Young Accurate?
I’ve been reading Hard Knocks: A Life Story of the Vanishing West by Harry Young, the bartender who allegedly served “Wild Bill” Hickok his last...
Did Frontier Women own Property during the Old West era?
Did frontier women own property during the Old West era? Patrick Powell Boston, Massachusetts Yes, many frontier women owned land and property. A...
When did Navajos Arrive in Arizona?
When did Navajos arrive in Arizona? Dr. James Collins Portland, Oregon In July 1960, scientists tested tree rings on a Navajo three-fork dwelling...
A Historical Photo Shows a group of Cowboys with Pipes Upside Down in their Mouths. What’s that About?
A historical photo shows a group of cowboys with pipes upside down in their mouths. What’s that about? Irv Ferguson Coolidge, Arizona Yep, I’ve seen...