Proctor Brothers Association with the Empire Ranch
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- Category: Arizona, Family, Ranches, Rodeo
In 1882 Frank L Proctor is mentioned in the Arizona Daily Star as staying at the Palace and Cosmopolitan Hotels in Tucson, AZ. The Palace Hotel was located near the present intersection of Meyer Street and Broadway. The Palace Hotel […]
Read MoreGeorge Redondo Proctor Western Heritage Collection
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- Category: Arizona, California, Dowdle, Elias, Ortiz, Proctor, Ranches, Redondo, Valenzuela
On Saturday, March 3, the George Redondo Proctor Western Heritage Collection was dedicated at the Historic Hacienda de la Canoa Ranch. Over 100 family members and friends gathered to celebrate what would have been George Redondo Proctor’s 100th birthday and […]
Read MoreProctor Family Reunion on Historic Family Ranch
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- Category: Arizona, California, Family, Proctor, Ranches, Redondo
Calling all Proctors! A family reunion is being planned at the Historic Hacienda de la Canoa on March 3, 2018 from 10am-2pm. The Canoa ranch is where Charles A. Proctor worked as a Foreman/Superintendent for Maish and Driscoll cattle interests […]
Read MoreCharles A Proctor’s Death and the Aftermath
A few mysteries surround Charles A Proctor’s untimely death. How did he really die? What were his troubles? Can we ever prove he was murdered? And why did the newspapers have several different stories? We know a few things. He […]
Read MoreThe Cows Mooved Us
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- Category: Arizona, Ranches, Rodeo
In the spirit of the Rodeo here in Tucson, I thought it fitting to post on some Proctor livestock related history. Cattle and horses brought Charles A. and Frank L. to Southern Arizona. One would care for the stock while the other worked.
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