Proctor Brothers Association with the Empire Ranch

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 […]

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George Redondo Proctor Western Heritage Collection

Proctors Redondos and more 2018

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 […]

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Proctor Family Reunion on Historic Family Ranch

Proctor Reunion 11-06-1982

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 […]

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Charles A Proctor’s Death and the Aftermath

Proctor Box Canyon Ranch 1900s

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 […]

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The Cows Mooved Us

Navor Proctor

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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