Kirkland, William H. (William Hudson), 1832-1910
Variant namesPioneer cattleman; arrived in Tucson in 1856, and raised the first American flag over Tucson when the Mexican soldiers left following the Gadsden Purchase. He worked in ranching, farming, mining, and the lumber business as well as serving as Justice of the Peace in several communities. Thomas Steele married Elizabeth Kirkland, William's daughter, and they ranched near Willcox, Tempe, and Ajo, Ariz. In 1907, Thomas worked in Cananea, Mexico putting timber in the copper mines.
From the description of Kirkland family papers, 1909-1982. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 39331229
Archival Resources
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| referencedIn | Paul Ramsey Papers, 1934-1984 and undated | David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library | |
| creatorOf | Kirkland, William Hudson, 1832-1910. Kirkland family papers, 1909-1982. | Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division |
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| associatedWith | Arizona Range News (Willcox, Ariz.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Hall, Sharlot Mabridth, 1870-1943 | person |
| associatedWith | Kirkland family | family |
| associatedWith | Kirkland, Franklin J. | person |
| associatedWith | Page, Larcena Ann Pennington, 1837-1913. | person |
| correspondedWith | Ramsey, Paul | person |
| associatedWith | Roberts, James Franklin, 1856-1934. | person |
| associatedWith | Roberts, James Franklin, 1956-1934 | person |
| associatedWith | Steele, Elizabeth Kirkland, 1861- | person |
| associatedWith | Steele family | family |
| associatedWith | Steele, Thomas, 1845-1916. | person |
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| Santa Rita Mountains (Ariz.) | |||
| Kirkland (Ariz.) | |||
| Hassayampa River (Ariz.) | |||
| Tucson (Ariz.) | |||
| Arizona | |||
| Cananea (Mexico) |
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| Gold mines and mining |
| Lumber trade |
| Mexican Americans |
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Birth 1832
Death 1910
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