Seventh Generation (Continued)
Family of William Buckalew (224) & Elizabeth Moss
601. Sarah Buckalew.
602. Oscar Buckalew. Born on 22 July 1843 in FishingCreek TWP, Columbia Co., PA. Oscar died in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, in 1910; he was 66.
1864: Went to Arizona Territory.
1870 Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, Census: Oscar Buckalew, head, p. 166.
1880 Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, Census: an "O. Buckalew," head, p. 253.
Living in AZ 30 Apr 1867.
Could be Oscar buried in Giar. cemetery in Tucson. An Oscar was mustered in 21 Reg., Co. C., June 19-24, 18__; mustered out, July 27-28, 1863.
1910: Killed by unknown assassin near Tucson, AZ.
1919, 27 Aug, Death Cert., Pima Co., AZ, b. PA 1877. I have in my files a portion of a letter written 29 March 1958 by an unknown person from 5216 Upton Court; Los Angeles 41, CA, to Columbia County Historical Scoiety Historical Society; 353 College Hill; Bloomsburg, PA, to the attention of Dr. Edwin M. Barton, Secretary; which letter states that it was Oscar James Buckalew who died in Tucson, AZ, on August 27, 1919. His death certificate states that he was born in PA in 1877; his father's name was James Buckalew, born in PA; and his mother's maiden name was given as P.C. Stevens, born in PA. Based on other information within the referenced letter, I conclude that Oscar James Buckalew was the nephew of Oscar Buckalew (1843-1910).
Received msg 9 Jan 1995 from Nancy Sawyer <nsawyer@@diapr.lib.az.us>, Arizona State Archives, Department of Library, Archives, and Public Records: "He (Oscar Buckalew) was clerk of the Territorial Supreme Court in 1868. He lived in Tucson for many years and held offices there as well."
22 Sep 1998, from Robert C. Bowman: You quote the letter of John M. Buckalew to his niece Matilda Jones. I have a copy of that also. Attached to that letter is another piece which I
presume that you have, but just in case, here is a transcript. [I had a hard time with this transcript. My spell checker and grammar catcher gave me fits, but what you see here is the way it was given to me. Of course the original was undoubtedly hand written but my copy was typed with no date as to the transcription.] I'm pretty sure this refers to the Oscar you have listed on your Web Site as #503.
Tubac Arizona
March 10th 1867
Hon. Buckalew
Washington
I am requested by Oscar Buckalew in a letter received dictated by him dated Santa Cruz, Mexico, to inform his friends of a misfortune which happened to him on the first march into the Patagonia Mines about 30 miles from this place, a place to which he was travelling engaged in carrying the mail from this place (he being a sub-contractor on the route.) He was attacked about
a Mile this side the mines by Apache Indians and shot through the knee, he kept in the Saddle however until he was inside the Corral surrounding the building, when three men at the peril of their own lives ran out & took him in the House. His horse having fallen dead from the same shot that took effect on him. The place was occupied by 3 Men work at the Mines having been
suspended for some time. the place was attacked at about 9 o'clock in the morning by nearly 100 Indians who did not cease firing until sun-down. At the time of the attack there were 4 white Men in the house two other good men arrived there from Santa Cruz during the fight One man Edward Marcy a native
of Mass. was shot through the head and instantly killed, another Richard Doss was shot throught the leg. with Oscar this cimpletes the list of casualties they made many an Indian bite the dust however through the day.the men who came from Santa Cruz managed by fighting their way home to send an Express to the nearest Military Post & Col. Brown with Surgeon Bailey with a strong force came on, Santa Cruz being the nearest place inhabited the wounded were taken there Dr Baily attending. He has recommended amputation in Osacr's case but to yesterday Oscar has not consented his situation to say the least of it a critical one, but he has a thoroughly competent Surgeon & I
hope for the best. In the letter I received he made the request that I should attend to his business and inform his friends of his misfortune probably thinking that from our hitherto intimate relations I knew their address. which is not the case I only know that Fishing Creek Pa. is the residence of his mother but do not know her name, and have addressed you as being most
likely to receive the advice with certainty. Be pleased in conveying to his mother the painful intelligence to express also my sympathy for his misfortune with the assurance that all the assistance I can render him will be cheerly given.
I am Sir your obedt. Servt.
Henry Jenkins
A second document reads:
Muvcio Molina being duly sworn, under oath says I have known and am well acquainted with Oscar Buckalew since the year 1866 early in the year 1867 I entered into his service and was carrying the United States mail from Tubac Arizona to the Patagonia mine A.T. also on route from Tubac to the Fronita Mine Arizona. I was at work for him on the 1st day of March 1867 the day on which he was shot by Apache Indians and from which shot he lost his leg by
amputation made necessary from said shot. I was engaged by him at this time to carry the mail but on this day the 1st of March 1867 I had learned that the Indians were in great numbers in the Patagonia mountains being on the mail route and from fear I declined on this day to take the mail which necessitated Mr. Buckalew taking the mail that trip. At this date and previous Buckalew was living with me and in my family my wife cooking and
caring for him he was in bad health complained that riding hurt him and he complained of a previous heart trouble he has never been able to perform manual labor before or after the loss of his leg since I have known him which has been since 1866 to this date and I have worked for him a great deal during this time.
Les' note: the correspondence immediately above was most probably addressed to Senator Charles Rollin Buckalew.
At 1:17 PM -0500 7/6/2000, Douglas C. Buckelew wrote:
> There are Buckalew papers at the Arizona Historical Society (a non-lending library) on Oscar Buckalew (1843-1910). It states,"Biographical sketches, genealogical material, property deeds, and a torn fragment of an advertising broadside relating to Oscar Buckalew's life and state line. Property deeds pertain to Buckalew's real estate transactions. Also present are three
>official court documents signed by Buckalew as Clerk of the 1st Judicial District Court, dated 1868 to 1870, including the naturalization of Joseph Goldtree, a suit against William Tonge for keeping sheep, and an order to Francisco Romero, M.G. Gay, and Peter Brady to appear in court. Buckalew was a freighter, Tucson, Ariz.; worked as freight driver, mail carrier, Pima
>County Recorder (1870),Pima County Treasurer (1872), Clerk of the 1st Judicial Court (1868-1870), Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, receiver for the U.S. Land Office, Florence, Ariz. merchant, and cattleman."
About 1877 when Oscar was 33, he married Edna A.. Born in 1853 in PA.
They had one child:
603. Matilda Buckalew.
604. Bortfirom Buckalew.
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