RUDY, William Joseph

Newspaper Unknown February 25, 1922 GOLD BROUGHT WM. RUDY HERE At One Time Largest Cattleman in Territory, William Rudy Devoted His Entire Career Here to That Business William Rudy, one of Arizona's oldest pioneers, who died at his Kirkland home Friday morning after a brief illness, was born in West Virginia 88 years ago. He lost both his parents at the age of four and was raised as an orphan. When only a young fellow he came west in, 52, attracted by the gold strike in California. In 1868 he married Miss Hester A. Stewart. The year later, he returned to the east where he entered the sawmill business. He returned west in 1876 across the plains in an ox team train which required months for the trip. There were several scuffles with the Indians. Mr. Rudy and his family settled in what is now known as Ferguson valley and with only a few head of cattle began building up his cattle business. At one time he was one of the territory's largest cattle owners. A few years ago he sold out his entire holdings which ran under the 22 brand. At one time Mr. Rudy was prominent in I.O.O.F. work but later he retired. His religion was summed up in the words; Benevolence, truth and good will. Those surviving are Mrs. Rudy, aged 83, two daughters Mrs. Grant Carter and Mrs. Charles W. Carter of Kirkland, and two sons, Albert S. Rudy of Kirkland and Joseph E. Rudy of Yucca. All were at the bedside when death occurred. Interment will be at Mountain View and the services will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m., at Ruffner's chapel. ------------------- Newspaper Unknown February 25, 1922 WILLIAM RUDY CALLED BEYOND William Rudy, one of the oldest pioneers of Yavapai county, died at his home at Kirkland yesterday morning. His body was brought by automobile to Prescott to be prepared for burial at services yet to be arranged. Old age was ascribed as the cause of death, but the exact age of Mr. Rudy was not known to the undertakers. Relatives are expected to arrive at noon today and arrangements for the burial will be made then. Mr. Rudy is survived by two sons and two daughters. They are Albert and Joe Rudy and Mrs. Grant Carter and Mrs. Charles Carter. Rudy is said to have settled in Yavapai county in 1870. His life work has been devoted to ranching. ------------------------ Newspaper Unknown February 1922 From Kirkland and Yucca - Joe E. Rudy of Yucca and his brother Albert S. Rudy of Kirkland are here for a brief stay. They were called to Prescott by the death of their sister, Mrs. Grant Carter. Mrs. Joe Rudy is also here.