GENUNG, Charles Baldwin (C.B.)

Hassayampa Miner (Wickenburg AZ) Friday, August 25, 1916, p 4:2 Dr. Mary Genung and Miss Grace Chapman of Los Angeles passed through Wickenburg Sunday enroute to Prescott to attend the funeral of their father, Charley Genung. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prescott Journal-Miner (Prescott AZ) Sunday, August 20, 1916, p 3 Death Summons Comes To Dean Of Pioneers C. B. Genung, One Of The First White Men To Enter Arizona, Dies At The Old Home "Charley" Genung, as he was more familiarly known from one end to the other of Arizona, has passed over the last trail of life's long journey, his death taking place Friday forenoon at the old homestead in Peeples Valley. His illness dates back to many months ago, and his affliction was Bright's disease. Of the many Hassayampers who have passed on in recent years, it may be properly stated that the taking away of Mr. Genung is to be sincerely deplored. His character was exceptional, and from the beginning to the close of his early career in this section, dating back to 1863, the remembrance of a strong and brave man, is tenderly recalled. Genung, in short, was of exceptional personality, in which the resolute was entwined with that of the gentle, and the generous with that of the noble. Looking backward into the '60s and the perilous era following, the strong man of that day to uphold the sacredness of human life, to uplift and better all conditions of society, and to advance industrial pursuits was this beloved pioneer. His well known life, in short was sacrificial toward accomplishing his laudable purposes, and above everything else his respect for the law was uppermost and freely extended in many instances, in which his valiant services were sought and openly given. Genung never wavered in the performance of a duty, whether prompted by individual consideration, or urged by public duty. His brave deeds, executed single handed, in especially the trying days of Indian warfare, are known to many, while on the other hand his open hostility to the criminal element made him despised by the lawless. Of all Arizona pioneers the fame and valor of the deceased will be cherished as time rolls on, and few if any were his peers. The deceased was an Argonaut of the Pacific, arriving in San Francisco in 1850, and making the journey from New York City around Cape Horn in steamer when a boy, with his mother. He drifted with the tide of mining excitements for a decade along the coast, and in 1863 entered Arizona, the party being composed of only three intrepid souls among them Alex Beauchamp and Ben Weaver, son of Pauline Weaver, the noted Indian scout of later years. The deceased was one of the locators of the Montgomery mine, now known as the Climax, in Hassayampa district, and this property enjoys the historical consideration of being the first quartz property operated in Arizona. Mr. Genung had built a crude arrastra by which its free gold ores were treated, and the success achieved brought a new era of mining to this field. In later years other sections were explored with varying success. Placering proved remunerative in many instances, and as well did the lode claims yield at time good returns. Genung was an all 'round frontiersman, equal to face any emergency. He was born at Penn Yan, N.Y., in 1838, and had reached the age of 78 years. Surviving are a widow, who was at his side when the summons came, his sons, Dan B., Fred, George, and Edward Genung, and sisters, Dr. Mabel A. Genung, of Watsonville, Cal., Mrs Grace Chapman of Prescott, and Mrs. Louisa Walcott, of Peeples Valley. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prescott Journal-Miner (Prescott AZ) Tuesday, August 22, 1916, p 6 Pioneer Laid Away C. B. Genung, the best known and the most beloved of Arizona pioneers, was laid away yesterday afternoon in the Citizens' Cemetery by the side of other members of his family. Rev. Hedgpeth officiated. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The pallbearers were: J. H. Drew, E. W. Wells, J. R. Lowry, Ben Rybon, Robt. Connell and E. A. Kastner.