Arthur J. Judd (Major) |
| Posted 2016-11-14 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Prescott Courier, Prescott, Arizona Thursday, October 16, 1924, page 3, column 5 Maj. A. J. Judd, Civil War Vet, Dies Of Injuries One of Prescott's Civil War veterans and one of Arizona's most respected pioneers, Major Arthur J. Judd, who had been in Mercy hospital since September 1, when he was injured in a motor car accident at the corner of Gurley and Cortez streets, died at 10:30 o'clock last night, the shock of the accident and the injuries which he received contributing to his death. He was about 90 years of age. Major Judd was knocked down by a car driven by a Jerome man by the name of Fry at the intersection about 9 o'clock at night when the theater crowd was coming down the hill from the show. The Civil War veteran attempted to cross the street and evidently became confused when the car approached, stepping in the direct path of the machine, which struck him. According to witnesses of the accident, the driver was not at fault. When Mr. Judd was knocked down on the pavement, he suffered a dislocated shoulder, bruises and shock, which contributed to his death. Mr. Judd was one of the best known and best liked men in Yavapai county, having lived in this community for many years. He was born in London and came to this country when he was a young man. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was a commissary officer in the United States army for about 35 years, before retiring from that position some 30 years ago. He was stationed at Camp Verde for some time. Retiring from the service while stationed there, he came to Prescott to make his home. For the last 38 years he has lived at the Brinkmeyer hotel, and was a bookkeeper at the Hotel St. Michael for 20 years. Dr. W. E. Day and Major Judd served in the Civil War together. In speaking about Major Judd, Dr. Day said that he was the best soldier that he ever had known and one of the most representative Grand Army men in the country. The deceased has a niece living in London but no relatives in this country. Although funeral arrangements have not been made, burial probably will be under the auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic of which he has been a member for many years. Transcriber's note: Major Judd is buried at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona. See Also: Arizona Gravestone Photo Project |
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