TISDALE, George Tucker

The Arizona Republican, Phoenix, Arizona Saturday, August 5, 1939, page 46, columns 2 & 3 Pioneer Railroad Builder Dies At Grand Avenue Home Death claimed another Arizona pioneer yesterday. George T. Tisdale, resident of the state sine 1886, died at his ranch home on Grand avenue where he had lived since his retirement from the contracting business in 1920. He was 79 years old. A native of Covington, Tenn., Mr. Tisdale was for many years associated with the Santa Fe railway company as superintendent of bridges, building and water service. Was Pioneer Railroad Builder - Mr. Tisdale was one of Arizona's pioneer railroad builders, having supervised construction of the Mayer, Crown King, Clarkdale and Bradshaw mountain line to Poland, Ariz., the Phoenix - Winkelman line and the Parter to Cadiz cutoff to California. He became a resident of Phoenix in 1912, having previously resided in Prescott, to enter the construction and contracting business. Since his retirement in 1920 he has made a hobby of ranching. Survived By Wife - Mr. Tisdale was a charter member of the Woodmen of the World in Prescott and was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks there. Besides his wife, Daisy, Mr. Tisdale is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert P. Commings of Phoenix and Mrs. Frank W. Crakes of Santa Monica, Calif.; a son, Louis C. of Phoenix; a brother Peter I., of Phoenix and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be held in Phoenix yesterday awaiting word from relatives. Interment will be in the family plot in Prescott. ------------------------------- The Arizona Republican, Phoenix, Arizona Sunday, August 6, 1939, page 6, column 2 Tisdale Rites Are Set Today Funeral rites for George T. Tisdale, 79, pioneer Arizonan who died Friday in his home on Grand avenue, have been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today in Memory chapel of A. L. Moore and Sons, conducted by the Rev. R. N. Merrill. Burial will be at Prescott, his former home. The Elks lodge there will conduct services at the graveside. Mr. Tisdale came to Arizona in 1886 and supervised construction of the railroad lines from Mayer, Crown King, Clarkdale and Bradshaw mountain line to Poland, Ariz., the Phoenix - Winkelman line and the Parter to Cadiz cutoff line. He moved to Phoenix in 1912 and for many years was a contractor here, retiring in 1920. He had since resided at his ranch home on Grand avenue. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Robert P. Commings of Phoenix and Mrs. Frank W. Crakes of Santa Monica, Calif.; a son, Louis C. of Phoenix; a brother Peter I., of Phoenix. ------------------- Transcriber's note: Mr. Tisdale is buried at the Mt. View Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona.