SettingsPeople from Arizona
Alonzo Ridley
Alonzo Ridley, (1826–1909), 49er, Undersheriff of Los Angeles County, Confederate Army officer from California, who led the Los Angeles Mounted Rifles on their epic march across the Southwestern...
Alonzo Ridley, (1826–1909), 49er, Undersheriff of Los Angeles County, Confederate Army officer from California, who led the Los Angeles Mounted Rifles on their epic march across the Southwestern...
Amir Mirza Hekmati
Amir Mirza Hekmati is a United States citizen who was arrested for allegedly spying for the CIA in Iran.
Amir Mirza Hekmati is a United States citizen who was arrested for allegedly spying for the CIA in Iran.
Amy Lau
Amy Lau is an Interior Designer and co-founder of the Design Miami fair.
Amy Lau is an Interior Designer and co-founder of the Design Miami fair.
Anson Call
Anson Call (May 13, 1810 – August 31, 1890) was a Mormon pioneer and an early colonizer of many communities in Utah Territory and surrounding states.
Anson Call (May 13, 1810 – August 31, 1890) was a Mormon pioneer and an early colonizer of many communities in Utah Territory and surrounding states.
Augustine Chacon
Augustine Chacon, or El Peludo, was a Mexican outlaw and folk hero of Arizona Territory.
Augustine Chacon, or El Peludo, was a Mexican outlaw and folk hero of Arizona Territory.
B. R. Pettit
B.R. Pettit is best known for his bronze sculptures, which feature rugged mountain men of the West.
B.R. Pettit is best known for his bronze sculptures, which feature rugged mountain men of the West.
Blanquet
Blanquet was an Indian Scout in the United States Army and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States.
Blanquet was an Indian Scout in the United States Army and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States.
Bob Kohrs
Bob Kohrs (born November 8, 1958) was a defensive back and linebacker in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bob Kohrs (born November 8, 1958) was a defensive back and linebacker in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Brittany Dawn Brannon
Brittany Dawn Brannon is a beauty pageant contestant and current Miss Arizona USA 2011.
Brittany Dawn Brannon is a beauty pageant contestant and current Miss Arizona USA 2011.
Burt Mossman
Burton C. Mossman was an American lawman and cattleman in the final years of the Old West.
Burton C. Mossman was an American lawman and cattleman in the final years of the Old West.
Burton C. Mossman
Burton C. Mossman was an American lawman and cattleman in the final years of the Old West.
Burton C. Mossman was an American lawman and cattleman in the final years of the Old West.
Charles "Buffalo" Jones
Charles Jesse Jones, known as Buffalo Jones, was an American frontiersman, farmer, rancher, hunter, and conservationist who cofounded Garden City, Kansas.
Charles Jesse Jones, known as Buffalo Jones, was an American frontiersman, farmer, rancher, hunter, and conservationist who cofounded Garden City, Kansas.
Charles C. Cratsenberg
Charles C. Cratsenberg (1903–1995), of Illinois and Arizona, was a dedicated stamp collector who served philately by active participation in major philatelic organizations.
Charles C. Cratsenberg (1903–1995), of Illinois and Arizona, was a dedicated stamp collector who served philately by active participation in major philatelic organizations.
Charles L. Towle
Charles L. Towle (1913-1990), of Arizona, was a stamp collector who studied postal history and wrote philatelic literature on the subject.
Charles L. Towle (1913-1990), of Arizona, was a stamp collector who studied postal history and wrote philatelic literature on the subject.
Chesley Goseyun Wilson
Chesley Goseyun Wilson is a maker and player of the Apache fiddle.
Chesley Goseyun Wilson is a maker and player of the Apache fiddle.
Clayton Jacobson II
Clayton Jacobson II (born 1932 or 1933) is credited with inventing the personal water craft, including both the sit-down and stand-up models.
Clayton Jacobson II (born 1932 or 1933) is credited with inventing the personal water craft, including both the sit-down and stand-up models.
Cochise
Cochise was a chief of the Chokonen band of the Chiricahua Apache and the leader of an uprising that began in 1861.
Cochise was a chief of the Chokonen band of the Chiricahua Apache and the leader of an uprising that began in 1861.
David King Udall
David King Udall, Sr. (September 7, 1851 – February 18, 1938) was a representative to the Arizona Territorial Legislature and the founder of the Udall political family.
David King Udall, Sr. (September 7, 1851 – February 18, 1938) was a representative to the Arizona Territorial Legislature and the founder of the Udall political family.
Ed West (fighter)
Ed "Wild" West is an American mixed martial artist.
Ed "Wild" West is an American mixed martial artist.
Elsatsoosu
Elsatsoosu, also called Elsatsoosh, was a Apache Indian scout in the U.S. Army who served under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook during the Apache Wars.
Elsatsoosu, also called Elsatsoosh, was a Apache Indian scout in the U.S. Army who served under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook during the Apache Wars.
Emma Lee French
Emma Louise Batchelor Lee French (April 21, 1836 – November 16, 1897), better known as Emma Lee French, was a British woman, born in Uckfield, East Sussex who travelled to Utah and Arizona...
Emma Louise Batchelor Lee French (April 21, 1836 – November 16, 1897), better known as Emma Lee French, was a British woman, born in Uckfield, East Sussex who travelled to Utah and Arizona...
Eugene Carroll
Eugene James Carroll, Jr. was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, and deputy director of the Center for Defense Information.
Eugene James Carroll, Jr. was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, and deputy director of the Center for Defense Information.
Frank Stilwell
Frank C. Stilwell (1856 - March 20, 1882) was an outlaw Cowboy who murdered at least two men in Cochise County during 1877-1882.
Frank C. Stilwell (1856 - March 20, 1882) was an outlaw Cowboy who murdered at least two men in Cochise County during 1877-1882.
George Poste
George Poste, F.R.S., is a former Director of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University.
George Poste, F.R.S., is a former Director of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University.
Geronimo
Geronimo was a prominent Native American leader of the Bedonkohe Apache who fought against Mexico and the United States for their expansion into Apache tribal lands for several decades during th...
Geronimo was a prominent Native American leader of the Bedonkohe Apache who fought against Mexico and the United States for their expansion into Apache tribal lands for several decades during th...
Glenn Reynolds (sheriff)
Glenn Reynolds (1853 - November 2, 1889) was a sheriff and militiaman of the Old West, remembered for his death during the Kelvin Grade Massacre, in Arizona Territory, when a group of Apache ren...
Glenn Reynolds (1853 - November 2, 1889) was a sheriff and militiaman of the Old West, remembered for his death during the Kelvin Grade Massacre, in Arizona Territory, when a group of Apache ren...
Henry Hooker
Henry Clay Hooker (1828–1907) was a prominent and wealthy rancher of the American Old West, and personal friend to lawman Wyatt Earp during the early 1880s.
Henry Clay Hooker (1828–1907) was a prominent and wealthy rancher of the American Old West, and personal friend to lawman Wyatt Earp during the early 1880s.
Indigenous peoples in Arizona
Native Americans have inhabited what is now Arizona for thousands of years.
Native Americans have inhabited what is now Arizona for thousands of years.
Jack Speiden
John G. "Jack" Speiden was an American stockbroker and ranch owner.
John G. "Jack" Speiden was an American stockbroker and ranch owner.
Jacob Hamblin
Jacob Vernon Hamblin (April 2, 1819 – August 31, 1886) was a Western pioneer, Mormon missionary, and diplomat to various Native American Tribes of the Southwest and Great Basin.
Jacob Vernon Hamblin (April 2, 1819 – August 31, 1886) was a Western pioneer, Mormon missionary, and diplomat to various Native American Tribes of the Southwest and Great Basin.
James DeNoon Reymert
James DeNoon Reymert (October 24, 1821 – March 25, 1896) was an American newspaper editor, mine operator, lawyer and politician.
James DeNoon Reymert (October 24, 1821 – March 25, 1896) was an American newspaper editor, mine operator, lawyer and politician.
James Kimber
James Kimber, age 33, is a captain in the United States Marine Corps, and was commander of India Company 3rd Battalion 1st Marines.
James Kimber, age 33, is a captain in the United States Marine Corps, and was commander of India Company 3rd Battalion 1st Marines.
James Reavis
James Addison Reavis (May 10, 1843 – November 27, 1914), later using the name James Addison Peralta-Reavis, the so-called Baron of Arizona, was an American forger and fraudster.
James Addison Reavis (May 10, 1843 – November 27, 1914), later using the name James Addison Peralta-Reavis, the so-called Baron of Arizona, was an American forger and fraudster.
Jennifer Guerin Zipps
Jennifer Guerin Zipps (born 1964) is a United States district judge on the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
Jennifer Guerin Zipps (born 1964) is a United States district judge on the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
Jim (Medal of Honor recipient)
Jim (died c. 1897), born Bow-os-loh, was an Apache Indian scout in the U.S. Army who served under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook during the Apache Wars.
Jim (died c. 1897), born Bow-os-loh, was an Apache Indian scout in the U.S. Army who served under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook during the Apache Wars.
Jim (Medal of Honor)
Jim (died c. 1897), born Bow-os-loh, was an Apache Indian scout in the U.S. Army who served under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook during the Apache Wars.
Jim (died c. 1897), born Bow-os-loh, was an Apache Indian scout in the U.S. Army who served under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook during the Apache Wars.
Jim Bechtel
James Gary "Jim" Bechtel (born 1952?) is an American cotton farmer and poker player, based in Gilbert, Arizona.
James Gary "Jim" Bechtel (born 1952?) is an American cotton farmer and poker player, based in Gilbert, Arizona.
John Horton Slaughter
John Horton Slaughter, or sometimes Texas John Slaughter, was an American lawman, Civil War soldier, and gambler.
John Horton Slaughter, or sometimes Texas John Slaughter, was an American lawman, Civil War soldier, and gambler.
Julia Robinson
Julia Hall Bowman Robinson (December 8, 1919 – July 30, 1985) was an American mathematician best known for her work on decision problems and Hilbert's Tenth Problem.
Julia Hall Bowman Robinson (December 8, 1919 – July 30, 1985) was an American mathematician best known for her work on decision problems and Hilbert's Tenth Problem.
Kelsay
Kelsay was an Indian scout serving in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Kelsay was an Indian scout serving in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Kosoha
Kosoha was an Indian scout serving in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Kosoha was an Indian scout serving in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Laverne Harris
Laverne Harris, better known as "Nevada Annie," was a world chili champion.
Laverne Harris, better known as "Nevada Annie," was a world chili champion.
Machol
Machol was a private serving as an Indian Scout in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Machol was a private serving as an Indian Scout in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Margaret Berger (baseball)
Margaret Eloise Berger ″Sonny″
Born December 24, 1922 is a former pitcher who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Margaret Eloise Berger ″Sonny″
Born December 24, 1922 is a former pitcher who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Mesina Miller
Mesina Miller (born July 7, 1953 in Arizona) is an American model.
Mesina Miller (born July 7, 1953 in Arizona) is an American model.
Morton Berger
Morton Robert Berger is an Arizona high school teacher who was sentenced to 200 years in prison (without the possibility of probation, parole or pardon) for the possession of 20 images of child ...
Morton Robert Berger is an Arizona high school teacher who was sentenced to 200 years in prison (without the possibility of probation, parole or pardon) for the possession of 20 images of child ...
Nannasaddie
Nannasaddie was a Apache Indian scout in the U.S. Army who served under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook during the Apache Wars.
Nannasaddie was a Apache Indian scout in the U.S. Army who served under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook during the Apache Wars.
Nantaje
Nantaje (fl. 1872 – 1875), also called Nantahe, was a Apache Indian scout in the U.S. Army who served under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook during the Apache Wars.
Nantaje (fl. 1872 – 1875), also called Nantahe, was a Apache Indian scout in the U.S. Army who served under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook during the Apache Wars.
Pablo Valencia
Pablo Valencia, a prospector, is remembered primarily for his extraordinarily close brush with death in August 1905.
Pablo Valencia, a prospector, is remembered primarily for his extraordinarily close brush with death in August 1905.
Pony Diehl
Charles "Pony" Diehl was an Old West outlaw who crossed paths and associated with some of the most famous western characters in American history.
Charles "Pony" Diehl was an Old West outlaw who crossed paths and associated with some of the most famous western characters in American history.
Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Toru Kiyosaki is an American investor, businessman, self-help author, motivational speaker, financial literacy activist, and occasional financial commentator.
Robert Toru Kiyosaki is an American investor, businessman, self-help author, motivational speaker, financial literacy activist, and occasional financial commentator.
Robin Miller (chef)
Robin Vitetta-Miller is the host of the Food Network cooking show Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller.
Robin Vitetta-Miller is the host of the Food Network cooking show Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller.
Ronald Ridenhour
Ronald Lee Ridenhour (April 6, 1946 – May 10, 1998), a young GI who served in the 11th Infantry Brigade during the Vietnam War, played a central role in spurring the investigation of the My Lai ...
Ronald Lee Ridenhour (April 6, 1946 – May 10, 1998), a young GI who served in the 11th Infantry Brigade during the Vietnam War, played a central role in spurring the investigation of the My Lai ...
Ronnie Lupe
Ronnie Lupe was born in Cibecue, Arizona, and first elected the White Mountain Apache Tribal Chairman in 1966 and has been continually re-elected to the position to the present day.
Ronnie Lupe was born in Cibecue, Arizona, and first elected the White Mountain Apache Tribal Chairman in 1966 and has been continually re-elected to the position to the present day.
Rosemary Márquez
Rosemary Márquez (born circa 1968) is an American lawyer who has been nominated to serve as a United States district judge on the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
Rosemary Márquez (born circa 1968) is an American lawyer who has been nominated to serve as a United States district judge on the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
Samaire Armstrong
Samaire Rhys Armstrong is an American actress, fashion designer and model.
Samaire Rhys Armstrong is an American actress, fashion designer and model.
Shawn Michaels
Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, better known by his ring name Shawn Michaels, is a retired professional wrestler, and an American television host.
Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, better known by his ring name Shawn Michaels, is a retired professional wrestler, and an American television host.
Steve Eisner
Steve Eisner (1929–2003) was a boxing promoter; an entrepreneur; a dealer in fine art and antiquities; the owner of record stores and drive-in movie theaters; a street scrapper; a professional b...
Steve Eisner (1929–2003) was a boxing promoter; an entrepreneur; a dealer in fine art and antiquities; the owner of record stores and drive-in movie theaters; a street scrapper; a professional b...
Steve Jurvetson
Steven T. "Steve" Jurvetson (born March 1, 1967) is a Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ).
Steven T. "Steve" Jurvetson (born March 1, 1967) is a Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ).
Sydney S. Woods
Sidney Sterling Woods (25 July 1917 - 31 March 1989) was an American fighter ace of World War II with 7 victories in Europe and the Pacific theater.
Sidney Sterling Woods (25 July 1917 - 31 March 1989) was an American fighter ace of World War II with 7 victories in Europe and the Pacific theater.
Thomas H. Rynning
Thomas H. Rynning was an officer in the United States Army that served with Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War.
Thomas H. Rynning was an officer in the United States Army that served with Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War.
Thomas Rex Lee
Thomas Rex Lee is an Associate Justice on the Utah Supreme Court.
Thomas Rex Lee is an Associate Justice on the Utah Supreme Court.
Tuba (Chief)
Tuba (also Tuvi or Toova) (c.
Tuba (also Tuvi or Toova) (c.
Willard Ames Holbrook, Jr.
Willard Ames Holbrook, Jr. (May 31, 1898 - July 1, 1986) was a Brigadier General in the United States Army.
Willard Ames Holbrook, Jr. (May 31, 1898 - July 1, 1986) was a Brigadier General in the United States Army.
William Alchesay
Alchesay (aka William Alchesay and Alchisay, May 17, 1853 – August 6, 1928) was a chief of the White Mountain Apache tribe and an Indian Scout.
Alchesay (aka William Alchesay and Alchisay, May 17, 1853 – August 6, 1928) was a chief of the White Mountain Apache tribe and an Indian Scout.
William Boyce Thompson
William Boyce Thompson,, was an American mining engineer, financier, promoter of Western support for the revolutionary Alexander Kerensky and Bolshevik governments of Russia, philanthropist, and...
William Boyce Thompson,, was an American mining engineer, financier, promoter of Western support for the revolutionary Alexander Kerensky and Bolshevik governments of Russia, philanthropist, and...
William Shirley Fulton
William Shirley Fulton, (November 23, 1880 - November 20, 1964), an archeologist and founder of the Amerind Foundation was born in Waterbury, Connecticut.
William Shirley Fulton, (November 23, 1880 - November 20, 1964), an archeologist and founder of the Amerind Foundation was born in Waterbury, Connecticut.
William Walters (outlaw)
William Walters, also known as "Bronco Bill" (1869 - 1933?) was an outlaw during the closing days of the Old West.
William Walters, also known as "Bronco Bill" (1869 - 1933?) was an outlaw during the closing days of the Old West.