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Thomas Halloway person

born: [1890-01-01,1891-01-01)died/dissolved: [1890-01-01,1891-01-01)🌐 Q117536711id: p_thomas-halloway_4066c8

also known as: Thos. Halloway, Halloway, Hallo-way, H.

Probable 70%
Summary:  A bear hunter who, along with Robert Winkler, hunted bears in the Mogollon mountains for Isaac Siggins' bounty.
Completeness: 100/100 Grade A
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Claims (14)

arrived_in

hunting grounds near Isaac Siggins' placeSeptember 1
cited from He leaves a devoted wife and four children… (1890)
being engaged during that time in the saw mill and lumber business. He was held in high regard by the business community. He was a kind husband and an in- dulgent father. He leaves a devoted wife and four children to mourn his untimely dea…

called_off

Bob
cited from did try to get out of the way his foot slipped… (1890)
did try to get out of the way his foot slipped ,m under him and he fell backward and rely ecsaped being run over by the whole rocession,” but in less time than it takes to ■ite it he was upon his feet and in the thickest the fight for …
cited from did try to get out of the way his foot slipped… (1890)
did try to get out of the way his foot slipped ,m under him and he fell backward and rely ecsaped being run over by the whole rocession,” but in less time than it takes to ■ite it he was upon his feet and in the thickest the fight for …

fought_in

bear huntSeptember 1, ?
cited from Bear Hunting In The Mogollons (1890)
Bear Hunting In The Mogollons Bear and mountain lion have wrought de- struction among the cattle and horse herds in the Mogollon mountains and ranches adjacent this fall. Mr. Isaac Siggins has suffered severe losses. In conversation with Mr. Thos…
bear hunts for Isaac Siggins
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-11-28 (1890)
being engaged during that time in the saw mill and lumber business. He was held in high regard by the business community. He was a kind husband and an in- dulgent father. He leaves a devoted wife and four children to mourn his untimely dea…

killed

cinnamon bearSeptember 26
cited from On September 25 Winkler killed a half-… (1890)
On September 25 Winkler killed a half- >reed silver tip, near Pine creek. Same day lalloway crossed over on Little Dry, where he lamped for the night. Out early next morning le found his dogs fighting a large cinnamon vithin three hundred yards …
cinnamon bearOctober 17
cited from On September 25 Winkler killed a half-… (1890)
On September 25 Winkler killed a half- >reed silver tip, near Pine creek. Same day lalloway crossed over on Little Dry, where he lamped for the night. Out early next morning le found his dogs fighting a large cinnamon vithin three hundred yards …

killed_by

bear (first bear on Big Dry Creek) with assistance of dog ShepSeptember 1
cited from He leaves a devoted wife and four children… (1890) · +1 more
being engaged during that time in the saw mill and lumber business. He was held in high regard by the business community. He was a kind husband and an in- dulgent father. He leaves a devoted wife and four children to mourn his untimely dea…
cinnamon bear on Little Dry Creek (climbed pine tree)September 26
cited from Mr… (1890)
ies refreshed. When oout three miles distant on Little Dry Creek, /■inkier fired at a brown bear and broke his ack, but a terrific fight ensued before the brute ould be conquered. Mr. Siggins, being a man of his word, paid he bounty he had…
largest cinnamon bear (hide measured 28 square feet)October 17
cited from Mr… (1890)
ies refreshed. When oout three miles distant on Little Dry Creek, /■inkier fired at a brown bear and broke his ack, but a terrific fight ensued before the brute ould be conquered. Mr. Siggins, being a man of his word, paid he bounty he had…
bear
cited from Bear Hunting In The Mogollons (1890)
Bear Hunting In The Mogollons Bear and mountain lion have wrought de- struction among the cattle and horse herds in the Mogollon mountains and ranches adjacent this fall. Mr. Isaac Siggins has suffered severe losses. In conversation with Mr. Thos…

owned

Bob
cited from did try to get out of the way his foot slipped… (1890)
did try to get out of the way his foot slipped ,m under him and he fell backward and rely ecsaped being run over by the whole rocession,” but in less time than it takes to ■ite it he was upon his feet and in the thickest the fight for …
cited from did try to get out of the way his foot slipped… (1890)
did try to get out of the way his foot slipped ,m under him and he fell backward and rely ecsaped being run over by the whole rocession,” but in less time than it takes to ■ite it he was upon his feet and in the thickest the fight for …

witnessed

nine bears slaughtered by Halloway and Winkler from September 1 to October 16October 16
cited from Mr… (1890)
ies refreshed. When oout three miles distant on Little Dry Creek, /■inkier fired at a brown bear and broke his ack, but a terrific fight ensued before the brute ould be conquered. Mr. Siggins, being a man of his word, paid he bounty he had…

Sources (7)

A few minutes later Winkler, with part…

1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details

Bear Hunting In The Mogollons

1890 · newspaper · public-domain

did try to get out of the way his foot slipped…

1890 · newspaper · public-domain

He leaves a devoted wife and four children…

1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details

Mr…

1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details

On September 25 Winkler killed a half-…

1890 · newspaper · public-domain

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