Thomas J. Jeffords
Posted by: 
beagle39z
N 32° 15.833 W 110° 58.702
12S E 502037 N 3569685
Tom was the only white man present when Cochise and his horse were buried.
Waymark Code: WM2GXX
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2007
Views: 114
He took the secret burial place of Cochise and his horse to his grave. He spent the last part of his years mining in the Tortolitas near Tucson.
He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery on Miracle Mile in Tucson, AZ
Description:
Friend and Blood-Brother of Cochise. Peace-maker with hostile Apaches.
His marker was erected in 1964 by the Daughters of the American Colonists
Date of birth: 01/01/1832
Date of death: 01/01/1914
Area of notoriety: Historical Figure
Marker Type: Headstone
Setting: Outdoor
Fee required?: No
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed
Web site: Not listed
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