Lecture - Robert Mason Verde River Settlers

Learn about early Arizona pioneers Annie and Patrick White and their connection to Elisha Reevis, an early settler/farmer in the Superstition Mountains. Patrick White served in the military as a wheelwright and Annie worked for many of the military officers’ families. Patrick and his wife built a house just north of Fort McDowell in the 1880’s. Bob has written a book entitled “The Burning,” a story about the Civil War and Arizona pioneering based on the true story of Annie and Patrick White. The hardships encountered by this family while serving their country in the Civil War and in opening up the West is very interesting. These people were trail blazers and encountered betrayal by some of those they trusted the most. Robert will tell the story of two of the first cattlemen at the confluence of the Salt and Verde Rivers, and Fort McDowell Army patrol reports.

Location: Outdoor Amphitheater.