John H. Armer, known as 'Johnnie' t his many friends, was born December 12, 1883, at the little settlement of Livingston, on the Salt River, a few miles above Roosevelt Dam. He was one of ten children born to Henry and Lucinda Armer. Of this large family, not one remains alive today. John, the last to go, died September 9, 1948.
"The father, Henry Armer, an Irish immigrant boy, ox-teamed to Oregon where he married Lucinda Hibbard. Shortly after his marriage, he moved to California where he engaged in railroad construction, but left the state in 1872 to take up freighting from La Paz to various points in Arizona. Two years later he moved his family to Grapevine Springs on the Salt River, above Roosevelt, where he started in the cattle business with a few head in the "Jack Shoe" brand. He later moved across the river and built a home at the mouth of what became known as "Armer Gulch," a short distance below where the Livingston post office and school were later established.
"Here John was born, in due time attended the Livingston school, and grew up "in the saddle," so to speak.
"The children gradually drifted apart. Tom went to Globe, where he was Gila County Sheriff for some time; Bud became cattle inspector for the district; Ben died on the ranch. After the death of Henry Armer, John, George and Fred took over livestock interests in the area. George and Fred later dropping out of the "Jack Shoe" picture.
"Known throughout Gila County as a 'square shooter', John had no trouble in securing all the funds he needed for investment in cattle. At one time in the early 1920's, he and his brother George controlled most of the range between Salome Creek (locally called Sally May), and Cibicue Creek. Drought conditions and low prices for cattle nearly broke him in 1922, but he managed to save a good part of the outfit.
"Then for several years he was interested in the Flying H ranch with Ed Horrell and Austin Medlar, and during the last years of his life was back on the old home ranch at Livingston, where he ran cattle on the same range with his old friend, "Slim" Tanner.
"Married in 1908 to Margaret Griffin, daughter of the old time cowhand, Cliff Griffin, they had four sons: Frank, Ben, Alvin and Walter, all of whom are living. Mrs. Armer also survives and is living in Globe."
He suffered a heart attack while serving as judge at the annual Payson Rodeo, and died at the Gila County hospital. He was elected Gila County Supervisor for District One in 1932, and was elected continuously since then. At one time, he was adjudged the champion cowboy of Arizona at rodeo in Phoenix. His son, Ben, was appointed to fill his unexpired term as Supervisor.
He was survived by his wife, Margaret; and four sons, Frank, Walter, Ben, and Alvin.
Source: Arizona Record newspaper, courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.(Pioneer Cattlemen of Arizona, Volume 2, by Roscoe G. Willson, 1951)
Contributor: LA Powers (47900440)
"The father, Henry Armer, an Irish immigrant boy, ox-teamed to Oregon where he married Lucinda Hibbard. Shortly after his marriage, he moved to California where he engaged in railroad construction, but left the state in 1872 to take up freighting from La Paz to various points in Arizona. Two years later he moved his family to Grapevine Springs on the Salt River, above Roosevelt, where he started in the cattle business with a few head in the "Jack Shoe" brand. He later moved across the river and built a home at the mouth of what became known as "Armer Gulch," a short distance below where the Livingston post office and school were later established.
"Here John was born, in due time attended the Livingston school, and grew up "in the saddle," so to speak.
"The children gradually drifted apart. Tom went to Globe, where he was Gila County Sheriff for some time; Bud became cattle inspector for the district; Ben died on the ranch. After the death of Henry Armer, John, George and Fred took over livestock interests in the area. George and Fred later dropping out of the "Jack Shoe" picture.
"Known throughout Gila County as a 'square shooter', John had no trouble in securing all the funds he needed for investment in cattle. At one time in the early 1920's, he and his brother George controlled most of the range between Salome Creek (locally called Sally May), and Cibicue Creek. Drought conditions and low prices for cattle nearly broke him in 1922, but he managed to save a good part of the outfit.
"Then for several years he was interested in the Flying H ranch with Ed Horrell and Austin Medlar, and during the last years of his life was back on the old home ranch at Livingston, where he ran cattle on the same range with his old friend, "Slim" Tanner.
"Married in 1908 to Margaret Griffin, daughter of the old time cowhand, Cliff Griffin, they had four sons: Frank, Ben, Alvin and Walter, all of whom are living. Mrs. Armer also survives and is living in Globe."
He suffered a heart attack while serving as judge at the annual Payson Rodeo, and died at the Gila County hospital. He was elected Gila County Supervisor for District One in 1932, and was elected continuously since then. At one time, he was adjudged the champion cowboy of Arizona at rodeo in Phoenix. His son, Ben, was appointed to fill his unexpired term as Supervisor.
He was survived by his wife, Margaret; and four sons, Frank, Walter, Ben, and Alvin.
Source: Arizona Record newspaper, courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.(Pioneer Cattlemen of Arizona, Volume 2, by Roscoe G. Willson, 1951)
Contributor: LA Powers (47900440)
John H. Armer, known as 'Johnnie' t his many friends, was born December 12, 1883, at the little settlement of Livingston, on the Salt River, a few miles above Roosevelt Dam. He was one of ten children born to Henry and Lucinda Armer. Of this large family, not one remains alive today. John, the last to go, died September 9, 1948.
"The father, Henry Armer, an Irish immigrant boy, ox-teamed to Oregon where he married Lucinda Hibbard. Shortly after his marriage, he moved to California where he engaged in railroad construction, but left the state in 1872 to take up freighting from La Paz to various points in Arizona. Two years later he moved his family to Grapevine Springs on the Salt River, above Roosevelt, where he started in the cattle business with a few head in the "Jack Shoe" brand. He later moved across the river and built a home at the mouth of what became known as "Armer Gulch," a short distance below where the Livingston post office and school were later established.
"Here John was born, in due time attended the Livingston school, and grew up "in the saddle," so to speak.
"The children gradually drifted apart. Tom went to Globe, where he was Gila County Sheriff for some time; Bud became cattle inspector for the district; Ben died on the ranch. After the death of Henry Armer, John, George and Fred took over livestock interests in the area. George and Fred later dropping out of the "Jack Shoe" picture.
"Known throughout Gila County as a 'square shooter', John had no trouble in securing all the funds he needed for investment in cattle. At one time in the early 1920's, he and his brother George controlled most of the range between Salome Creek (locally called Sally May), and Cibicue Creek. Drought conditions and low prices for cattle nearly broke him in 1922, but he managed to save a good part of the outfit.
"Then for several years he was interested in the Flying H ranch with Ed Horrell and Austin Medlar, and during the last years of his life was back on the old home ranch at Livingston, where he ran cattle on the same range with his old friend, "Slim" Tanner.
"Married in 1908 to Margaret Griffin, daughter of the old time cowhand, Cliff Griffin, they had four sons: Frank, Ben, Alvin and Walter, all of whom are living. Mrs. Armer also survives and is living in Globe."
He suffered a heart attack while serving as judge at the annual Payson Rodeo, and died at the Gila County hospital. He was elected Gila County Supervisor for District One in 1932, and was elected continuously since then. At one time, he was adjudged the champion cowboy of Arizona at rodeo in Phoenix. His son, Ben, was appointed to fill his unexpired term as Supervisor.
He was survived by his wife, Margaret; and four sons, Frank, Walter, Ben, and Alvin.
Source: Arizona Record newspaper, courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.(Pioneer Cattlemen of Arizona, Volume 2, by Roscoe G. Willson, 1951)
Contributor: LA Powers (47900440)
"The father, Henry Armer, an Irish immigrant boy, ox-teamed to Oregon where he married Lucinda Hibbard. Shortly after his marriage, he moved to California where he engaged in railroad construction, but left the state in 1872 to take up freighting from La Paz to various points in Arizona. Two years later he moved his family to Grapevine Springs on the Salt River, above Roosevelt, where he started in the cattle business with a few head in the "Jack Shoe" brand. He later moved across the river and built a home at the mouth of what became known as "Armer Gulch," a short distance below where the Livingston post office and school were later established.
"Here John was born, in due time attended the Livingston school, and grew up "in the saddle," so to speak.
"The children gradually drifted apart. Tom went to Globe, where he was Gila County Sheriff for some time; Bud became cattle inspector for the district; Ben died on the ranch. After the death of Henry Armer, John, George and Fred took over livestock interests in the area. George and Fred later dropping out of the "Jack Shoe" picture.
"Known throughout Gila County as a 'square shooter', John had no trouble in securing all the funds he needed for investment in cattle. At one time in the early 1920's, he and his brother George controlled most of the range between Salome Creek (locally called Sally May), and Cibicue Creek. Drought conditions and low prices for cattle nearly broke him in 1922, but he managed to save a good part of the outfit.
"Then for several years he was interested in the Flying H ranch with Ed Horrell and Austin Medlar, and during the last years of his life was back on the old home ranch at Livingston, where he ran cattle on the same range with his old friend, "Slim" Tanner.
"Married in 1908 to Margaret Griffin, daughter of the old time cowhand, Cliff Griffin, they had four sons: Frank, Ben, Alvin and Walter, all of whom are living. Mrs. Armer also survives and is living in Globe."
He suffered a heart attack while serving as judge at the annual Payson Rodeo, and died at the Gila County hospital. He was elected Gila County Supervisor for District One in 1932, and was elected continuously since then. At one time, he was adjudged the champion cowboy of Arizona at rodeo in Phoenix. His son, Ben, was appointed to fill his unexpired term as Supervisor.
He was survived by his wife, Margaret; and four sons, Frank, Walter, Ben, and Alvin.
Source: Arizona Record newspaper, courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.(Pioneer Cattlemen of Arizona, Volume 2, by Roscoe G. Willson, 1951)
Contributor: LA Powers (47900440)
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