Tucson Pioneer’s Autographs

Uniquely, below is a cache of Tucson Arizona bank checks from Tucson’s pioneers. Consequently, I acquire this collection in Tucson from an elderly woman. As a result, many of the bank checks are written from a time when Arizona was a territory. Most noteworthy, Arizona becomes a state on February 14, 1912.

In the same fashion, some of the checks are written to people who are very famous locally. Also, these prominent Tucsonans have schools, streets, etc. named after them. In addition, these checks have wonderful graphics. Not to mention, the amount of money written on the checks are also impressive for the time.

Most notably, these checks are to pay early Tucson businesses by produce broker, J.K. Brown. Again, these checks are from the 1890’s to 1916.
Comparatively, Tucson was a small community back then, so most of these people were prominent citizens.
Consequently, I will update these people as I have time. Similarly, if you would like to help me expedite this process, I would appreciate it.

1. Firstly, A. Vasquez and Sons are listed in the 1917 Tucson city directory as a blacksmith.

2. Secondly, A.J. Davidson is from Ohio in 1864. A homesteader, cowboy, entrepreneur and miner; the Davidson Wash, canyon and road in the Tucson area are named for him.

3. Thirdly, Alfred Durazo is a Tucson area rancher who opens a meat market on Meyer Street.

4. Fourthly, there is a check to Ben Rodrigues

5. Also, Bertha B. Step receives a check.

6. Not to mention, a check is to F.M. Welch

7. By the same token, George K. Smith receives a check (American Steam Cleaning Works).

8. Similarly, F.J. Grillesco Co. receives a check

9. Furthermore, Gregona Rodriguez receives money.

10. Also, there is a check to Guadalupe R.D. Daniel

11. In addition, there is a check to W.R. Wise

12. In fact, there is a check to Olive L. Brown

13. Significantly, there is a check to W.A. Julian Company

14. Also, there is a check to R.W. Pard

15. Markedly, F. Ronstadt arrives in Tucson from Mexico in 1882.

16. Notably, Luis Belores receives a check.

17. By all means, Wheeler and Perry receive many checks.

18. Additionally, Phil C. Brennon receives a check.

19. Likewise, H. Ward receives a check.

20. Consequently, Greenwald & Adams later becomes Grunewald & Adams (Jewelers)

Click on any check for a magnified view ↓

A. Vasquez and Sons Check — First of all, here is a check to A. Vasquez and Sons Check

A. Vasquez and Sons Signature — Correspondingly, here is A. Vasquez and Sons Signature

A.J. Davidson namesake for Davidson Canyon outside Tucson — Second of all, A.J. Davidson is the namesake for Davidson Canyon, outside Tucson

A.J. Davidson Signature

Alfred Durazo Check Arizona Territory — Third of all, here is a Alfred Durazo check Arizona Territory

Alfred Durazo signature vintage Tucson

Ben Rodrigues Check — Forth of all, here is a check to Ben Rodrigues

Ben Rodrigues Signature

Bertha B. Step-Hensen Check — Fifth of all, here is a Bertha B. Step-Hensen Check

Bertha B. Step-Henson signature

F.M. Welsh Check written by J.K. Brown Sr. — Sixth of all, here is a F.M. Welsh check from J.K. Brown Sr.

F.M. Welsh Signature

George K. Smith Check written by J.K. Brown Sr. — Seventh of all, here is a George K. Smith check from J.K. Brown Sr.

American Steam Cleaning Works George K. Smith — Correspondingly, here is American Steam Cleaning Works George K. Smith

Tucson Arizona Territory check

George P. Myers Signature

Gregona Rodrigues Check

Gregona Rodrigues Signature — To be sure, here is Gregona Rodrigues Signature

Guadalupe R. De Daniel Arizona Territory

Guadalupe R De Daniel Signature

M.R. Wise Check Arizona Territory

Wise Signature

Olive L. Brown Check

Olive L. Brown Signature

W.A. Julian Co. check written by J.K. Brown Sr.

W.A. Julian Mgr.

Pard Check Arizona Territory

Pard Check Arizona Territory

Ronstadt Check Arizona Territory

Ronstadt Signature Tucson A.T. — Correspondingly, here is Ronstadt’s Signature Tucson A.T.

Luiz Flores Arizona Territory

Wheeler and Perry Check Tucson A.T.

Phil C. Brennen written by J.K. Brown Sr.

1898 Tucson A.T. Bank Check

Greenwald and Adams Jewelers Vintage Tucson — Finally, here is a check to Greenwald and Adams Jewelers. Moreover, we own some of their vintage showcases in our mall, The American Antique Mall.

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