New Mexico

Biography of Charles Trumbull Hayden

Charles Trumbull Hayden, born April 4, 1825, in Connecticut, significantly contributed to Arizona’s early history. After teaching school and engaging in trade, he ventured to Santa Fe in 1848, later moving to Tucson, where he established businesses and contracted supplies for the government. He played a vital role in local irrigation and commerce, founding Tempe and operating numerous enterprises. Married in 1876, he had four children, including future Congressman Carl Hayden, and remained a prominent figure until his death in 1900.

Byram, Kenneth L. – Obituary

Kenneth L. Byram of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday. He was a retired school teacher, a WWI veteran, and a member of the Lanesboro Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Byram, and several children including sons Kenneth, Howard, Russell, Kery, Theron, and Doren, along with daughters Margarita Bostrom and Ruth Elaine Byram, as well as a sister, Mrs. Hollis Herndon. Funeral arrangements are pending with Harding-Orr McDaniel.

Biography of Frost, D.M.

D. M. Frost, born in Pennsylvania in 1846, is known as the editor and proprietor of the Ford County Globe, established in Dodge City, Kansas, in 1887. The newspaper focuses on livestock interests and serves as the official organ for the Western Kansas Stock-Growers Association. Frost’s diverse career includes roles in mercantile business, education, and law, as well as serving as a postmaster and a state representative. He married Alma H. Hagaman and has two children.