Becky Stephens is a professional genealogist and family historian. While a lifelong interest and hobby, this became Becky’s full time endeavor 12 years ago and she has developed a well-rounded platform for her career as a genealogist. She approached her education by paring a liberal arts degree with in-depth genealogy courses offered by the National Genealogical Society (NGS) American Genealogy Studies program. Becky continued her education in both DNA study and International Research courses through NGS Continuing Genealogical Studies program, completed the Daughters of the American Revolution GEP courses and participated in Photo Identification and Preservation workshops. Becky specializes in an exhaustive search process that applies the Genealogical Proof Standard to all areas of her research. Through this process, she utilizes countless resources while applying the FAN principal along with the application of history and laws of the target years. Becky works privately with clients to discover their family history through her company, Kindred Paths Genealogy, and is a volunteer lineage consultant with the DAR.

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Andy Hall, a member of the historic 1869 Powell Expedition mapping and exploring the Colorado River, a shotgun messenger for Wells Fargo, and one time constable of Florence currently lies in an unmarked grave in the Old Globe Cemetery. As part of 2019 Old Dominion Days and the 150th Anniversary of the Powell Expedition, Andy Hall’s family & friends are conducting a dedication ceremony for the Andrew “Andy” Hall Memorial Marker, slated for installation this August in section 4 of the Old Globe Cemetery. The dedication ceremony will take place at 10 am on September 16 at the memorial marker. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this dedication ceremony.

Becky Stephens, 3rd great niece of Andy Hall states, “Our family is excited and honored to remember our Uncle Andy on this very special day in Globe. Recognizing Andy’s final resting place means a great deal to us. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the state of Arizona, the city of Globe, and all the Grand Canyon enthusiasts for keeping Andy’s memory alive over these past years.”

On August 20, 1882, Andy Hall became the first Arizona Territory Wells Fargo messenger killed in the line of duty while guarding an express box containing a five-thousand-dollar payroll for the Mack Morris Mine. The incident occurred just outside of Globe.The town was in an uproar as the local posse brought Hall’s bullet riddled body into town that fateful night. The women of the Methodist Church lovingly prepared his body for burial and the next day the newly installed Methodist Church bell rang as the funeral procession climbed the hill to the Old Globe Cemetery. Three days later, the townspeople of Globe lynched Lafayette Grime and Curtis Hawley for the murder of Andy Hall.

Please refer to the schedule of events for additional activities on September 16, 2019.