Delmore Dean Crabb was an American politician from Arizona who served in the Arizona state senate during the 2nd Arizona State Legislature.[1] In addition to his brief political career, Crabb was a cattle rancher in both Arizona and California.
D. D. Crabb | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the Navajo County district | |
| In office January 1915 – January 1917 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Willis |
| Succeeded by | F. O. Mattox |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician |
Life
editCrabb was born in 1874 in Iola, Kansas,[2] the son of Joseph D. and Sylvia A. Crabb. He had 3 brothers: Alford ("A. D."), Elbert (also known as "Jack" or "E. H"), and S. V. Crabb; and 2 sisters: Mattie and LaVerne. Crabb moved with his family from Kansas to California in 1887, before moving to Arizona in 1881, where the settled in the Salt River Valley, on a ranch near Phoenix, Arizona, on Christy Road. Crabb grew up on that ranch before graduating from North Phoenix High School, after which he managed the Alkire Cattle Ranch for several years, before starting his own ranch.[2][3][4] One of his brothers, E. H. ("Jack") Crabb was also a prominent cattle rancher, being the long time manager of the Coconino Cattle Company, near Jerome.[5][6][7] Another brother, A. D. Crabb (Alford) was also a prominent rancher near Phoenix. He was killed on his ranch in a horse-riding accident in 1918, while roping cattle.[8][9] He married Jennie Root on December 22, 1897.[10] The couple had a daughter, Zelda, in 1898. While giving birth to son, Anderson, in 1900, Jennie died from complications from the birth.[11]
He remarried on August 19, 1903, to Mary Margaret Earle.[2][12][13] Mary Margaret adopted Crabb's daughter, Zelda.[14] He operated ranches near Flagstaff and Phoenix.[15] In June 1910 the couple had a daughter., Genevieve.[16][17] By 1909 he had his own ranch in Skull Valley.[18] Later that year, Crabb and a partner, John Hurley, purchased a large ranch, the Burnt Ranch, west of Prescott.[19] They created the Burnt Ranch Land and Cattle Company. The firm made another large deal in August 1910 when they purchased the Hopen Land and Cattle Company near Pinedale in Navajo County for an estimated $100,000.[20] The company continued to expand over the next few years, including the purchase of the large cattle property of Joe Rudy in the Skull Valley area in March 1911.[21] Upon the purchase of the Burnt Ranch, the Crabbs moved to Pinedale, but retained a residence in Phoenix where the family could spend the winters.[22][23]
In August 1914, Crabb declared his intent to run for the state senate seat from Navajo County. He was one the lone Republican vying for the nomination for the single seat.[24] Being unopposed in the Republican primary, Crabb became their nominee.[25] In the general election, he defeated Democrat James M. Flake, and became the sole Republican in not just the state senate, but in the entire 2nd Arizona State Legislature.[26][27] He was appointed to several committees during the first session of the legislature: Judiciary; Appropriations; Constitutional Amendments and Referendum; Suffrage and Elections; Agriculture and Irrigation; Live Stock; and State Accounting and Methods of Business.[28]
In March 1916, Crabb sold his portion of the Hopen and Cattle Company to his partners.[29] The sale of his interest also coincided with his moving from his ranch home in Pinedale to a new ranch in Aguila.[3]
The Crabbs moved to Escondido, California, in 1937, where Delmore began operating a small cattle ranch.[2][30] Webb was a charter member of San Diego Yacht Club.[2] Crabb died on May 16, 1947, in San Diego, California.[2]
References
edit- ^ "History of the Arizona State Legislature 1912-1966". State of Arizona. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f "Delmore Crabb Taken By Death". Arizona Republic. May 20, 1947. p. 2. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "The Crabb Wills". The Arizona Republican. July 14, 1916. p. 6. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Senator Crabb's Father Passes". The Holbrook News. June 9, 1916. p. 2. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Local And Personal". The Coconino Sun. March 24, 1911. p. 10. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Coconino Cattle Co". The Coconino Sun. April 11, 1911. p. 11. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Local Brevities". The Coconino Sun. July 21, 1916. p. 12. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Killed By Horse's Fall". The Coconino Sun. August 23, 1918. p. 3. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "A. D. Crabb Dies, Rolled Upon By Horse At Ranch". The Arizona Republican. August 15, 1918. p. 8. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Do You Remember?". Arizona Republic. December 23, 1937. p. 20. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Funeral Of Mrs. Crabb". The Arizona Republican. November 9, 1900. p. 8. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "A Pretty Wedding". The Arizona Republican. August 20, 1903. p. 3. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Thelma Crabb Takes Vows". Arizona Republic. August 24, 1937. p. 9. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Of Local Interest". The Arizona Republican. May 18, 1907. p. 6. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Delmore Crabb, Former Cattle Rancher, Dies". Weekly Times-Advocate. May 23, 1947. p. 12. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "A Prescott Girl". The Arizona Republican. June 27, 1910. p. 6. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Iron Springs News Letter". The Arizona Republican. September 4, 1910. p. 11. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Stockman Visits". Weekly Journal-Miner. January 27, 1909. p. 8. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Another Big Cattle Deal". The Coconino Sun. April 23, 1909. p. 6. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Large Land And Cattle Deals Closed". Weekly Journal-Miner. August 10, 1910. p. 8. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Important Stock Transactions Closed". Weekly Journal-Miner. March 29, 1911. p. 3. Retrieved May 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Local Happenings". The Coconino Sun. November 10, 1911. p. 4. Retrieved May 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Of Local Interest". The Arizona Republican. December 3, 1911. p. 6. Retrieved May 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Complete List Of Candidates Who Filed Petitions". The Holbrook News. August 21, 1914. p. 1. Retrieved May 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Primary Election Goes Off Quietly In Navajo". The Holbrook News. September 11, 1914. p. 1. Retrieved May 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Navajo County's Officials For the Ensuing Term". The Holbrook News. Nov 7, 1914. p. 1. Retrieved May 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Navajo County Elects Only Republican to Legislature". The Holbrook News. Nov 28, 1914. p. 1. Retrieved May 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Senate Committees". The Arizona Republican. January 13, 1915. p. 1. Retrieved May 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Local And General News". The Holbrook News. March 17, 1916. p. 1. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Aguila Women Give Farewell Courtesy". Arizona Republic. October 26, 1937. p. 12. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.