Conversations With Spirits of the Southwest

By Dan Baldwin, Rhonda Hull and Dwight Hull

Follow the continuing paranormal adventures of Dwight Hull, Rhonda Hull and Dan Baldwin as they explore the history of the Old West by speaking with the best of all possible sources – the spirits of the men and women who lived it. Each fascinating chapter contains full transcripts of their extended spirit conversations, a history of the historical site, historical figures research and details of their sometimes funny, sometimes not-so-funny travels to some of the most haunted sites in the Old Wild West, including the most haunted home in Tombstone, the bloodiest ground in Arizona, an 18th century Spanish presidio and the Superstition Mountains. Readers can also listen to the actual voices of spirits contacted by accessing the authors’ website. Historical research meets paranormal research in a unique book that takes a distinctive approach to learning the legends, lies and lives of the Old West.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dan Baldwin
• Release date: Jan 16, 2019
• ISBN: 9781370235230

Dan Baldwin

Dan Baldwin is the author of westerns, mysteries, thrillers, short story collections and books on the paranormal. He is the winner of numerous local, regional, and national awards for writing and directing film and video projects. He earned an Honorable Mention from the Society of Southwestern Authors writing competition for his short story Flat Busted and  a Finalist designation from the National Indie Excellence Awards for Trapp Canyon and Caldera III – A Man of Blood. Baldwin received a Finalist designation in the New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards for Sparky and the King. Bock’s Canyon earned the Winner designation in the 2017 Best Book Awards. Baldwin’s paranormal works are The Practical Pendulum – A Swinging Guide, Find Me as told to Dan Baldwin, They Are Not Yet Lost and How Find Me Lost Me – A Betrayal of Trust Told by the Psychic Who Didn’t See It Coming. They Are Not Yet Lost earned the Winner designation in the New Mexico-Arizona Book Competition. How Find Me Lost Me won the Winner designation in the Best Book Awards 2017 competition and the Finalist designation in the New Mexico-Arizona Book Competition.

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Conversations with Spirits of the Southwest

More Adventures Into the Paranormal

By

Dan Baldwin, Rhonda Hull and Dwight Hull

© Dan Baldwin, Rhonda Hull and Dwight Hull, 2018

Conversations with Spirits of the Southwest is

a DDR Publishing publication.

Copyright © 2018 by Dan Baldwin, Rhonda Hull

and Dwight Hull

Printed in the United States of America All rights reserved

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Credits

Cover Design & Formatting by Mary Baldwin

ISBN: 9781370235230

What People Are Saying About

Speaking With Spirits of the Old Southwest (Book one by the authors)

"All in all, I definitely recommend this one to those who have an interest in the paranormal. The multiple locations they visit have made me want to set up a vacation in the Southwest, ASAP. The transcripts of their sessions at various locations in these ghost towns are truly interesting. I admire their commitment to the field and will you leave you with this quote that I feel like really sums up their mission (at 27%):

You will notice in reading the transcript of the session we were not collecting EVPs like someone would collect stamps, coins, or arrowheads. Rather, these efforts are aimed at building a relationship with those who have crossed over and in gaining a better understanding of their individual situation …

"This was written wonderfully. It was easy to follow their conversations and who was talking. I loved that they gave some history about the place before they went into them. I’ve never heard of anyone using the pendulum before and I really liked that touch.

Carrie A.

A reviewer

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I devoured this book! It’s almost like you are in Arizona investigating with them! Their technique is quite interesting in that it affords them instant answers so they can zero in on having a conversation rather than hoping for an EVP to be reviewed later. I love the history of the Southwest and there are tidbits of history scattered throughout the book making it a must read for history buffs and paranormal buffs alike! Some of the spiritual revelations that were made had me in tears. And the lighthearted way it’s written really makes it seem you are sitting next to them in the heat of communicating with characters from the past!

An Amazon review by Justin

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Speaking With the Spirits of the Old Southwest is intriguing for all who are interested in the paranormal and psychic fields. Between Dwight Hull (a paranormal researcher), Psychic Medium Rhonda Hull and Dan Baldwin (pendulum expert), the mystique never stops. The reader is included in conversations with the deceased. Arizona lends itself to many such adventures and research seen through the expert eyes of the authors. The reader is also able to log into an electronic voice phenomenon with codes provided throughout the book. A PAGE TURNER, A MUST READ.

Renate Mousseux, M.A. ED

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Rhonda, Dwight & Dan have such a unique way of investigating, and the explanation of their sessions are so well done. This book will make you want to be there! They show great respect in their investigations. Other's should think about using their techniques. Couldn't put this down. Thoroughly enjoyed this book, and looking forward to future ones. This won't disappoint persons interested in the paranormal.

Nola

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I pre-ordered their book and anxiously awaited the release date! I was not disappointed! I loved the historical background stories presented about the areas and the people they spoke with. I felt like I was there with them. I highly recommend this book!

Rae

Rhonda, Dwight and Dan did a fantastic job on this book. Even if you have never ventured into the spirit world, it's easy to follow. They explain everything so well that it doesn't leave the reader wondering. I can't wait for their next book.

Patricia M. Lawrence

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I pre-ordered my copy of Speaking With The Spirits Of The Old Southwest. After several months of waiting for the release date I took my time reading it and really enjoyed every chapter. I have been to most of the places they wrote about in this book and they did awesome at making even someone who has not been to them feel like they have. The history behind each destination and the stories of each chapter are so interesting. The way they work together each using their own techniques towards one goal of helping spirits is amazing and to write about it so we can all share this experience is remarkable. Can't wait for the next book!

Amazon Customer

Table of Contents

About the Authors

Prologue

Buford House – The Most Haunted Home in Tombstone

Celia Ann Blaylock – Not Resting, But at Peace at Last

Pinal City –There’s No Place Like Home

The Pueblito – A Ceremonial Sight

Silver Bell – Not on My Watch

Webb – On Fire in the Sulphur Springs Valley

Courtland Cemetery – Uncle Simon Says

Cochise Hotel – Don’t Speak Ill of the Dead Say the Dead

Council Rocks – Surrounded by the Apaches

Adamsville Cemetery – Good Dog

Massacre Grounds – Wild, Man

Coronado Cave – Looks Like a Suicide

Fort Rucker – Matilda and the G-Man

Little Boquillas Ranch – Another Yee-Haw Scene

Miracle Valley – The Killing Field

Brunckow Cabin – The Appropriate Habitation of Ghosts

Tombstone’s Can Can Restaurant – Feeling Just Capital!

Clanton Ranch

Conclusion

Photos

About the Authors

Dwight and Rhonda Hull, along with Dan Baldwin, specialize in communicating with those who have crossed over. Combining their individual skill sets, they search out history and unresolved deaths —to find the truth. Their overriding goal is to help spirits in need whenever possible and when the spirits so desire.

Dwight Hull has more than thirty years as a paranormal researcher. animal communicator and pet psychic. He has been featured on numerous paranormal television shows as an expert in the field but most notably on Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures Tombstone episode.

Rhonda Hull is a world-renowned psychic medium and has been communicating with the dead most of her life.  Unlike many mediums, who consider ghosts to be earthbound spirits, Rhonda believes that most spirits have successfully crossed over, but return frequently to revisit their loved ones and favorite places on the physical plane.

Dan Baldwin has invested more than 15 years using his skills as a pendulum dowser to locate missing persons and is considered an expert in the field. He has worked on several high-profile cases with astounding results. He is the author, co-author or ghostwriter of more than 60 published works, including novels and short story collections under his own name.

This team believes in investigating and clarifying history through the voices of those who lived it.

Contact:

Dwight and Rhonda Hull

[e-mail]

Dan Baldwin

[e-mail]

www.fourknightspress.com

Prologue

We are Ghost Conversationalists.

We are Not Ghost Hunters.

Ghost Hunters is a popular and widely understood term, but that does not adequately describe what we do. Dwight Hull came up with the more accurate ghost conversationalists and that does describe what we do. Once you’ve recorded your first EVP (electronic voice phenomena) or had your first genuine encounter with a spirit you have all the proof of life after death you need. The question then becomes, What do you do now?

We seek to learn the history of the Old Southwest by speaking with the spirits of the people who lived it. That requires a two-way conversation and not just the capture of an EVP and a shout of, Wow! Did you hear that! We do not collect EVPs like you would old stamps, coins or artifacts. The recorded voices are merely one form of validation of the experience.

Proof of two-way conversation becomes obvious when information is exchanged and questions are answered. The conversational aspects of spirit communication are enhanced when one of the group is mentioned by name.

For example, during our visit to the Little Boquillas Ranch we recorded the following exchange:

Dan: I'm getting that we are not alone

EVP: Not yet, Dan.

While Dwight and I were meandering around and taking photographs at the Brunckow cabin near Tombstone, a female voice called out, Dwighttttt ...

And during a session with a large group of guests at the Buford House, the most haunted home in Tombstone, a voice clearly said, Rhonda.

That’s reaching out from the other side. That’s conversation. And that’s what we do. We are ghost conversationalists. I think you will enjoy reading, and we hope learning, from our conversations in this book.

Dan Baldwin, Dwight Hull and Rhonda Hull

The Buford House

The Most Haunted House in Tombstone

One of the most interesting encounters we have had involved communicating with the brother of a psychic medium across 140 years of history. It seems that Dan, Dwight and Rhonda were not the first paranormal investigators to investigate the Buford House.

The Buford House Bed & Breakfast is located on Safford Street in Tombstone, Arizona just a couple of short city blocks from the infamous OK Corral, the office of the Tombstone Epitaph, and is across the street from the historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The adobe home was built in 1880 by George Buford, a prominent mine owner. At least two sheriffs, a mayor and state senator have called the Buford House their home. This historic house has been a temporary home to many famous visitors, including John Wayne. Along with the living guests that have laid their hats in the B&B, many claim that there are others who have crossed over and crossed back and there are those who seem to want to hang around.

George Buford, his wife Annie and six of his seven children lived in the Buford House from about 1880 until shortly after 1890. Sometime between 1890 and 1893, they travelled west to Oregon where their youngest child, Ray was born. The family eventually travelled to Los Angeles and remained in southern California. During their residence in Tombstone at the house located on 2nd & Safford, three of the Buford children died.  One died from diphtheria, the causes of the deaths of the other two are unknown.  Tragedy followed the family. All of this evidence is supported by historical documentation.

Los Angeles Daily Herald

December 14, 1900

AGED MAN CRUSHED BENEATH TRAIN

Aged George W. Buford met instantaneous death yesterday morning about 6 o’clock beneath the wheels of the Santa Fe freight car. The accident occurred near Mateo Street on a switch running from the yards to Alameda Street.

The deceased lived at 1521 Palmetto Street with his wife and four children and peddled eggs, butter, and butter milk, which he delivered to his customers in a small spring wagon. His barn is on the narrow alleyway through which the Santa Fe track runs. In order to reach Mateo street it was his practice to drive over the railroad track and then along the track for seventy-five yards to the street. Yesterday morning he failed to notice an approaching train of three flat cars loaded with lumber, which was backing up from the switch yards.

The horse noticed the train and commenced to rear and plunge. Buford jumped from the wagon, caught the bridle and dragged the horse from the track just as the car reached the spot. The old man was not able to jump out of the way himself, however, and the car knocked him to the ground. He was run over by the first wheel of the truck and then dragged fifty yards before the train was brought to a standstill. The body was horribly mangled, the head was severed from the trunk, one arm was cut off and one leg ground into hundreds of fragments and scattered along the track. Owing to the intense darkness at the time of the accident the trainmen were unable discern the man and horse until the cars were upon him.

Engine No. 40, which was pushing the train, was brought to a stop as soon as the levers could be applied, and Deputy Coroner Strubel was at once notified. Pending his arrival half an hour later, no attempt was made to extricate the body from under the truck. Then it was necessary to start the train forward before the remains could be disentangled. Finally the body was removed to Booth & Boylson’s undertaking rooms, where an inquest will be held today.

A second call had to be sent to the coroner before fragments of bone and flesh left behind on the first visit, were removed.

Residents near the scene say that engines moving through the alley never use whistle nor bell, even on approaching Mateo street, and the shrill shriek of the locomotive as it came to a standstill was the signal for everyone in the neighborhood to flock to the place.

Fortunately Mrs. Buford was spared the awful sight, and neither she nor the children were appraised of the death until the remains were removed. The poor woman is prostrated and had to be removed to the house of friends together with the children, the oldest of whom is only fourteen years of age.

Buford’s death leaves the family practically penniless, as the only insurance he carried was a $100 burial fund.

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Los Angeles Herald

February 28, 1901

MOTHER AND CHILDREN ASK FOR DAMAGES

Bring Suit Against the Southern California Railway Company for $25,000

Mrs. Annie L. Buford and her children Pearl, Thomas, Ethel and Ray, have brought suit against the Southern California Railway Company to recover $25,000 damages on account of the death of George W. Buford, the husband and father.

At the time of Buford’s death he had been married twenty-two years and lived with his family at 1521 Palmetto Street. It is alleged that December 13, Buford while taking his horse and wagon from his barn across the alley that runs at the rear of his home, was struck by the train and instantly killed. It is also claimed that the train was running at an unlawful rate of speed.

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One Bullet Took Effect

Bullets flew all over town during Tombstone’s heyday, not just in and around the saloons on Allen and Fremont Streets. The following story illustrates the point that even the residential sections of town weren’t safe from gunfire and the tragedies that followed. The following incident occurred in front of the Buford House.

From the Weekly Tombstone Epitaph, Tombstone,

Arizona Territory, Saturday, April 14, 1888.

A BLOODY TRAGEDY

George Daves Shoots Pietra Edmunds and Commits Suicide.

Our usually quiet city was thrown into the most intense excitement yesterday by a tragedy such as never before occurred here. About 2 o’clock in the afternoon, passers-by on Third Street, near Safford, observed a young man, George Daves by name, running after a young woman named Pietra Edmunds, and

firing at her with a six shooter. He fired three shots, one of which took effect in the woman’s shoulder, after which he placed the pistol to his temple, pulled the trigger and the ball went through his brain, causing death in a few minutes.

The cause of the tragedy was jealousy. Young Daves had been paying attention to Miss Edmunds, but day before yesterday, it is stated that they quarreled, and this so preyed upon the young man’s mind that his reason, never very strong, became dethroned. He had recently come from Casa Grande, near which place he is said to have some valuable mining claims, and found on his return that he had been replaced in the affections of the young lady.

At the time of the shooting Miss Edmunds was passing by the residence of the unfortunate young man’s father, corner of Third and Safford, in company with Fred Stone, when young Daves ran out of the house, revolver in hand, and pointed it at Stone. The young woman screamed and ran across the street towards her own home. This diverted Daves attention from Stone, who ran up town after an officer. In the meantime Daves pursued his former sweetheart to her very door, firing as they ran. Only one bullet took serious effect. It entered the back of the young lady near the shoulder blade, passed through the right lung and out of

the breast. At 9 o’clock this morning (Saturday) she was resting easily, and there are strong hopes of her recovery.

George Daves was 21 years old, and was always considered a quiet, honest, industrious boy. His parents are highly respectable people and have the most sincere sympathy of the people of this community. The bereaved mother is now in California. The fond father takes the loss of his oldest son very hard.

The young woman who was the cause of all the trouble (perhaps innocently) is about 17 years old, and is the daughter of the late Eugene Edmunds (known as Stockton), her mother being