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#103 Unknown (Unknown location)
#104 Robert D Greenlee - Veteran
#105 Robert D. Lambeth Sr. - 1978
#106 Lowell L. Williams-1978- Veteran
#107 Clifford P. Bain-1979- Veteran
#108 Phillip G. Scott - 1980
The son ofW.E. An Angela Scott, Phil worked with contractors on US
Highway6 60 -70 and other highway construction sites around Quartzsite.
#109 Alicia Duckett - 1980
#110 Lou Larkins (unknown location)
#111 M. Leone Scott-1980
Wife of Phillip Scott.
#112 Everett J. Cowell Sr. -1975- Veteran
Worked for the State Highway Dept. -Maintenance division. He was a miner
and contractor. Started a rock shop and made jewelry for many years. He
acquired desert acreage in Quartzsite and sold it. The QIA Civic Center stands
on a nine-acre parcel that he sold. Second and Third· generations of Cowells still
live in Quartzsite.
#113 Clarion J. Cowell-1990
He was 16 when he came to Quartzsite and worked herding cattle for the Scotts ..
and for his grandfather; Soloman, in the mines. He worked as an airplane
mechanic, and had a three-man row boat that he charged 25 cents to row people
across the Colorado River before the bridge was built. During WWII he worked
for the Civil Service on Military planes and after the war he built and sold crop
duster planes. He was instrumental in getting the State Highway Dept to
provide the plaque for Hi Jolly's tomb.
#114 Joseph F. Cone-1971- Veteran
Known as the "man who wore skirts in summer". He was a philosopher,
woodworker, a wise and loyal friend, a deckhand on sailing ships and had long
gray hair tied back with ribbon. Known as "Nature Boy", he was a local
landmark. He made his home from a depression in the side of the mountain,
digging into the mountain side for its rooms and walls. His second home was
built above ground with the sides in intricate rock work.
#115 John Woods - 1925 (unknown location)
Drilled water wells, prospector. Died on his claim.
#116 Jesse G. Scott-1911 - 2004
Jesse was a welder for the Southern PF. Railroad for 37 yrs. He helped Ben
with the cattle round up, tending to the windmills and other work on the Scott's
Ranch. He was also a prospector, cattle man, storekeeper, pool hall proprietor,
barber, master craftsman, financier, sportsman, historian, humorist and avid
wrestling fan. He loved music, singing and dancing.