William H. Brophy

Who's Who in Arizona, Vol. 1, 1913 page 440-441

Transcribed by Jean Walker, June 2024

W. H. Brophy, General Manger of the Phelps-Dodge Mercantile Company, with headquarters at Bisbee, is one of the best examples of the self-made business man in Arizona. Mr. Brophy was born in Ireland October 12, 1863, and in Ireland he received his education. His parents were Michael and Matilda Lawlor Brophy. At the age of 17 he went to California, where he remained two years, and came to Arizona in 1883. He first spent some time on his brother's ranch, and early in 1884 went to Bisbee, which has since been his home. His first position there was with the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company as clerk, in whose employ he has gradually advanced, as a reward of actual merit, until he reached his present position, the Phelps-Dodge Mercantile Company being but a change of name. In this capacity Mr. Brophy has under his jurisdiction the entire string of stores operated by the Mercantile Company, the largest of which is at Bisbee, while others are at Lowell, Naco, Douglas, Clifton, Morenci and Dawson, New Mexico. All of these stores are thoroughly up to date, well managed, with a large and well pleased patronage, and sources of revenue to the owners. Mr. Brophy's interests in other enterprises are such as carry with them a weight of responsibility, and neccessitate the exercise of sound and superior judgement. He is President of The Bank of Bisbee, Vice President of The Bank of Lowell, and holds an interest in the Bisbee Improvement Company. He is also interested in many of the large mining companies of Arizona and Mexico, and is a prominent figure throughout the Sourthwest. Mr. Brophy is an active member of the Bisbee Lodge of Elks, and a member of the Los Angeles Athletic Club. He was married in 1893 to Miss Ellen Amelia Goodbody, and they have two chilren, Francis Cullen Brophy, who is attending school in New Jersey, and Ellen Amelia.

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