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Byer person

born: [1891-01-01,1892-01-01)died/dissolved: [1891-01-01,1892-01-01)🌐 Q36891769id: p_byer_07746e

also known as: Capt. Byer

Probable 70%
Summary:  A captain who fought Indians on the middle fork of the Palomas.
Completeness: 85/100 Grade B
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Claims (3)

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battle on the middle fork of the Palomas
cited from INDIANS OUT (1891) · +1 more
secretary of the Union Iron and Foundry company at St. Louis, are here today en route home from Grant county, where they and their associates have just purchased from Mrs. Caldwell the famous “ricolite” quarries. They brought letters to seve…
fight on the middle fork of the Palomas
cited from Capt… (1891)
Capt. Byer’s fight on the middle fork of the Palomas, was a one sided affair, as the Indians esconsced behind rocks and trees, poured a murderous fire upon the troops.

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cited from B… (1891)
ty, at the “hotel Lynch” on Saturday. He was tried on the charge of impersonating an officer, on Monday, but was released, as the wrong charge was preferred against him. Mr. Morgan may not acquire much fame or riches as an officer, but h…

Sources (4)

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1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details

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1891 · newspaper · public-domain

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1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details

INDIANS OUT

1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details

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