When did James Smith live?

James Smith was born around 1881-01-01 and died around 1890-01-01. Documented in Grant County, New Mexico.

What is James Smith associated with?

Documented relationships include: owned, sold_to. 4 claims extracted from primary sources.

What sources cite James Smith?

3 primary sources cite this person, including: In February, 1881, a meeting of miners… (1890); In February, 1881, a meeting of miners… (1890); Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-07-13 (1890).

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James Smith person

born: [1881-01-01,1882-01-01)died/dissolved: [1890-01-01,1891-01-01)🌐 Q108162138id: p_james-smith_2d4f13

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Summary: Man who gave up his claim to a ranch to allow a town to be laid out.

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Claims (4)

owned

the ranch— 1881-02

cited from In February, 1881, a meeting of miners… (1890)

In February, 1881, a meeting of miners was called for the purpose of laying out a town. James Smith gave up his claim to the ranch. The site was surveyed and platted by Trumbor & Beebe. Lots were distributed and building commenced. Considerable …

ranch claim— 1881-02

cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-07-13 (1890)

Science Vs* Brute Hugh Love’s Great Bear Fight From the Kingston Shaft. In February, 1881, a meeting of miners was called for the purpose of laying out a town. James Smith gave up his claim to the ranch. The site was surveyed and platted …

sold_to

townsite for Chloride— 1881-02

cited from In February, 1881, a meeting of miners… (1890)

or business, and after a short run overtook bruin, roped him around the neck and then dragged him to death. The bear weighed 300 pounds. — Wilcox Stockman. From Ihe July 13, 1890, Issue of The Enterprise Science Vs* Brute Hugh Love’s Great …

the town site (via giving up claim)— 1881-02

cited from In February, 1881, a meeting of miners… (1890)