John Bullard – Silver City Leader Killed in 1871
He was killed on February 11, 1871 [1][2] and buried in Silver City about five days later [1][2]. After the fight, his body was taken to Silver City, arriving in four days, and was met at Mangas Springs by Ed Moulton with a wagon [3][4]. Webb, John Jones, James Copley, William Boyington, Tom Findley, Peter Hildreth, Hugh Flinn, Deitz, and Hill [4]. Kelly’s command [3].
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- Tom Murphy (1888)Tom Murphy John Bullard was killed February 11, 1871, and was buried in Silver City about five days after that date. An Enterprise representative called on Samuel H. Eckles, who was second in command of the c…
- The NAN brand of cattle, owned by Lassa-… (1888) ↗ · detailssted. Great things are yet expected from the bridal cham- ber. The NAN brand of cattle, owned by Lassa- ter brothers and numbering about 3500 head, are being rounded up and turned over to Messrs. Patrick …
- was over the small band of citizens started to… (1888)was over the small band of citizens started to Silver City with Bullard’s body, arriving in four days. They were met at Mangas Springs by Ed Moulton with a wagon, in which the body was conveyed on into town.…
- was over the small band of citizens started to… (1888) ↗ · detailsho was second in command of the citizens’ party under Bullard, and from him learns that the following named gentlemen were members of the party: A. L. Webb, John Jones, James Copley, William Boyington, Tom …