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Clifton, Arizona: A Once-Tough Mining Camp

place Clifton · 📝 Short · 95 words

Clifton, Arizona, was a notoriously violent mining camp in 1883 before becoming a quiet, orderly community by 1891 [chunk:5198][chunk:5196].

Albert J. Fountain: Southwestern department commander, lawyer, and writer

person Albert J. Fountain · 📝 Short · 144 words

Fountain is a department commander, lawyer, and writer prominent on the southwestern frontier [chunk:4967].

Thomas Hall: Deputy Sheriff Murdered by Pilar Perez

person Thomas Hall · 📝 Short · 94 words

Thomas Hall was a deputy sheriff under Jim Woods who was murdered by Pilar Perez on the road from Pinos Altos, about two years before Perez’s execution [chunk:5195][chunk:1698].

Silver Cell mine on Whiskey Creek near Pinos Altos

thing Silver Cell Mine · 📝 Short · 112 words

The Silver Cell mine, situated on Whiskey Creek within two miles of Pinos Altos, New Mexico, was accidentally discovered and later paid millions in dividends. [chunk:5144][chunk:5167]

Mrs. Pheby (Grandma Pheby) – Georgetown matriarch

person Mrs. Pheby · 📝 Short · 50 words

Frank Lenoir, who died in Georgetown in April 1891 [chunk:4344][chunk:4360].

Hough Turkey

thing Hough turkey · 📝 Short · 65 words

Dr. A. L. Lincoln Killed by Yuma Indians, April 1850

person Dr. A. L. Lincoln · 📝 Short · 95 words

Lincoln, a doctor and member of the ferry company, was killed by the Yuma Indians during an attack on April 21, 1850 [chunk:4741][chunk:4799].

Doubtful (Little Doubtful) – Apache Captive of Geronimo’s Last Raid

person Doubtful · 📝 Short · 61 words

Doubtful, also known as Little Doubtful, is an Apache man captured as an infant during Geronimo’s last raid and raised in Duncan, Arizona [chunk:4823][chunk:4825].

Technical Sergeant, Army Air Forces, WWII Veteran

person Technical Sergeant · 📝 Short · 33 words

A Technical Sergeant in the Army Air Forces/Corps during World War II, this veteran served in the 705th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force and participated in Operation Overlord (the D-Day Normandy Invasio…

Spall - Rhyolite, Rudely Flaked (CHIHUAHUA A:9:6)

thing Spall - Rhyolite, Rudely Flaked · 📝 Short · 35 words

The Spall - Rhyolite, Rudely Flaked is an archaeological artifact designated by Gila Pueblo as CHIHUAHUA A:9:6, located in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, and associated with the Cochise culture [chunk:1222][chunk:4030].

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