Apache Wars in Grant County (1862–1886)
1862 – 1886
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Victorioperson
Victorio is identified as the Head Chief of the Warm Spring Apache and is referenced in connection with another individual who is his in-law.
Apache Indiansorg
The Indigenous group associated with the Jicarilla Apache Fiesta, engaged in traditional ceremonies and festivals in New Mexico.
Geronimoperson
Geronimo is described as a fiend who led raids resulting in the massacre of 73 settlers in the Southwest.
Roman Chiquitoperson
A Mescalero Apache described as brave, honest, truthful, and a gentleman, grandson of war chief Cadette.
Apache Georgeperson
Old acquaintance who protected the narrator and his party in Deming.
Felix Knoxperson
A gambler who was killed by Apaches in the spring of 1882 while traveling from Silver City to Clifton.
Fort Bayardplace
Fort Bayard, New Mexico, is the site of United States Veterans Hospital No. 65, a former frontier military post turned modern hospital for tubercular ex-servicemen.
James Metcalfperson
A farmer who owns extensive land, livestock, and orchards in the Mangas valley.
Mangas Coloradasperson
An Apache leader who co-commanded a force of roughly four hundred warriors at the Battle of Pinos Altos in 1861.
Al Sieberperson
Chief of Scouts who was the victim of murderous assault by four Indians sentenced to seven years each.
Apache raiding partyorg
Band estimated at fifty warriors who ambushed and killed Sheriff Bullard on the road to Pinos Altos.
Bonita (Chiricahua Apache chief)person
Bonita, a Chiricahua Apache chief, is the subject of an 8" x 10" glass negative photograph in the Ben Wittick Collection held by the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives.
Jack Ophnerperson
A volunteer who was shot through the leg and arm (both broken) in the battle with Geronimo's band.