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Apache Wars in Grant County, NM

Grant County sat at the heart of the Apache homeland. The Mimbres / Chihenne / Bedonkohe bands and US Army campaigns against Mangas Coloradas, Victorio, Nana, and Geronimo's group define the region's 1850-1886 history.

469 documented entities touch this topic

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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.

match score: 14

Apache Indiansorg

The Indigenous group associated with the Jicarilla Apache Fiesta, engaged in traditional ceremonies and festivals in New Mexico.

match score: 10

Burden basket (Victorio's)thing

Burden basket bought by L.K. Hopkins in Spring 1882, said to have been used by Victorio.

match score: 10

Geronimoperson

Geronimo is described as a fiend who led raids resulting in the massacre of 73 settlers in the Southwest.

match score: 10

Nana Chief of the Warm Spring Apacheperson

Nana is identified as a chief of the Warm Spring Apache in a photographic portrait held in the Ben Wittick Collection at the Palace of the Governors Photo Archi…

match score: 10

Roman Chiquitoperson

A Mescalero Apache described as brave, honest, truthful, and a gentleman, grandson of war chief Cadette.

match score: 10

Streeter (White Apache)person

Man known as 'the White Apache' who lived with Apaches and aided them during outbreaks, killed at Nacosari, Sonora.

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Apache depredationsevent

Depredations by Apache tribes described in Browne's travel account.

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Apache Indiansperson

Two Apache Indians hanged at Florence, Arizona for murder committed in 1887.

match score: 9

Apache murderers of Freeman T. Cosperperson

Two Apache Indians who murdered freighter Freeman T. Cosper; one was killed and one captured by scouts.

match score: 9

Apachesperson

A presumed predatory band of Apaches from the San Carlos reservation, thought to be returning to Arizona and feared to cause damage.

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Apache scoutsorg

Group of scouts led by Al Sieber at Fort Apache.

match score: 9

band of marauding Apachesthing

It is reported that there is more than one band of marauding Apaches abroad.

match score: 9

Chiricahua Apache bandorg

A specific Apache band mentioned as part of the adaptation to Spanish colonial policies.

match score: 9

Chiricahua Apache bandthing

An Apache band that ranged through Grant County in the 1850s-1860s, observed by John C. Cremony.

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Chiricahua Mountainsplace

Mountain range where Robert Hardie was killed by hostile Apaches.

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Deming Near / Mimbres Valley, Luna County, New Mexicoplace

Location of the potsherd collection site near Deming in the Mimbres Valley.

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Fort Apache Scoutthing

A newspaper that published columns by and about White Mountain Apache scouts, offering perspectives on reservation life and cultural change.

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Geronimo's sonperson

Approximately six-year-old son of Geronimo living in semi-civilization in Duncan, Arizona, known for violent and uncontrollable behavior.

match score: 9

Mescalero Apacheorg

A Western Apache group culturally attributed as the makers of the basketry tray specimen.

match score: 9

Mescalero Apacheperson

Roman Chiquito is a member of the Mescalero Apache tribe.

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Mescalero Apachesorg

The group of four Mescalero Apaches who were imprisoned and forced to work by soldiers.

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Mimbres and Gila Indians suing for peaceevent

An event in which Mimbres and Gila Indians sought peace, as reported in correspondence from Doña Ana County citizens and Albert Bloomfield.

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Mimbres Foundationorg

The Mimbres Foundation conducted excavations in the Mimbres Valley.

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Mimbres Riverplace

The Mimbres River was a place where people lived, but no further details about its historical significance are provided.

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Mimbres Valley sitesplace

Better-known sites providing comparative data for the surveyed Mimbres sites.

match score: 9

Victorio Land and Cattle Companyorg

The Victorio Land and Cattle Company owns land needed for the Elephant Butte reclamation project.

match score: 9

Warm Springs (Chihenne) bandorg

Apache band under Victorio, active during the San Carlos reservation period and the Apache wars in southwestern New Mexico.

match score: 9

White Apacheperson

A man referred to as 'the White Apache' who aided Apache outbreaks and was killed at Nacosari, Sonora.

match score: 9

White Mountain Apachesorg

Group of Apaches reported to be uneasy and feared to go on the warpath.

match score: 9

Apache Georgeperson

Old acquaintance who protected the narrator and his party in Deming.

match score: 8

Apache trilogy (Thrapp)thing

Three-volume history of U.S. Army campaigns against the Apache from the 1850s through 1886.

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Felix Knoxperson

A gambler who was killed by Apaches in the spring of 1882 while traveling from Silver City to Clifton.

match score: 8

former bed of the Mimbres Riverplace

Location in Luna County, New Mexico where potsherds were collected from a ruin.

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Mangas Coloradasperson

An Apache leader who co-commanded a force of roughly four hundred warriors at the Battle of Pinos Altos in 1861.

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Mimbres Mining Companyorg

Mining company that received an unauthorized tax rebate of $500 on $25,000 valuation.

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Al Sieberperson

Chief of Scouts who was the victim of murderous assault by four Indians sentenced to seven years each.

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Apache Countyplace

County in Arizona Territory.

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Apache raiding partyorg

Band estimated at fifty warriors who ambushed and killed Sheriff Bullard on the road to Pinos Altos.

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Apache trail systemthing

Used by Apaches for 200+ years through Apacheria.

match score: 7

Apache wars of the 19th centuryevent

Wars that followed the breakdown of peace between the Apache and Spanish/Mexican forces.

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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 Pho…

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Chiricahua bandorg

A band of Apache people in the Spanish borderlands.

match score: 7

Classic Mimbres black-on-white potterything

The subject of Brody's seminal art-historical study, analyzed for iconography, design motifs, and technical aspects.

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Jack Ophnerperson

A volunteer who was shot through the leg and arm (both broken) in the battle with Geronimo's band.

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Jicarilla Apache Fiestaevent

A cultural celebration involving Apache Indians with elements of ceremony, festival, horses, and teepees, associated with New Mexico and potentially documented …

match score: 7

last raid of Geronimoevent

This raid caused severe suffering in Grant and Graham counties, prompting ranchers to take action.

match score: 7

Mescalero Apache Reservationplace

A geographic location listed as a subject for the nitrate negative.

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Mimbres archaeological sitesthing

Surveyed in the Upper Gila River drainage of Grant County.

match score: 7

Mimbres black-on-white bowlsthing

Hundreds of complete bowls were excavated from the Swarts Ruin and documented by the Cosgroves.

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Mimbres culture overviewthing

An overview of Mimbres culture covering archaeology, pottery, architecture, and social organization for a general audience.

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Mimbres Hot Springsplace

Forty-two springs in Grant County, about thirty-five miles from Hillsborough, gaining reputation as a resort.

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Mimbres pueblothing

The type of settlement at Cameron Creek Village, characterized by distinctive pottery.

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other Apacheperson

An unnamed Mescalero Apache who initially hesitated but agreed to escape with Roman.

match score: 7

Son of Geronimoperson

The son of Geronimo is mentioned as being known to the Indians on the reservation.

match score: 7

Tularosa River / Apache Creek, Catron County, New Mexicoplace

Location associated with the brown ware bowl and the archaeological context.

match score: 7

Upper Mimbresplace

Location where the Hunters resided and from which they shot at George Nye.

match score: 7

U.S. Armyorg

The U.S. Army, specifically Lt. Stephen Abbot, was involved in archaeological work at Fort Bayard.

match score: 7

Victorio Hotelorg

A hotel in Kingston, New Mexico, managed by Geo F. Laird and operated by Holt Cashman.

match score: 7

Victorio's Warevent

Victorio's War is one of the major campaigns in Grant County covered by the book.

match score: 7

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