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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.

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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

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.

match score: 10

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.

match score: 9

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 Apacheperson

Roman Chiquito is a member of the Mescalero Apache tribe.

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

Apache Georgeperson

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

match score: 8

Felix Knoxperson

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

match score: 8

Mangas Coloradasperson

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

match score: 8

Al Sieberperson

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

match score: 7

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…

match score: 7

Jack Ophnerperson

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

match score: 7

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

Antonio Apacheperson

Antonio Apache, a man associated with the Harvey system and a familiar figure at depots and dining rooms, is accused of Indian faking but was declared by the pr…

match score: 6

Charles Baineperson

A gardener who killed a woman and committed suicide, and who previously supplied Geronimo.

match score: 6

Old Nanaperson

An Apache individual depicted in a cabinet photographic print.

match score: 6

three other Apachesperson

Three other Apaches escaped with Roman Chiquito from prison.

match score: 6

Floyd McMannperson

A volunteer who was wounded but escaped during the battle with Geronimo's band.

match score: 5

John C. Cremonyperson

An interpreter and officer who served with the U.S. Boundary Commission and the California Volunteers, observing Apache culture, language, and warfare in the 18…

match score: 5

John Thompsonperson

A volunteer who was killed in the battle with Geronimo's band.

match score: 5

Mangas Coloradoperson

The famous leader of the Mimbres river Apaches who held sway over the region.

match score: 5

Old Chilchuanaperson

An individual believed to be assisting Indian scouts who was wounded during a fight with Apache murderers.

match score: 5

Press Hatcherperson

A ranchman who volunteered and was fatally shot through the shoulder and body in the battle with Geronimo's band.

match score: 5

Robert Hardieperson

A well-known lawyer of Los Angeles who was killed by hostile Apaches in the Chiricahua mountains.

match score: 5

Thomas Mooreperson

A man from the Mimbres who survived a drowning accident at the Mimbres crossing.

match score: 5

Tim O'Brienperson

A volunteer who was killed in the battle with Geronimo's band.

match score: 5

Albert Bloomfieldperson

Albert Bloomfield provided a statement regarding Mimbres and Gila Indians seeking peace.

match score: 4

Big-Foot Mike Graceperson

A person killed during an Apache Indian outbreak a year ago last spring.

match score: 4

Chas. Dickensperson

Apache Indian boy and student at Ramona school who was sent to Carlisle school; former Geronimo sympathizer.

match score: 4

Doubtfulperson

An Apache captured as an infant during Geronimo's last raid and raised in Duncan.

match score: 4

Gai_ten_ehperson

Gai_ten_eh, also known as Brass Man or Always Out of Cartridges, was the successor to Victorio and head chief of the Warm Springs Apache, mentioned with referen…

match score: 4

George Ricketsperson

A man who drowned attempting to cross the flooded Mimbres river.

match score: 4

James H. Kirkerperson

Foreman at the Oso Negro mine who led a volunteer party to hunt down Geronimo's band.

match score: 4

Jim Swartzperson

A Mimbres farmer who owns 900 fruit trees and an acre of strawberries.

match score: 4

J. N. Uptonperson

Arrived at Timmer House from Rio Mimbres.

match score: 4

John Bullardperson

John Bullard was a silver prospector who arrived in southern New Mexico Territory in 1866, co-discovered a silver vein in 1870, and became a prominent citizen o…

match score: 4

Ka_e_te_nayperson

Ka_e_te_nay, also spelled Gait_en_eh_son, is noted as the in-law of Victorio, Head Chief of the Warm Spring Apache, in a photographic record.

match score: 4

Kaetenayperson

Son-in-law of Victorio, Head Chief of Warm Spring Apaches, depicted in a photograph.

match score: 4

Leland Michael Darrowperson

Tribal Historian for the Fort Sill Apache Tribe who questioned the Chiricahua attribution of the basket in 2007.

match score: 4

Mark Hopkinsperson

Apache Indian boy and student at Ramona school who was sent to Carlisle school; former Geronimo sympathizer.

match score: 4

Maston Emeryperson

Pioneer citizen who came to the country forty years ago, fought Indians alongside Kit Carson, opened up the Dry Cimarron country, and died at the home of John P…

match score: 4

Redford Jobperson

Sixteen-year-old son of Alfred Job, arrested for robbing houses at Apache Tejo.

match score: 4

The Kidperson

An Apache Indian involved in an outbreak, tried by court martial, sentenced to Alcatraz, and returned to San Carlos.

match score: 4

Woman abducted from Mimbresperson

Abducted by Pilar Perez, later married Wilson, was a witness in Perez's trial.

match score: 4

A. G. Spauldingperson

Ex-president of the National Baseball League who purchased ranches on the Mimbres.

match score: 3

Anastacio Padillaperson

A worker killed by W. N. Fowler with an ax while working in a field on the Mimbres.

match score: 3

Brodyperson

Author of the seminal art-historical study of Classic Mimbres black-on-white pottery.

match score: 3

Charles Gambleperson

Man severely hurt and killed when his horse fell on him while riding toward San Juan on the Mimbres river.

match score: 3

Chattoperson

A Chiricahua Apache individual shown holding a rifle in a cabinet photographic print.

match score: 3

Cochiseperson

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

match score: 3

Dan Thrappperson

Author of a classic study of Victorio.

match score: 3

Deputy Marshal Frank Porterperson

Deputy marshal who refuted rumors about Apache unrest at San Carlos reservation.

match score: 3

Diehlperson

Person killed during an Indian outbreak alongside "Big Mike" Grace.

match score: 3

D.J. Milesperson

Author of a letter to Michael Steck regarding a raiding Apache band.

match score: 3

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