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Forts & Military in Grant County, NM

Fort Bayard (est. 1866) anchored US military presence in Grant County during and after the Apache campaigns; it later became a tuberculosis sanitarium and VA hospital.

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Lieutenant Smithperson

Officer of the 9th Cavalry killed while leading a charge against fortified Indians.

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Lt. Stephen Abbotperson

Lt. Stephen Abbot of the U.S. Army directed the excavation of pottery fragments at Fort Bayard, New Mexico.

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Lt. U S Army Stephen Abbotperson

Mentioned as a subject associated with archaeology and anthropology at Fort Bayard.

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Major Furrisperson

Major Furris is one of the government inspectors for the annual inspection at the New Mexico Military Institute, from the Office of the Chief of Infantry, Washi…

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Major Newgardenperson

Major Newgarden is one of the government inspectors for the annual inspection at the New Mexico Military Institute, from the Office of the Chief of Infantry, Wa…

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Major Rileyperson

Major who led four companies of the 6th infantry as escort in 1829.

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Michael Zaboskyperson

A United States cavalry sergeant who was captured by Mexican raiders while duck hunting near Fabens, Texas.

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Morris Cloneyperson

A well-known Grant County cowman who died after being thrown from his horse while roping a steer.

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Mrs. W. F. Kinesperson

A teacher from Fort Bayard granted a certificate by the examining board.

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Nelsonperson

Discharged negro soldier who shot and killed Sarah McHarris, her child, and wounded another child.

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Representative (New Mexico)person

A representative in the legislature and assistant United States Attorney, elected as department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in New Mexico.

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Richard Haywoodperson

A negro soldier convicted of shooting up Central City and given three years.

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Robert Grangerperson

Married Miss Mayne Phaler; known as a soldier, globe trotter, and all-around man; served in Spanish-American War and on Governor Taft's staff; friend of Congres…

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R. V. Newshamperson

Honorable formerly of Mesilla, consented to deliver the eulogy at Bullard's funeral.

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Stephen Davidson Stoddardperson

Staff Sergeant in the Army, served in 11th Armored Division and 55th Armored Infantry Battalion during WWII European Theater.

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Thomas S.person

Recipient of Certificate of Eligibility for Commission as 2nd Lieutenant, Cavalry, Officers' Reserve Corps (name truncated).

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Thomas Shawperson

Sergeant in the 9th U.S. Cavalry, Medal of Honor recipient in 1881 for bravery while outnumbered.

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Thornton Williamsperson

Colored prisoner awaiting trial for shooting a colored soldier at Fort Bayard.

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Unknown Infantperson

An eight-month-old girl left by her mother with a Mexican family and later taken in by the hospital.

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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.

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W B Vincentperson

A United States cavalry private who was captured alongside Sgt. Zabosky.

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W J Egandperson

W J Egand is a trainman who has been in the Santa Fe Pacific hospital for several months due to rheumatism.

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Womanperson

A woman killed during a shooting by an intoxicated soldier in Central.

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A. J. Cornellperson

Contractor who received a contract for 2500 cords of wood to be delivered to Fort Bayard.

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Albert Chapelperson

A discharged colored soldier killed by Thomas N. Fitsch in a dispute.

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Alexander Louis Brunoperson

Sergeant in the US Army during World War II.

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Apache Georgeperson

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

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Arthur L. Allen Jr.person

Killed in action in the South Pacific on March 18, 1944, during the initial landing with the First Cavalry in the Admiralty Islands; a graduate of the class of …

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Arthur T. Ratcliffeperson

Graduate from Terre Haute, Indiana, who became Second Lieutenant, Cavalry, Officers’ Reserve Corps.

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Augustinperson

Augustin is a commander in the Mexican federal army sending reinforcements from Chihuahua.

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Brakeman Mudgeperson

A brakeman injured in the wreck, hospitalized in El Paso, who had acted as agent in Silver City.

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Bud Russoperson

Author of the overview of Buffalo Soldiers.

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Capt. Kellyperson

Commander of a unit that included Jim Bullard, John Swisshelm, and George Parker.

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Cecil Kyteperson

Veteran polo player from Roswell.

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Charles E. Brownperson

Charles E. Brown is a male veteran who served in the United States Navy during World War II, including in the Pacific Theater.

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Charles Wilber Millerperson

Charles Wilber Miller is a male veteran who served as a Sergeant in the Army Air Forces/Corps during World War II in New Mexico.

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Chas. Hugoperson

Arrived at Tremont House with wife from Fort Bayard.

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Col. Doniphanperson

Colonel who commanded a regiment of volunteers during the Mexican War, which Kirker joined.

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Colonel A. W. Laneperson

Inspecting officer from the War Department, from the office of the Chief of Infantry in Washington.

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Don Sebastianperson

Commander of the Royal squadron of Caravels and Galleons that was to touch at Brazil en route to Lisbon.

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Dorseyperson

An enlisted man who escaped after being found guilty of stealing money.

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Dr Thomsonperson

Doctor who is erecting a private garage on Adams street south of Tucumcari Hospital.

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Dullerperson

Duller is one of the commanders Roberts is expected to contact; likely a misprint for Buller.

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Ed Hudsonperson

Brother of Steve Hudson, armed with a gun during the incident, later arrested at the hospital and jailed.

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Ellen K. Dornanperson

Author of a feature on Buffalo Soldiers in New Mexico.

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Emory Marvin Forbesperson

Emory Marvin Forbes was one of the soldier boys who left for Fort Riley, Kansas to join the colors.

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Frank Heflinperson

A man who shot his wife while drunk and engaged in a shootout with officers.

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General Milesperson

A military commander chafing under the delay of hostiles in the northwest.

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General Superintendent Gilchristperson

General Superintendent of the S. C. & N. who was injured in a hand-car accident.

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Gen Pershingperson

Referenced in a comparison by pastor about reorganizing regiments.

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George D. Jonesperson

George D. Jones is a person, but no specific historical actions or significance are documented in the available sources.

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Haywoodperson

A man who fired at a peace officer and was overpowered by soldiers from the fort.

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Henry Carrolperson

Captain Henry Carrol of the Ninth Cavalry was shot through the body.

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H. G. Noelperson

An employer of Dick Huber on the Mangas for about a year.

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Hinterperson

Hunter is one of the commanders Roberts is expected to contact; likely a misprint for Hunter.

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I. W. Footeperson

Commander I. W. Foote, personal aide to Secretary Daniels, received the distinguished service medal.

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James C. Cooneyperson

Discovered copper, silver, and gold ore at Mineral Creek in 1875 while on patrol from Fort Bayard.

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James L. Feeneyperson

A resident of Fort Bayard, N.M., who married Miss Kva Criswell.

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J. F. Olleyperson

Captain of the second El Paso company of infantry being formed.

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John Brockmanperson

John Brockman filed a lawsuit against Gibson and son for $99 in damages after they allowed cattle to trespass on his cornfield.

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