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Mining in Grant County, NM

Silver, copper, and gold mining was the economic engine of Grant County from the 1860s onward. Pinos Altos, the Santa Rita copper pit, and the Silver City silver boom drew miners, capital, and conflict.

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J. Attorney at Liw Vlllperson

Possibly a malformed name of an attorney practicing in Silver City, New Mexico, with unclear identity due to OCR errors.

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J. B. Hendersonperson

Vice President of a business in Hillsboro, New Mexico, involved in dry goods, groceries, and mining supplies.

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J. B. McPhersonperson

Sold a mill site just below Hillsboro to the Mamie Richmond Mining Company.

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J. C. Handyperson

A prominent physician of Tucson, shot and killed by Frank J. Heney.

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J. Crockett Givensperson

Judge J. Crockett Givens of Central owns the Rescue mine.

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Jesse Kiesterperson

Jesse Kiester came in from Gold Hill on Monday to attend the horse race.

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J. Gillettperson

Parent of a child aged 2 hours who died in Silver City.

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J. Hillperson

Postmaster of the new mail office on the Silver City-Alumina route.

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J. H. Staplesperson

One of two men accused of deceiving and assaulting the Herring girls; previously served time for petit larceny.

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Jim Randallperson

Member of posse pursuing stage robbers; later met by Henry Grey in Silver City.

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Jim Smithperson

Historian who authored a chapter titled 'The West in Popular Culture: Silver City and the Enduring Legend of Billy the Kid' in the book 'Unpacking Silver City'.

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J. J. Heflinperson

An attorney at law with offices in the Exchange Building in Silver City, New Mexico.

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J. J. Quinnperson

Wedding guest who gave an oxidized silver carving set.

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J. K. Taylorperson

A man held for train robbing in Guaymas, Mexico, whose execution was suspended; formerly a partner with G. W. M. Carvil in Silver City.

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JL Pickettperson

An attorney at law practicing in Silver City, New Mexico.

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Jo Adkinsperson

Former Grant County citizen sentenced to one year for shooting W. B. Slaughter, claims self-defense.

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John B. Scottperson

Vice-President of the Silver City Mining and Milling Company and author of a report on the company's prospects.

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John Califoriounperson

John Califorioun, also known as Jan Ualifertouns and John Jeffords, arrived at an unknown location at an unknown time.

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John Daltonperson

John Dalton was a person, but no further information about his life or significance is available from the provided claims.

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John Doddperson

Accompanied Patrick to NAN ranch and was in possession of partnership horses.

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John J. Bellperson

The defense attorney who proved the shooting was accidental in the McWilson case.

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John R. Goffarperson

John R. Goffar filed a homestead entry and intends to make final commutation proof on his claim.

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John Spillerperson

Signatory of the mining meeting recommendation.

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John V Hughesperson

John V Hughes of Dallas, Texas was a stockholder present at the Gold Frog Mining Company meeting.

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John W. Bragawperson

Signatory of the mining meeting recommendation.

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John W. Wrightperson

Signatory of the mining meeting recommendation.

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Jose Inez Jarciaperson

Jose Inez Jarcia of Antonchico, N.M., is named as a witness in Dona Ciano Baca's land claim.

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J. P. Christyperson

Prospector who struck it rich in Mexico with Chas. Campbell.

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J. P. Stanleyperson

Wedding guest who gave a silver cracker jar.

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J. R. Johnsonperson

Signatory of the mining meeting recommendation.

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J. Ross Browneperson

Author of an illustrated travel account through the Southwest during the Civil War era.

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J. Taylorperson

Formerly a blacksmith of Silver City who was sentenced to be shot for robbing a train in Sonora but is still alive and being held as a witness.

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J. T. McCorckleperson

Signatory of the mining meeting recommendation.

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J. T. Taylorperson

J. T. Taylor is a witness for John R. Coffar's homestead claim.

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Juan Lucero y Romoperson

Juan Lucero y Romo of Antonchico, N.M., is named as a witness in Dona Ciano Baca's land claim.

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Juan Lucero y Villanuevaperson

Juan Lucero y Villanueva of Villa Nueva, N.M., is named as a witness in Dona Ciano Baca's land claim.

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Juan Padilloperson

A witness for the homestead claim of Antonio Jose Mares.

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Judge Givensperson

Judge Givens was a person whose occupation and legal actions are not recorded in available sources. No further historical significance can be determined from th…

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Judge McComasperson

Of Silver City area; brother of Col. R. F. McComas; another brother was killed by Indians near Malone.

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Justice Newshamperson

Justice who went to the scene of the body discovery at the Aztec mine.

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Justice Whiteperson

The justice who examined Burns and Johns at Bowie before committing them to Tombstone jail.

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J Wperson

J W is mentioned in a garbled article fragment about Silver City.

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J. W. Carterperson

Listed as City Treasurer.

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J. W. Lynchperson

A prominent cattle man from San Miguel County who is under arrest with his cowboys.

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Kilgoreperson

Died shortly before the sale of the Champion mine.

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Klarlliiperson

Klarllii is mentioned in a garbled article fragment about Silver City.

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Knox's wifeperson

Wife of Felix Knox, traveling with him from Silver City to Clifton in spring 1882.

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K Wliltperson

K Wlilt is mentioned in a garbled article fragment about Silver City.

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L A Skellyperson

L A Skelly and family left Monday for a month's trip to California.

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L Ciiurperson

L Ciiur is mentioned as an attorney in a garbled article fragment about Silver City.

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Lee Rubens' wifeperson

Wife of Lee Rubens, co-purchaser and co-seller of the Eldorado Lode Mining Claim.

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Leonardo Luceroperson

Leonardo Lucero of Villa Nueva, N.M., is named as a witness in Dona Ciano Baca's land claim.

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L. H. Loroaburgperson

Reporter who wrote a general resume of conditions in the Lordsburg mining district.

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L. H. Pateperson

Dr. L. H. Pate, a examining physician on the Selective draft board, returned from Deming.

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Lillie Cookperson

Bride of W. F. Aiken, nee Cook.

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L L ANCHETAperson

An attorney and counselor at law practicing in Silver City, New Mexico, with an office in the Enterprise Building.

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Lockhartperson

Nothing is known about the person named Lockhart from the provided claims.

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L. Ollnperson

Secretary and treasurer of the Guam Trading company, who came to New Mexico in 1884 and recalled Coolage's prominence.

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Lorvimperson

Lorvim is mentioned as foreman of Hook and Ladder Co in a garbled article fragment about Silver City.

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Louts Richardperson

Louts Richard is a mining engineer who compiled a resume of mining operations.

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