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Outlaws & Lawmen in Grant County, NM

Sheriffs, deputies, gunfighters, and outlaws — the Bullard brothers, Billy the Kid passing through, the Pinos Altos vigilance committees, and the Murphy-Dolan / Lincoln County War overflow.

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the minerperson

He fell from the 500 foot level to the bottom, 209 feet below, and was killed.

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The Timesorg

Newspaper that provided the account of the murder and suicide.

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the wild and wooly individualperson

This individual shot up the town of Separ, held up the night guard Crow in the county jail, escaped, and was recaptured near Lake Palomas by Deputy Sheriff Baca…

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thirteen armed and masked menthing

Group of men who committed the robbery and rape.

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Thomas Butcherperson

English bricklayer killed accidentally when partner's shotgun discharged.

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Thomas Harlinperson

One of five Americans killed in the boat, from Texas.

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Thomas Ingramperson

Acting foreman of the Mountain Key mine who was killed by falling 209 feet from the 500-foot level.

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Thomas Meaneyperson

Thomas Meaney, 18 years old, was killed in a collision between two elevated trains in Chicago.

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Thomas Wilsonperson

One of five Americans killed in the boat, from Philadelphia.

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Thornton Williamsperson

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

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Three Fk ranchplace

The Three Fk ranch is where George C. King was killed.

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Tim O'Brienperson

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

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Tom Murphyperson

wrote to the Enterprise about John Bullard's funeral

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Transito Parraperson

Man shot and killed by Constable Richwein while allegedly drunk and creating a disturbance.

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traveling menperson

Group of traveling salesmen whose drinking habits have changed over time.

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Trial of Barney Kerrevent

The trial of Barney Kerr for the murder of his brother is still ongoing.

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Trial of Robert Reddingevent

Trial for the killing of George W. Manley, resulting in a not guilty verdict.

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Trial of unnamed defendant for Barney's deathevent

Murder trial where the defendant was acquitted after medical testimony about head wounds.

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Trinidadplace

Location where Old Boss was shot and killed.

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Tucsonplace

A city where men were convicted of robbery and from which a special train was sent.

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Tucson, Arizonaplace

Place where Pete Jensen was arrested and jailed.

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twenty-four head of horsesthing

Horses found in possession of Murray and West, from Mexico.

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two booksthing

County property found in Mr. Whitehill's possession.

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two horse thievesthing

Two horse thieves captured near this city by deputy W. John Parks.

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two or three head of cattlething

Cattle belonging to Lassater Bros that were killed by unknown persons.

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two runawaysthing

Two men who escaped and were trailed by Deputy Muse and George Parker.

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Two trappersperson

Two men who accompanied Mr. Hardy for a silver watch and killed Moody and his son.

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unidentified animalthing

An animal that was killed by an unidentified thief.

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Unidentified manperson

An unnamed man killed by Antonio Carbajal in Mesilla.

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United States courtorg

The United States court was determined to have no right to try the Indian murderers of Diehl, Grace, and Jones.

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United States Marshal Meadething

Marshal who pursued the train robbers into Mexico and was arrested there.

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Unknown assailantperson

An unknown assailant shot and killed Old Boss at Trinidad.

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Unnamed colored girlperson

A colored girl jailed for corrupting the morals of Central and brought to Silver City by Sheriff Whitehill.

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Unnamed narrator's partnerperson

The partner of the narrator who was killed during the attack.

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Unnamed womanperson

A woman instantly killed in the accident at El Baranca mine.

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Unpacking Silver Citything

Book containing Jim Smith's chapter on Billy the Kid's legend.

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Valencia County election day shootingevent

An attack by six hired murderers on election officials counting ballots at San Rafael plaza, resulting in Provencher's death.

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Victor Croenneperson

Husband of the murdered woman Lucy Croenne, who left for El Paso on Tuesday.

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Victorio's attack on Cooney Mineevent

Victorio attacked Cooney Mine on April 28, 1880, killing three men.

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vigilantesorg

A group that hanged Dan Diamond for murder.

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W. A. Bradshawperson

Little is known about W. A. Bradshaw; no specific facts are recorded about their occupation, arrests, acquittals, or military service.

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W. A. Leonardperson

Bondsman for Sheriff-elect James A. Lockhart.

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Walter Birchfieldperson

No specific biographical information about Walter Birchfield is known from the available claims.

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warrantsthing

A large number of warrants described as to number and amount on pages 1 and 2 of the record, but put down without reference to the bonds for which they were exc…

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Wayne Brazeleperson

Wayne Brazele, a young ranchman and tenant of Pat Garrett, shot and killed Garrett following a quarrel on a highway northeast of Las Cruces.

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Wayne Brazilperson

Dona Ana County ranchman who shot and killed Pat Garrett in a gun fight, then surrendered and pleaded self-defense.

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W. B. Johnsonperson

Man known locally as 'Adobe' Johnson who was accidentally killed near Fort Stanton when his team ran off and he was thrown from a wagon.

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W. C. Bellperson

A cowboy who shot and killed Lopez and Chavez; employed by Aztec Cattle Company.

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Western minething

A mine in Pinos Altos where a premature blast explosion killed Carl Osborne.

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Whetstone Mountainsplace

Location where Nieves was killed by the sheriff's posse.

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White Apacheperson

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

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White Capsorg

A vigilante organization in San Miguel County described as cut throats and murderers.

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Whitechapelplace

Location of Jack the Ripper murders.

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Whitehill residenceplace

Home where a robbery was attempted and Miss Maggie Whitehill fired at burglars.

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white menthing

Victims killed by Indians in the Yuma Ferry Massacre.

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Wild Bunchperson

Outlaw gang who worked for William French at the WS Ranch.

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William Crawfordperson

Knocked down by Sam Rinker, then exchanged rifle shots with him on the Gila.

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William D. Wittperson

Rancher on Duck Creek, nicknamed Skeet, whose ranch was reached by the posse at 11 o'clock p.m.

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William Fitzgeraldperson

Killed by Frank Lewis Rae at Carlisle, New Mexico on December 7.

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William Frenchperson

Manager of W.S. ranch at Alma, arrived in Silver City and reported the killing by Indians.

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