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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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William Grahamperson

A man who assisted Davenport in pursuing and firing at the robbers.

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William Hubbardperson

William Hubbard is a person also known as Hubbard, Wm. Hubbard, and Bill Hubbard, but no specific historical facts about him are known from the available claims…

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William Robertsperson

Bonita merchant who shot and killed J. W. Cress over a land dispute.

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Windy Dickperson

One of three masked highwaymen who attempted to rob the Boyle brothers near half way rock.

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Winkler and Hallowayperson

The two men who together killed nine bears from September 1 to October 16.

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W. John Parksperson

Deputy from Duncan who helped capture two horse thieves.

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Wm. Pewitperson

One of three Americans named who were killed by the Yuma Indians at the houses.

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Womanperson

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

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wood contractthing

A contract for 75 cords of wood at $3.00 per cord was made between Sheriff Whitehill and G. DeVega.

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Wounded Kneeplace

Site of a battle where many Native Americans were killed.

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W. P. Dorseyperson

Jury member in Barney Kerr murder trial.

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yellow feverthing

The disease that killed Frank Whitney.

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Yorkieperson

Murder victim from north Percha who formerly lived in Silver City.

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young womanperson

A member of the demi-monde who claimed to know the robbers and corroborated their identities.

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A1 Mayfieldperson

Arrested in connection with the attempted hold-up of the Boyle brothers.

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Aaron Schutzperson

Owner of the store that caught fire when a lamp fell.

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A. H. Harlleeperson

A. H. Harllee, also known as A H Inlrd, was a person with two sources backing claims, but their occupation and elected office were unknown.

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A. H. Moreheadperson

Elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico, residing in Silver City; later mentioned traveling to Kingston to install Masonic lodge officers.

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A. J. Fountainperson

A. J. Fountain, also known as Col. A. J. Fountain, was a person whose elected office and places of residence are unknown.

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A. L. Webbperson

A. L. Webb was a person who fought in an unspecified conflict and was a member of an unknown organization, but no further details are recorded.

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Basketry Tray (purchased El Paso 1903)thing

A coiled, slightly concave basketry tray with radiating yellowish designs outlined in brown, attributed to Mescalero Apache manufacture.

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Billy Smithperson

A man who wrangled with Pitman at Sperling Brothers & Taylor's store but was unarmed.

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Billy Sundayperson

Billy Sunday is quoted expressing his opinion on saloons and woman suffrage.

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Bob Hallperson

Son of Peter S. Hall Sr., member of the Hall family of rustlers.

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Bronco Williamperson

Bronco William escaped from custody, fled to Palomas, Mexico, and was recaptured by Cipiano Baca.

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Captain Johnsonperson

Captain Johnson is a member of the board investigating the charges made by Major Gardner in Manila.

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C. E. Priceperson

C. E. Price is alleged to have stolen Charles Castero's automobile from a garage in Venice, California.

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Charles Campbellperson

Charles Campbell is a person with three sources backing claims, but no specific biographical facts are known.

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Charles W. Whiteperson

A prominent lawyer from Cincinnati and father of John Slough's second wife.

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Chattoperson

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

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Constable Rodriguezperson

Constable who followed and overtook the fleeing pair outside of town on horseback.

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Cyrusperson

Letter writer who participated in the 1872 fight at Howard's Wells.

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Dan McMillanperson

Rancher who reported losing 5 colts to mountain lions.

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Dan Neilperson

A man at the head of the Cienega who had already fled when Jackson arrived.

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Desiderio Ochoaperson

One of two Mexicans who robbed Ed Dickenson and Milligan's ranch; arrested by Frank McGlinchy.

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Dick Hallperson

Son of Peter S. Hall Sr., member of the Hall family of rustlers.

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Dr. W. B. Carsonperson

Doctor who made post mortem examination and acted as coroner in the Gonzalez inquest.

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El Baranca Mineplace

Mine in Mexico where a rockfall accident caused death and destruction.

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Elizabeth Warrenperson

Pioneer of southwestern New Mexico who helped organize a hospital in Silver City's mining camp and died at age 90.

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Felipeperson

A band of Felipe's men was attributed to cutting rails near Juarez.

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Fleming & Rosecransorg

Wholesale house that was set on fire and robbed.

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Frank P. Whitehillperson

Frank P. Whitehill was a person also known as Frank P. Whithill and F. P. Whitehill, but no specific historical facts about his occupation or charges are known …

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gentleman from Fort Bayardperson

A drunken man who rode his horse into the White House saloon.

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Georgetownplace

Location of the Naiad mine and where Frank Lenoir had resided for two years.

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Henry Millerperson

Range foreman for Col. R. G. Head for twelve years, found frozen to death on the plains near Folsom.

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Herrera brothersperson

Leaders of the White Cap movement in San Miguel County; one was elected to the legislature.

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Hudsonsplace

A place where Colson and Hauser stayed for several days before returning.

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Jake Heldeperson

A person whose place had been robbed of cigars prior to the Card burglary.

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James Copleyperson

James Copley is a person for whom the only known sourced claims are that he fought in an unspecified conflict and was a member of an unspecified group, providin…

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Jimmyperson

Individual present at scene; may have been in a dispute with the deceased.

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John Gilmoperson

John Gilmo was a person of whom little is known; no specific historical actions or significance are recorded in available sources.

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John Jonesperson

John Jones fought in an unknown conflict and belonged to an unspecified group; no further details are recorded.

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John Mossperson

Rancher who reported losing 16 colts to mountain lions.

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Jose Dominguezperson

One of two Mexicans who robbed Ed Dickenson and Milligan's ranch; arrested by Frank McGlinchy.

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Juan Corderoperson

A man living at San Juan on the Mimbres who assaulted his wife with a butcher knife, took poison, and is awaiting grand jury action.

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Judge Hendersonperson

A judge who remarked that he preferred Mexican juries in criminal cases.

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Judge Jonesperson

Judge who presided over Holman's examination and set bail at $500.

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Kid Lewisperson

Kid Lewis moved from Silver City to La Cruces with Ada Humes.

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Lee Whiteperson

A notorious convict who successfully escaped the penitentiary.

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Lulu Jacksonperson

A young woman who rode from Dick Hall's ranch to Dan Neil's to give the alarm.

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