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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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J. Al Cardperson

Deputy to H. H. Whitehill; indicted for conspiracy to defraud.

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J. A. Lockhartperson

J. A. Lockhart is sheriff elect and has moved to Silver City.

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James Dickersonperson

A guard at the jail who was involved in an altercation with a Mexican prisoner.

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James Reynoldsperson

Man who shot and killed Irwin Moore at San Juan after a fistfight.

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Jasper Thomasonperson

The man who shot Al Potter and was later pardoned, causing public disapproval.

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J. Cerremoperson

The brakeman on the train who gave an account of the robbery.

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Jim Randallperson

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

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Jinetas Chavesperson

Jinetas Chaves, a Mexican, was charged with the murder of a Chinaman at summit section house near Lordsburg.

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J. J. Tallierperson

Leader of gang that robbed Sonora railroad, killed Conductor Atkinson and fireman, sentenced to death.

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J. M. Lynchperson

Recipient of a letter from Julius Wagner regarding the death of Wagner's twin brother.

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John Cuneoperson

Formerly of Silver City, killed a man named Sheridan at Clifton in a dispute over a game.

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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 N Hewittperson

Sheriff candidate mentioned in a list of political candidates.

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Jonetas Chavesperson

A Mexican charged with the murder of a Chinese cook at the summit section house near Lordsburg.

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Killing of George W. Manleyevent

Event occurring at Central City on October 3, 1888, for which Redding was indicted.

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killing of Jacob Bakerevent

Fight between Green C. Bush and Jacob Baker resulting in Baker's death after Baker shot Bush's dog.

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killing of Manleyevent

Fatal shooting of Manley by Redding in Central on the morning of a hearing.

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Leonidas Chavezperson

Murder case given change of venue to Sierra County.

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Luciana Shawperson

Charged with murder of Ed Fountain at Pinos Altos; case continued.

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Luz Gonzalesperson

A prisoner sentenced to 21 years for murder, transported to Santa Fe.

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Major J. W. Whamperson

Paymaster who was relieved of $29,000 by highway robbers while en route to pay soldiers.

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Manuel Roblesperson

Manuel Robles is a person, but no specific facts about charges or travel are known from the available sources.

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Martin Gallegosperson

A young U.S. Deputy Marshal described as illiterate who heroically shot out a lamp to save six lives during an assassination attack.

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Mrs. Dick Hallperson

Wife of Dick Hall who rode ahead to warn the men at Bates' ranch of the approaching posse.

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murder by John W. Graeterevent

The crime for which Graeter was being taken to Searcy; referenced in yesterday's dispatch.

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Murder of Jose Maria Chavezevent

Shooting death of Chavez by George Metzger after Chavez allegedly fired at Metzger.

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Nelsonperson

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

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Pete Spenceperson

Man known in Grant County and Tombstone who killed Curley at Clifton.

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R. Martinesperson

Probate judge served with a warrant for the murder of Faustin Ortiz.

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Robbery and rape near Sapelloevent

Thirteen armed and masked men robbed the widow Ramon Sanchez and raped her adopted daughter.

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Secretary Millerperson

Secretary who spoke at the Democratic ratification meeting in Santa Fe.

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Socorro deputy sherifforg

The authority that Metzger gave himself up to.

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stage robberything

The captured man stated he had done nothing but rob stages for years.

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Stage robbery near Florenceevent

Henry B. Miller robbed a stage near Florence, Arizona, with the help of forced assistants.

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Superintendent Richardsperson

Superintendent of the Carthage Coal Company who was shot dead during a robbery.

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the robbersthing

The individuals whose names were given by the woman to Dr. Stephens, and for whom evidence was awaited.

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The West in Popular Culture: Silver City and the Enduring Legend of Billy the Kidthing

Title of historian Jim Smith's chapter in 'Unpacking Silver City'.

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Thomas N. Fitschperson

A colored soldier who killed Albert Chapel and is now in jail.

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Thomas S. Hubbellperson

Thomas S. Hubbell is the Republican candidate for Sheriff.

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Tom Clarkperson

Judge and rancher who lost 20 colts to mountain lions and sold 35 cow-ponies to Sheriff Lockhart.

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Two Hundred Killedevent

An engagement occurred on the 5th with an implied death toll of two hundred.

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Unknown Murdererperson

The person who shot the victim and was later pardoned by the governor.

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Wayne Brazelperson

Wayne Brazel is set for a preliminary hearing and will plead not guilty to the killing of Pat Garrett.

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White-Slough shootoutevent

A gunfight between Charles W. White and his son-in-law Slough in front of Peterson's store, with about ten shots fired.

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W. H. Kingperson

Cowboy who participated in the killing of Pat Himes; formerly employed by Head & Heart at Apache Tejo and previously stabbed at the Board of Trade.

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Ada Humeperson

Fair prisoner sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for the murder of Jack V. Brown.

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A. Eutaskowskiperson

A. Eutaskowski offers a reward for information about persons who killed his sheep.

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Albert Mayfieldperson

Albert Mayfield was charged with an unknown crime, stood trial, and was sentenced, but no further details are known.

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A. L. Fosterperson

Arrested on the Mimbres on complaint of Vic Culbertson for killing cattle.

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Annie Dedrickperson

Colored lady from Camp Grant who informed J. C. Webb about the whereabouts of his brother's murderer.

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Ben Crawfordperson

Ex-sheriff of Graham County who was killed by Indians in southern Arizona.

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Ben Taylorperson

Arrested on the Mimbres on complaint of Vic Culbertson for killing cattle.

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Big Danperson

Chief among the gang of desperate outlaws in the Clifton area.

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Bob Claytonperson

Cattleman sentenced to be shot for killing J. W. Cavitt in Ciudad Juarez.

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Bohlmanperson

Bohlman, possibly a railroad worker, returned to Marfa as a witness in a court case involving a killing on the railroad.

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Boyle Brothersperson

The Boyle Brothers were involved in a confrontation with robbers, one of them shooting a hole in Windy Dick's hat.

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Brockperson

The murderer of a Chinaman, being hunted by Sheriff Whitehill.

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Bud Mooreperson

Deputy Sheriff who led the capture of West, Murray, and Tacket.

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Buffaloperson

Buffalo is mentioned as a sheriff in Texas.

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Burt D. Masonperson

Burt D. Mason is a U.S. Deputy Mineral Surveyor and C.E. in Chloride.

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