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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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Frank Shriverperson

Member of the posse that pursued horse thieves from Duncan.

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Frank Sperlingperson

A prominent merchant of Magdalena who was brutally murdered and robbed on the evening of the 28th ult.

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Fred Bumbaughperson

Man killed by Indians up Chloride creek.

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Fred Grostetteperson

Killed in a cowboy row on the Nigirita; second Grostette boy to die violently in the county.

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Fred Meyersperson

A horse thief who was killed in the Animas valley by stockmen from Mexico.

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General Lew Wallaceperson

General Lew Wallace was governor of New Mexico during Billy the Kid's active years and is publishing an autobiography containing firsthand stories about him.

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Geo. Pottemperson

Jury member in Barney Kerr murder trial.

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George Arnottperson

Secretary to Superintendent Richards of the Carthage Coal Company, present during the robbery.

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George C. Kingperson

George C. King was a ranchman who was killed at the Three Fk ranch near Silver City last July.

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George Hinmanperson

Jury member in Barney Kerr murder trial.

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Glantonperson

Captain of the ferry company who gave Charles Brown permission to leave and was later killed in the massacre.

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G. Wormserperson

Bondsman for Sheriff-elect James A. Lockhart.

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Hall Williamsperson

Young man killed by Indians on the 15th inst., employed by Joe Rice.

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H. A. Robinsonperson

Cousin of Sheriff A. C. Robinson, associated with the Mountain Pride Hotel.

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Harry Tacketperson

Arrested on the Gila with Murray, West, and Dolores for stolen stock.

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Hartperson

A train robber killed in a battle with authorities.

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Harvey H. Whitehillperson

Owner of the entire town of Mowry City (Whitehill's) at the old Mimbres crossing.

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H. Brooksperson

Soldier in D troop, 10th cavalry who killed Carrie Drugg and John Dalton and wounded Horace Johnson.

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Heflinperson

The would-be murderer who barricaded himself in his house and exchanged gunfire with officers and citizens.

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H. E. Jacksonperson

One of the men who transported the coffin to the scene of Hall Williams' murder.

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H. E. Museperson

H. E. Muse was a person mentioned in historical sources, but no specific details about their life or significance are recorded.

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Henderson Smithperson

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

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Henry Greyperson

Henry Grey is a person mentioned in four historical sources, but no specific claims about his actions or significance are available.

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Henry Pattersonperson

Killed at Las Cruces by Shoo Chow.

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Herbert It Wrightperson

Herbert It Wright is the deputy clerk.

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H. Harleeperson

An attorney at law with an office over Aaron Schutz's Store on Bullard Street in Silver City, New Mexico.

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H. O. Bursumperson

H. O. Bursum, sheriff of Socorro County, N.M., submitted bills for expenditures to the county board.

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Hogan's partnerperson

John Hogan's prospecting partner who was killed during an attack by Geronimo.

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H. O. Peckperson

Joined the posse at the Circle ranch during the pursuit of horse thieves.

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Huey Foxperson

Person who was killed; Sid Mullen was an accomplice in his killing.

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Hurlburt's childperson

Only child of Capt. Hurlburt, murdered and mutilated by Apaches in August 1869.

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Hurlburt's wifeperson

Wife of Capt. Hurlburt, killed by Apaches in August 1869 while defending their cabin.

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Indiansperson

Native Americans identified by moccasin tracks who killed Campbell and plundered his house.

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Isaac Sigginsperson

A rancher in the Mogollon mountains area who offered bounties for bears killing his cattle and horses.

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Israel Kingperson

Bondsman for Sheriff-elect James A. Lockhart.

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Jack Brownperson

Person killed by Ada Humes.

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Jack Kerrperson

Shot and instantly killed a drunkard named Kennedy in Kelly's saloon at Cerrillos and is under arrest.

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Jack the Ripperperson

Nickname for perpetrator of Whitechapel murders; Feigenbaum's attorney claimed Feigenbaum was Jack the Ripper.

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Jack V. Brownperson

Murder victim from Silver City whose case against Ada Humes was tried in Las Cruces.

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Jacob Bakerperson

A man who rode to Bush's house, shot his dog, and was subsequently killed in a fight with Bush.

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James Haganperson

The person who provided the courtesy photo of Bullard Street in 1875.

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James Kerrperson

Man killed in a drunken row at Peter Mungall's ranch on the Mangus on April 23, 1891.

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James M. Millerperson

One of five Americans killed in the boat, from New Jersey.

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James Turnerperson

James Turner was arrested, charged, and killed, though reasons and circumstances remain unknown.

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James Wintersperson

Jury member in Barney Kerr murder trial.

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J.C. Cooneyperson

J.C. Cooney was a man killed by Victorio's Apaches on April 29, 1880, at age 40, and buried at Mogollon, New Mexico.

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J. C. Handyperson

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

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J. C. Webbperson

Man from Alpine, Texas who came to Silver City seeking help to arrest his brother's murderer.

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J. D. Birchperson

A member of the sheriff's posse who was called to by Kemp for a parley.

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J.D. Birchperson

J.D. Birch is part of the sheriff's posse; Steve Kemp calls to him for a parley.

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Jeff Webbperson

Murder victim from Alpine, Texas, brother of J. C. Webb.

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Jerry Davisperson

One of two brothers killed in a cowboy row on the head of the Nigirita in Socorro county.

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Jim Cooneyperson

Killed by Indians when about to make a sale for a quarter of a million.

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Jim Johnsonperson

One of three Stein's Pass train robbers killed by Mexican federal troops after a battle near Cusihuiriachis.

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Jimmie Kerrperson

A well-known prospector murdered in Mangus Valley on April 24.

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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. Baxterperson

Person whose grave is located near McKinzie's ranch; he was killed by Indians in 1887.

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Joperson

Chinese cook who shot Harry Patterson after being slapped, then surrendered to Sheriff Barela.

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Joe Brittonperson

Person who sold a log cabin in Silver Creek to Victor Croenne per a bill of sale found among the dead couple's possessions.

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Joel Fowlerperson

Outlaw who worked for William French at the WS Ranch.

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