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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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Joe Riceperson

Employer of Hall Williams; reported him missing and helped search for the body.

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John A. Johnsonperson

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

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John Corbettperson

Bondsman for Sheriff-elect James A. Lockhart.

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John Davisperson

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

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John Doddperson

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

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John Dorseyperson

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

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John Hooveyperson

John Hoovey fought in at least one military conflict, but the specific battles or wars are not recorded.

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John Jacksonperson

A colored man killed in the boat during the ferry massacre.

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John J. Jacksonperson

One of the Americans killed at the houses, from New York.

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John Maddoxperson

A well-known miner of San Pedro District killed in a fall at the Allan Story turquoise mine.

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Johnny Bellperson

Johnny Bell was a person of unknown historical significance; the available sources provide no details about his life or actions.

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Johnsperson

One of two men who opened fire on Dick Stratton and Dud Pruett with Winchesters.

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John Thompsonperson

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

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John Tullperson

Son of Henrietta Tull, killed in a wreck on Strauss Hill.

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John W. Graeterperson

Passenger on train No. 53 who exhibited signs of insanity and shot at the conductor.

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Jorquesperson

Victim shot in the arm during a robbery who grappled with his assailants.

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Jose Maria Chavezperson

Mayordomo of Hubbell's sheep herders, killed by Metzger.

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Joseph Crawfordperson

A cowboy who shot and killed Lopez and Chavez; employed by Hill of Springer.

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Josephine Stickneyperson

Josephine Stickney was a married woman who owned property, but no further details about her spouse or possessions are known.

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J. P. Byronperson

Bondsman for Sheriff-elect James A. Lockhart.

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J. Porter Jonesperson

Appointed as deputy gauger for New Mexico to succeed Don I. Rankin.

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J. P. Ownbyperson

A man who arrived in Silver City having in custody Jonetas Chaves, charged with murder.

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J. T. Phillipsperson

Member of the posse that pursued horse thieves from Duncan.

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Juan Jose Barreraperson

Father killed by Indians while returning home with vegetables.

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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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Judge Potterperson

The reported owner of a home with three windows on Bullard Street.

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Julia Hoffmanperson

Murder victim in New York City in September 1894.

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Julian Swallowperson

A prospector and occasional book peddler who disappeared mysteriously about a year ago, believed to be the murder victim.

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justice of the peaceperson

A recently appointed justice who faced criticism for setting a $50 bail for a killing.

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J. W. Cavittperson

Cattleman shot and killed in Ciudad Juarez by Bob Clayton and Dr. Bolton.

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J. W. Cressperson

Saloon and dance house owner at Bonita shot and killed by William Roberts.

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Kennedyperson

A drunkard who was shot and instantly killed by Jack Kerr.

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Kirk Estyperson

Killed in a shooting scrape near Duncan after a disagreement over a card game with Jim Parks.

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Larry Sheehanperson

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

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Lew Childerperson

Member of the posse that pursued horse thieves from Duncan.

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Lieut. Davisperson

American aviator released by Mexican bandits after payment of ransom.

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Lieutenant Mottperson

A lieutenant killed by an Indian who was sentenced to be hanged.

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Lieutenant Paxtonperson

Officer who led a cavalry command from Fort Bayard toward the border in pursuit of the robbers.

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Lieutenant Smithperson

Officer of the 9th Cavalry killed while leading a charge against fortified Indians.

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Lionel A. Sheldonperson

Lionel A. Sheldon was governor of New Mexico who ordered Fountain to destroy bandits.

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Lockhartperson

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

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Macedonio Ojilaperson

Macedonio Ojila was killed outright in the explosion at the Fierro mines.

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magistrateperson

A magistrate who ordered the confiscation of the narrator's possessions.

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Major Langhorneperson

A military major who commanded a squad pursuing bandits 50 miles into Mexico.

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Martinezperson

A Mexican who was killed by Pete Spence in a shooting at Morenci on June 20th.

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Martin Flynnperson

Road master killed near Anthony, N.M. when he fell between train cars.

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Messengerperson

The messenger on the train who surrendered his gun and the money packages to the robbers.

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Mexican horse thiefperson

A thief who escaped from Deputy Taylor.

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Mexican Victimperson

An individual shot and killed by C. R. Huber at a baile.

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Michael Karilinperson

Michael Karilin, a German dairyman in America for about ten years, killed his wife and then cut his own throat after a violent quarrel.

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Mike Graceperson

A man killed during an Apache outbreak.

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Miss Cordeliaperson

A woman from Pinos Altos jailed for shooting up the house of Miss Williams.

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Moodyperson

An older man living in a house in the woods who attempted to murder Mr. Hardy.

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Moody's sonperson

Moody's son who assisted him in attempting to murder Mr. Hardy.

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Morris Longstrethperson

Jury member in Barney Kerr murder trial.

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Mr. Arnottperson

An employee compelled by robbers to put about $5,000 in a gunny sack.

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Mr. Leeperson

Owner of the stage line from Silver City to Cooney who reported killings above Alma.

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Mr. McAfeeperson

A man who came from Colorado and resided in the area about five years before being killed.

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Mrs. Henry Conradperson

A woman killed by lightning during a funeral at St. Johns Evangelical church in Kohlville, Wisconsin.

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Mrs. Michael Karilinperson

Mrs. Michael Karilin, a German woman admired by neighbors, was killed by her husband Michael Karilin in a domestic violence incident.

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