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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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Pilar Perezperson

A Mexican man who fatally shot Deputy Sheriff Hall and was convicted of murder in the first degree.

match score: 20

Barney Kerrperson

Man found by inquest jury to have killed James Kerr with a hammer, shotgun, or crowbar.

match score: 19

Deputy Sheriff Hallperson

A deputy sheriff who was fatally shot in the back by Pilar Perez while attempting to recover an abducted girl.

match score: 12

Sheriff Lockhartperson

Sheriff awaiting the return of guard Crowe after the jail break.

match score: 12

H. H. Whitehillperson

A prospector who cared for Mr. Emery after he broke his leg.

match score: 11

Sheriff Lairdperson

The sheriff who visited the robbery site and determined the train was on the New Mexico side of the line.

match score: 11

Apache murderers of Freeman T. Cosperperson

Two Apache Indians who murdered freighter Freeman T. Cosper; one was killed and one captured by scouts.

match score: 10

Peter Mungallperson

Owner of the ranch on the Mangus where the killing of James Kerr took place.

match score: 10

Present Sheriffperson

The current sheriff accused of charging illegal fees for services not rendered.

match score: 10

Sheriff Paulperson

Arizona sheriff escorting Henry B. Miller to San Quentin prison.

match score: 10

Charley Smallperson

Charley Small, also known as Charles Small, is a person for whom no specific historical information is recorded in available sources.

match score: 9

Deputy Clerkperson

The deputy clerk from whom warrant stubs were demanded but not furnished.

match score: 9

Deputy Sheriff Johnsonperson

A deputy sheriff involved in the posse chasing and arresting suspects.

match score: 9

Ex-Sheriff Whitehillperson

Former sheriff arrested for allowing Sid Mullen to escape; his appearance bond was set at $500.

match score: 9

James Hilerperson

A man convicted of murdering Dr. Mason in Kingston; husband of Mrs. Hiler.

match score: 9

Jim Bullardperson

Jim Bullard fought in an unknown conflict. No further details about his identity or historical significance are available.

match score: 9

J. J. Taylorperson

Leader of gang that fired on a Sonora train, former Silver City blacksmith.

match score: 9

John Bullardperson

John Bullard was a silver prospector who arrived in southern New Mexico Territory in 1866, co-discovered a silver vein in 1870, and became a prominent citizen o…

match score: 9

Robert Reddingperson

A well-known citizen of Lone Mountain who shot and killed George W. Manley at Central City.

match score: 9

Sheriff A. M. Storyperson

Sheriff in Hillsboro who received dispatch about the killings.

match score: 9

Sheriff from Tombstoneperson

The sheriff from Tombstone came after George Forget, who had escaped from him earlier.

match score: 9

Sheriff Lunaperson

Sheriff who arrested Frank Romero and conveyed him to Albuquerque for safe keeping.

match score: 9

Sheriff of Grant Countyperson

The sheriff whose office was audited and who was indicted for financial irregularities.

match score: 9

Under Sheriff Davenportperson

Davenport led the posse to arrest Huber and Mayfield, and fired at them during the chase.

match score: 9

Billy the Kidperson

Billy the Kid, also known as William Bonney, was a notorious outlaw in New Mexico during the late 19th century.

match score: 8

George Robinsperson

Youth of seventeen arrested with Dick Huber for attempted robbery.

match score: 8

Sheriff Chavesperson

Ex-U.S. Marshal and sheriff who was served warrants for the murder of Faustin Ortiz and indicted for failing to turn over territorial funds.

match score: 8

A. C. Robinsonperson

Sheriff of Socorro county who passed through town to Kingston with his wife.

match score: 7

Bothwellperson

A man arrested for killing a woman in Juarez but acquitted at trial.

match score: 7

C. R. Huberperson

A constable at Pinos Altos tried for assault to kill after shooting Mexicans at a baile.

match score: 7

Deputy H. E. Penneyperson

A deputy who summoned the coroner's jury for Owen Hayes's post-mortem.

match score: 7

Deputy Museperson

Deputy who trailed the escaped prisoners on Tuesday morning.

match score: 7

Deputy Sheriff Bacaperson

The deputy sheriff who brought Hugh M. Childress back to the city after his arrest.

match score: 7

Deputy Sheriff Butlerperson

Two Mexicans and a white man are jailed at Karnes City suspected of being the murderers of Deputy Sheriff Butler.

match score: 7

Deputy Sheriff Cantleyperson

Deputy Sheriff Cantley was a law enforcement officer, but no further details about his actions or historical significance are recorded.

match score: 7

Deputy Sheriff John Johnsonperson

He began to summon a posse to aid in making arrests.

match score: 7

Deputy Sheriff Parksperson

Law enforcement officer who transported prisoners to Arizona.

match score: 7

Henry B. Millerperson

Arizona stage robber who was being escorted to San Quentin by Sheriff Paul.

match score: 7

Indian who killed Lieutenant Mottperson

An Indian who killed Lieutenant Mott was sentenced to be hanged.

match score: 7

James A. Lockhartperson

Sheriff-elect who filed a $250,000 bond and planned to attend to duties with his son's assistance.

match score: 7

James Lynchperson

A man who was turning Owen Hayes in bed when he died and served on the coroner's jury.

match score: 7

John A. Murrayperson

Father of three boys, accused of causing the explosion that killed two of his sons.

match score: 7

J. W. Lynchperson

A prominent cattle man from San Miguel County who is under arrest with his cowboys.

match score: 7

Lynchperson

Person who sold the burro to Charles Bottom and conducted the trial on Bottom's behalf.

match score: 7

Masonperson

A soldier trailed to Fort Bayard the morning after the robbery of the Chinese store, but was released because the Chinaman could not identify him.

match score: 7

robbersperson

The individuals who robbed the office and escaped on horseback.

match score: 7

Sheriff Barelaperson

Sheriff of Dona Ana County who received custody of West, Murray, and Tacket.

match score: 7

Sheriff Cunninghamperson

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

match score: 7

Sheriff Klorencoperson

Sheriff Klorenco received news of a tragedy from Sterling and traveled sixty miles to Haymer.

match score: 7

Sheriff Lairdeperson

The sheriff who employed a colored acquaintance of Pilar to shadow the fugitive.

match score: 7

Sheriff Sandersperson

Sheriff who arrested Hipolito Armijo.

match score: 7

Three unidentified males (Bullard Street photograph)person

Three unidentified men walking at the corner of Broadway and Bullard streets in a late 19th or early 20th century photograph.

match score: 7

unidentified male pedestrian (Bullard Street, late 19th/early 20th century)person

Three unidentified males walking at the corner of Broadway and Bullard Streets in Silver City.

match score: 7

unnamed sheriff of Dona Ana Countyperson

The first-person narrator who served as sheriff of Dona Ana County at the time of the Gadsden Purchase annexation.

match score: 7

Wm. Davisperson

The man who killed Hugh Fox and owner of the mill near Pinos Altos.

match score: 7

Al Cardperson

A Deputy Sheriff who arrested Ada after kicking in the door of an outbuilding.

match score: 6

A Mexican (killed near Cook's Peak)person

A man killed east of Cook's Peak while caught with stolen stock.

match score: 6

Barelaperson

Sheriff who called for the Chinese cook's surrender after the shooting of Harry Patterson.

match score: 6

Billy the Kid's motherperson

Lived on Chloride Flat with Billy the Kid; was insulted by a blacksmith.

match score: 6

C. R. Jacksonperson

A man tried for killing Peter Frazier near Carlisle; he was located in the mountains with a flock of goats.

match score: 6

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