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Spanish & Mexican Era in Grant County, NM

Before the Mexican-American War transferred Grant County to US territory in 1848, the region was a contested borderland under Spanish (to 1821) then Mexican rule, with Apache resistance shaping all of it.

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Petersonperson

American aviator released along with Lieut. Davis by Mexican bandits.

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Petra Parraperson

A Mexican girl under sixteen who eloped with Francisco Lara and whose earlier life involved abduction by Pilar Perez, marriage to Wilson, and detention as a wit…

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physicianperson

Physician seeking work in a mining camp, with four years experience in Mexico and Spanish language skills.

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Pop Jacksonperson

Served as a Foreman in the Civilian Conservation Corps 3308th Company at San Antonio, New Mexico.

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Pricillanoperson

A Mexican prospector who found a large gold nugget at Calamity Bar near Slapjack Hill.

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Pricillano Precillanoperson

A Mexican prospector who found a large gold nugget at Slapjack Hill.

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Prof Longperson

Prof Long is a young man of liberal education and is well fitted for the position which he occupies at the school, with enough teaching experience to understand…

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P S Eavesperson

A representative candidate from Lovington, New Mexico.

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Q. N. Woodperson

A physician and surgeon with an office over the Gilbert Store in Silver City, New Mexico in 1893.

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Quintanoperson

A Mexican man injured in an explosion at the Georgetown mines.

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Rafael Traeviorperson

The Mexican man identified as the killer of Deah Poup, confined to jail awaiting grand jury action.

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Raymond P. Barnesperson

Attorney at Law with office at corner of Broadway and Main street in Silver City, New Mexico.

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R. C. Dillonperson

Former governor of New Mexico to whom Sousa's march was dedicated.

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R. C. J. Duncanperson

R. C. J. Duncan is a physician and surgeon with an office on South California Street in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Rev. H. J. Furneauxperson

Cousin of D. A. McDougal who accompanied him to New Mexico about five years ago.

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R. F. Conwayperson

An attorney at law practicing in Silver City, New Mexico in 1893.

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R. H. Paulperson

Representative of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company who accompanied Mexican federal troops pursuing the train robbers.

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Richard M Smithperson

Richard M Smith of Bm New Mexico made homestead entry and add entry for land in New Mexico.

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R. J. Palenperson

Cashier of the First National Bank of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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R. Kelleyperson

R. Kelley was a person whose occupation and residence are unknown. No further historical significance can be determined from available sources.

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R. N. Meredithperson

R. N. Meredith from Troy, Ohio, is listed among those impacted by events in Mexico.

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Robert Huntingtonperson

Robert Huntington, a railroad worker from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is mentioned in connection with events in Mexico.

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Robert McKnightperson

Moneyed adventurer who obtained a lease on the Santa Rita copper mines and invited Kirker to join him.

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Robert M Reynoldsperson

Robert M Reynolds was a resident of Lordsburg, New Mexico, and one of the individuals named in the incorporation documents of the Lordsburg Oil Gas Development …

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Robert Thomasonperson

Mentioned in the context of muster rolls for the 1st Cavalry of New Mexico Volunteers.

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Roger J. Gatlinperson

Roger J. Gatlin was one of the incorporators of the Valley Electrical Company, residing in Chaves County, New Mexico.

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Roman Chiquitoperson

A Mescalero Apache described as brave, honest, truthful, and a gentleman, grandson of war chief Cadette.

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Sam Olneyperson

Sam Olney was a resident of Steins, New Mexico, and one of the individuals involved in the incorporation of the Lordsburg Oil Gas Development Company.

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Samuel Kohnperson

Samuel Kohn deals in wool, hides, furs, etc., in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

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Santa Fe, N.M. (newspaper)person

A newspaper from Santa Fe, New Mexico, cited with its Library of Congress identifier.

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Santiago Bacaperson

A Mexican boy seriously wounded when an open can of powder ignited near a cottonwood tree during a salute firing.

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S. B. Gillettperson

Attorney at Law with office on Bullard Street in Silver City, New Mexico.

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SB Gillettperson

An attorney at law with an office on Main Street in Silver City, New Mexico.

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Sebastian Garciaperson

Sebastian Garcia of Wuon Mound, N.M., made homestead and additional homestead entries for land in New Mexico.

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Second F Banksperson

An attorney at law practicing in Silver City, New Mexico, with an office on the corner of Broadway and Main Street.

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S. H. Cavittperson

Killed by Clayton and Doc Bolton in Juarez, Mexico.

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Sheriff Lairdperson

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

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Sim Ebyperson

Sim Eby was a person, but no details about occupation or historical significance are known.

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S M Chaseperson

S M Chase was a resident of Lordsburg, New Mexico, and listed as an incorporator of the Lordsburg Oil Gas Development Company.

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S Oritchperson

S Oritch is an attorney at law in Silver City, New Mexico.

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Sra. Percy Griffithperson

Sra. Percy Griffith is reported to have been injured in both legs during an incident in Mexico.

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Sydney A. Hubbellperson

Sydney A. Hubbell is listed as an attorney at law in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

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T Cl Webperson

T Cl Web is associated with New Mexico and the Mesilla Valley.

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T. C. Tillotsonperson

Register of the Land Office at Roswell, New Mexico.

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Thomas B. Heflinperson

Attorney at Law with office upstairs in Exchange Building in Silver City, New Mexico.

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Thomas L. Chancellorperson

Served as a Foreman in the Civilian Conservation Corps 3308th Company at San Antonio, New Mexico.

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Thomas S. Hefflinperson

An attorney at law with offices in the Exchange Building in Silver City, New Mexico in 1893.

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Thomas S Heflinperson

An attorney at law with an office upstairs in the Exchange Building in Silver City, New Mexico.

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Thomas W. P.person

Thomas W. P. is the proprietor of the Exchange Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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T J Bakerperson

One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc, resident of the United States and New Mexico.

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T. W. Parkinperson

Attorney and solicitor in chancery practicing in Hillsboro, New Mexico.

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Unidentified girl (Photograph 40,131)person

A girl spinning a rope in photograph 40,131 at a New Mexico dude ranch.

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Unknown Motherperson

A woman who visited the city selling corsets and arranged for a Mexican family to care for her infant.

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unknown pastorperson

Appointed as pastor of the Spanish American Church.

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V. C. Cooperperson

A general contractor in Hillsboro, New Mexico, advertising good workmanship and fair prices.

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V. L. Thompsonperson

Served as a Foreman in the Civilian Conservation Corps 3308th Company at San Antonio, New Mexico.

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V. W. Parkerperson

An attorney based in Hillsboro, New Mexico.

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W.A. Fleming Jonesperson

W.A. Fleming Jones is an attorney at law and United States Commissioner in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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W. A. Hawkinsperson

An attorney and solicitor in chancery practicing in Hillsboro, New Mexico.

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Waringperson

Polo player for New Mexico Military Institute who took the ball down the field in the game against Fort Bliss.

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