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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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Dr. M. McCrearyperson

Dr. M. McCreary is a physician and surgeon with an office in the Magdalena Alien Hotel Annex, New Mexico.

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Dr M P Skeenperson

A state senate candidate from Arlesia, New Mexico.

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Dr. Stephensperson

A physician previously practicing in Silver City, New Mexico, whose former office rooms were occupied by LL T Williams.

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Dr Swisherperson

Dr Swisher is a graduate of the University of New York City and former U.S. Examining Surgeon in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Dr. Swisshelmperson

Dr. Swisshelm is noted as a graduate of the University of New York City in 1875 and former U.S. Examining Surgeon in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Dr. W. T. Williamsperson

A physician and surgeon in Silver City, New Mexico, with an office over Roberts Store and at his residence, available day and night.

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D. S. Kingperson

County Surveyor based in Mcintosh, New Mexico.

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Duck Creek artificial lakething

An artificial lake on Duck Creek described as probably the finest body of water in New Mexico.

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Duke Cityplace

The Duke City is a nickname for Albuquerque, New Mexico, referenced as the origin point for Col. W. S. Hopewell.

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Eagleplace

A place in New Mexico from which Warren and Heffernan visited Hillsboro.

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Earl Pattersonperson

Earl Patterson, class of 1902, donated his diploma to the New Mexico Military Institute.

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E. C. Rockwellperson

Elected Grand Tyler, residing in San Marcial.

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Edmund Hayesperson

Edmund Hayes is mentioned in a list of names possibly related to incidents involving Americans in Mexico.

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Edwin F. Coardperson

Edwin F. Coard served as Clerk of the New Mexico State Corporation Commission and attested to the certificate issued on July 7, 1916.

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E. Elliottperson

Attorney at law practicing in Hillsboro, New Mexico.

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E. Elliott & H. L. Pickettorg

Attorneys at law based in Hillsboro, New Mexico, offering legal services across the Territory.

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E. J. Waltersperson

Seller of wines and liquors in Clayton, New Mexico.

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El Baranca Mineplace

Mine in Mexico where a rockfall accident caused death and destruction.

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E. L. Carpenterperson

E. L. Carpenter of Dawson is the manager for the Phelps Dodge company in New Mexico and helped invite Governor Thurman on the trip.

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E. L. Dohenyperson

Mining man shipping 18 tons per day of lead ore from the Alpha and Omega mine.

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Eldridge, John D., Jr.person

Graduate of New Mexico Military Institute class of 1927, received B.A. from University of Arkansas in June 1929.

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Elephant Butte reclamation service projectevent

The Elephant Butte reclamation service project is a federal initiative requiring land acquisition in southern New Mexico.

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Elfego Bacaperson

Elfego Baca, also known as JJLFECO BACA, is a person for whom no biographical details are recorded in the available sources.

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Elizabeth Garrettperson

Composer of the song 'O, Fair New Mexico' introduced in Sousa's march.

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Elizabeth Warrenperson

Pioneer of southwestern New Mexico who helped organize a hospital in Silver City's mining camp and died at age 90.

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Ellen K. Dornanperson

Author of a feature on Buffalo Soldiers in New Mexico.

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El Paso and Southwestern Railwayorg

The El Paso and Southwestern Railway hosted Governor Thurman and invited him on a tour of their line in eastern New Mexico.

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El Paso Heraldorg

The newspaper publishing this article about New Mexico mineral wealth.

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El Paso, Texasplace

City in Texas where the commercial agent for the Mexican Central Railway is based.

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Emil Beboperson

Co-owner of Block & Bebo's store who shot Brazile and handed his Winchester to a Mexican to finish him off.

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Emil Fritzperson

Emil Fritz is a military personnel subject of a photograph from the 'Souvenir of New Mexico' album.

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Emory Passplace

Emory Pass is a mountain pass on State Road 90 in southwestern New Mexico, near the mining town of Santa Rita.

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English companyorg

Company that owned the Guadalupe Calvo mining hacienda in southern Chihuahua.

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Enterprise Buildingorg

A building in Silver City, New Mexico, housing professional offices, including that of JJKIL W RIGHT.

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ertlingperson

John ertling from Douglas, Arizona, is mentioned in connection with events in Mexico, possibly as a victim or witness.

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escaped train robbersthing

Escaped train robbers with whom one of the captured Mexicans was killed.

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Escape of Bronco Bill from county jailevent

William Walters, alias Bronco Bill, escaped the county jail by holding a guard at gunpoint with a smuggled revolver and fleeing on horseback toward Mexico.

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Espanolaplace

Town in New Mexico near where a Mexican woman was killed by a bear.

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Estanciaplace

Location in New Mexico mentioned as a dateline for the notice and as a precinct stopping place.

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Estancia Valleyplace

A fertile valley in New Mexico lying between the Manzano Mountains on the west.

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E. T. Hubbardperson

A man working on the Gila in Southern New Mexico who claims to have a medicine that cures any disease.

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Evansperson

Evans is mentioned in relation to New Mexico New Alfalfa Hay at John W Hills.

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E. W. Meanyperson

Elected Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of New Mexico.

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Exchange Buildingplace

A building in Silver City, New Mexico, housing professional offices, including that of Thomas S Heflin.

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extradition lawsthing

The article notes that there were no extradition laws between New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico.

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Fabensplace

A town in Texas on the Mexican border near where the soldiers were captured.

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Fabens, Texasplace

Location where Mexican raiders stole horses and captured soldiers.

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fatal shooting affray on the Mimbres Riverevent

A gunfight on the Mimbres River involving Pilar and other Mexicans, arising from an abduction.

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F Conwilperson

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

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First National Bank of El Pasoorg

A bank in El Paso, Texas, with capital, surplus, and profits.

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Florida Cattle Company Ranchplace

A ranch located east of the Mexico line included in the described route.

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Florida Mountainsplace

A mountain range near Deming, New Mexico, featured on a promotional postcard of the Mimbres Valley.

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F. Norwoodperson

Listed as a visitor at The Timmer, from Mexico.

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former bed of the Mimbres Riverplace

Location in Luna County, New Mexico where potsherds were collected from a ruin.

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Fort Bayard, N.M.place

A location in New Mexico where James L. Feeney resided.

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Fort Wingateplace

Location in McKinley County, New Mexico where L.K. Hopkins bought the burden basket in Spring 1882.

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Francisco Manuel Elgueaperson

A figure associated with the early Spanish and Mexican period of the Santa Rita del Cobre mine.

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Frank F. Gormleyperson

Frank F. Gormley is an undertaker and embalmer in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Frank Harmon Myersperson

An individual listed among the subjects of a DPLA record about Galisteo, New Mexico.

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Frank Hillperson

An officer of The Perch Lodge No. 9, I.O.O.F. in Hillsboro, New Mexico.

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