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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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Frank Howardperson

Frank Howard is reported to have been killed by bandits during unrest in Mexico.

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Frank H Sweetperson

Author of a short story titled 'Future Railroad Metropolis of New Mexico' published in The New Mexican on September 29, 1906.

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Franklin (El Paso)place

A station on the Butterfield Overland Mail route in New Mexico Territory.

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Frank Mtstisonperson

Listed as a defendant in a case brought by the Territory of New Mexico.

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Frank Wardperson

Frank Ward is reported to have been shot in the back, likely in the context of violence in Mexico.

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Fred McDonaldperson

Fred McDonald of Clovis faced a protest against his admission to the New Mexico bar.

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FRED MULLERperson

FRED MULLER is listed as a surgical dentist in Taos, New Mexico.

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Freemanperson

Freeman is part of Freeman & Cameron, attorneys at law in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

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Freeman Bacaperson

Freeman Baca is an attorney at law in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Frontera (Cottonwoods Station)place

A Butterfield Overland Trail station in New Mexico.

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F T CHEETHAMperson

F T CHEETHAM is listed as a lawyer and commissioner of the United States in Taos, New Mexico.

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Fullerperson

Representative Fuller of Illinois received a petition letter regarding New Mexico statehood.

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F. W. Ilkermanperson

An individual associated with Las Graces and Kenromb, New Mexico.

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F.W. Putnamperson

F.W. Putnam authored notes on implements from New Mexico and Arizona, referencing the shield.

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F. X. Aubreyperson

Rider who accomplished a famous horseback ride from Santa Fe to Independence, Missouri.

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Gallupplace

Location of principal coal mines on the western side of New Mexico.

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Gallup Ceremonialevent

A ceremonial event in Gallup, New Mexico, featuring Apache Devil Dancers.

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G. B. Gillettperson

An attorney at law with an office on Bullard Street in Silver City, New Mexico in 1893.

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G. Biawaschisperson

G. Biawaschis is the proprietor of two saloons, The Old Stand and The Arcade, and a short order restaurant and lodging house in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Genealogical Society of Utahorg

An organization from which microfilm of the Santa Fe New Mexican is available.

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General Howardperson

U.S. General who made a treaty with Cochise in 1872.

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General merchandisething

H. Chambon is a dealer in general merchandise in New Mexico.

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General Triasperson

Mexican general whose forces were fought at Santa Cruz de Rosales.

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Gen. Stephen W. Kearneyperson

U.S. general who captured Santa Fe and advanced to the Puertecito of Las Vegas.

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Geo F. Lairdperson

General Manager of the Victorio Hotel in Kingston, New Mexico.

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George Kriegerperson

Served as the Contract Physician for the Civilian Conservation Corps 3308th Company at San Antonio, New Mexico.

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George Metzgerperson

Foreman of Hon. F. A. Hubbell's ranch who shot and killed Jose Maria Chavez.

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Geo T Kimballperson

A physician and surgeon practicing in Silver City, New Mexico, with an office on the corner of Main Street and Broadway.

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Geroneperson

Mexican neighbor living about a mile downriver from Robeson.

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Geronimoperson

Geronimo is described as a fiend who led raids resulting in the massacre of 73 settlers in the Southwest.

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Geronimo's raidevent

Apache raid during which Frenchy narrowly escaped capture or death near the Mexican line.

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Gideon D Bantzperson

An attorney at law practicing in Silver City, New Mexico, with an office opposite the White Home Saloon.

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Gideon D. Bantzperson

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

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Gila National Forestplace

A national forest in New Mexico that was the recipient of transferred lands from the Datil National Forest.

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Gila river dwellingsplace

The Gila river dwellings are located in Grant county, New Mexico.

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gilded mortar and pestlething

An emblem on the cornice of the H. M. Porter building, leading Mexicans to call the store 'la tienda del almirez'.

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Girl B Livingstonperson

A candidate for office from Carlsbad, New Mexico.

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G. N. Woodperson

Physician and Surgeon with office over Gilbert's Store and at residence, answering calls night and day in Silver City, New Mexico.

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goldthing

Gold production in New Mexico increased in 1913 compared to 1912.

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gold, silver, and lead oresthing

Mineral ores sampled and purchased at market prices in Kingston, New Mexico.

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gold watch chainthing

Item the Mexican ranch employee claimed was stolen from him.

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Goodsight Peak Stationplace

A station on the Butterfield Overland Mail route in New Mexico Territory.

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Gordon W. Bulgerperson

Served as Camp Educational Adviser for the Civilian Conservation Corps 3308th Company at San Antonio, New Mexico.

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Governor Milesperson

Governor of New Mexico who attended the 1939 Homecoming with his wife and has a son who is a cadet.

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Governor Thurmanperson

Governor Thurman is scheduled to leave Santa Fe on August 12 for a tour of eastern New Mexico and attend the territorial bar association meeting at Cloudcroft.

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G P McCorkleperson

G P McCorkle was the president of The Sierra County Bank in Hillsboro, New Mexico, and attested to the accuracy of its financial report as of January 3, 1910.

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Grand Army of the Republicorg

A veterans organization for Union soldiers, referred to as 'the order' in New Mexico.

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Grant County, N. M.place

County in New Mexico that suffered severely during Geronimo's last raid.

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GreeneCananea Companyorg

Mining company in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, completing construction and receiving shipments.

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Griffithperson

Griffith is an attorney at law in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Griggsperson

Griggs is a partner in Reynolds & Griggs, wholesale and retail in La Mesilla, New Mexico.

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Guaymasplace

A city in Mexico from which a dispatch about Taylor's execution was sent.

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G. W. Walz Companyorg

Company in El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, selling souvenir goods.

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Hadley, N. M.place

Camp in New Mexico where a dancing party was held.

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Hagerman Barracksthing

Building at New Mexico Military Institute forming part of the pageant background.

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Hallack Kingstonperson

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

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Hanoverplace

A location in New Mexico where the Anson S. mine is situated.

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H A Robinsonperson

Proprietor of Mountain Pride Hotel in Kingston, New Mexico.

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Harold G. Pennyperson

Served as Company Commander of the Civilian Conservation Corps 3308th Company at San Antonio, New Mexico.

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Hays & Co.org

A firm based in Council Grove, Kansas, that kept records of the New Mexico trade.

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