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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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J. E. Wrightperson

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

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Jim Taylorperson

Employee at the Carreta ranch in Old Mexico who encountered Indians from the Spurley mountains.

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Jinetas Chavesperson

Jinetas Chaves, a Mexican, was charged with the murder of a Chinaman at summit section house near Lordsburg.

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J. J. Heflinperson

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

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J.K. C.G. Duncanperson

J.K. C.G. Duncan is a physician and surgeon located on South California Street nearly opposite the postoffice in Socorro, New Mexico.

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J. K. Kittrellperson

J. K. Kittrell is a dentist with offices in Socorro, Abeyta Block, and San Marcial Harvey House.

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J. K. Taylorperson

A man held for train robbing in Guaymas, Mexico, whose execution was suspended; formerly a partner with G. W. M. Carvil in Silver City.

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J. K. Taylor execution suspensionevent

The scheduled execution of J. K. Taylor for train robbing in Guaymas was suspended by authorities from the City of Mexico minutes before it was to take place.

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J. L. Fego Bacaperson

J. L. Fego Baca is an attorney at law in Socorro, New Mexico.

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J. L. Pickettperson

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

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JL Pickettperson

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

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J Luikartperson

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

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J M Doughertyperson

J M Dougherty is an attorney at law in Oiro, New Mexico.

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Joel E. Phillipsperson

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

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John Boyleperson

Superintendent of the Mountain Key mine, target of attempted robbery.

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John Burtonperson

John Burton, also known as John Boyle, is an inmate referenced in the New Mexico Department of Corrections Records.

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John E. Milesperson

Governor of New Mexico who presented diplomas at the 1941 commencement.

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John J. Dempseyperson

Governor who sent a telegram expressing disappointment at not attending the ceremony.

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John Philip Sousaperson

Composer of the march 'New Mexico' dedicated to ex-Governor R. C. Dillon.

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John R. Adairperson

Elected to membership in the Southwestern Stock Association.

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John R. Coffarperson

John R. Coffar made a homestead entry in New Mexico and intends to make final commutation proof before the U.S. Commissioner at Deming.

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John R. Lockhartperson

John R. Lockhart is associated with Scotts City, Missouri, and mentioned among individuals affected by violence in Mexico.

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Johnson, L. Houstonperson

Graduate of New Mexico Military Institute class of 1927, received Bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University on June 12, 1929.

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Jonetas Chavesperson

A Mexican charged with the murder of a Chinese cook at the summit section house near Lordsburg.

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Jose Arroyoperson

A Mexican freighter who died after falling under his ore-laden wagon in Hanover gulch.

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Jose Dominguezperson

One of two Mexicans who robbed Ed Dickenson and Milligan's ranch; arrested by Frank McGlinchy.

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Jos Elsterperson

Jos Elster sells vegetables, plants, and cut flowers on Washington Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Jose Madrilloperson

Mexican miner working in the same shaft who was badly powder burned.

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Joseph J. Jaffaperson

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

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J. Porter Jonesperson

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

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J R C C Duncanperson

J R C C Duncan is a physician and surgeon with office on the east side of Plaza in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Juan de OΓ±ateperson

Subject of notes in Spanish in the document.

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Juan Gomezperson

Juan Gomez managed the Mexican baseball team that defeated the Duty Dodgers.

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Juanita Rodriguezperson

An eleven-year-old Mexican girl who was injured by an exploding giant cap.

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Judge Hendersonperson

A judge who remarked that he preferred Mexican juries in criminal cases.

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J. W. Loveperson

J. W. Love is a commission merchant in Las Vegas, New Mexico, handling hay, grain, potatoes, apples, butter, eggs, and poultry.

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K a Ownbyperson

K a Ownby was a resident of Lordsburg, New Mexico, and named in the certificate of incorporation for the Lordsburg Oil Gas Development Company.

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Kellyplace

Kelly is a location in New Mexico where J A McDonald resides and operates the McDonald Mercantile Co.

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Kenrombplace

A location in New Mexico associated with F. W. Ilkerman.

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Kewcoud McKimorg

Law firm or attorneys operating in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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Kid Jacksonperson

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

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Kingston Bankorg

A bank in Kingston, New Mexico, with $30,000 paid-in capital and $5,000 surplus, serving as a depository for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad.

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Kirker's companyorg

A company raised by Kirker composed of Shawnee and Delaware Indians and select American and Mexican frontiersmen to fight Apaches.

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Kouryperson

Lineman for New Mexico Military Institute Broncos, outstanding in the line.

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Krwin W. Mitchellperson

Krwin W. Mitchell was one of the incorporators of the Valley Electrical Company, residing in Chaves County, New Mexico.

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La Bajada Hillplace

A scenic location on the New Mexico Scenic Highway.

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La Gran Quiviraplace

An ancient buried city in New Mexico thought to have been destroyed by a volcano.

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La Mesillaplace

La Mesilla is a location in New Mexico mentioned in the article.

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Lang ranchplace

Ranch in Animas valley on the Mexican line where Indians stole horses belonging to Head & Hearst.

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La Revista de Taosthing

La Revista de Taos is a publication in Taos, New Mexico to which subscriptions are listed.

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Larry Sheehanthing

One of the Stein's Pass train robbers killed by Mexican troops.

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Las Crucesplace

Town in New Mexico approximately five miles from the location where Pat Garrett was killed.

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Las Cruces Land Officeplace

The U.S. Land Office in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where Mining Application No. 160 was filed.

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leadthing

Lead production in New Mexico decreased in 1912 compared to previous years.

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Lea Hallthing

Hall at New Mexico Military Institute where the baccalaureate service was held.

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Lea H Crewsperson

Lea H Crews was a director of The Sierra County Bank in Hillsboro, New Mexico, as of January 1910.

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Lee, Richard M.person

Received High School Certificate at New Mexico Military Institute in June 1925, graduated from University of Colorado on June 10, 1929.

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Lew Fiferperson

Dick Huber's first employer in New Mexico, located in Hanover Gulch.

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Lfego Bacaperson

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

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Liboriu Luceroperson

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

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