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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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General Armijoperson

Governor and military chief of New Mexico who accepted the surrender of Kendall's command.

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Geo. Hauserperson

Geo. Hauser is associated with a Mexican onyx perfume bottle.

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George Coxperson

Man from Paschal who fired shots at an intruder trying to pry up his window.

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George Curryperson

George Curry is the Governor of New Mexico Territory who recently visited Washington and spoke with President Roosevelt about statehood.

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George W. Armijoperson

Clerk of the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico who certified the articles of incorporation.

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George W. Kendallperson

Leader of an ill-fated expedition from the New Orleans Picayune to capture New Mexico over 55 years prior.

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Geo W. Armijoperson

Geo W. Armijo served as Clerk of the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico and certified the incorporation filing.

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Greeneperson

Player for New Mexico Military Institute Broncos, made runs and scored a touchdown.

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Harry Byrdperson

Polled .1 per cent in the New Mexico Military Institute straw ballot.

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H. D. Erimperson

Republican candidate for Governor from Socorro, New Mexico.

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Henry Dorlewperson

One of the pioneers who left St. Louis in 1830 bound for Mexico.

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H O Bursumperson

H O Bursum is a State Senator from Socorro County, New Mexico, with interests in the New Mexico Zinc and Copper Company, alongside J A McDonald and Judge Mechem…

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Hollomanperson

Player for New Mexico Military Institute Broncos, played fine offensive and defensive game and intercepted a pass.

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H. P. Saundersperson

Commandant who graduated from NMMI in 1912 and retired in 1946.

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H ÜARLLEKperson

An attorney at law with an office over Aaron Schutz's Store on Bullard Street in Silver City, New Mexico.

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Hugh Stephensonperson

One of the young men who left St. Louis in 1830 on a journey to Mexico and helped make the Santa Fe Trail.

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Hurlburtperson

Deceased man, native of New Hampshire, served as Confederate captain, moved to Nevada and then to Pinos Altos, New Mexico.

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I (narrator)person

The narrator, an American, was captured by Mexican officers while returning with four pounds of meat, and his mine was confiscated.

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Isaac Jonesperson

Isaac Jones of Tucumcari, New Mexico is named as a witness for Joseph K McAlpine's homestead proof.

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I tí Kergussonperson

Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative from Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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J. A. Gillies Jr.person

Third Class principal for New Mexico Military Institute Scholarship.

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JAME9 8 FIELDERperson

An attorney at law with an office over the Silver City National Bank in Silver City, New Mexico.

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James Dickersonperson

A guard at the jail who was involved in an altercation with a Mexican prisoner.

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James L. Clomanperson

Cadet from Carlsbad, New Mexico, who received Certificate of Eligibility for Commission.

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James O. Fitchperson

James O. Fitch is an attorney at law in Socorro, New Mexico, with office in Terry Block.

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James S. Fiederperson

James S. Fieder is an attorney at law based in Deming, New Mexico.

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James S. Fielderperson

Attorney at Law with office over Silver City National Bank, Rooms 3 and 4, in Silver City, New Mexico.

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J. Auferoth Jr.person

Sixth Class principal for New Mexico Military Institute Scholarship.

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J.C. Cooneyperson

J.C. Cooney was a man killed by Victorio's Apaches on April 29, 1880, at age 40, and buried at Mogollon, New Mexico.

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J D Proudfitperson

J D Proudfit is listed as the President of the Second National Bank of New Mexico.

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Jewelerperson

A jeweler had an adventure and a fortunate escape from a family of murderers in New Mexico.

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JICnMOND P BARNESperson

An attorney at law located at the corner of Broadway and Main Street in Silver City, New Mexico.

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J. J. Ellinnperson

J. J. Ellinn is a physician, surgeon, and chemist in Socorro, New Mexico.

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J. L. Ego Hacaperson

J. L. Ego Haca is an attorney at law in Socorro, New Mexico.

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J M Lunaperson

Chairman of the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico who signed the certificate.

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John A Rodeyperson

John A Rodey is an attorney at law in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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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…

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John K. Staufferperson

John K. Stauffer is a person whose occupation is not known, based on two sources that list no details.

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Johnny Bellperson

Johnny Bell was a person of unknown historical significance; the available sources provide no details about his life or actions.

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John Potts Sloughperson

John Potts Slough was an American politician, lawyer, Union general and Chief Justice of New Mexico, famous for commanding Union forces at the Battle of Gloriet…

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Joseph K McAlpineperson

Joseph K McAlpine of Tucumcari, New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof for Homestead Entry No 5226.

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Joseph K. McAlpineperson

Joseph K. McAlpine of Tucumcari, New Mexico, filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof for his homestead entry.

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Joshua Sleddperson

One of the pioneers who left St. Louis in 1830 bound for Mexico.

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Joshua S. Raynolcbperson

Joshua S. Raynolcb is listed as President of the Occidental Life Insurance Co of New Mexico and Arizona.

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Joze Guavesperson

Mexican child aged 1 year who died in Pinos Altos.

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J. P. Christyperson

Prospector who struck it rich in Mexico with Chas. Campbell.

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Jr. C. G. Duncanperson

Jr. C. G. Duncan is a physician and surgeon practicing on South California Street in Socorro, New Mexico.

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J Routledgeperson

J Routledge is a dealer in general merchandise with a blacksmith and wagon shop, specializing in hay and grain, in Glorieta, New Mexico.

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J. S. Curtiss Jr.person

Second Class principal for New Mexico Military Institute Scholarship.

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Juan Gaeaperson

Mexican person aged 43 who died of pneumonia in Pinos Altos.

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Juan Villeraelperson

Mexican person aged 56 who died of pneumonia in Pinos Altos.

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Julian Montoyaperson

Julian Montoya is a notary public and conveyancer in San Pedro, New Mexico.

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J. W. Hansonperson

Socialist candidate for U.S. Representative from Las Vegas, New Mexico.

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J. W. Raynoldsperson

J. W. Raynolds was the Secretary of the Territory of New Mexico who certified the incorporation.

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La Val Verdeperson

Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative from Clayton, New Mexico.

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Lee 0 Lesterperson

Lee 0 Lester of Deming, New Mexico is mentioned in a notice from the U.S. Land Office at Las Cruces on November 13, 1911, regarding a homestead claim made on Ju…

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Less H. Batesperson

Cadet from Carlsbad, New Mexico, who received Certificate of Eligibility for Commission.

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Lewis Duttonperson

One of the pioneers who left St. Louis in 1830 bound for Mexico.

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L. F. Bacaperson

L. F. Baca is an attorney at law in Socorro, New Mexico, practicing in all courts.

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LL T Williamsperson

A physician and surgeon practicing in Silver City, New Mexico, with an office in Dr. Stephens' old rooms.

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