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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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L. Ollnperson

Secretary and treasurer of the Guam Trading company, who came to New Mexico in 1884 and recalled Coolage's prominence.

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L. Robert Woodheadperson

Homecoming visitor from Carlsbad, New Mexico, class of 1931.

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Lucas Doanperson

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

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Lucas Payanperson

A man found dying from a gunshot wound in the back outside a Mexican saloon at Pinos Altos.

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M. A. A. Freemanperson

M. A. A. Freeman is an attorney at law in Socorro, New Mexico, practicing in all courts.

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Major Langhorneperson

A military major who commanded a squad pursuing bandits 50 miles into Mexico.

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Maliquias Martinezperson

Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor from Taos, New Mexico.

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Manuel Marcillasperson

Mexican child aged 1 year who died of pneumonia in Pinos Altos.

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Marshal Meadeperson

U.S. Marshal who pursued the Stein's Pass robbers into Mexico and was briefly arrested for crossing the border without authority.

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Martin Kiefperson

Dealer in lumber and building materials in Hondale, New Mexico.

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Max K. Ruppertperson

Presenter of the Ruppert Award, class of 1918, from New York.

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M. J. E. Whartonperson

M. J. E. Wharton is an attorney at law in White Oaks, New Mexico.

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M. Margaret Deckerperson

Spanish instructor who first affiliated with the Institute in 1916.

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Moon, Carl, 1878-1948person

Photographer active in the Southwest, known for images of New Mexico, including street scenes with local inhabitants.

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M. R. Koehler Wrightperson

Pioneer and school superintendent in Silver City who used a masculine signature.

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Mrs. F. Blountperson

Wedding guest who gave a Spanish lace shawl and oil painting.

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Mrs. Hilerperson

Wife of James Hiler and proprietress of the Mountain Pride Hotel in Kingston.

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Nestor Delgadoperson

Mexican person aged 57 who died of pneumonia in Pinos Altos.

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N WJOl M Iperson

A physician and surgeon in Silver City, New Mexico, with an office over tllierrVHtore and available day and night.

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Onophia Montezperson

Mexican person aged 40 who died of pneumonia in Pinos Altos.

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Paul Hymansperson

Belgian delegate who expressed general satisfaction with the peace treaty.

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Paul M. Jonesperson

Author of newspaper columns about life in Santa Rita, New Mexico.

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Pete Zimmermanperson

A man who ran down the Mexican who stole Ascarate's silver.

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Q B OILLETTperson

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

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Ralph E. Twitchellperson

Attorney at law in Catron block, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Raymond Burtonperson

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

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R. C. G. Duncanperson

R. C. G. Duncan is a physician and surgeon with an office east side Plaza in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Re Em An Cameronperson

Re Em An Cameron are attorneys at law in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

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Rev 3 H Healdperson

Rev 3 H Heald delivered an address on the 'Enthusiasm of Christian Endeavor' at the 1911 New Mexico Christian Endeavor Union meeting.

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Rev J V Roseperson

Rev J V Rose of Las Vegas led the Conference Plans and Purposes session at the New Mexico Christian Endeavor Union meeting on March 3, 1911.

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Rhea Kuykendallperson

Author of a commentary on the state of abandoned cemeteries in New Mexico.

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Richard J. Millerperson

First Lieutenant in the Army Air Forces/Corps during WWII, served in various locations including New Mexico, Italy, and the European and Pacific Theaters.

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rjMIOS 8 HEFIINperson

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

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R. L. Powellperson

R. L. Powell of Deming has completed a survey for a patent of the Michigan New Mexico Mining Company in the Virginia district.

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R. M. A. Saylerperson

Dental surgeon (DDS) with office over the post office in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Robert Grangerperson

Married Miss Mayne Phaler; known as a soldier, globe trotter, and all-around man; served in Spanish-American War and on Governor Taft's staff; friend of Congres…

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Rodeperson

Mr Rode is New Mexico's representative who threatened to resign.

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Rosario Barelaperson

Mexican person aged 39 who died of pneumonia in Pinos Altos.

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Samuel Beach Axtellperson

Governor of New Mexico who visited Colfax County and discussed dividing the county.

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Samuel Blairperson

Samuel Blair was superintendent of missions of the Methodist Episcopal church of New Mexico and visited Artesia.

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Santiago Montezperson

Notorious rustler and leader of a band of Mexican horse thieves who was captured and escaped.

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T. C. Riveraperson

Socialist candidate for Governor from Chamita, New Mexico.

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T. F. Conwayperson

Attorney at Law located in Silver City, New Mexico.

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T.F. Conwayperson

Attorney and counselor at law in Silver City, New Mexico.

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Thomas E. Deweyperson

Republican presidential candidate favored in a straw ballot by the cadets at New Mexico Military Institute.

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T. Koknitzperson

Physician and surgeon in Socorro, New Mexico.

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T. Kornitzkerperson

T. Kornitzker, M.D., A.M., is a physician and surgeon based in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Tomas Villaneavaperson

Mexican person aged 60 who died of pneumonia in Pinos Altos.

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Trinidad Abalosperson

Mexican man who shot another Mexican in the head near Carlisle and has made his escape.

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U. M. Doughertyperson

U. M. Dougherty is an attorney at law in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Unidentified Suspectperson

A man described as five feet six inches tall, rather fat, and quite dark, who was arrested for devilment and is supposed to have fled to Mexico.

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Unknown Infantperson

An eight-month-old girl left by her mother with a Mexican family and later taken in by the hospital.

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V. A. Jacksonperson

Secretary of Texas and New Mexico Investment Company.

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V H Winterperson

V H Winter is an attorney and counselor at law in New Mexico.

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Victoriano Huertaperson

Huerta is declared dictator of Mexico according to the article.

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W A Jacksonperson

W A Jackson is secretary of the Texas and New Mexico Investment Co.

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W B Childersperson

W B Childers is an attorney at law in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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W. B. Childersperson

W. B. Childers is an attorney at law in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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W. C. McDonaldperson

Democratic candidate for Governor from Carrizozo, New Mexico.

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Wendell L. Willkieperson

Captured 62.2 per cent of the vote in the 1940 New Mexico Military Institute straw ballot.

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