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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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Clyde C. Caldwellperson

Clyde C. Caldwell was one of the incorporators of the Valley Electrical Company, residing in Chaves County, New Mexico.

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Col. Doniphanperson

Colonel who commanded a regiment of volunteers during the Mexican War, which Kirker joined.

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Colonel McIlhanyperson

Old pathfinder who crossed the plains in 1849 and narrated his journey.

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Colonel Russellperson

Met Colonel McIlhany in September 1848 after returning overland from California.

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Colonel Twomeyperson

Accompanied A. H. Morehead and the author to Kingston to install Masonic lodge officers.

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Col. Sterling Priceperson

Colonel in command of U.S. forces of New Mexico who advanced to Chihuahua.

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C. Raffperson

Cashier at the Kingston Bank in Kingston, New Mexico.

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C. V. Westperson

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

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Daniel Murrayperson

Son of John A. Murray who was killed in the explosion.

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Delegate Andrewsperson

Delegate Andrews is mentioned as saying he will hold Congress to its pledge to admit New Mexico as a state.

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Delegate J. ereasperson

Delegate J ereas introduced a bill to settle title of real estate in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Deputy Sheriff Butlerperson

Two Mexicans and a white man are jailed at Karnes City suspected of being the murderers of Deputy Sheriff Butler.

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Desiderio Ochoaperson

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

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Dick Huberperson

Notorious character arrested for attempted hold-up of the Boyle brothers.

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D. Murdockperson

Assistant General Passenger Agent (A.G.P.A.) for the Mexican Central Railway.

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Dolores Salcidoperson

A peaceable Mexican teamster who was shot and killed by R. J. Carson.

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Don Hamilton Jr.person

The son of Donald W. Hamilton, a cadet at the New Mexico Military Institute.

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Don I. Rankinperson

Resigned from the position of deputy gauger for New Mexico.

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Don Simon Amayaperson

A prominent gentleman from Guerrero County, Chihuahua, Mexico, now a refugee after starting a small revolution over tax matters.

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Dougherty Griffiperson

Dougherty Griffi is an attorney in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Dougherty Griffithperson

Dougherty Griffith are attorneys at law based in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Dr. A.C. Pealeperson

A collector who obtained the chief blanket in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, in 1872, associated with the U.S. National Museum.

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Dr. Charles L. Masonperson

Dr. Charles L. Mason, also known as Dr. C. L. Mason, is a person about whom no further historical details are available.

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Dr. Duncanperson

Chicago doctor credited with saying New Mexico is best for persons with weak lungs.

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Dr. Luis Hernandezperson

Dr. Luis Hernandez, a Spanish physician, came to Las Vegas to locate and carries documents of high commendation.

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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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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. J. Waltersperson

Seller of wines and liquors in Clayton, New Mexico.

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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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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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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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ertlingperson

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

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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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F Conwilperson

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

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F. Norwoodperson

Listed as a visitor at The Timmer, from Mexico.

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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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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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Frank Mtstisonperson

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

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