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Women in Grant County in Grant County, NM

Women homesteaders, business owners, teachers, midwives, suffragists, and the often-uncited daughters and wives whose names appear in the margins of primary sources.

1,406 documented entities touch this topic

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Mrs. Jesse Shanklinperson

A woman well known in the city who was seriously burned escaping from a hotel fire at Morenci, Arizona.

match score: 9

Mrs. J. L. McLaughlinperson

Mrs. J. L. McLaughlin is the mother of Hazel McLaughlin and co-hosted the wedding.

match score: 9

Mrs J MGardnerperson

Mrs J MGardner is visiting in El Paso.

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Mrs John Howardperson

Mrs John Howard returned to her home in Mogollón last week.

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Mrs. John S. Allenperson

Mrs. John S. Allen is mentioned in connection with Judge Edwards' death.

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Mrs. Josie Cameronperson

A woman from Temple, Texas who provided a testimonial for Herbine medicine.

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Mrs. J.W. Gillespieperson

Mother of Frances Gillespie, from Hillsboro, New Mexico, honored by a reception given by Mrs. Alfred Kerr.

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Mrs. Kdgur lleppperson

Mrs. Kdgur llepp had visitors (Hallle Crj of IVace and Iuiittlttes) for the week.

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Mrs. L. B. Morrillperson

A guest present at the farewell party for Miss Frances R. Newcomb.

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Mrs. llaliscperson

Mrs. llalisc spent part of last week in Deming.

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Mrs. Michael Karilinperson

Mrs. Michael Karilin, a German woman admired by neighbors, was killed by her husband Michael Karilin in a domestic violence incident.

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Mrs. MMperson

Mrs. MM was mentioned as having spent time in Deming.

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Mrs Morrisperson

Mrs Morris was among those present at the Priscilla Embroidery Club meeting.

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Mrs. Nettie Mungerperson

A woman who assaulted Jo E. Sheridan with a rawhide whip.

match score: 9

Mrs. O. L. Scottperson

Wife who swore out a warrant against her husband for wife beating and testified in court.

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Mrs. Paul Givenperson

Wife of Paul Given who took up residence on Elena street.

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Mrs. Penningtonperson

Wife of Edward Pennington who owned a gold chain and a valuable ring that were stolen.

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Mrs Pritchettperson

Mrs Pritchett was among those present at the Priscilla Embroidery Club meeting.

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Mrs. Rhinelanderperson

Wife of Kip Rhinelander, daughter of a negro taxidriver, expected to testify.

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Mrs. Rickettsperson

Wife of L. D. Ricketts, wintering in San Marcos.

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Mrs. Rufus Greeneperson

Much sympathy is felt for Rufus Greene's wife.

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Mrs. S. E. Norrisperson

Mrs. S. E. Norris was one of the tourists passing through on the G H and S P railroad.

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Mrs. Sylvanius Woffordperson

Mrs. Sylvanius Wofford wrote a letter about her health and recovery using a woman's tonic.

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Mrs. Thomas Alvillarperson

The wife of Thomas Alvillar has suddenly disappeared, reportedly eloping with another man.

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Mrs. U. Hopperperson

Mrs. U. Hopper of Hillsborough is hosting Miss Grayson.

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Mrs. W. A. Leonardperson

A guest present at the farewell party for Miss Frances R. Newcomb.

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Mrs. Wallaceperson

The wife of a foreman who was attacked and dragged to a corral.

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Mrs. Wetzelperson

Mrs. Wetzel was the instructor of the class from Las Cruces.

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Mrs. Whiffinperson

Wife of Mr. Whiffin who accidentally applied a mustard plaster to the wrong man.

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Mrs. William Brydenperson

Mrs. William Bryden attended the funeral of Thomas D. Bryden.

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Mrs. W. L. Jacksonperson

Mrs. W. L. Jackson's occupation and historical significance are unknown.

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Mrs. Wm. Feathermanperson

Mrs. Wm. Featherman left last Saturday to join her husband in Bentonville, Texas.

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Old German's wifeperson

Wife of the Old German who helped run their tent store selling groceries and notions at high profit.

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Pearson's wifeperson

The wife of J. J. Pearson, who declined to return home with him.

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Pound (Miss)person

Miss Pound is listed among the ladies composing a jolly crowd.

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Unidentified Mexican womanperson

A woman confined in the county jail who was sent to her people in Albuquerque.

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Unidentified Woman (Mud Springs skeletons, older)person

One of the two female skeletons unearthed, with a smaller skull and estimated age of fifty to sixty years.

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Unidentified Woman (Mud Springs skeletons, younger)person

One of the two female skeletons unearthed, with a smaller skull estimated to be about the same age as the man (thirty years).

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Unnamed Insane Woman of Lordsburgperson

An unidentified insane woman at Lordsburg who attempted to set fire to the town multiple times.

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Unnamed Mexican womanperson

A woman who was stabbed at Davis' mill.

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White's daughterperson

Daughter of Charles W. White and wife of Slough who left her husband and returned to her father.

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wife of Frank Heflinperson

The woman who was shot by Frank Heflin.

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Wife of old Germanperson

The wife of the old German, who together with her husband occupied the largest tent in town and sold groceries and notions.

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wife of Thomas Alvillarperson

The unnamed wife of Thomas Alvillar of Mesilla who suddenly disappeared, allegedly eloping with another man.

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Wife of Tom Woodsperson

Tom Woods's wife, who was accused of undue intimacy with another resident and did not deny it.

match score: 9

Frank Heflinperson

A man who shot his wife while drunk and engaged in a shootout with officers.

match score: 8

John Doyleperson

Man bound over to Justice Kendall's court on a charge of shooting at Mrs. C. Doyle.

match score: 8

Juan Rodriguez's wifeperson

Victim of an attack by her husband, Juan Rodriguez.

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Bothwellperson

A man arrested for killing a woman in Juarez but acquitted at trial.

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Bragawperson

County commissioner who summoned a jury and directed Dr. Carson to act as coroner.

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Daughter of Mrs. Winramperson

A five-year-old girl who died in an accident.

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Jacob Bennettperson

Father of Judge C. Bennett and Col. J. F. Bennett who died at age 92 in Marysville, Missouri.

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Miss Adairperson

Member of the Anti-scandal Society of Pinos Altos.

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Miss Addie Claytonperson

A teacher from Mimbres granted a certificate by the examining board.

match score: 7

Miss A. Downperson

Bride's maid at the Cooper-Mullin wedding.

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Miss Cooleyperson

Daughter of Harvey Cooley and guest of Mrs. J. W. Fleming.

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Miss Fannie Rutlandperson

A teacher from Deming granted a certificate by the examining board.

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Miss Higglesperson

A young woman employed as governess on the V V Ranch who died in a double suicide at Nogales.

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Mississippi Tomperson

Principal participator in a cutting scrape at Martin's saloon in Pinos Altos.

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Miss Mamie Crouchperson

A teacher from Pinos Altos granted a certificate by the examining board.

match score: 7

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