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AGUAYO
Jose de Maria AGUAYO arrived in Lincoln County before 1884. He was Justice of the Peace about 1884. He married Frances Hill in Tularosa, and died about 1901. Please send any family information or historical circumstance to Laura Peterman.

BACA
I am interested in any information regarding my great grandfather, Captain Saturino BACA. I believe he was the Sheriff of Lincoln County in the late 1800's. I'm particularly interested in the names of his parents and descendents. Thank you. James Baca Sanchez

BARBER
George B. BARBER Jr. resided in Lincoln County, New Mexico circa 1881 through 1890. He probably was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a veteran of the Civil War. His parents were George BARBER and Hannah AYRES of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 1890 Veterans Census placed him at White Oaks. Any information about his marriage or family is appreciated. Thomas Ayres

BARNETT
Looking for James Younger Barnett's father and mother J Barnett and Rachel Wallace .email
 

BARTLETT/ LACY
The Sisters Alice and Angelina BARTLETT married LACEY brothers in White Oaks after 1900. They moved to Otero County several years later. Please send information on this family to Darral Lawson. Thank you. Darral Lawson.

BASTION / BUSTION
My great-grandparents lived in NM almost all their lives. They had a ranch which abutted the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation until about 1914 (?) and then moved to Luna, NM where the family gravesite is located on their ranch. The name is Bastion.  Nicholas (1859-1934), Emily (1864-1945) and their children. By the way, their youngest child is 96 years old, and still going pretty strong! Marina Tidwell email

BILLESCA / BILLESCAS 
BALDONADO / MALDONADO
VILLESCAS 
My Grandmother Manuela BILLESCA/ VILLESCAS was born in Picacho, Lincoln  County, New Mexico on the 5th of October 1880, her parents were Casimiro BILLESCA and Delores BALDONADO.  Santa Rita Catholic Church Baptismal records in Carrizozo, Lincoln County, New Mexico show she was baptized on the11th of November 1880.  Some of her sister's and brother's that are listed are Maria Candelaria, born on May 22, 1886 and her twin sister Mari  Emenencia, were  also born in Picacho, Lincoln County, New Mexico, and were baptized on June 5, 1886; Marisela was born in Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico and was also baptized on the 11th of  November 1880; Pedro, was born on February 3, 1872 in Lincoln, New Mexico, and was baptized on May 2, 1872; David, was born on  April 10, 1884 in Lincoln, Lincoln County, New Mexico and baptized on May 2, 1884; Pilar, was born in Picacho, Lincoln County, New Mexico on May 20, 1876, and was baptized on August 5, 1876; the earliest being Ma Ines, born in Richardson, Lincoln County, New Mexico on June 10, 1870 and baptized on July 10, 1870. Many are not listed. Casimiro BILLESCA remarried Emiliana TAFOLLA and had many more children. I was told he lived in Lincoln County until his death. My Grandmother Manuela BILLESCA/VILLESCAS married a man chosen by her parent's and after many attempts succeeded in running away.  She and many of her siblings moved to Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico; she may have run a boarding house.  Her son, Faustino LUCERO, father unknown, was born on February 15, 1902 and her daughter, my Mother Geneva THOMPSON was born on May 8, 1919, both in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico. My Mother's father was Francis Marion Thompson owner of the Paco Valley Grocery and Market on Main Street in Roswell.  Any and all information will be greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Rose Pinon email

BRAGG
Alfred Culom BRAGG(1829--1919) moved to White Oaks after serving in the Civil War. Several relatives traveled with him from Texas in a wagon train. Alfred is buried at Cedarvale Cemetery at White Oaks. Please send any information about the Bragg family to Janet.

BRAGG
George Thomas BRAGG was born 27 Aug 1876 in Texas. He arrived in a mule drawn wagon in White Oaks by 1886. Married Fannie Bartlett in Lincoln County 9 May 1898. Please send information on this family to Darral Lawson

BROOKING
I have a good deal of information on "Bood" and Bill Brooking, and am looking for more on their brother, Upshur Edward. Barbara Brookin email

BUCKNER
Almon Winfield BUCKNER and his family lived in White Oaks from 1887 to 1894. His daughter, Olive Lydia BUCKNER, was born near White Oaks. Send any information concerning our family to Jamie Buckner.

BURDITT
Demeritus H. BURDITT came to New Mexico in 1881 and died in 03-1936. He was a salesman and police officer and apparently was acquainted with Billy the Kid through his law enforcement activities. He lived in Seven Rivers in 1880's and ended up in Eddy County where he died. He was born in Johnson County, Texas about 1860; wife and children unknown. His parents were Jesse C. and Martha A. Burditt. Any information is appreciated. Chris Burditt.

BURNAM
anyone, years 1904 to 1908  place endee nm  help on finding info about wheeler ranch, foreman bart burnam and his wife nora. please contact me. anything would be welcome. nora email

CARRILLO
Teresa CARRILLO married George SENA at Santa Rita Church in Carrizozo on 23 July 1885. Teresa CARRILLO was born in 1867 in Manzano, Valencia County, NM and I do not know when she arrived in Lincoln County. Teresa and George had nine children: Mela, Bessie, Zora, Ignacio, Anna, Jose, Avie Marie, and unnamed twins who died at birth. Teresa died in 1911. I would appreciate any other information about this family. Thanks for all your help. Annette M. Wasno

COKER
need any information on James W Coker who lived in Ruidoso and is buried there! email

COMREY
Young Mr. Comrey left his family farm homestead in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania to seek a new life in the Territory of New Mexico. I have information that he is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery, Carrizozo, Lincoln County. Harry (Henry) Comrey was born on or about 1840. He and his older brother Edward (Brown) Comrey moved to New Mexico just prior to the Civil War, on or about 1860. The only information I obtained on Mr. Comrey was that he served with the 1st Territorial US Volunteer Infantry, Company E, during the Spanish American War. I'm seeking any additional data that may be available.
Best regards. Bill Comrey

COON /CONE
I am searching for a Benjamin Franklin Coon, born in 1868 in White Oaks, New Mexico. He possibly changed his last name to Cone. He was 1/4 Pottawatomie Indian. He married Myrtle Washburn. They had three children, Orville, Leonard Franklin and a girl, name unknown. Who can I contact for birth records or get any information about them. Any info you can give me will be appreciated.
Thanks! Mylinda

CORN
Seeking information on burial location in the Lincoln Cemetery of Lee Berry CORN, who died July, 1910. Please contact me. email  Thanks  Janelle

CURRY
 Looking for information on my great great grandfather George Curry and heritage that may not be included in his autobiography, 
 George Curry 1861-1947. My grandmother is Eva Curry married to Demetrio Melendrez. Thank you email

CUSENBERY
I'm looking for Elijah Taylor CUSENBERY, last seen in Lincoln County in 1890 per a record of a notary public. Elijah was born in Logan Co Kentucky about 1848, he may have come to New Mexico from Texas. As far as I know he was unmarried in 1890. Please send all or any information you may have. Dawn Hills

DAVIS
Would like any information on Marilly Wiley "Sully" DAVIS. He was probably born in Missouri. He married in 1922 in Carrizozo to Sylvia Margarete LaMay. He died in 1950 on Nogal Mesa in Lincoln County. His two children were Edward Weston and Mayme. Thank you, Debra Davis

DICKESON
I am looking for any information on a Edward Dickeson in Lincoln County, (Capitan area) in the middle to late 1800's. 20 years ago I located some deed information on mines and property, and sales receipts on cattle at the courthouse. These records were lost in a fire. Any information would be greatly appreciated. MD email

DOUGLASS
Searching for descendants of Jimmy DOUGLASS of Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico. Thank you for any information. Stanley Odell

FLOWER
Chauncey Flower lived in Lincoln County, NM in the early 1900's. Wife = Emma? Homesteaded 320 acres, patent issued 8-30-192o, in township 8-S, range 10-E. Died 10-25-1922 in Las Vegas, NM. Had daughters and stepdaughters Lola Brown and Myrtle Main. Any help appreciated. Thank you. Paul Shumaker

FRAZIER
I am looking for my gr. gr. grandfather W.A. "Bud" Frazier who went to Lincoln County, N.M. around 1884. He left Mason County, Texas and later sent for his wife Sophia Cox Frazier and two sons Walter and Jesse. Any information is appreciated. Ann Burton Patton

FITZPATRICK / MAYER / PEAKER /
I am looking for information about a man named Fred Mayer. Fred Mayer lived in Lincoln County between 1894 and 1896. Fred Mayer was the main prosecution witness in the trial of the murderers of my great grandfather George Fitzpatrick. George Fitzpatrick was shot to death by Robert Forsythe, George Fitzpatrick's brother in law. Oliver Peaker was charged as an accessory to murder. Oliver Peaker later married the widow of George Fitzpatrick. Fred Mayer was present when Robert Forsythe and Oliver Peaker shot George Fitzpatrick outside White Oaks, New Mexico in 1894. From what I can tell from court documents, Fred Mayer gave statements that would have sent Forsythe and Peaker to the gallows. However, come the time of trial, Fred Mayer could not be found. I am wondering if he skipped town or whether a friend or relative of Robert Forsythe and Oliver Peaker caused him to disappear. I am hoping that someone knows something about Fred Mayer or perhaps may be able to find him on the 1900 Census. Sincerely Yours Iginio Fitzpatrick

FRITZ
N. J. FRITZ was in Lincoln County by 1898. FRITZ moved a large herd of cattle and horses from Texas. Please contact me with any information about the FRITZ family. Dave Fritz

GROVE
I'd appreciate any information on GEORGE WASHINGTON GROVE and his wife. They were my grandparents. They lived in Corona in the 1910-1943 era and are buried in St. Teresa Cemetery in Corona. Thank you. Karen Morlan

HERRERA / MARTIN  / SALSBERRY
Fernando Herrera was my husbands great grandfather. Fernando was Born July 2, 1836 in Santa Cruz de La Canada to Pedro Alcantara De Herrera, and Celedonia Archuleta. Fernando married Maria Juliana Martin in 1856, and they had 8 girls and 4 boys. A daughter Manuela born August 20, 1866 in Santa Cruz was my husbands grandmother also known as Manuelita. The family later moved to Ruidoso, Lincoln County, NM where Manuela married James R. Salsberry (spelling vary's) (my husbands grandfather) in the mid 1890's. I would like any information when Fernando De Jesus De Herrera and Juliana Martin died and where they are buried, probably a Catholic burial. Also I have not been able to find any marriage information about James R. Salsberry and Manuela (Manuelita) Herrera. I would appreciate any info. Mitzi Salsberry email

STEWART / JOHNSON / LESLIE / ENGLISH / WARD
Arley T. Stewart, born: unknown spouse: Rosa Jean Johnson child: Arley Trafton Stewart, born 1908 in Texas married Ruby Lea Leslie/Lesley, born 1913 at White Oaks Robert Leslie spouse: Elizabeth Rebecca "Ruhaney Elizabeth Ann" Ward child: Lisha Leslie married Minnie English.
Thanks, Pat Stewart

HUST / SALING
I'm searching for information regarding Deleux SALING who was born in NE about 1868. He left in the late 1890's and probably moved to New Mexico. I found a SALING buried in Lincoln County. There were HUST families in Lincoln County also. Deleux's Grandmother was from a Lincoln County HUST family. Please contact me with any information. Mary Anne SPURLOCK nee SALING

FORSYTHES / ORTHOFER / WELLS
I am researching several names. Edward Orthofer was the name of my great grandfather. Ed was from Bavaria and worked as a miner and he prospected. Ed Orthofer arrived in Lincoln County around 1893 and died in White Oaks November 1931.George Fitzpatrick was the name of another great grandfather. George Fitzpatrick was shot to death by Robert Forsythe his brother in law in 1894. When George Fitzpatrick arrived in Lincoln County is a mystery to me. I have been trying to determine when but no success. George might have been in Lincoln County earlier than 1889 but I can't prove it as I have no documentation. George had a brother named Edward who went to Mexico in 1893 or 1894 shortly before George was killed. I am interested in any Forsythes who lived in Lincoln County from the 1880's to the 1930's. I am interested in Wells family also.
Sincerely, Iginio Fitzpatrick

GUTHRIE / BENSON
I'm a descendant of William Hughes GUTHRIE and Alice Elizabeth BENSON. They were my great grandparents. William filed a land patent in 1925 in Lincoln County. He built an adobe house between Capitan and Ancho. William and Alice are buried in Capitan Cemetery. Is there anyone still living in the area who connects? I would enjoy hearing from and exchanging information with anyone who is researching the GUTHRIE/BENSON line. Jan McCown

GIRARD / GOLDING
Alice Roselee GIRARD married Milten M. GOLDING in 1925 in Carrizozo. Her Father was William GIRARD, and her Mother was ALliene GIRARD. The GIRARD's cam from Dallas and settled in Lincoln County 1918 to 1926.Please provide to me any genealogical or historical information to Brenda Talley.

GONZALES
Francisco Sanchez GONZALES married Teresa Serna Montoya 16 April 1882 in Carrizozo. Francisco's brother was Celso Gonzales. Several children lived in Arabella near Hondo and Blackwater. Please send information about this family to CPT Felix O. Gonzales Jr.

GUSTAMANTES
Sylvester GUSTAMANTES was buried in Escondido Cemetery on 30 October 1911. His father, wife and several of his children, and Grandchildren are buried there also. Relatives were in Lincoln County early 1900's. Any information on the dates or other relatives or family history is appreciated.
Thank you very much. CPT Felix O. Gonzales Jr.

HALE
William Lower Hale and Lilly May grand par. John Lower Hale and Emma Cowgill grt. grd pa. other side is Williston Hollis Lane mar.
to s. crain. par., of birdie lane who mar. to Henry F. Jones a school teacher in Roswell 1916 ? any help really appreciate. Howard Jones email

HARE / COPELAND
Samuel HARE and wife Elizabeth COPELAND(various spellings) drove their wagons from Oklahoma and homesteaded north of the Capitan Mts. in early 1900. Their children were Rose, Julia, Annie, Florence, Ellen, Thomas Robert, and James Marshall. Rose, Julia, and Annie married McCARTY brothers from that area. The family later moved to Roosevelt and Chaves Counties. I'd appreciate any genealogy or history regarding this family. Thank you. Anna Brown

HARRISON
Person in question is my great grandfather Hezikiah Henry Clay HARRISON, Born in 1825 in Kentucky, and died 1 September 1898 in Lincoln. Lived in Los Tablos, White Oaks and Lincoln from about 1850 until his death in 1898. Send any family history or information to Jon D. Harrison. Thank you. J. D. Harrison

HENLEY/ ROBERTS
My Great Great Grandfather's name was Albert T. ROBERTS His first wife was Dennison Elizabeth HENLEY. I 'm seeking any family or historic information on these families. Thank you. Mellanni

HERRERA
Antonio HERRERA lived in Lincoln County during the Lincoln County War. She married Josiah Gordon (Doc) SCURLOCK. She may have come from France. Doc rode with Billy the Kid during the Lincoln County War. Antonio's parents did not approve of SCURLOCK, but the marriage lasted and 10 children were born. Please send any additional information to Carl and Audrey.

HOFMAN
I'm searching for the parents of Pherabe nee WILSON, wife of Michael S. HOFMAN. John Henry Hoffman, their son, moved to Lincoln County, NM in 1907. Allie

HOOD
I am looking for Rebecca HOOD. She was born in Arkansas about 1874. Her family settled at the foot of the Capitan Mountains about 1886. Her sister Anna Pearl HOOD was born there in 1888. The family move to Oklahoma about 1894 but Rebecca did not move with them. She is lost to us in New Mexico. If you have any information please contact me. Thanks Robin Hood

HOTT
Robert Sidney HOTT, born 22 April 1916 in Clayton, married 20 July 1940 in Roswell to Dorothy Fields. Please send information on this family to Richard Grenne. Thank you. Richard Greene

JONES
Seeking cemetery where James Lacey Jones born Dec. 19, 1849 and died March 26, 1935 is buried. Also, his daughter Vera Mae Jones Born Jan. 30, 1900 and died Dec. 23, 1915. They lived at Corona and some members are buried at St. Teresa Catholic but think they were Baptist. Thanks LMarsh6405@cs.com

JOY
The JOY families lived in Lincoln County from 1880 to 1882 or later. David Joy was born about 1840. He married Mary and had children Carson, Richard and Alice. J. C. Joy, relationship unknown, lived in Lincoln County in 1882. Please send any historic and genealogical information about this family to Joy Hobbs.

LACEY
Joshua Collins LACEY arrived in Lincoln County by 1900. His children were Jackson, Doc, Elijah, Robert, Warden, Aciel, and their sister Jenny. Please send information on this family to Darral Lawson.

LaFAYETTE
Tranqalino LaFAYETTE was born before the turn of the century in Lincoln County. He married Beatrice MUNOZ who's father had an approximately 100 acre ranch around Ruidoso. Any genealogy or history about this family is greatly appreciated. Celeste Lafayette

LEE
Jon LEE, b. 1835 in Scotland, moved to Modus, CT. while a child. After retiring as a Sea Captain trading on the Polynesian Islands, he eventually moved to White Oaks, in 1886. He married Mary Magdaline PURCELL. His children included May LEE, who married Ed QUEEN in White Oaks. Please send information on this family to Carol Watt.

LEONARD / MOORE
Levi and Lorena LEONARD moved their family to Lincoln in 1881. Their daughter Mattie (nickname) was a sweetheart of Pat Garrett. Their daughter Margaret May was my great grandmother and married William Moore in Nogal in 1888. I would like to find out any details about this family and how long they lived in Lincoln before moving back to Texas. Thanks, Linda Conard

LEIGHNER / STEWART / SUTLIFF / WINGFIEL
This is my family and I am looking for any information, I  live in Capitan, NM. Thank you. Rose Barton email

LERMUSIAUX
My ancestors came from France to work in the mines of Lincoln County. The surname is LERMUSIAUX. I found some info in the 1900 census, District 9 for Lincoln County. Could you tell me what mines he might have been working in. Later, my grandfather was born in Dawson, where his father, Louis LERMUSIAUX Jr. worked in 1904. Your help is greatly appreciated.  Thank you. Karen Lermuseaux

LUCERO / BENEVIDEZ / ORTEGA
I'm seeking information on Martin B. LUCERO who was born in Lincoln, New Mexico in July 1902. He lived in Lincoln until he was about fifteen years old. His mother was Juanita Benevidez and his father was Francisco Lucero. Martin LUCERO married Lucia Ortega in 1923. Francisco and Juanita were my grandparents. I would like to know more about their family and ancestors. If anyone has information, it will be much appreciated. Bob and Lucy

LUCERO / GOMEZ
Victoriano LUCERO was born about 1865 Lincoln County New Mexico. He was the son of Jose LUCERO and Maria _____? His known siblings were Francisco LUCERO who was born about 1861, and Hinohnero? LUCERO who was born about 1868. Victoriano married Guadalupe GOMEZ on November 18, 1885 at Santa Rita, Lincoln County, New Mexico. They had 11 children. I'd appreciate any information on Victoriano's family, parents and grandparents.
Thank you. Dale Christine Quinn Flores

LUCERO/ARCHULETA/RICHARDSON
(Jose) CORNELIO LUCERO was the son of (Jose) FRANCISCO LUCERO and (Maria) de la LUZ CHAVEZ.  He married (Maria) NOVERTA ARCHULETA in Taos/Conjeos county in 1857.  Noverta was a captured Ute maiden who was adopted and raised by a Mexican family.  Her adopted parents were Jose Miguel ARCHULETA and Maria Isabel CASADOS.  They lived in Conejos county, which was on the NM/CO. border before moving to Lincoln county where their daughter, Benina, married Andrew McNeely RICHARDSON. Looking for information on any of these families.  email

MARTIN
Benjamin Franklin Martin lived in Lincoln county, NM from 1900
to 1909.  Is there an obituary in the newspapers? .email
 

MINOGUE
W. MINOGUE lived in Ancho after 1905. He married Samantha WILLIAMS. She was called Mancy by her family. Her date of birth was December 29, 1872. I need genealogical and historical information on this family. Thank you, Karen.

MONTOYA email
Searching for info about my husbands great-grandparents "Feliz (Felix) Montoya born 1844 in Valencia, Valencia county NM., and Teofila Otero born about 1855 in Valencia. Do not have death dates. I know of two children from the 1880 census in Valencia: Carlota, and Luisa who is my husbands grandmother, also later they may have had a son named Juan. Luisa married Jesus Maria Padilla a widower (1st wife Eusiquia Sandoval) in Lincoln in 1903. I would like to know where and when Feliz and Teofila died, and also any info about a son named Juan. Would really appreciate any help. Mitzi Salsberry email

MONTOYA / TRUIJILLO
The children of Tranquilino MONTOYA and Maria TRUJILLO were among the first children listed in the Lincoln County Santa Rita Catholic Church Baptismal record in Carrizozo. Lazaro was born 29 June 1879 and baptized 30 June 1879. Juana Catalina, or Catarina, was born 22 March 1881; Elfida was born 23 October 1883; Ricardo was born 20 Jun 1887 and Candelaria was born 3 April 1890 in San Patricio of Lincoln County. Other Montoya families in this area were my Grandparents, Adonio Montoya and Antonia Vigil. Adonio's parents were Antonio Montoya and Petra Garduno Rivera. Antonio's parents were Francisco Montoya and Francisca Maestas. Antonia's Vigil's parents were Daniel Trujillo Vigil and Elfida Fresquez Chavez. Please contact Martha Sanchez Wilson with any family information. Martha

MYLER 
I am looking for any information pertaining to George Washington Myler, my grandfather. He settled in that area in the early 1900's.  His first wife was May McBrayer, and his second wife was Margaret Lee Franklin, my grandmother. My mother, Myrtle Elizabeth Myler says that she was born in Coyote in 1919?. There is a son Daniel Willis Myler who was born to the first wife May, in 1915, and another child Viola who died in 1918. I am looking for the marriage of George and Margaret and/or anything pertinent to this family. Thank you. email

ORTEGA / TELLES
I am trying to find information on Inocente Ortega born about 1850 in Mexico and died 1833 in Bent, NM married to Antonia Montoya
born about 1855 in Ysleta Texas and died in 1930, Bent, NM, I am also looking for Ecelso Telles born in Texas, died in Bent, NM and his wife
Emelia Walters born and died in Bent, NM as well as her parents John Walters a Civil war veteran and married to Alvina Baca of Socorro. Roberta email

PACHECO/ESPINOSA
Any information about Anselmo Pacheco, my great grand father, as to when he was admitted to Las Vegas, NM Insane Asylum? Also, anyone know about a family double murder among the store owner- Espinosas in Roswell in the 1920s? email
 

PADILLA / BACA
Solomon Sandoval PADILLA, Jr. was born 25 March 1938. Father: Salomon Baca Padilla was born circa August 1915 in Capitan. Mother: Viola SANDOVAL was born 15 September 1921(?) in Carrizozo. Salomon Baca Padilla's Father: Er? Merejildo Padilla was born April, 1886 in Lincoln. Salomon Baca Padilla's Mother: Juanita BACA was born March 1886 in Lincoln. Merjildo and Juanita Baca Padilla had 4 children Manuel, Rosa, Salomon and Sene or Sadie. Juanita Baca Padilla was the daughter of Silvestre Baca, an American citizen, and Enlogia Galindoor Galindro was from Mexico. Juanita Baca had a bother named Eucevio Baca Sr. Chevo Baca's father was from Carrizozo and a sister Beatris Baca, who was married to Jorge Archuleta. Merehildo Padilla was the son of Romulos Padilla and Rosanra Chavez or Chaves, addressed as Mamalita by her family.
Merehildo Padilla's Father, Romulos Padilla, reportedly had two land grants from the King of Spain that were located in the foot hills of the Capitan Mountains. The land was sold during the depression of the 1930s. After Romulos died, when Merejildo Padilla was 4 or so years old, Rosanra Chavez remarried Jose Torres and they had two children named Sofia and Jaime Torres. If you can help us add any information the the above we would be very grateful. Solomon Padilla

PATRON
I am interested in any information regarding Juan Patron. He lived in Lincoln County in 1872. He was friends with "Billy the Kid". He married to Beatrice Labadie. Juan was a teacher to Lincoln children in the early 1870s. He was shot in the back by John Riley but survived. Juan was elected to the territorial legislature in 1877. Any information about him is appreciated. Cheryl

PHILLIPS
Looking for (E.M.) Erastus Marion Phillips and his wife Mildred Mathilda Phillips, children: Blanch, Sam, Ella, Herbert, Marion,
Albert, and Mildred Marion Phillips. Karen Smith, email

READ
Dennis Leslie READ married Clara Yates 27 August 1913 in Carrizozo, New Mexico. His father was Milton READ and his mother was Margaret C. SUTTON, both from Arkansas. I'd like to contact any family relative. Thank you. David Walsh

RICE
John B. RICE, worked on a ranch in Lincoln County starting in 1897. He was married to Anna CALHOUN, and had at least 2 boys who were born in New Mexico. They had six children named James, Madison, John, Frank, Sadie, one more girl, whose name is not known. John was born in 1865. Anna's was born in 1870. Any further information is greatly appreciated. Maxie

RICHARDSON Family Photographs
I've "rescued" a group of photographs including many belonging to the RICHARDSON Family. The first is a photograph of "Grandma RICHARDSON" which was taken in Lampasas, Texas sometime between 1908-1912. The lady in the photograph appears to be in her 70's at the time it was taken. The second photograph is also identified as "Grandma RICHARDSON" and was taken in front of a house in Waco, TX sometime before 1908 and notes the address as 1026 N. 18th Street or 1102 N. 18th Street referring to a change in addresses that the City of Waco made after the family moved to Waco.
The third photograph is of Mary, Hugh, and John RICHARDSON taken in 1869 and addressed to Cousin Lizzie on April 29, 1869. There is no studio location noted on this photograph, however, the three appear to be siblings ranging in age from 6-15 years. The fourth is also a photograph of Mary, Hugh, and John RICHARDSON, taken in March 1885 at the Maxwell's Studio in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. The three appear to be in their 20's and 30's at the time this photograph was taken.
The fifth photograph is of a group of 6 young men with one identified as "Uncle Hugh", the same Hugh RICHARDSON which appears in the other photographs. This photograph was taken at the James Studio in Iowa City, IA, probably sometime in the 1880's with Hugh appearing to be in his 20's at the time.
The sixth photograph is of J.H. RICHARDSON and was taken at the Maxwell Studio in Mt. Ayr, IA and is dated 1886.  I believe this is the same man previously identified as John RICHARDSON in earlier photographs.  He appears to be in his 30's or 40's at the time the photograph was taken. Another unidentified photograph from the Shroyer & Barnhart Studio in Mt. Ayr, IA appears to be an earlier photograph of "Grandma RICHARDSON", probably taken in the 1870's or 1880's with the subject appearing to be in her 50's at the
time.
Three additional photographs are all of Sidney A. KEYES identified as Grandma RICHARDSON's brother.  These are photographs taken at studios in Michigan and Iowa.  Three additional photographs are taken in the H.B. Rice Studio which I believe was in DeWitt, Nebraska and are identified as "Mama" and Aunt Kate MILLER.  An additional unidentified photograph with no location appears to be another photograph of the woman identified as "Mama".
I'm hoping to locate someone from this family so that this wonderful group of treasures can be returned to the family.  If you are a member of this RICHARDSON Family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley email

RODRIGUEZ / MENGE
I am looking for information about my Great Grandfather Ygnacio (AKA Ignacio, Nacho) RODRIGUEZ born in New Mexico approximately 1872 and lived and died in Los Angeles approximately 1965. He was married to Louisa Menge and had four children: George Rodriguez (my dad), Michael Rodriguez, Peggy Rodriguez-Joy, Jeri Rodriguez-Scholfield. They later divorced and he remarried a woman named Ramona. He worked for the Railroad (I believe Southern Pacific, my Dad's birth certificate says SP Roundhouse as his occupation). Please if you have any information please e-mail me. Thank you. Rosanna Rodriguez-Gonzales

SANCHEZ
I am looking for information on Jacinto Sanchez. He is a long lost relative. I am almost certain that he is deceased and lived, died and is buried in and/or around Albuquerque, New Mexico. He originates from the Hondo Valley, Ruidoso area in Lincoln County. I know that he married in Albuquerque, had a large family and owned a tire repair shop or similar shop. Any information would be most appreciated and helpful. Thank you. email

SAVAGE
I live in Ohio and I am researching your area, especially Lincoln County. My ancestor John Savage served in the U S Armed services at Fort Stanton, Lincoln County, from 1878 until his discharge in 1881. I have been unable to locate him after this date. The National Archives in Washington D C have no records of him. The 1880 U S census places him in  Fort Stanton Lincoln county, and states him as single, white, age 30 born Scotland. If anyone can guide me to a source of information about my John, I would appreciate it.  Thank you. Gwen email

SCURLOCK
Josiah Gordon 'Doc' SCURLOCK married Antonia HERRERA in 1876 in Lincoln County New Mexico. Josiah was born 11 January 1850 in Elmore County Alabama. He died 25 July 1929 in Texas. Please send any family history or genealogy on these families to Audrey Parker. Thank you.

SENA
George SENA married Teresa CARRILLO at Santa Rita Church in Carrizozo, NM on 23 July, 1885. George SENA was born in 1863 in Las Vegas, NM, and I am not sure when he arrived in Lincoln County. George and Teresa had nine children: Mela, Bessie, Zora, Ignacio, Anna, Jose, Avie Marie, and unnamed twins who died at birth. Avie Marie SENA was born on 7 June, 1903 in Richardson, NM. George died in 1928 in Santa Fe, NM. Information about his family would be appreciated.
Annette M. Watson

SHERMAN
He Who Also Served, yet remains an UNSOLVED MYSTERY!
Will the Other Marshal Sherman, please Stand Up
by Art Cohan (ArtCohan@aol.com) The mystery of the parentage of Marshall SHERMAN, Medal of Honor winner, is delineated elsewhere in this issue. John E. SHERMAN, Jr. was the United States District Marshal in the area covering Lincoln Co., NM during the Lincoln County Wars . He became a friend of Billy the Kid, and a smattering of books about Billy and the Lincoln County Wars (1878-1879) serve brief mention of Marshal John Sherman, yet reveal nothing personal about the man. He is described in numerous accounts as the "only honest man in the affairs of that time/place – as corruption at every level of authority was rampant (to the Governor of the Territory). Marshal Sherman attempted to bring a ring of justice to the area. A trip to the Website of the U. S. Marshal Service was unhelpful – a personal phone call to their historian was unhelpful – a search of the census films of NM was unhelpful – review of many newspapers from that time/place was unhelpful - and obtaining copies of the few items on file at the National Archives revealed only his middle initial, the Jr. after his name, that he was of Santa Fe and that he applied for re-appointment in March of 1880. Janelle Foster corresponded with me quite a bit, and was very helpful with possible areas to check, but all proved fruitless. If YOU, or anyone, have any information about Marshal John E. Sherman, please write me! ArtCohan@aol.com

SHIPP
William SHIPP was born 21 June 1879 in Kendall County, Texas. His parents were August and Mary Elizabeth KNIBBE who had thirteen children. William married Ivan CASNER. William SHIPP lived in Lincoln County 1907 to 1911. William had a boy named Lewis SHIPP--20 September 1908 near Lincoln. After the death of wife, Ivan, William placed Lewis and his brothers in the Grand Plains Orphanage near Roswell. Please send any family information, including the reason for William changing his name to SHIPP, to Debbie Barnard.

SMITH
I was so pleased to find your site as I am trying to find information on my great grandparents. Clinton Blaine Smith was born in 1863 and died in 1944. Rosa May Smith was born in 1863 and died in 1939. They are buried in Cedarvale Cemetery in Torrance Co., NM. I would like to have the exact dates of birth and death for both of them. Someone recently sent me an article about them that was in "Tales from Corona and More" and it stated they moved to Cedarvale in 1910. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks for any help. Peg

SMITH
I am trying to find information on a Yankee soldier that was with the 5th
California Infantry. His name was W. J. SMITH, and he is buried in a small
cemetery on the Mulcock Ranch on the western edge of Chaves County near Otero County. He lived in Lincoln County about 1890. W. J. SMITH may have lived in the Lower Penaso area. Any historical or family information needed. Thank you. David Minton

SPENCE
Clarence and Helene SPENCE were in Carrizozo in 1919 and may have been sheep herders/ranchers. Their children were William SPENCE b 1892 in Iowa and Charles SPENCE born 1895 in Iowa. This family was in eastern Iowa in 1904, Carrizozo in 1919. In 1925 they were in Cordova, Taos County, NM. Does anyone have any information about this family? Thank you. Nancy

STEWART / JOHNSON
I'm looking for information on my g-grandparents, Arley T. Stewart married to Rose (Rosy/Rosa) Johnson. Rose's middle name was possibly Jean or Elvira. Rose died sometime after 1910. Arley died in 1918 and is buried in Carrizozo, NM (Evergreen Cemetery) Brian Franklin email