Lemon, John, ca. 1831-1871.

Mercantile store, freight business, and flour mill owner in La Mesilla, New Mexico. Lemon served as probate judge of Dona Ana County from 1865-1869, and later as deputy collector of U.S. customs in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Lemon was active in local politics, working with William L. Rynerson to strengthen the Republican party. He was killed during an 1871 rally in Mesilla, when Republicans and Democrats clashed in the town plaza. Lemon's widow, Luciana, married Rynerson the following year.

From the description of John Lemon family papers, 1862-1948 (bulk 1861-1913). (New Mexico State University). WorldCat record id: 45468507

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