Blackmore, William, 1827-1878

William Blackmore was a British entrepreneur who promoted British and Dutch investment in Southwestern land. He began his career as a representative of English mining interests in New Mexico after the Civil War. He developed investment ventures in Colorado and New Mexico. His ventures involved Spanish and Mexican land grants.

From the guide to the William Blackmore Collection, 1827-1890, (Museum of New Mexico. Fray Angélico Chávez History Library.)

William Blackmore was a London businessman and an authority on American Indians of the Plains.

From the description of Letter : Lake Superior, to Blanche Blackmore, 1874 Sep 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80555895

From the description of Letter : Lake Superior, to Blanche Blackmore, 1874 Sep 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702162058

William Blackmore was an English entrepreneur who was involved in New Mexico and Colorado during the late 19th century. Based in England, Blackmore conducted his United States ventures (the Denver & Rio Grande Railway, the New Mexico Trust Land Programs, and the Chama ventures) through visits and representatives.

From the description of William Blackmore land records, 1856-1870. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37896422

Blackmore was an English entrepreneur who promoted European investment in land in the American Southwest.

From the description of William Blackmore collection, 1827-1890. (Museum of New Mexico Library). WorldCat record id: 37435069