Prichard, George W., 1850-1935.

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George W. Prichard was born on August 5, 1850 in New Harmony, Indiana. He received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1872. In 1879 he moved to New Mexico, making Las Vegas his home. He served as senator from San Miguel County (1887-1889). In 1902, he became district attorney for Socorro, Lincoln, Chaves and Eddy counties. He was appointed United States Attorney for the Territory, 1904-1907. In November 1918, Prichard married Maude H. Hancock from Neoga, Illinois. She taught in the New Mexico public schools and at the Normal University of Las Vegas. In 1918 she served as New Mexico State Chair of the Woman's Committee of the National Council of Defense.

From the guide to the George Prichard Photograph Collection, 1910-1930, (Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico.)

George W. Prichard was born on August 5, 1850 in New Harmony, Indiana. He received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1872. In 1879 he moved to New Mexico, making Las Vegas his home. He served as senator from San Miguel County (1887-1889). In 1902, he became district attorney for Socorro, Lincoln, Chaves and Eddy counties. He was appointed U.S. attorney for the Territory, 1904-1907. In November 1918, Prichard married Maude H. Hancock from Neoga, Illinois. She taught in the New Mexico public schools and at the Normal University of Las Vegas. In 1918 she served as New Mexico State chair of the Woman's Committee of the National Council of Defense.

From the description of Family papers, 1894-1940. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 44388824

George W. Prichard was born on August 5, 1850 in New Harmony, Indiana. He received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1872. After moving to Arkansas he established a law practice. While in Arkansas he was a colonel on the staff of Governor Clayton of Arkansas, and in 1873 served as a member of the Arkansas legislature. In 1876 he served as a delegate to the National Republican convention. By 1879, Prichard was living in Denver, Colorado, practicing law. In August of that year, he moved to New Mexico, making Las Vegas his home. He served as senator from San Miguel County (1887-1889). In 1902, he became district attorney for Socorro, Lincoln, Chaves and Eddy counties. He was appointed United States Attorney for the Territory, 1904-1907, by President Chester Arthur. He was a delegate to the New Mexico Constitution Convention in 1889 and in 1910. Afterwards, he established a private legal practice in Santa Fe.

Prichard's first wife, Agnes Whitmore was from Springfield, Vermont. They married in 1876 and she died in 1889. In November 1918, Prichard married Maude H. Hancock from Neoga, Illinois. She taught in the New Mexico public schools and at the Normal University of Las Vegas. In 1918 she served as New Mexico State chair of the Woman's Committee of the National Council of Defense. The Committee's job was to coordinate women's contributions to the war effort, and increase food production, conservation and preservation.

From the guide to the George W. Prichard Family Papers, 1894-1940, (University of New Mexico. Center for Southwest Research.)

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San Miguel County (N.M.)
San Miguel County (N.M.)
New Mexico
New Mexico
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Agriculture
Courts
Courts
Food
Land claims
Land claims
Land grants
Mines and mineral resources
Mines and mineral resources
New Mexico Federation of Women's Clubs
Pueblos
World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1914-1918
Women
Women
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Activity

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Birth 1850

Death 1935

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