John Lemon family papers, 1862-1948 (bulk 1861-1913).

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John Lemon family papers, 1862-1948 (bulk 1861-1913).

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Collection includes correspondence dating from John Lemon's service as a probate judge and customs collector. Correspondence of Luciana Lemon is also included. Legal records illustrate John Lemon's mining and land investments, while his mercantile and freighting interests are documented in a series of financial records. Four generations of the Lemon family are depicted in a series of photographs. Materials pertaining to William L. Reynerson are found throughout the collection.

ca. 2 linear ft.

New Mexico State University

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SNAC Resource ID: 7553966

New Mexico State University

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Lemmen family

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Rynerson, Luciana Lemon.

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Lemon, John, ca. 1831-1871.

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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. ...