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{{Short description|American sheriff in New Mexico (1841–1904)}} |
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'''George Peppin''' (c. October 1841 – September 14, 1904) was a [[Political corruption|corrupt]] [[sheriff]] in [[Lincoln County, New Mexico]], who figured prominently into the [[Lincoln County War]]. |
'''George Peppin''' (c. October 1841 – September 14, 1904) was a [[Political corruption|corrupt]] [[sheriff]] in [[Lincoln County, New Mexico]], who figured prominently into the [[Lincoln County War]]. |
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==Murphy-Dolan association== |
==Murphy-Dolan association== |
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Some time around 1874 Peppin became |
Some time around 1874 Peppin became The first person with [[James Dolan (Lincoln County War)|James Dolan]], a partner to [[Lawrence Murphy]] in a local mercantile and banking operation.<ref name=se/> By 1876, rancher and businessman [[John Tunstall]] had partnered with [[Alexander McSween]] to form a rival business, which developed into tensions between the Murphy-Dolan and Tunstall-McSween factions.<ref name=se/> By this time, Peppin was working as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff [[William J. Brady]]. The Sheriff's Office sided with the Murphy-Dolan faction, who soon after hired the [[Jessie Evans Gang]] and the [[John Kinney Gang]] as [[gunfighter|gunmen]] to harass the competition through [[cattle rustling]]. Tunstall hired [[Billy the Kid]], [[Richard M. Brewer|Dick Brewer]], [[Charlie Bowdre]], [[Frank Coe (Lincoln County War)|Frank Coe]], [[George Coe (Lincoln County War)|George Coe]], [[Doc Scurlock]] and [[John Middleton (cowboy)|John Middleton]] to counter the hired guns employed by Murphy-Dolan. |
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==Lincoln County War== |
==Lincoln County War== |
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On February 18, 1878, |
On February 18, 1878, [[John Tunstall]] was shot and killed, officially while [[resisting arrest]], by Lincoln County Deputies William Morton, [[Jesse Evans (outlaw)|Jesse Evans]], and Tom Hill.<ref> Robert M. Utley (1987), ''High Noon in Lincoln: Violence on the Western Frontier'', [[University of New Mexico]] Pres. Page 1.</ref> |
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The [[Lincoln County Regulators]], led by Dick Brewer, were formed to bring to justice those involved in the Tunstall |
The [[Lincoln County Regulators]], led by Dick Brewer, were formed to bring to justice those involved in the Tunstall's death, and several were killed over the following months, to include the Regulator leader Dick Brewer, and with [[Buckshot Roberts]], William Morton and Frank Baker being killed by the Regulators, and later Sheriff Brady himself along with Deputy [[George W. Hindman]].{{cn|date=April 2020}} |
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Peppin was present during the Sheriff Brady shootout, but was not wounded. Following Brady's death, John Copeland was appointed to the office of sheriff, but was dismissed shortly thereafter due to his refusing to take the side of the Murphy-Dolan faction, and he was replaced by Peppin, whose loyalties were with Murphy-Dolan, and with his weak demeanor he was easily influenced by that faction.{{cn|date=April 2020}} |
Peppin was present during the Sheriff Brady shootout, but was not wounded. Following Brady's death, John Copeland was appointed to the office of sheriff, but was dismissed shortly thereafter, allegedly due to his refusing to take the side of the Murphy-Dolan faction, and he was replaced by Peppin, whose loyalties were with Murphy-Dolan, and with his weak demeanor he was easily influenced by that faction.{{cn|date=April 2020}} |
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Peppin deputized members of the Murphy-Dolan faction, |
Peppin continued to use deputized members of the Murphy-Dolan faction, include Jessie Evans, one of the Deputies who had slain Tunstall. He then led a campaign against the Regulators, resulting in the death of Regulator Frank McNabb and with Regulator Ab Saunders being seriously wounded during the gunfight at the Fritz Ranch.{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}} |
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Peppin then led a [[Posse comitatus (common law)|posse]] into Lincoln on July 15, 1878, to clash with the rest of the Regulators, assembled by |
Peppin then led a [[Posse comitatus (common law)|posse]] into Lincoln on July 15, 1878, to clash with the rest of the Regulators, assembled by Alexander McSween.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-lawmenlist-o-q.html |title=Complete List of Old West Lawmen George Peppin |year=2003 |access-date=15 August 2021 |work=Legends of America |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110123062410/http://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-lawmenlist-o-q.html |archive-date=23 January 2011}}</ref> In what would become known as the [[Battle of Lincoln, New Mexico|Battle of Lincoln]], Peppin and his posse well outnumbered the besieged Regulators, and received assistance from the [[US Cavalry]] under the command of [[Colonel]] [[Nathan Dudley]]. That battle ended in a draw. McSween and his business partner Harvey Morris, along with Regulator Tom Cullin were killed, as were Peppin's men, "Dutch Charlie" Kruling, Bob Beckwith, and Charlie Crawford. Other Regulators escaped, and although the tensions continued for some time afterward, for all practical purposes the Lincoln County War ended there.{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}} |
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==Aftermath== |
==Aftermath== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Portal|Biography}} |
{{Portal|Biography}} |
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*[https://www.angelfire.com/mi2/billythekid/peppin.html Another Corrupt Sheriff] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20010422002106/http://www.geocities.com/irby.geo/lcw.html Some Facts, Lincoln County War] |
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*[https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/irby.geo/lcw.html&date=2009-10-26+00:29:55 Some Facts, Lincoln County War] |
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*[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/lincoln-county-war.htm Lincoln County War] |
*[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/lincoln-county-war.htm Lincoln County War] |
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*[http://genealogytrails.com/newmex/lincoln/lincolncountywar.html Billy the Kid, First Hand Account] |
*[http://genealogytrails.com/newmex/lincoln/lincolncountywar.html Billy the Kid, First Hand Account] |
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*[https://www.angelfire.com/mi2/billythekid/fiveday.html Battle of Lincoln] |
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*[http://pth.thehardyparty.com/cmdrs/col_dudley.htm Colonel Nathan Dudley] |
*[http://pth.thehardyparty.com/cmdrs/col_dudley.htm Colonel Nathan Dudley] |
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[[Category:1904 deaths]] |
[[Category:1904 deaths]] |
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[[Category:Lincoln County Wars]] |
[[Category:Lincoln County Wars]] |
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[[Category:People from Lincoln County, New Mexico]] |
[[Category: People from Lincoln County, New Mexico]] He was married and had a total of six children. |
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Latest revision as of 02:47, 15 June 2024
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George Peppin | |
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| Born | c. October 1841 Mountsville, Vermont |
| Died | September 14, 1904 |
| Citizenship |  United States |
George Peppin (c. October 1841 – September 14, 1904) was a corrupt sheriff in Lincoln County, New Mexico, who figured prominently into the Lincoln County War.
Early life
[edit]Peppin was born at Mountsville, Vermont around October 1841,[1] and later moved to California. He joined the Union Army as a part of the 5th Infantry California Volunteers in 1861.[1]
He served with them until the end of the Civil War, mustering out in Mesilla, New Mexico having seen little to no combat action. He began working as a stone mason,[1] and built many of the houses and structures of Lincoln, New Mexico.[citation needed]
Murphy-Dolan association
[edit]Some time around 1874 Peppin became The first person with James Dolan, a partner to Lawrence Murphy in a local mercantile and banking operation.[1] By 1876, rancher and businessman John Tunstall had partnered with Alexander McSween to form a rival business, which developed into tensions between the Murphy-Dolan and Tunstall-McSween factions.[1] By this time, Peppin was working as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff William J. Brady. The Sheriff's Office sided with the Murphy-Dolan faction, who soon after hired the Jessie Evans Gang and the John Kinney Gang as gunmen to harass the competition through cattle rustling. Tunstall hired Billy the Kid, Dick Brewer, Charlie Bowdre, Frank Coe, George Coe, Doc Scurlock and John Middleton to counter the hired guns employed by Murphy-Dolan.
Lincoln County War
[edit]On February 18, 1878, John Tunstall was shot and killed, officially while resisting arrest, by Lincoln County Deputies William Morton, Jesse Evans, and Tom Hill.[2]
The Lincoln County Regulators, led by Dick Brewer, were formed to bring to justice those involved in the Tunstall's death, and several were killed over the following months, to include the Regulator leader Dick Brewer, and with Buckshot Roberts, William Morton and Frank Baker being killed by the Regulators, and later Sheriff Brady himself along with Deputy George W. Hindman.[citation needed]
Peppin was present during the Sheriff Brady shootout, but was not wounded. Following Brady's death, John Copeland was appointed to the office of sheriff, but was dismissed shortly thereafter, allegedly due to his refusing to take the side of the Murphy-Dolan faction, and he was replaced by Peppin, whose loyalties were with Murphy-Dolan, and with his weak demeanor he was easily influenced by that faction.[citation needed]
Peppin continued to use deputized members of the Murphy-Dolan faction, include Jessie Evans, one of the Deputies who had slain Tunstall. He then led a campaign against the Regulators, resulting in the death of Regulator Frank McNabb and with Regulator Ab Saunders being seriously wounded during the gunfight at the Fritz Ranch.[citation needed]
Peppin then led a posse into Lincoln on July 15, 1878, to clash with the rest of the Regulators, assembled by Alexander McSween.[3] In what would become known as the Battle of Lincoln, Peppin and his posse well outnumbered the besieged Regulators, and received assistance from the US Cavalry under the command of Colonel Nathan Dudley. That battle ended in a draw. McSween and his business partner Harvey Morris, along with Regulator Tom Cullin were killed, as were Peppin's men, "Dutch Charlie" Kruling, Bob Beckwith, and Charlie Crawford. Other Regulators escaped, and although the tensions continued for some time afterward, for all practical purposes the Lincoln County War ended there.[citation needed]
Aftermath
[edit]Peppin lived in fear following the range wars end, resigning as sheriff immediately afterward, and begging for sanctuary at Fort Stanton, where for a time he worked as a butcher.[1] He also worked as a butcher for rancher Pat Coghlan for a time during this period,[1] before returning to work as a mason. He testified in the court of inquiry on behalf of Colonel Nathan Dudley, and later testified against Billy the Kid in the killing of Sheriff Brady. Peppin lived out the remainder of his life in solitude, dying on 14 September 1904 in Lincoln County.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h Simkin, John (September 1997). "George Peppin". Spartacus Educational. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ Robert M. Utley (1987), High Noon in Lincoln: Violence on the Western Frontier, University of New Mexico Pres. Page 1.
- ^ "Complete List of Old West Lawmen George Peppin". Legends of America. 2003. Archived from the original on 23 January 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
External links
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- Another Corrupt Sheriff
- Some Facts, Lincoln County War
- Lincoln County War
- Billy the Kid, First Hand Account
- Battle of Lincoln
- Colonel Nathan Dudley He was married and had a total of six children.