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Richard M. Brewer (February 19, 1850 – April 4, 1878), was an American cowboy and Lincoln County lawman. He was the founding leader of the Regulators, a deputized posse that fought in the Lincoln County War.
- Blazer Cemetery, Mescalero, Otero County, New Mexico
- Gunshot wound
- Richard Brewer, February 19, 1850, St. Albans, Vermont
Learn about Richard M. Brewer, a Vermont-born rancher who became a leader of the Regulators in the Lincoln County War. He was wounded and killed in a shootout with Buckshot Roberts in 1878.
Richard M. Brewer. Birth. 19 Feb 1850. Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, USA. Death. 4 Apr 1878 (aged 28) Mescalero, Otero County, New Mexico, USA. Burial. Blazer Cemetery. Mescalero, Otero County, New Mexico, USA Show Map. Memorial ID. 7785508. · View Source. Suggest Edits. Memorial. Photos 5. Flowers 272. Memorials. Region. North America.
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Nov 7, 2023 · His death allowed Billy the Kid to take a stronger role within the Regulators. Dick Brewer, born Richard Brewer, was the founding member of the Regulators and a close friend of Billy the Kid until his death.
May 24, 2018 · Richard M. "Dick" Brewer (February 19, 1850 — April 4, 1878), was an American cowboy and outlaw. He was the first leader of what historically is referred to as Billy the Kid's band (the Lincoln County Regulators), although Billy never led them. Early life. Brewer was born in St. Albans, Vermont.
- Saint Albans City, Vermont
- February 19, 1850
- Vermont
- April 4, 1878
Jun 18, 2011 · Learn about Richard M. Brewer, a Boaz native who became a legend in the Lincoln County War in New Mexico. The marker tells his story, his role in the Regulators, and his death in a shoot-out.
Richard M. Brewer – the first leader; Henry Newton Brown; Roscoe Rustling Bob Bryant; Jose Chavez y Chavez; Frank Coe; George Coe; Jim French; William McCloskey – traitor against the group according to the Kid and McNab. Frank McNab – second leader; John Middleton; Tom O'Folliard; Ignacio Gonzales; Tom Peterson; Vicente Romero; Yginio ...