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William
M. Riley, a cattleman of
Capitan, New Mexico, came to the Territory in 1890 from Louisiana.
He settled at Lincoln and entered the cattle business, in which he
has since continued, being closely associated with this enterprise,
which is one of the most important sources of revenue of the
Territory. In 1894 he removed to Capitan, where he entered a
homestead claim, covering a part of the town site. He is now
proprietor of the Capitan Hotel and also conducts a meat market, his
varied business interests being a good source of revenue and winning
for him a place among the substantial residents of this part of the
Territory.
While
living in Lincoln county Mr. Riley was called to various public
offices. He served as deputy sheriff, was collector of the county
for one term after his arrival and in 1897-98 filled the office of
assessor of the county. He also had charge of the district clerk's
office in Roswell under George Curray, and his devotion to all
public duties is one of the strong and salient characteristics in
his life record. His social relations connect him with Coalora
Lodge, I. O. O. F.
Source:
History of New Mexico: Its Resources
and People, by George B. Anderson, Pacific States Publishing Co.,
1907-Transcribed by C.
Anthony.
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