June 26, 1868 Charles J. Robinson was killed at Yellow Jacket Springs, Esmeralda County, by Frank Schoonmaker. No one but the two present, and no conviction. History of Nevada Thompson & West - 1881

June 1873 Frank Durand was killed by John Stewart, at Columbus, Esmeralda County. Stewart was hanged April 24, 1874, at Aurora. History of Nevada Thompson & West - 1881

January 1, 1874 Antonio Rivara was killed by Victor Monego, at Columbus, Esmeralda County, with a knife. History of Nevada Thompson & West - 1881

January 29, 1878 Joe Parmental was murdered at his place of business in Columbus, Esmeralda County, and the building set on fire. The remains of Joe were found partially consumed. History of Nevada Thompson & West - 1881

July 29, 1878 David Holland was killed by E. P. Hull, at Columbus. Dispute over a game of cards.  History of Nevada Thompson & West - 1881

January 6, 1880 P. S. Traver was shot and killed by Mike Owens, at Candelaria, Esmeralda County.  A misunderstanding in regard to a check in payment of services. Traver was County Commissioner of Esmeralda County. Owens was acquitted. History of Nevada Thompson & West - 1881

December 16, 1880 Thomas Logan was shot and mortally wounded by Bart Greeley, at Candelaria, Esmeralda County. A trivial quarrel originating in a bar-room was the cause. Greeley escaped. History of Nevada Thompson & West - 1881

April 10, 1881 Joe Turner was shot and killed by Doc Callison, at Candelaria, Esmeralda County. Trouble over a game of cards. Callison was acquitted on the ground of self-defense. History of Nevada Thompson & West - 1881

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