Here are some suggested names for which there's a good amount of information:
Follow the links below to discover sources on these names and others who were influential in the military on the border.
Search historical database of El Paso Newspapers and go to Border Heritage Center in the Main El Paso Library branch for vertical file. Google books may have something as well.
Search historical database of El Paso Newspapers and go to Border Heritage Center in the Main El Paso Library branch for vertical file.
Search historical database of El Paso Newspapers and go to Border Heritage Center in the Main El Paso Library branch for vertical file.
Note details that might seem insignificant at first glance, in case one finds other information later.
Women's information is often found through researching the men in their lives (i.e. husband, fathers, etc.) so the notes here might only state that Mrs. X was married to Mr. X who was important for some reason, but in researching him, there might be information about his wife found later.
Research full text of local newspaper articles back to 1881 in this database available to EPCC users and in person in EPCC Libraries: