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Peyton, Joe C.

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Peyton, Joe C.

August 20, 2026

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Joseph C. Peyton emerged as a notable figure in El Paso’s commercial history after arriving from Lebanon, Tennessee, in 1899 suffering from advanced tuberculosis. Sent west for his health, he recovered rapidly after treatment at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, then returned to El Paso and worked first in…

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