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The No Quarterly Newsletter of the William Clarke Quantrill Society

JOHN JARRETT’S GRAVE MARKER CEREMONY, THE 2014 WCQS REUNION REPORT, IN THIS ISSUE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF ALBANY, SONGS OF THE CONFEDERACY,

THE NEW KATE KING BOOK, WHAT’S IN A WORD

Greenwood, BC Commemorates John Jarrett By Lorna Mitchell

The grave marker ceremony was set for September 6, 2014 which gave the carvers enough time to complete the marker. Invitations were sent to the mayors and councilors of Greenwood and Grand Folks as well as the many volunteers.

Frank and Sharon Younger, my husband Ron and I made the 350 mile journey to Greenwood on September 5 to represent the James-Younger Gang and the William Clarke Quantrill Society at the Greenwood festivities.

The weather was sunny and warm as we all gathered John Jarrett’s Grave Marker in Greenwood, BC Saturday morning at the Greenwood museum. Greetings were made to the guests from the James-Younger Gang and On March 24, 2014 the City of Greenwood, British William Clarke Quantrill Society. We divided into two Columbia approved the request of the Greenwood Heritage groups of twenty five. As one group toured the courthouse Society to erect a wooden marker at John Jarrett’s and jail the other toured the museum and the new exhibit gravesite. This was the beginning of many months of for John Jarrett. After everyone had seen both we drove to planning and organizing a special day to celebrate a man the cemetery, located about three miles north of town. Our who was one of Greenwood’s pioneers. procession to John’s grave was led by a kilted piper playing Before the approval of John’s grave marker the the Piper’s Lament. The Greenwood Heritage Society Greenwood Heritage Society was already creating a president then spoke about John’s involvement in the Civil museum exhibit about John. Many volunteers were needed War, his post-war activities with the James-Younger Gang, to complete the project. Hours were spent gathering then his arrival in the Boundary country to settle down as a information and documents, writing and constructing a miner and rancher. A local minister gave a short sermon hotel lobby to show John sitting at a card game drinking followed by a prayer. An accordion rendition of Amazing whiskey. The exhibit opened to the public on May 1, 2014. Grace concluded the graveside ceremony. We then partook

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William Clarke Quantrill 2014 WCQS Reunion Society The William Clarke Quantrill Reunion was held from Independence, Mo. on P.O. Box 520123 October 18, 2014. Independence, MO 64052 The day began with the 150th Anniversary Bus Tour of the Battle of the Little Blue. The “Battle” was fought October 21, 1864 and was a prelude to the Battle of Westport. The “tourists” included a number of members of the Civil War OFFICERS Roundtable of Western and the Mid-Missouri Civil War Roundtable President: Harold Dellinger (Columbia Missouri). Particular attention was afforded to the several important Vice President: Cindy Taylor sites associated with the Battle of the Little Blue including Ripley Junction, Blue Secretary: Marcia Rudd Mills and the Little Blue River. We also visited several sites thought to be the Treasurer: Michael Bergman location of the death by sniper of Guerrilla George Todd, also on October 21, Srgt-at-Arms: Steve Constable 1864.

BOARD MEMBERS Afternoon events included a walking tour of the Historic Independence Square Marsha Bergman and a viewing of the George Bingham Collection at the Historic Truman David Goodman Courthouse. Presentations on Guerrilla’s John Jarret and George Todd were Richard Hamm followed by the introduction of several new books on Quantrill related subjects. Jim White Hank Roberts entertained after a fine banquet with several selections from his

Border Ballads. Website www.wcqsociety.com David Jackson was awarded the DON HALE AWARD for his many contributions to the study of local history. Jackson recently retired as archivist Email for the Jackson County Historical Society and is now involved in publishing [email protected] books on local history subjects. Don Hale was the longtime President of the WCQS and the author and editor of several pioneering works on Quantrill Webmaster: Bob Capps related subjects.

Historian: Terry Elliott Jim White was awarded the CAPTAIN NAPOLEON DAVIS AWARD for his industry in locating and marking the graves of Missouri Confederates. White is a The No Quarterly Editor: Catherine longtime WCQS member and was recently appointed to the board. He has Floyd several books in the works. Captain Napoleon Davis was one of several individuals who were active after the “late unpleasantness” in locating, marking The William Clarke Quantrill Society is and preserving Confederate graves. Davis was a major force behind the a Missouri not-for-profit corporation Confederate Cemetery of Jackson County with those bodies eventually being dedicated to the study of the Civil War moved into Forest Hill Cemetery. Davis is himself buried near the spectacular on the Missouri- border with Forest Hill Confederate Monument in present day Kansas City, Mo. emphasis on the lives of Quantrill, his men, his supporters, his adversaries and the resulting historical record. A secondary purpose is to collect and disseminate genealogical information about Quantrill, his men and their descendants.

All contents © 2014 William Clarke Quantrill Society, Inc. All rights revert to the author upon publication.

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(John Jarrett article continued from page 1) the Kettle River Mining Division was also the Provincial of a delightful luncheon provided in the old courthouse. Police Chief Constable of the Kettle River Division. After lunch fellow researcher Jan Jonker spoke on John’s mineral claims and partnerships with some of Greenwood’s Our small group finally arrived back in Greenwood at businessmen. For most people this was the finale to a very 6:30pm. After dinner Frank, Sharon, Ron and I went back to enjoyable day; however, ten of us, researchers and the museum for a private viewing and photo shoot of John’s volunteers, continued on with a drive to Rock Creek to visit exhibit. It was a wonderful end to a wonderful day, the two properties where John is known to have lived. We saddened only having to say goodbye to so many new saw the old town site of Riverside and the Rock Creek Hotel friends. Sunday morning we headed back home. It is where John would have also spent time. At Midway we always hard for me to leave the beautiful countryside of the viewed the building which housed the Mineral Records Boundary area. I can’t wait for our next trip back there. office where John applied for his miner’s certificates and Please see the WCQS website for additional photos of John recorded his claims. In John’s time the Mining Recorder for Jarrett’s grave marker ceremony 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Albany – Death of Bloody Bill Anderson

By Catherine Floyd Death of Bloody Bill Anderson

October 26, 2014 marked the 150th anniversary of the death of William Anderson, one of Quantrill’s notorious captains. It was during the Battle of Albany where Anderson participated in his last fight. After months of raiding central Missouri, Anderson was finally cornered by acting Lieutenant Colonel Samuel P. Cox, after a local woman alerted him to Anderson’s current position. In response, Cox and 300 men from the 33rd and 51st Missouri Militia rode towards Albany (near present day Orrick) to get Anderson. Cox sent one of his men towards Anderson’s camp to instigate a fight. Anderson and his men fell for the trap and quickly saddled their horses and charged towards the Union forces. Several of Anderson’s men were killed and many guerrillas were wounded. As the guerrillas tried to fight back, Anderson and one of his men charged through the Union line. Anderson was immediately shot and killed. Anderson was shot twice; once behind his left ear and another by his left temple. The Union forces placed Anderson’s body in a wagon and proceeded to Richmond where his body was paraded around the town square. Shortly thereafter, his body was photographed and placed on display at Richmond’s courthouse. He was then placed in a “decent coffin” and buried in a nearby field.

The Ray County Historical Society hosted the first- ever Battle of Albany re-enactment on October 25 & 26,

2014. At the helm of the event was David Blyth - Anderson’s Death Photo (courtesy of the State President of the Ray County Historical Society, Linda Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia) Emley – Ray County Museum manager, and Robbie Maupin – re-enactment director and a descendant of John and Tom Maupin who served under Anderson. The re- enactment events included

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the dedication of a Missouri DNR historic panel at the descendant of John and Tom Maupin, who served under actual Albany battle site, tea with William Quantrill’s Anderson. mother (played by Barbara Hughes), the Battle of Albany, Union soldiers parading Anderson’s body around the The following appeared in the Richmond square followed by a funeral march for Magazine, Volume 13, 1905. Anderson from the square to the gravesite at Pioneer Cemetery, and a graveside service with Taps and a prayer. SONGS OF THE CONFEDERACY The period of the War between the States was very productive of songs, both of patriotism and sentiment. To preserve the best of these should be our duty, and request is hereby made for any worthy of preservation. The more familiar songs are easily procurable, and they will be published from time to time, but there are many not so well known that should not be allowed to pass away. Request was made sometime ago for a copy of the song given below, which was kindly furnished soon after, but opportunity to use it has not come till now. The deeds of this daring band are well portrayed in the song.

Quantrell’s Call Up, comrades, up! the moon’s in the west, Battle of Albany Missouri DNR historic panel And we must be gone ere the dawning of day; The hounds of old Pennock shall find but the nest, Please see the WCQS website for additional photos. For the Quantrell they seek shall be far, far away. Missouri Guerrilla Descendants Gather in Albany Their toils after us shall ever be vain, Let them scout through the brush and scour the plain; 150 years later descendants of guerrillas in Missouri We’ll pass through their midst in the dead of the night— gather in Albany for a dedication and remembrance. We are lions in combat and eagles in flight. Elliott’s Scouts Civil War Re-enactment Unit was one of several units participating in the Battle of Albany re- Chorus enactment. Several members of Elliott’s Scouts are direct Arouse, my brave boys! up, up, and away! descendants of Guerrillas in Missouri. Press hard on the foe ere the dawning of day; Look well to your steeds so gallant in chase, That they never give o’er till they win well the race.

When the Federals are wearied and the chase given o’er, We’ll come as a thunderbolt comes from the cloud; We’ll pass through their midst and bathe in their gore, We will smite the oppressor and humble the proud. Few shall escape us, few shall be spared, For keen is our saber, in vengeance ’tis bared; For none are so strong, so mighty in fight As the warriors who battle for our Southern right.

Though the bush is our home, the green sod our bed, Our drink from the river, roots for our food, Pictured on the far left and far right are Robert and Bob We’ll pine not for more, we’ll bow not the head, Capps, descendants of Guerrilla William Gabbert from For freedom is ever within the green wood. Vernon County; second from the left is Sam Stanton Tyrants shall not conquer, fetters shall not bind, and second from the right is James Stanton, For true are our rifles, our steeds like the wind; descendants of Captain William H. Gregg, one of We’ll sheathe not our swords, we’ll draw not the rein Quantrill’s captains; and center is Robbie Maupin, a Till the Yankees are banished from valley and plain.

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Latest Book Release … The author’s 20-year collaboration introduces 13-year- KATE In Fact and Fiction old Sarah Catherine King, who defied her parent’s orders By Virgil D. Hoftiezer, Ph.D. and Vicki P. Beck and soon ran-off their Blue Springs, Jackson County, MO, homestead with the dashing Quantrill. From the outset of the Civil War-that had been mounting along the Missouri- Kansas border since 1864-Quantrill and “Kate” were the quintessential ‘star-crossed lovers’ who were said to have eventually eloped. Kate was recognized by Quantrill’s followers, though no historian has yet uncovered a marriage record. They traveled as “Capt. And Mrs. William Clarke.” And, after Quantrill was murdered in 1865, Kate continued to live an independent life as “Kate Clarke.” Co-author Vicki P. Beck said, “She was a remarkable woman.”

Kate was at Quantrill’s deathbed in a Louisville, KY, hospital, and stood at his original gravesite (Quantrill’s bones would later be dug-up, disbursed, and re-buried in two separate graves in the 1990s … fodder for an entire book itself). To survive, Kate returned in mourning to St. Louis, MO, where she had lived in refuge, and began or continued a life of prostitution, quickly becoming a well- known madam for more than a decade. Modern-day

Busch Stadium is the exact site where Kate Clarke’s house News Release: of “social-evil” was located. Quantrill-related biography complements 140-year-old

predecessor Fast forward 60 years and two surnames later when From David W. Jackson – The Orderly Pack Rat Kate, then known as Sarah C. Head, ended up back in her

hometown of Blue Springs, MO. Kate died at the Jackson Blue Springs, MO. The Orderly Pack Rat released a County Poor Farm in near complete anonymity. Her major biography complementing five preceding chronicles pauper gravesite, obscured for decades, is now of Civil War-era Confederate Capt. William Clarke documented and marked thanks to Hoftiezer, a King Quantrill that date back nearly 140-years-ago. This is the descendant, and long-time Quantrill historian Donald R. first-ever biography of the infamous guerrilla’s wife, Kate Hale. King, published to commemorate the 85th anniversary of

her death and mysterious burial. Co-author, Virgil Hoftiezer, writes, “Kate’s story is an

enigma buried in the cloak of history, a mystery with a sad Quantrill was, perhaps, the Confederacy’s number one ending, a story waiting to be told.” For the rest of Kate’s persona-non-grata, most famous for leading the 1863 full, true-life story, “you gotta buy the book!” she added charge to burn Lawrence, KS, and massacre many of its

male inhabitants (in retaliation, it should be noted, for a If you are commemorating the Sesquicentennial (150th host of prior atrocities against Missourians in the border Anniversary) of the Civil War … are nominally aware of the conflicts between Kansas and Missouri). John N. Edwards Missouri-Kansas Border War and Civil War that followed, published Noted Guerrillas in 1877 the first biography of and want to know more personal details of life at that time Quantrill, which was followed nearly 35 years later in 1910 … are familiar with Quantrill’s connection to American by William E. Connelley’s Quantrill and the Border Wars. History … wish to explore St. Louis’ attempt in the 1870s First-time co-authors Virgil D. Hoftiezer, Ph.D., and Vicki to reform/regulate the world’s oldest profession, P. Beck introduce their 2014 release of KATE In Fact and prostitution … or, may be intriqued by a hearty woman Fiction to document the Life and Legend of Sarah Catherine who lived life as she found it while blazing an incredible “Kate” (King) Quantrill-Evans-Batson-Head, aka. Kate Clarke.

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path … KATE In Fact and Fiction is your next non-fiction “must-read.”

WHAT’S IN A WORD? Robinson Stewart Stone Dedication, Lone Jack Historical Society, Jackson County Historical Society, Ray County Number 2— or Partizan Historical Society, the Battle of Centralia re-enactment By: Terry Elliott and the Battle of Albany re-enactment. In past years the society has purchased several tombstones for Quantrill’s No partisan politics here—no smoke filled caucus men. Please help us to continue preserving civil war rooms. This is partisan warfare—this is smoke filled history and the legacy of William Quantrill and his men! battlefields. The two, however, do have in common the word, “partisan,” itself and the enduring relationship of politics to war.

Partisan is French from the word “parti” meaning party. It has roots in Middle French “partisane” and Old Italian “partiziana” which are both from the Latin “partis.”

In its purely political sense it means one that takes the part of another. One who is an adherent or follower, especially a particularly zealous supporter of a party, faction or person.—For military purposes you superimpose this meaning onto the following: A member of a group of detached irregular light troops or a guerrilla band making forays and harassing an occupying enemy.— That sounds like our guys!

While the word “partisan” has old roots, it has been William Robinson Stewart Stone Dedication relatively recent that the word has come into common usage, particularly in its military connotation. Conflicts in The stone dedication took place at 1:30pm on August th the early and middle 19 Century in France, Spain and 23, 2014 at the Columbia Cemetery in Columbia, Missouri. America mark the modern usage. Later, partisan warfare The Col. James J. Searcy Camp #1923 organized the would reach its zenith in World War II in Europe. project. For 89 years, his grave remained unmarked until August 23, 2014. Stewart participated in the Lawrence NOTE: Either spelling shown in the sub-title is acceptable raid and Battles of Fayette and Centralia. Stewart was wounded at the Battle of Fayette and was cared for in a 2015 WCQS Membership Renewals cave by Margaret & Lucy, daughters of Bazel Maxwell of Howard County. Stewart attended the UCV Reunion in It’s that time of year again! For new members or for 1903. those renewing their membership, please fill out the enclosed 2015 William Clarke Quantrill Society membership form. The membership cost is $12. On the form are sections of how you wish your William Clarke Quantrill Society information to be delivered to you. We urge you to allow us to deliver the information to you by email. This will be quicker, more efficient and less costly to the society. Plus, the newsletter will be in color!

Please remember to pay your dues on time! The society uses membership dues to publish newsletters and more importantly, to contribute to various organizations and civil war events. Over the past year, the society has contributed to the Confederate , William

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