Record #:

15107

Author(s):

Hicklin, J. B.

Abstract:

Bushwhackers, such as Bill Kirk's Raiders, spread a reign of terror through western North Carolina during the American Civil War. Ruthless and lawless bands would plunder, burn, and murder at random over the unprotected mountains. They became such a menace and serious threat to Confederate troops that detachments were sent to deal with the situation finally forcing them to yield to law and order.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 35, Jan 1941, p1, 17, f

Subject(s):

Kirk, George W. (George Washington), 1837-1905