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Where is Quantrill buried at? He rests at the Confederate Veteran's Memorial Cemetery at Higgonsville, Missouri. Is his entire body there? No. Was he actually married to Kate King? On page 180 of The Civil War Quiz and Fact Book, by Rod Gragg, he stated that, when Quantrill was killed in 1864(?), he left $500.00 to Kate Clarke (Quantrill's mother's maiden name, which she may have used) with which she reportedly financed a brothel. In this reference she is described as his girl friend. Comments, Anyone? We know he died in Kentucky, but, where? John Edwards well-known book," Noted Guerillas", states that on the 11th day of June, 1865, at Bedford Russell's in Nelson County, Kentucky, Cap't. Edward Terrell and his men came upon Quantrill and several of his men. In the ensuing battle Quantrill was mortally wounded. (page 428) ( More info on reburial page) Why have historians treated Quantrill's band so unkindly? One must always remember that history is written by the winners. Missouri was truly a divided state. In this instance, many of Quantrill's followers, or their families, had suffered great injustices from over-zealous Union men. Many times men were accused of rebel leanings by neighbors. Though the accusations were untrue, their homes were burned or they were expelled from the county with no recourse. At this point they would became rebels if they weren't before.
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