Barbara Hughes
American History Women

Barbara as Civil War Women

 

Caroline Quantrill

Caroline, in 1888, spoke to her son William's ex-guerrillas in Blue Springs, MO. Go to "Video Presentations" for a re-enactment video.

 


Ann Everett
Ann experienced terror and extreme personal losses during the Civil War.

 

Elizabeth Pilcher
Elizabeth's house was ground zero during the Battle of Lone Jack, 1862.
   

Laura Flanery
What would it have been like to have your house burned, husband kidnapped and then forced out of Jackson County? Laura walked to Texas after Order #11.



Amanda Pine Stout
Amanda, an Ohio woman, mourned her brother who was killed during the war in 1862. Mourning customs of the 1800's are included.