I thought the question raised earlier about what was happening in Marion County during the Civil War was a very good one. Did these "raiders" come through any part of Marion County..... does anyone know of any specific stories? I'm hoping someone can add to what little bit of info that I have: "Wilson's Raid A branch of Sherman's army was a group of cavalrymen known as Wilson's Raiders. After capturing Columbus the next target was Macon which surrendered without a fight because news just arrived of Lee's surrender. The next main objective was to intercept Jefferson Davis who along with other government officials were headed south through North Carolina. Part of the force hit Reynolds and then headed south down the river road raiding supplies as they went. (See stories by Howards and Carsons) They camped several days at the ferry crossings on the Flint River in Macon Co. which is evidence they were trying to intercept the Davis party. Wilson's mend did capture Davis southeast of Macon Co near the Ocmulgee River.