This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: VernPaul Surnames: McGugin Rutledge Ewing Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.montgomery/1814.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you very much for the information and, of course, the quick response is well appreciated. I had thought Walter was too young among the McGugin boys to be Anna's husband. I had pretty much eliminated most of the others. This straightens it out fine. As far as the folks from Bates Co., Missouri, plus a passle from Vernon Co., Missouri, most were run off their properties during the Civil War. Many crossed over into Kansas, particularly Linn and Anderson Counties - like my family. Some remained in Kansas, some returned to Missouri, and then again some went back to Kansas. The website, http://www.millersparanormalresearch.com/Pages/Missouri_And_The_Civil_War.htm adds some insight: Because of the attack on Lawrence (Kansas) and in an effort to cut the guerillas and the Rangers off from their supporters, General Thomas Ewing issued his infamous Order #11. This order forced all residents in Cass and Bates counties and parts of Vernon and Jackson counties to vacate their homes within fifteen days. All grain, hay and food supplies were confiscated by Union troops and all homes and outbuildings were burned to the ground. (My Rutledge family lost everything; patriarch Fletcher Rutledge was beaten horribly and left crippled the re! st of his life. He remained in Kansas.) These counties became known as "The Burnt District." Basically, this order was a "license to kill" for the Union army and they ravished these counties, burning everything in site and killing the men and young boys whom they suspected to be Southern Sympathizers. Woman and children were often left with nothing but the clothing on their backs and had to travel great distances to find a safe haven. Many died of starvation and exposure while in route. This action was unique during the Civil War in that it was specifically directed against a civilian population. It affected more than 20,000 individuals. It would be years before many of these families would be able to return home. When they did return home, they returned to burnt out structures and desolate land. vp Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.