Lorie, I don't know a lot about the area of central northern Missouri, around Unionville. Joe Porter's Partisan Rangers (Confederate) were active in northeast Missouri, and groups like Quantrill (Confederate) were active along the northwest side of the state. Porter fought a battle in Kirksville, which looks to be about 30 to 40 miles east of Unionville. Merrill (Union) had his headquarters down in Macon City. Slaves were mostly in farms along the Missouri River, giving access to transportation for things like hemp and tobacco. The opening battles of the Ozark Civil War took place along the Missouri, from St Louis over to near Kansas City. Arleigh LORIECASTRO@aol.com wrote: Does anyone know anything about the war in Northern MO? (My ancestors lived in Unionville, MO) I know there were very few battles there, but what sort of action was going on? Did they have to fear guerillas that far north? I am interested in how the war affected the families, what sort of things the local militia were doing, and any other sort of information like that. Also, when the soldiers did enlist in the regular army, infantry, were they shipped by train south, or would they have marched? Thanks for the help...these are the sort of things I have been having trouble finding information on. Thank you! Lorie Castro _Loriecastro@aol.com_ (mailto:Loriecastro@aol.com) Arleigh Birchler, BSN 69 Gray Ghost Lane Benson NC 27504 (919) 934-6323 (Ali Sengaree - Allah'ka cli here chaya) Musick/Porter Fan Club Pleasure, Pain, Power, and Love