tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819037954221048135.post8891865705413413330..comments2024-03-05T06:04:27.779+01:00Comments on SHOW ME - Johnson County - West Central Missouri History: 1861 Born-Frances Susan "Fannie" Atkinson Wilcoxon, Hazel Hill Township, Nearly Burned Alive by BushwhackersBruce Uhlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06403759898468131647noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819037954221048135.post-65260379645053698852022-02-03T18:24:36.436+01:002022-02-03T18:24:36.436+01:00Over time, I have become the family historian/gene...Over time, I have become the family historian/genealogist, with particular interest in the Civil War period. Today, we have little idea how vicious and lawless society became. What Frances's family endured was repeated throughout the nation, particularly in the West. Besides those who perpetrated the horror against the Spencers, other bushwhackers included the Youngers and the James brothers. The Federal Government didn't have the resources at the time to go after bushwhackers. CapnDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739469285693342392noreply@blogger.com