Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Trials Of Missouri War Crimes.

Here is a list of men that were convicted of many different crimes, some were sentence to be shot, hung or sent to prison. These crimes were committed in the State of Missouri. All were committed at the time of the civil war, all were war crimes.

There are just to many to put all their information here. I will list their names and their crimes. Those of you who would like a copy of their trial can request it by writing to me at the following: dsegelquist1@cox.net
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1. James McClurg, Murder.

2. James Stout, Murder.

3. James Penn, Destroying railroad and railroad property.

4. Thomas Henly, Violation of the laws and customs of war.

5. John H. Bently, Violation of the laws and customs of war.

6. Samuel Rice, Violation of the laws and customs of war.

7. Robert Hawkins, Destroying railroad and railroad property.

8. William J. Norris, Destroying railroad and railroad property.

9. Edward Wingfield, Aiding and abetting in the destruction of railroad and telegraph lines.

10. John R. Williams, Acting as a spy.

11. Jefferson F. Jones, Aiding and abetting in the destruction of railroad and telegraph lines.

12. Francis Skinner, Violation of the laws of war.

13. Calvin Sartain, Violation of the laws of war by attacking a vessel transporting U. S. troops.

14. James W. Barnes, Violation of the laws of war by attacking the dwelling of a citizen of the State of Missouri with the intent to murder the occupants of a said house.

15. Matthew Thompson, Aiding and abetting in the destruction of property of the North Missouri Railroad Company.

16. John E. Waller, Violation of the laws of war by aiding and assisting in the arrest and imprisonment of a citizen of the United States within the lines of the U. S. forces.

17. Owen C. Hickman, Violation of the laws of war.

18. Aroswell D. Severance, Violation of the laws of war.

19. Austin Brewner, Administering intoxicating liquors to soldiers.

20. Henry Willing, Aiding in the destruction of the North Missouri Railroad.

21. James Sisrico, Aiding in the destruction of the North Missouri Railroad.

22. James P. Snedicor, Aiding in the destruction of the North Missouri Railroad.

23. Samuel Jamerson, Furnishing supplies to the enemies of the Federal Government and giving them aid and comfort.

24. Lewis L. Chaney, Aiding in the destruction of the North Missouri Railroad.

25. Ambrose R. Tompkins, accused of violating the laws of war.

26. Joseph Sublett, Firing into a train of cars.

27. William Lisk, Violation of the laws of war.

28. Langston T. Goode, Violation of the laws of war.

29. George C. Chandler, Threatening to kill a Union man.

30. John Salie, Giving aid and comfort to rebels and furnishing supplies to rebels and rebel recruits.

31. Johnson Cruse, Robbery.

32. Joseph Bollinger, Treasonable acts toward the Government of the United States.

33. I. N. Giddings, Spy in the rebel service.

34. Isaac T. Jones, Giving aid to the enemy.

35. Stephen Bontwell, Robbery.

36. John W. Montgomery, Violating the laws of war.

37. William Kirk, Violation of the laws of war.

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