I had thought about a Resident fact, but decided against it. As this was not a simple change in residence. It definitely was not an outright killing so I don't consider it a criminal action.
During this time period the population of this area was split in their sympathies. So while it was not a military action per se, I suspect that it was done in conjunction with the protection of the Salt Works from a take over by the Union army.
The large Confederate Saltworks works a Saltville, Virgina had fallen to the Union Army in the weeks before the Killing. Because of that, I suspect that the importance of the salt works at Barry's Lick to the Confederate Army had increased significantly. I suspect that Hugh, a Civilian with his Confederate leanings, was trying to keep the salt works out of the hands of the Union Army until the Confederate Army could get there. However being a minor action, nothing will probably be ever found about it.
Both of Hugh's sons who went to Water Valley, joined and served honorably in the Confederate Army. His older son who stayed in Butler County served with honor in the Union Army. I suspect it was a turbulent time for the family. I don't know about the late 1800's, but just recently did the older son's family and our family learn about each other.
I would love to learn more of what appears to be a minor military action where the Confederates lost.
I would like to thank every one for all of the information they have shared.
During this time period the population of this area was split in their sympathies. So while it was not a military action per se, I suspect that it was done in conjunction with the protection of the Salt Works from a take over by the Union army.
The large Confederate Saltworks works a Saltville, Virgina had fallen to the Union Army in the weeks before the Killing. Because of that, I suspect that the importance of the salt works at Barry's Lick to the Confederate Army had increased significantly. I suspect that Hugh, a Civilian with his Confederate leanings, was trying to keep the salt works out of the hands of the Union Army until the Confederate Army could get there. However being a minor action, nothing will probably be ever found about it.
Both of Hugh's sons who went to Water Valley, joined and served honorably in the Confederate Army. His older son who stayed in Butler County served with honor in the Union Army. I suspect it was a turbulent time for the family. I don't know about the late 1800's, but just recently did the older son's family and our family learn about each other.
I would love to learn more of what appears to be a minor military action where the Confederates lost.
I would like to thank every one for all of the information they have shared.