OHIO STATEWIDE FILES - Morgan's Raiders in Ohio
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August 22, 1998
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Extracted From the World Book Encyclopedia:

Morgan, John Hunt (1825-1864), a Confederate general, led a famous group of
soldiers called Morgan's Raiders during the Civil War (1861-1865).  His
troops, volunteer calvarymen, raided public property, burned bridges, took
horses, and captured railroad supplies.  They also caused severe losses
amony Union troops.  Morgan never commanded over 4,000 men, but it is said
he captured as many as 15,000 soldiers.

In 1863, Morgan's Raiders crossed into Ohio and brought Civil War fighting
to its northernmost point.  Morgan was captured in Columbiana County and
was held in Columbus, OH until his escape.  He continued his raids and was
finally defeated in Kentucky, in June 1864.  He went to Greeneville, TN,
where he was surrounded by Union troops and shot.