General William Barksdale's dog

Confederate general William Barksdale, commanding a Mississippi regiment, lost his life at Gettysburg. There is an unusual tale following his death:

The general was buried in a shallow grave in Jacob Hummelbaugh's yard but was not claimed until later by his wife. Mrs. Barksdale traveled north and was accompanied by the general's favorite hunting dog. In unearthing the burial site, the dog whimpered and acted strangely. This grew into a full wail by the dog. Once the general had been recovered, the dog refused to leave the gravesite and no coaching would work. Finally, the animal had to be left behind. Residents recalled seeing the dog as he remained steadfast by the site.

Some say the dog guarded the grave and became vicious when anyone approached. The dog would accept neither food nor water. Each night, the poor animal could be heard howling and whimpering. Finally, there was silence. The dog had either starved to death or had died of a broken heart.

It is said on still nights, near the Hummelbaugh house, you can still hear the dog howling for his lost master. Is it possible that Mrs. Barksdale took the wrong body back to Mississippi for burial and that General Barksdale still rests behind the Hummelbaugh house?

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