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[Bob Bryan]

Hi folks,

I don’t know if this is the right forum for me – but I am looking for answers and hope some of you can help.

Guess first I should explain – I am from Kentucky and indirectly related to the Boones. Yep, even Daniel. I have traced that history. It was fun and learned how my family moved here to explore and did not care who won the revolutionary war. They just wanted freedom and unexplored country. My relations are by the Bryan family – Daniel Boone married Rebecca Bryan. I view the “Civil War” as an unfinished fight.

My question is really specific and I hope that you can help me with this. There was an ambush/skirmish in Polk County, Tennessee, near Duck Town and the copper mines.

There is a historical marker near the place, but it does not have any details. It involved a Boone. I have very little facts about this other than the confederates were dry camped and ambushed by union soldiers..

[johan_steele]

Welcome aboard, you may well find your answer here; thuogh you may only find your interests ignited in other directions as well. Your best bet is to talk to the State Historical Society specifically about that skirmish and get every bit of info possible then research the units mentioned. It's a start anyway.

Hope you enjoy your quest for knowledge & I wish you success.

[TinaInWonderland]

Hi Bob, and welcome aboard!

I'm a newby here, myself, and also a fellow Kentuckian! And, I believe I had an ancestor who traveled with Mr Boone, a Nall if I remember correctly, who was done in by a bear.

I did a websearch and found what I think might be a mention of your skirmish near Duck Town.


"After burning the railroad bridge over Stone's River at Murfreesborough, Joe Wheeler follows the railroad to Wartrace, Tennessee. General Hooker sends Dan Butterfield to take control of all the troops in the threatened sector. He writes: "Proceed without delay to Decherd and assume command...of all the troops in that district, and, after leaving a sufficient number to protect the bridges and stations along the line of railroad, proceed at once...to disperse and destroy any rebel force you may find along the road between Duck River and Murfreesborough....At all events, let no one rest until our communications are opened." Hooker continues, "I can scarcely retain the chagrin and mortification I feel at...the abandonment of Wartrace and the burning of the bridge. It does not appear that a gun was fired in defense of either. Women would not act so badly. I hope that you will learn all the particulars, that the guilty may be brought to punishment."

HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS. - Col. GEORGE WILLIAM BRENT, Assistant Adjutant-General, Army of Tennessee. - COLONEL: We marched to Murfreesborough. After making a demonstration upon the place, we...captured a strong stockade guarding the railroad bridge over Stone's River, with its garrison of 52 men. The day was occupied in cutting down the bridge and thoroughly burning the timber. We also burned the railroad ties and track for 3 miles below the bridge....We destroyed a train and a quantity of stores at Christiana and Fosterville, and destroyed all the railroad bridges and trestles between Murfreesborough and Wartrace, including all the large bridges at and near the latter place, capturing the guards, &c. We also captured and destroyed a large amount of stores of all kinds at Shelbyville, the enemy running from his strong fortifications upon our approach....Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOS. WHEELER, Major-General."

This came from http://www.civilweek.com/1863/oct0463.htm , which is the page named "This Week in the Civil War October 4, 1863". Hope this is what you were looking for.


Tina

[sgtcsa]

Bob,
In looking at your post, I did a little research on my own. I found something, that just may lead you to something. I'm not sure if this will be of much help, but, as I said, it may give you some sort of a starting point. If nothing else, it provides a date from which to begin.
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"During the War Between the States, Polk County provided five companies for the Confederacy and two for the Union Army, as well as 90% of the copper for the Southern cause. There were no battles fought within the county; however, the November 29, 1864, raid by notorious bushwhacker and guerilla John P. Gatewood, resulted in at least sixteen murders."
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Hope this may help. By the way, may I add to those who have already greeted you, in welcoming you to the board. I hope you find this a place you'd like to visit often, to add to your enjoyment and enlightenment of the War Between the States. If you tend to lean toward the Southern view, an even more hearty welcome.


Most Respectfully,
SgtCSA

[Bob Bryan]

Thanks - I definetly am heading in the right direction. I have found out that there is a marker halfway up the ridge known as rattlesnake - it goes to a campgrounds and firetower just a short distance from Ocoee Lake. I am really learning alot and thank you all for your replies.

[dawna]

A warm welcome Bob.

Dawna

[Calicoboy]

Sir, welcome to the board. May you have an interesting time here. There is some information about the Duck Town area at WWW.tngenweb.org/polk/p_fbios.htm. It may not be what you are looking for; but it's a start

Calicoboy

[FSPowers]

Welcome to the board, and with another battle that receives little notice in the big CW books, excellent!!!

[JohnW in E.TN]

Originally Posted by Bob Bryan

Hi folks,

I don’t know if this is the right forum for me – but I am looking for answers and hope some of you can help.

Guess first I should explain – I am from Kentucky and indirectly related to the Boones. Yep, even Daniel. I have traced that history. It was fun and learned how my family moved here to explore and did not care who won the revolutionary war. They just wanted freedom and unexplored country. My relations are by the Bryan family – Daniel Boone married Rebecca Bryan. I view the “Civil War” as an unfinished fight.

My question is really specific and I hope that you can help me with this. There was an ambush/skirmish in Polk County, Tennessee, near Duck Town and the copper mines.

There is a historical marker near the place, but it does not have any details. It involved a Boone. I have very little facts about this other than the confederates were dry camped and ambushed by union soldiers..

Welcome Bob!

Your inquiry looks like a good question for the knowledgeable Steven Cone or Larry Cockerham. They know a good bit about the War in Tennessee.

Regards,

John W.

[thea_447]

Welcome, Bob!
After you have finished your search and find all the answers you want about the Boones please stick around and participate in our debates. We'd love to have you join in our discussions.