I am researching a not so well lawman from Prescott, AT. At his death, obituaries stated he had grown up with Frank and Jesse James and joined Quantrill with them. One obituary went so far as to claim he was a leader or officer under Quantrill. I can't find anything to back this up in the online records of Quantrill's men.
I have a copy of a letter written by AT Senator Homer Woods at approximately 80 years of age, in which he states almost the same thing, but he adds that Dodson carried a "Colt 45" with an extremely short barrel. The pistol was allegedly given to Dodson's sister by Jesse James, to carry in her dress pocket for protection.
In my research, I have found hundreds of James Dodson that fought on both sides in the Civil War and even a few James M. Dodson, but none that came from Missouri and fought with Quantrill.
Any suggestions on where to search?
I have a copy of a letter written by AT Senator Homer Woods at approximately 80 years of age, in which he states almost the same thing, but he adds that Dodson carried a "Colt 45" with an extremely short barrel. The pistol was allegedly given to Dodson's sister by Jesse James, to carry in her dress pocket for protection.
In my research, I have found hundreds of James Dodson that fought on both sides in the Civil War and even a few James M. Dodson, but none that came from Missouri and fought with Quantrill.
Any suggestions on where to search?