Kansas Infantry Militias / Battle of Westport (MO)

Pr Palmer

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I recently learned that one of my gr-gr-grandfathers served briefly in one of Kansas' Militias, which I believe chased Quantrill after he and his guerilla fighters sacked Lawrence, KS. Some of these militias disbanded after a month or so, after engaging with General Sterling Price at the Battle of Westport and the Battle of Byrams' Ford. What resources are recommended to learn more about these regiments?
 
I recently learned that one of my gr-gr-grandfathers served briefly in one of Kansas' Militias, which I believe chased Quantrill after he and his guerilla fighters sacked Lawrence, KS. Some of these militias disbanded after a month or so, after engaging with General Sterling Price at the Battle of Westport and the Battle of Byrams' Ford. What resources are recommended to learn more about these regiments?

It would help if you could list his unit.

"Civil War Kansas" by Albert Castel

"Action Before Westpor,t,1864" by Howard N. Monnett

As far as a good read regarding Prices' retreat, try "The Battle of Mine Creek" by Limit F. Bites.
 
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