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Thomas Hardy

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Thomas Hardy

Birth
Tennessee, USA
Death
12 Oct 1864 (aged 49)
Davis County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Davis County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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Thomas Hardy was murdered during the northernmost raid of the Civil War, by James Jackson who was a bushwhacker from Missouri. Thomas Hardy was an outspoken opponent of slavery. He and two Union soldiers who were home on leave were shot down by James Jackson who was leading a group of 12 confederate raiders who were wearing federal uniforms.
Thomas Hardy was murdered during the northernmost raid of the Civil War, by James Jackson who was a bushwhacker from Missouri. Thomas Hardy was an outspoken opponent of slavery. He and two Union soldiers who were home on leave were shot down by James Jackson who was leading a group of 12 confederate raiders who were wearing federal uniforms.


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