The women huddled together in the cellar that warm afternoon in May. Everyone, save for Mama Edney, made it safely to the cellar. Edney stayed back to close up the chicken coops. As Margaret made her way to the cellar, children in tow, she could hear her mother in law shooing the hens, chicks and rooster into their house ( Read more... )

May 1, 1863 looked to be a very pleasant day. Martin had no doubt as he stood near the kitchen window early that morning, coffee in hand, watching the sunrise. The roads were dry to Martin’s eyes, and the wind was only mildly rustling the grass outside.
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It came as no surprise that Martin deserted. Many chose flight rather than fight during the American Civil War. Yet while Martin was part of Missouri’s 8th Regiment, a well-oiled and efficient group, morale amongst the troops was still less than ideal.
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