July 31, 1837
William Clarke Quantrill was born on this day. Read about the hunt for him and the man who killed him here.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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