Historical records matching Major H. Zarah Curtis (USA)
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About Major H. Zarah Curtis (USA)
In October 1863, Major H. Zarah Curtis, adjutant to Brig. Gen. James G. Blunt, was killed by Quantrill's Raiders. In this surprise attack at the Battle of Baxter Springs, Quantrill's men wore Federal uniforms and gave no quarter. His father, Maj. General Samuel Curtis (USA) named Fort Zarah in memory of his son.
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Major H. Zarah Curtis (USA)'s Timeline
| 1836 |
October 14, 1836
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Mansfield Richland County Ohio,
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| 1863 |
October 6, 1863
Age 26
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Baxter Springs, Kansas in the Indian territory
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Oakland Cemetery Keokuk Lee County Iowa
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