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Dastardly Act

Summary

Staunch Union man, William C. Stouffer, shot by unknown Rebel as he rang Lutheran church bell for Lincoln's death in village of Funkstown. Stouffer only grazed in head. Assailant not caught. From Hagerstown Herald.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: April 21st, 1865

Page/Column: 2F

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Civilian Divided Loyalties
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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