| The Mann Family |
| Family who served on opposite side's of the Civil War. |
| William Henry Mann was born January 20, 1830 in Nicholas County, Kentucky to the parents of Jacob and Elizabeth Mann. Living in Rush County, Indiana after his family relocated, William Henry Mann married and settled in Dent County, Missouri before the Civil War. John Wesley Mann was born January 28, 1840 in Rush County, Indiana where he continued to live as the Civil War approach. On August 12, 1862 he enlisted with Company H, 86th Indiana Infantry. Serving at the battle of Stone River, where General Rosecrans control the union movements and General Bragg commanded the confederate forces. John Wesley Mann was taken as a Confederate Prisoner of war on December, 31, 1862 during the battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. |
| William Henry Mann enlisted with the Missouri State Guard while living in Dent county, Missouri. Many Missourian's fought on seperate sides of the War as the war continued to destroy the south. Enlisting in Company B, of the State Guard William Henry Mann particapted in many battles. Frank James of Clay County, Missouri began his war time activites early during the war, as its call from many home boys. Serving under General Price, The son of Zerelda James Samuel fought in many battle's as well. Frank James at 19 yrs of age, began to acquire his fighting skills early during the war. The battle of Wilson Creek brought Frank James and William Henry Mann togather under the command of Sterling Price. Many Confederates fought side by side as the war continued to increase. |
| Life after the Civil War |
| John Wesley Mann returned home to Rush county, Indiana after his release and later relocated to Missouri. William Henry Mann returned home to Dent County, Missouri where he farmed not far from Anutt, Missouri. Frank James fought in many battles as the war continued its efforts, taking him into several States, and crossing into Kentucky with Quantrill in late 1864 as the war was nearing its end. Returning to Missouri in early 1866, Frank James went on to mastermind the notorious James-Younger gang of Missouri. His appearance unto women who met him were attractive to the young Frank James. Frank was fair complexed as his dress was fit to his modern day times. Hosting two guns, his hair was neat and well groomed though it's style was near shoulder length. |
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