Andrews Raiders

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Hancock Historical Museum

The image is a vintage newspaper clipping from "The Findlay Morning Republican," dated Tuesday, October 16, 1923. The main article announced the death of John Reed Porter, the last member of the Andrews Raiders, who died at 85 in Dayton and will be buried in McComb with full military honors. The Andrews Raiders were known for their Civil War mission to disrupt Confederate railways. This particular group infiltrated Confederate lines, seized a train, and attempted to cut off supplies; however, they were eventually captured. Porter’s story is highlighted as a remarkable tale of bravery and strategic warfare.

The image is a vintage newspaper clipping from "The Findlay Morning Republican," dated Tuesday, October 16, 1923. The main article announced the death of John Reed Porter, the last member of the Andrews Raiders, who died at 85 in Dayton and will be buried in McComb with full military honors. The Andrews Raiders were known for their Civil War mission to disrupt Confederate railways. This particular group infiltrated Confederate lines, seized a train, and attempted to cut off supplies; however, they were eventually captured. Porter’s story is highlighted as a remarkable tale of bravery and strategic warfare.

Name/Title

Andrews Raiders

Entry/Object ID

2012.035.006.01

Scope and Content

Clipping from Findlay Morning Republican newspaper, Findlay, Oh, Oct 16, 1923 Last of Famous Raiders Is Dead.

Collection

Civil War, Andrews Raiders

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Clipping

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects