Border Disputes in Southeast Kansas, 1856-1858

Bleeding Kansas is often mentioned in Civil War histories but usually only in general terms. Discussions of Kansas are usually limited to events that occurred between 1854 and 1857 in the Lawrence region in the northwestern part of the state. John Brown is the most recognized figure from Kansas, due mainly to the Pottawatomie Massacre. He often overshadows other significant individuals, such as James Montgomery. This is surprising because Brown's activities in Kansas were limited, intermittent, and did not receive a great deal of approval from free state forces in southeastern Kansas. Montgomery remained active in Kansas from beginning to end and had a strong and loyal following. Although a few attempts have been made at comprehensive histories of Bleeding Kansas, a seminal work on the subject has not been written. The events of 1856-1858 not only illustrate the volatility of Kansas but the important role it played in the coming of the Civil War. Emphasizing 1858 illustrates the critical role James Montgomery played in southeast Kansas. Southeastern Kansas and individuals such as James Montgomery deserve a closer look by Civil War historians.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts in History

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

History

Year

2002

Author dc:creator

• Stone, David

Contributors dc:contributor

• William Piston

• History

Statement dc:rights

• © David Stone

Repository record dc:identifier

https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/814

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:bearworks.missouristate.edu:theses-1815