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A Civil War Battle in History and Memory

The Civil War battle of Milliken's Bend, showing African-American soldiers holding their ground against a Confederate attack, as imagined by an artist from Harper's Weekly, published July 4, 1863.
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Tag Archives: Padon Turner

Anderson and Kate Shields – the Verdict

Milliken's Bend Posted on July 20, 2015 by Milliken's BendJuly 20, 2015

The case seemed solid enough. Three individuals – Kate Shields (widow), Padon Turner, and Henry Woods – all agreed on the details. Anderson Shields, who was Kate’s husband, had joined the Union army with his friends near Grand Gulf, Mississippi more »

Posted in African Americans, Black history, Civil War, Civilians, Milliken's Bend, Primary sources, Related works, Slavery, Union | Tagged Anderson Shields, deserters, Henry Woods, Kate Shields, Padon Turner, pensions, women's history | Leave a reply

Padon Turner testifies on widow’s behalf

Milliken's Bend Posted on June 20, 2015 by Milliken's BendJune 20, 2015

Padon Turner was 71 years old in 1910 when he made his statement on behalf of Anderson Shields’ widow, Kate. In doing so, Padon [apparently pronounced like “Peyton”] provided information about his own background. He had been born in Hinds more »

Posted in African Americans, Black history, Civil War, Milliken's Bend, Primary sources, Related works, Union | Tagged 11th Louisiana Infantry, 49th USCI, Anderson Shields, Mississippi, Padon Turner, prisoners, USCT | Leave a reply

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