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Indian Raid on Elm Creek Fort Murray 1864
A first person account recalls the 1864 Comanche Kiowa raid on Elm Creek settlements near Fort Murray, detailing the assault on Harmonson and Fitzpatrick homes, the massacre of Mrs Fitzpatrick, child killings, and the defense led by local settlers and Rangers. The narrative notes rescue efforts, arming a defense, and pursuit across Parker and Wise counties, with Britt the enslaved man aiding prisoners' return years later.
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Graham City
Bower
Bra- 20S
Fort Murray
Jack Harmonson
California Creek
Elm Creek
Perry Harmonson
Peter Harmonson
Peter
Harmonson
U.S
Harmonsons
Perry
Hamby
Wilson
Parker’s
Bragg’s
Dr. Wilson
George Bragg
Thorton Hamby
Negro Sol Bragg
Fort Worth
Green
Sallie Cooper
Granbury
Carson
Gainesville
Bragg
Isaac McCoy
McCoy
Mr. Fields
Fort Belknap
Outen
Joel Myers
Veals Station
Parker County
Ches Tackett
Decatur
Maj
Quale
Negro Britt
Canadian
Paterick
Sam Peveler
Oklahoma
Cole Duncan
Ill County
Britt