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Near-Fatal Civil War Escape in Martinsburg Streets
The Rev. Dr. J W Duffey recalls a close Civil War escape in Martinsburg West Virginia when his Confederate cavalry unit attacked the town. His horse fell near the Court House as bullets flew. he freed his foot, shot to safety, and the pursuers broke off. A boy then identified as George Dowling later recalled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Duffey
Martinsburg
W. Va
Baltimore Southern Methodist
Washington, D
Hugh S. Duffey
Handley Schools
Washington County
Wirapateh
J. Greenfield
West Virginia
Potomac
Maryland
Washington City
Queen Street
Everett
Everett House
George Ramer
Court House
King and Queen
Winchester
King Street
Joseph Shaffer
Baltimore and Ohio
George Dowling
Shaffer