Union Man Shot By The Rebels
Summary
Mortimer Cookus, a Virginian who was taking refuge in Washington County, was killed by Rebel guerillas while attempting to escort a man named Dunn and his family across the Potomac to the Maryland side. Cookus drowned near Dam No. 4.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: October 28th, 1862
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
- Home Front / Effects of War
