Quantrill

[ kwon-tril ]

/ ˈkwɒn trɪl /

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noun

William Clarke, 1837–65, Confederate guerrilla leader.

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How to use Quantrill in a sentence

One guy, Luke, claimed to be a direct descendant of one of the men who rode with Quantrill.
Why I Fear the Aryan Brotherhood—and You Should, Too|Anonymous|April 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Here in Kansas the minor tragedies are lost in the great horror of the Quantrill raid at Lawrence.
The Price of the Prairie|Margaret Hill McCarter
Lane and Shelby and Montgomery and Quantrill were hardly types, rather should it be said they were extreme cases.
The American Indian as Participant in the Civil War|Annie Heloise Abel
His scornful repudiation of Quantrill and his methods was characteristic of the man.
The American Indian as Participant in the Civil War|Annie Heloise Abel

In August, 1863, occurred Quantrill's notable raid into Kansas to terrify the border which was already harassed enough.
The Last American Frontier|Frederic L. (Frederic Logan) Paxson
The retreat of Quantrill was followed by a vigorous federal pursuit and a partial devastation of the adjacent Missouri counties.
The Last American Frontier|Frederic L. (Frederic Logan) Paxson