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James G Price

Birth	:	25 Dec 1843 Monroe County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	20 Jul 1862 Monroe County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Cox Cemetery, Monroe County, USA
Description	:	MISSOURI. Great Outrage. As it is hardly possible that the outrage which we about to describe will fail to find its way to the public ear, perhaps is a still more exaggerated form, we transcribe what seems to be a very fair account of the essential particulars from the letter of a correspondent. We had hoped that, after the unwarranted killing of Col. Field in Pettis county — and after the flight, from before the Court Martial, of the Lieutenant who committed the act of barbarity, thereby confessing his guilt — we should have been spared, by the good conduct... Read More	MISSOURI. Great Outrage. As it is hardly possible that the outrage which we about to describe will fail to find its way to the public ear, perhaps is a still more exaggerated form, we transcribe what seems to be a very fair account of the essential particulars from the letter of a correspondent. We had hoped that, after the unwarranted killing of Col. Field in Pettis county — and after the flight, from before the Court Martial, of the Lieutenant who committed the act of barbarity, thereby confessing his guilt — we should have been spared, by the good conduct of the Union troops, the recital of any similar act of atrocity. We notice this case now, to call the attention of the military authorities. They will see that it has none of the attributes which are specified in military orders, and justify the killing of rebels when found with arms in their hands. In Monroe county, Missouri, near the Salt river railroad bridge, on Sunday last, as James M. Lasley and his family were returning from church, together with a party of young ladies and gentlemen, who were visiting them at their country home, they found their dwelling and ground occupied by Federal troops who had been stationed at the bridge. Suspecting no harm, thought finding the grounds guarded they advanced toward their residence, when Mr. Lasley was ordered to get down and go to Palmyra. He replied that they must permit him to enter the house and get a thicker coat, as he would be absent all night. This they positively denied, telling him that the coat he had would do him. They then placed him and James Price (a young son of a widow lady) and young Ridgeway, an only son of aged parents, in front of the Federal lines. The young ladies and Mrs. Lasley, with her two children, yet remained on the ground. Having separated those three gentlemen from the ladies whom they had escorted to church, the officer in command addressed some very insulting words to them. The dreadful truth that they were to be shot at once flashed across Mrs. Lasley's mind, and she darted to join her husband and share his fate, but was caught and held by one of the young ladies present, just as Mr. Lasley and young Price fell, having been shot dead. Young Ridgeway rushed into the woods which were near, but delayed his death only a few seconds, for he was pursued and instantly killed. — It is proper further to say, that, Mr. Lasley had taken the oath of allegiance, and was under a heavy bond; that young Ridgeway was also under oath and bond, and that Price was only fifteen or sixteen years of age. Before the crime was committed, it is alleged that the soldiery had taken possession of Mr. Lasley's house — had helped themselves to everything they wanted — had partaken of a good dinner which the cook was ordered to prepare for them, and had destroyed many household articles. We feel sure that our military authorities will not permit this outrage to go without investigation. — Mo. Republican. Liberty Tribune, August 1, 1862 (Contributed by Shelby County (MO) Historical Society & Museum) Special to the Republican. FROM MACON CITY. Macon City, Mo., July 28. Having noticed in the Republican of the 26th inst., an editorial headed "Great Outrage," purporting to be transcribed from the letter of a correspondent, relative to the killing of three rebels near Salt River Bridge on the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, viz ; Lasley, Ridgeway and Price, I would beg leave to be heard through the columns of the Republican as to the facts of the case, as it is a base falsehood and a slander on the troops stationed at said bridge. Captain George W. Bearnes, the officer in command at said bridge, is regarded by all who know him as a gentleman and man of truth and justice, and the public good generally demands that the facts in the case should be fairly set forth; and in order to do this, we copy his report to the commander of the regiment to which he belongs: SALT RIVER BRIDGE, July 21., To Colonel A. L. Gilstrap: Hav- [sic] frequently heard the report of firearms in the vicinity of my camp, at all hours of the night, and hearing them more frequently on Saturday night, the 19th instant, than on previous occasions, on the morning of the 20th I ordered Sergeant John Thomas to take eight or ten men and proceed to the country to ascertain, if possible, the cause of the firing, and report the same to me. In obedience to said command he started with nine men and proceeded to the house of one Mr. Ridgeway; he not being at home, the negroes informed them the woods was full of rebels. From thence they started southward, stopping at the house of one Mr. Lasley; he not being at home, but soon came in, bringing two other men with him. The command took the three persons along with them, thinking it would deter any rebels front firing on them, as the three persons taken were known in the neighborhood as rebels. They had not proceeded far when they heard the discharge of firearms not far off; at that moment the prisoners thinking to take advantage of the firing, started to run in the direction of the firing; the command then fired upon the running rebels killing them — they ran the distance of about fifty or seventy-five yards before the guard brought them down. At that time, looking around, they saw four men emerging from the brush on horse-back, with guns; the command started in pursuit of them; they wheeled back into the woods, and were pursued a short distance by the command, who, through fear of being drawn into an ambush of the rebels, wheeled about and made their way back to camp. Upon inquiry in reference to the character of the men shot, I learned that their names were as follows: one Lasley, one Price, and one Ridgeway. The two latter were returned rebels from Prices army, and the former had drilled two rebel companies last spring one year ago, and at one time had fifteen men armed to attack a train of cars on the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, at Hunnewell, but the train having soldiers aboard, they concluded not to make the attack, and separated. So far as I can learn, these are the facts of the case. G. W. BEARNES, Capt. M. S. M., 11th Reg. Cav. You have now, Mr. Editor, what is believed by the authorities here to be a true statement of the facts in the aforesaid "Great Outrage." I make this statement merely to call the attention of the authorities to it, hoping you will see the necessity for the same. Very respectfully, yours, &c., D.M. KINTER The Macon Gazette, Macon, Missouri, 06 Aug 1862, Wed • Page 1, Column 4 Information on file with Shelby County (MO) Historical Society & Museum ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1850 United States Federal Census Name: James Price Age: 7 Birth Year: abt 1843 Birthplace: Missouri Home in 1850: District 59, Monroe, Missouri Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Robert Price 39 Mary M Price 24 Thadeus Price 9 James Price 7 Betsy A Price 5 Mary Price 2 1860 United States Federal Census Name: James Price Age in 1860: 17 Birth Year: abt 1843 Birthplace: Missouri Home in 1860: Washington, Monroe, Missouri Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Somerset Household Members: Name Age Matilda Price 37 Thadeus Price 18 James Price 17 Elizabeth A Price 14 Sarah Price 9 Robert Price 6

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James G Price's memorial is located at: Cox Cemetery, Monroe County, USA.
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James G Price death on 20 Jul 1862 in Monroe County, Missouri, USA

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Price

(1809 - 1851)

Mary Matilda Cox Price

(1824 - 1915)

Siblings

Thaddeus Price

(1840 - 1891)

Elizabeth Ann “Bettie” Price Moore

(1846 - 1935)

Mary Ellen Price

(1848 - 1855)

Sarah Eugenia “Sallie” Price Hardwick

(1850 - 1895)

Robert Gano Price

(1851 - 1876)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Deer Creek Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4631000, -92.2737000

2. Dry Family Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4710999, -92.2241974

3. Old Dunkin Cemetery
Duncans Bridge, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4261017, -92.1983032

4. Old Lathym Farm Burial
Duncans Bridge, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4197510, -92.1152110

5. Walker-Fleet Cemetery
Duncans Bridge, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4361860, -92.2579300

6. Atterbury Family Cemetery
Madison, Monroe County, USA

7. Cottingham Cemetery
Madison, Monroe County, USA

8. Dunaway Cemetery
Madison, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5699997, -92.2658005

9. Hayes Farm Cemetery
Madison, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6164017, -91.9766998

10. Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery
Madison, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5842018, -91.8831024

11. Porter's Chapel Cemetery
Madison, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4351900, -92.2958600

12. Snidow Family Farm Cemetery
Madison, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9616000, -92.2227000

13. Stevens burial ground
Madison, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4631000, -92.2737000

14. Sunset Hill Cemetery
Madison, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4710999, -92.2241974

15. Swindell Cemetery
Madison, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4261017, -92.1983032

16. Welch
Madison, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4197510, -92.1152110

17. Wolff Cemetery
Madison, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4361860, -92.2579300

18. Samuel Valentine Saunders Farm
Washington Township, Monroe County, USA

19. Browning Cemetery
Monroe County, USA

20. Capp Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5699997, -92.2658005

21. Collins Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6164017, -91.9766998

22. Crutcher Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5842018, -91.8831024

23. Embree Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4351900, -92.2958600

24. Fox Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9616000, -92.2227000