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Battle of Crooked River
The Battle of Crooked River was a skirmish between Mormon forces and a faction of the state militia of Missouri under the command of Methodist minister Samuel Bogart . It took place along the banks of Crooked River in northern Ray County, Missouri on October 25, 1838. There were 16 casualties and 4 fatalities, among which was Apostle David W. Patten, commander of the Mormon group. The Battle fueled the impetus for the expulsion of the Saints from Missouri.
External links
- Charles C. Rich's Account of the Battle
- Farwesthistory.com Interactive Map - Includes numerous resources on the Battle.
- The Reed Peck Manuscript providing another account.
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