Interesting thread, SAM. A historical footnote: Several Members of the James-Younger gang, most notably Frank James and Cole Younger rode with Shelby during the war.
I didn't know about the James and Younger connection! I've seen Gen. Shelby's banner in the OK Historical Society collection, though. I wonder whether Shelby County, MO, home of many great Americans, including my father, was named after the General? It seems like it would have to have been organized pre-War, though.
Morning Cholera Joe. I knew that James and Younger were "raiders" during the War but didin't knmow they rode with General Shelby. Thanks.