Creaton, John, Reminiscences, 1929-1932

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Creaton, John, Reminiscences, 1929-1932

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This collection describes Creaton's experiences as a child witnessing the Civil War in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and his subsequent move with his family to Fort Griffin, Texas.

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Creaton, John, b. 1856

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John Creaton (b. 1856) was born near Brusby Creek about seven miles from Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Creaton's father was a soldier, killed during the Civil War. Following the War, his mother married Captain Richey, a cavalry officer who was transferred to Fort Griffin, Texas, in 1869. Creaton, his mother, and his sister Ida moved with Richey to Texas. In 1874, Creaton became a scout for the United States 4th Cavalry Regiment led by Colonel Ranald MacKenzie (1840-1889) durin...