C. T. Suddeth

Morgan’s Raid in Indiana: July 8, 1863, Morgan’s 1800 men crossed the Ohio River at Brandenburg and marched through Indiana. After a battle in Corydon, they passed through Salem.

My family lived on the Jared Suddeth farm in Leota, Indiana between Salem and Vienna. My great-grandfather—Bill Suddeth—was about 12 and took the family horses into the woods while the Morgan’s Raiders passed through—my great-great grandmother—Julia Harris Suddeth—likely had to cook for them . My grandfather—Lawrence Suddeth—was born 20 years later and knew this story well.

Morgan’s men stopped long enough in Vienna to burn down the train depot and a railroad bridge. 2 photos from Leota, both the Raiders used or passed by. This farm’s location has been lost—anyone with information, please contact me.