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William T. Anderson

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American guerrilla fighter (1839-1864)

United StatesLived 1839 to 1864 · aged 25
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William T. Anderson, known by the nickname "Bloody Bill" Anderson, was a Confederate soldier who was one of the deadliest and most notorious guerrilla leaders in the American Civil War.

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Anderson in an ambrotype photograph, c. early 1860sAnderson in an ambrotype photograph, c. early 1860sA painting of the Lawrence Massacre, in which Anderson played a leading roleA painting of the Lawrence Massacre, in which Anderson played a leading roleA painting by George Caleb Bingham depicting General Order No. 11, which was prompted by the Lawrence MassacreA painting by George Caleb Bingham depicting General Order No. 11, which was prompted by the Lawrence MassacreAnderson's body several hours after he diedAnderson's body several hours after he diedDigital reconstruction of the flag found on Anderson's body, based on description (Obverse)[147]Digital reconstruction of the flag found on Anderson's body, based on description (Obverse)[147](Reverse)[147](Reverse)[147]

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William T. Anderson, known by the nickname "Bloody Bill" Anderson, was a Confederate soldier who was one of the deadliest and most notorious guerrilla leaders in the American Civil War. Anderson led a band of volunteer partisan raiders who targeted Union loyalists and federal soldiers in the states of Missouri and Kansas.

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United States
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deceased
Dates
Lived 1839 to 1864 · aged 25
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