"Mr Hilliards wife stood up in court and told everyone in attendance that she wished the Union soldiers would over run Texas and the men could come home to protect and provide for their families. Several men and women took Mrs. Hilliard from her home and lynched her in front of her children."

So much for Southern Chivalry when emotions are high. Did the women participate in the lynching to lend some political cover, or to handle Mrs. hilliard? Stan