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Alexander McKeefer

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Alexander McKeefer

Birth
Canada
Death
28 May 1869
USA
Burial
Russell, Russell County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
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On May 28th 1869 seven Union Pacific Railroad track laborers were working two miles West of what is now Russell, Ks. when they were attacked by Cheyenne Indians. As the seven tried to flee back to Russell on a handcar a running battle ensued. Alexander McKeefer & John Lynch were killed. Four of the other Five were wounded but all five managed to escape safely back to Russell.
On May 28th 1869 seven Union Pacific Railroad track laborers were working two miles West of what is now Russell, Ks. when they were attacked by Cheyenne Indians. As the seven tried to flee back to Russell on a handcar a running battle ensued. Alexander McKeefer & John Lynch were killed. Four of the other Five were wounded but all five managed to escape safely back to Russell.

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