Surviving Quantrill's Bloodbath - THE ELDRIDGE FAMILY of Lawrence Kansas.

[@julieeldridge8760]

I am the great-great granddaughter of Col Eldridge, and was thrilled to come across this video posting. I currently still own a 20% stake in the beautiful Eldridge Hotek in downtown Lawrence. So very proud of my familial heritage in the Civil War era.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Oh my gosh Julie, thanks for coming here. You have an amazing family legacy!! I’ve always been fascinated with the Eldridge family, and I always stare at that family picture. I’ll bet you might even have the original. I’m particularly intrigued with Mary, She was beautiful - and so sad that she died so young. Do we know what happened? I’m so curious. If you know -I would love to share it in a post. My email is [e-mail]. I don’t often see the replies here as there are so many comments to try to keep up with 😊 The Eldridge Hotel is a fantastic place, a landmark of important history, and in such a vibrant and fascinating town. I already miss getting back to Lawrence. If I may add one thing: When I first came to the Eldridge, before the remodeling - the picture hung above the fireplace …as it should. The remodeling is nice and all, but when they moved the picture down into that side corridor, I was really disappointed. That’s speaking also as an architect. It’s rightful place is over the fireplace. Anyway- we were happy to cover your family’s plot at Oak Hill. I had found the graves a couple of years ago. I always stop by your family there to pay my respects. Anyway-Will always love Lawrence. Just imagine going on a time machine and meeting your relatives? Holy cow. Thanks for stopping by!!!

[@julieeldridge8760]

@@FacesoftheForgotten I do not have the original. I suspect maybe one of my aunts or uncles may. Thank you for the kind words, and I have always been incredibly proud of our heritage through the generations. Our family has accomplished so many great things over the years.

[@janetakerlund7154]

@julieeldridge8760 So amazing and so lovely you told us that about yourself and your family and relatives.

[@sandymywayofcooking1853]

Julie Eldridge do you happen to have more stories about your family I'm also intrigued by your family history 😊

[@malcolmjelani3588]

Proud to be a confederate?

[@colodeld220]

My great great grandmother rode through Lawrence just before Quantrills raiders entered the town to warn everyone. She barely escaped afterward, the Kansas City Star wrote up a really nice article of her exploit in 1947.

[@KimberlyLew]

Brittan is so lovingly respectful to the departed. Rest in peace to all buried there.

[@footballlvnlady]

RIP to the Eldridge family and the people killed in the raid. Brittan is a walking history book! I could listen to his stories all day!

[@carrieolson6871]

Truly sad to hear about the slaughter of those men and boys. I pray they are at peace.

[@rebeccawaid9323]

My 2X great-grandfather reportedly rode with Quantrill. He later wound up in Hunt County, TX. When his 2nd wife heard about his activity, she refused to be buried in the same cemetery with him.

[@deborahmcgee7970]

Don’t blame her

[@kitkat88p]

I live in Lawrence, KS. Born and raised. So many people don't understand how importance this event was in regards to the civil war. Wish I knew you were in town. I would have loved to connect you with some Lawrence locals. Thanks for sharing this story.

[@stevensardinta93]

Briton is spot on with his background research and delivery. I am so impressed with him when he takes a knee and touches the headstone and ground where the deceased are buried. Briton definitely has respect. What an awesome young man he is. Please keep making more videos with him. I am hooked. This was a sad story of the raids and how many men and boys were killed by Quantrell.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thanks Steven, I am proud to have him as my adopted son.

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

What a very beautiful family Ron and Brittan....The Mother and Daughters were absolutely stunning. It is so tragic that the Mother passed away so young. Thank you both for sending your respects for this lovely family.

[@normahird9059]

The US Civil War had many cruel and inhumane events. The more I study and learn about these events the more I find that people do evil and cruel things. Every war seems to show us this fact. But what is amazing is that the happens over and over again. Thank you for the vlog

[@ruialbertocosta1886]

May all the martyr children and men rest in peace! Thank you for your and Britton's homage, Sir.

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

Born here in Lawrence. When I was in Highschool it was the most overpopulated school in the state 1997-98. The students voted and wanted to call the new school, Free state High school (now), The Quantrill's Raiders Highschool. Probably so the football team would be the Raiders. I remember a teacher being appalled, as was I. Kids are big dummies. Thanks for the video

[@countrydj2]

There was a Little House on the Prairie episode that talked about the Civil War. It mentioned Quantrill’s raid and rule #11.

[@gregboyden564]

love this history of "bloody Kansas" terrible time to live through.

[@hermiendrridder875]

As you were telling that story of how so many men and boys were killed, all I could think of is how many women probably lost everyone that day, that must have been awful, thanks for the walk, stay save.

[@margaretcorriher1000]

Another great Sherlock Holmes and Mr Watson walk I'm a big civil war buff so I really appreciate it that when I appreciate anything you and Britain do because I enjoy the history that you bring from it and memory the forgotten on top of it thank you. 🇺🇲☮️🦃

[@heathergibbs2904]

RIP Eldridge family

[@mikellecallahan516]

Thanks for bringing us this story. They are not forgotten. RIP

[@hollyb.3615]

What a piece of history you just covered ! Thanks for showing these gravesites and giving your respects to all these people.

[@cathylopez3034]

I really respect the way you help keep the memories of people sometimes long gone and often victims of murder alive. I have always loved roaming cemeteries! Doing my roaming vicariously through your channel right now.

[@breeyoung8777]

Hi everyone from Denver.. Patiently waiting w pizza 🍕

[@kristisamuelson8405]

His research is amazing. Thank you for a wonderful video!!!! You guys are a great team ❤

[@PaulWright-kw5cm]

I just can't tell you, how much I enjoy your videos! I've commented on your channel before; and will do so again. I VERY MUCH appreciate the fact that you focus on the historical aspect of your videos! Keep up the good work! You are an ENCOURAGMENT!

[@susanna3]

A beautiful monument to the victims of Quantrill's bloodbath. Men and boys killed, and many widows made. Ron and Brittan you gave us so much information on this and what happened to the town, a wealth of knowledge. Rest in peace to the Eldridge family and those who lost their lives on that harrowing day.

[@BonjourMama]

So interesting and so sad. I love the empathy I can hear in your voices for those poor men and boys.

[@ohmeowzer1]

I agree with you 100% .

[@whitneywhitney8356]

I love how you guys handle every space. With respect and intrigue. Keep up the good work!

[@jeffgrier8488]

Thanks for the episode, i'm looking forward to the next one!

[@ohmeowzer1]

RIP Eldridge family very heartbreaking..a beautiful family

[@margaretparker8781]

Liked the vlog from Margaret P from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@marygarner5249]

Thank you Mr Ron you always do amazing job love your video's

[@davidchosewood647]

I've been to the Eldridge Hotel. Had no idea of it's history at the time. Was just a hotel. Thanks for the info. Very interesting.

[@erichguenter8974]

I came to Lawrence as a immigrant in 1952 I love history and the Lutheran church sponsored us I was surprised when I learned how much History Lawrence has to come and live in such a historic town of all the towns in America I got to live in Lawrence and eaven today you will find Lawrence mentioned on TV or in the news

[@annegreenwood3624]

it’s like you can feel there spirits such a horrible tragedy i can’t even imagine onlookers seeing this slaughter may they be at peace another great video

[@crippleguy415]

Good reason for citizens to keep ,carry and bear arms to defend themselves & their families .

[@lizregan1949]

Yes if they use them just to protect themselves, the problem is they don't. So much hate these days the door was open to spread hate.

[@mazhansen8804]

@@lizregan1949 too true

[@msveliz01]

I will be baking a delicious banana bread to eat while I enjoy my favorite show!!!See you tonight❤

[@czechmate6916]

That with coffee and watching the show what more can you ask for?? That sounds delicious Btw

[@msveliz01]

@@czechmate6916 add a shot of brandy to the coffee yum yum 😋

[@czechmate6916]

@@msveliz01 Now we’re talking 🥃 I can’t wait Lol

[@msveliz01]

@@kathybouziane5269 I had 3 slices of banana bread!! 🤤 I need to go on a liquid diet beginning tomorrow lol!!

[@brendastibolt6672]

Thank you so much for the history & research of this family.

[@alandickerson3379]

Thank you for telling this very sad story. Which I had never heard about! Thank you for remembering the victims!

[@chefthom72]

I love watching history videos that start roughly a hundred yards from my back door. I live by this Cemetery and there is so much history in there as well as Lawrence Kansas. Rock Chalk Jayhawk

[@postalghost830]

A sad & scary episode of Kansas history. Thanks, guys. Hope your son is doing well at KU. Rock Chalk!!!!!

[@aprillisa5950]

Very interesting video. I am starting to enjoy watching these and going to the next channel after. I also would like to know where I can order a purple sweat shirt like that.

[@denisesmith2745]

Dad always told us about this. We all went to KU. Dad said Quantrill scalped everyone. Gee, Ron and Britton, thank you so much I know Dad is watching from Heaven and thanks you too

[@monicalitman1396]

Another great history fact thank you for keeping this in the forefront and RIP all

[@eagleman1542]

My dad's family were southerners from Missouri (via Virginia) and my mom's were northerners from Kansas (originally Massachusetts); it's very possible that they clashed, along the Kansas-Missouri border, during the Civil War. Thanks for the intriguing video, keep up the great work.

[@PaulWright-kw5cm]

I misspelled a word. ENCOURAGEMENT. Again, you are an ENCOURAGEMENT!

[@GenerationX3333]

Thanks Ron & Brittan- Great job!

[@theresalaux5655]

God bless them all. I cant believe that there is no other stones!

[@pinkvolo]

Another wonderful walk gentlemen. I am still taken back by the one lonely headstone. Ty

[@eileenallen1986]

Hi Ron. love this channel, you, and Britan. So much info. RIP to those who are no longer with us.

[@charleshuschka3860]

So happy to know the meaning of J Hawker.

[@brendacanter9768]

Shocked that's all that's marked. Great history. May they all RIP❤️

[@toupac3195]

This is interesting. Wichita all my life, never knew this. Kansas history is awesome. ❤

[@hh7407]

4:58 The old tree as you are walking up the hill. So picturesque. 5:15 I wondered where the term came from. Very interesting. 6:00 So interesting how all these places and names tie together. Thank you for telling this story. I feel like I have a good understanding now of the history. 6:15 So many died. Huge area there where they are buried around their monument. So sad how many died. Pretty monument. Hard to read the letters on the side away from the daylight. I'm glad you read that to us. I couldn't make some of it out easily either. 8:21 Thank you for taking us on this tour of the cemetery and telling us this history that we wouldn't have heard about otherwise. 9:30 Always heard the name (from the name on the hotel and it being haunted) but hadn't heard the story about the family. So interesting to hear their life story. 12:24 As stated in the live chat by so many, I cannot believe that they are so famous locally and have only this little stone of a family member to mark the entire family plot. Seems like the town would do one family marker. I think because up until the last 5 years, people have not visited graves and cemeteries except when they had a loved one to bury at/after a funeral. I am betting with the uptick in cemetery visits because of all the stories you tell and others, that the city may consider the significance of marking their grave.

[@lisareed5669]

Not so. People used to have picnics at cemeteries. And genealogists have always gathered data from cemeteries.

[@regina3743]

My maiden name is Boulware. It is rare, but a gift so rare, that Boulwares are able to find one another in this world. What are the odds you would come across one of my probable kin? Boulware originated in France, and migrated to England, then across the big water, according to my sources. I live in Alabama. The family has been in America since well before the American Revolution. Thank you for pointing that out. I feel a sudden urge to do more family research.

[@tinacraft2855]

Thanks Ron Love the story's

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thank you Tina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tillyg8858]

This should be good. Can't wait! 🦃🦃🦃

[@JSB1882]

I had to check this out because Lawrence, KS., isn't that big of a town, but in 1863 the population was 1,650. According to what I read 190 males were massacred, which means 10-12% of the town's population was wiped out back then.

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Thank you Brittan & Ron. I watched the Eldritch videos in reverse order. Really interesting!

[@snoopy1965]

I truly appreciate your utubes.

[@nancyparadis1386]

Thank you for keeping these families & their history alive❤

[@ohmeowzer1]

Rest In Peace to everyone that passed away..I really enjoyed this very much .thank you well done. This was very sad so many people died .

[@francapascoe7822]

Great episode thanks

[@marymahaffey4618]

Yes Good job 👍 Ron and Brittan....rip the Eldridge family 🙏😇❤️.....nice family ❤️....

[@cielonehellofaservicedog4648]

Eldridge? I think that is a distant family unit on my family tree. Lol

[@kimberg759]

Im part of the Eldridge family tree. My maiden name is Eldridge. Curious, where are you on the family tree?

[@jacquelinedenambtman6191]

Rest in peace Eldridge family🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thanks Ron and Brittan for the interesting story 👍🏻👋🏻😉😘

[@rattlesnake3113]

Hi there. Joining late but looking forward for this 😊

[@cherilafleur]

Building those KU calves I see! I attended KU and can totally relate! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@edwardkellogg1284]

That was a sad day at Quantrill. RIP to all the victims. Great story.

[@gnatanderson5536]

You two make a good team!! Love ya both!

[@nadiabrook7871]

RIP Eldridge family!! EXCELLENT video, gentlemen!! XXXX 👍💚💖

[@renehorner1806]

Great history. Thank you! So enjoy you and Brittan.

[@OnTheGoWithFlo-Kid22]

That was very interesting. I can't believe there is not a bigger stone there either.

[@cazkellie]

Thanks for sharing this Ron 🧡

[@rebeccaswilling1771]

Great video, good history knowledge Brittan has. Love your content

[@Sdsacanita196]

So shocking, rip all victims.. Thank you Ron & Brittan xx

[@kimberlymancuso9829]

You guys are amazing and so interesting!! Keep up the great work 😘

[@heathergibbs2904]

RIP victims of the blood bath war of Quantrill

[@ohmeowzer1]

That poor Eldridge family may they be at peace

[@SusanWilliams-g7r]

Another incredible story. I’m a psychic medium and am very interested in the hotel where you stayed. Thanks again for sharing!

[@MA7-6585]

Respect for your work. Mass grave is so sad.

[@heathermanning5368]

Thanks for Sharing! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@AM-yt6oz]

Impressed with the respect you show the deceased.

[@genniejefferson6588]

As always,great job on these people. You look great with beard.

[@coolbuffdad]

Bleeding Kansas, so thankful my ancestors were in Salina at that time

[@jontooke846]

That was awesome guys thanks so much

[@donnaelkins186]

What an amazing story . Thanks guy's for this one see ya on the other channel.

[@rattlesnake3113]

So exciting 😀 I love the history of the raid and hotel. Yes, the Eldridge is haunted.

[@marlenepearson3936]

RIP to the Eldridge family and all those poor victims who were slaughtered! 🙏

[@seekerofthetruth6257]

Rest in peace everyone. My opinion: as for the murders of all those innocent people 🌸, well let's just say no peace shall be found for them. Stay safe Sirs & everyone

[@charleshuschka3860]

Thank you for another great history lesson.

[@denisewright3179]

The Quantrill Raiders came through Humboldt Ks and the Stewart's had a farm on the south end of Humboldt "vegetarian creek" the Indians kept our family safe, but the raiders had burned down Humboldt... crazy times.. would love to see you guys investigate "vegetarian creek"

[@amandastewart4016]

Have you ever been to the cemetery where you lived and have either famous people or some interesting stories about your hometown keep up the good work and it’s amazing what gravestones look like back then and now I think they’re beautiful and wonderful I love your videos❤

[@ksghostgirl5537]

Lot of interesting history here in Lawrence and the surrounding area.

[@karenvaughn2248]

I love the hoodie that Brittin is wearing. Purple is my favorite color. Karen from kent

[@gladisiglesias4145]

Wow, what a very sad part of history. May they all R.I.P

[@chrisgraphs1015]

RIP to the Eldridge family and the men and boys who lost their lives. WOW no gravestones for the Eldridge family is crazy.

[@Limastudent]

Wow. What a horrible event. Were those criminals arrested?

[@sheepsfoot2]

Its a bit more complicated than that , It was retaliation for the previous week imprisoned family members of Quantrill raiders were killed in a dbl story prison collapse. The Union army jailed close relatives of Quantrill's raiders > 2 doz girls /young woman ( all under 20 ) locked up under guard in a 2 story house > they complained that they could hear and feel > back corner of the house was being dug away THEY FELT UNSAFE and on 13th August the building collapsed killing several and injuring many. Bloody Bill Andersons sister was killed and also a niece had her legs crushed > rumour soon spread that the guards caused the collapse by deliberately undermining the foundations . ( years after the war an enquiry found most likely the fault was builders renovating the 2 story house ) Both Quantrill and bloody Bill Anderson didn't survive the war !

[@saltyaussie9482]

@@sheepsfoot2 no

[@Limastudent]

@@sheepsfoot2 What an incredible situation that I was totally unaware of. Wonder if they teach this as part of Kansas history. I will research it more.

[@welcome_to_the_collapse]

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust....

[@johno30197]

Thank's for sharing mate.

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

Thanks Gentleman!❤️

[@krisbest6405]

Eldridge was a famous ship in 20th century, as well.

[@ramonperales7592]

What a great Story Ron 😊