Band at the execution

[BettyO]

Quote:And they should have been allowed to bring their boy's remains home. What use was his corpse to Stanton, Johnson or the Gov't later?

And what became of the Branson women after he died? Let us all know when your new book is ready, please!

I agree, Toia - all of the families should have been allowed to take home their deceased for closure at least. Whether Stanton or Johnson, the Victorians had a very strong feeling about death, the afterlife as well as how revenge should be handled. In a way, I can see that the "Powers that Be" (i.e. the Federal government) wanted to hang on to these deceased as a "show of retribution/revenge", etc. as it were. More or less, it was to be interpreted as a sort of closure for the nation - a "As they are so be you" if you attempt what they attempted.... so I can understand their direction - although I believe in affect, it very wrong - especially to innocent families who were also citizens.

As for those illusive Branson girls - I've dug up even more info on them, and yes, you will read/hear about these ladies further. There are also some surprises in store regarding Powell and Mary Branson.....

Thanks again for the interest!