Was John Surratt engaged to Miss Roose?

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(11-22-2014 09:56 PM)Lincoln Wonk Wrote:  Good point, Susan. I haven't read anything about how Anna and John got along after their mother's death, but it had to be awkward.

Most sources do not mention that John went to South America to "rest" once the authorities refused to seek another indictment against him and that he failed to return in time for his mother's re-burial at Mt. Olivet. That had to really hurt Anna and Isaac. He did show up for Anna's wedding, however.

There is a letter that I have seen that mentions Anna and Dr. Tonry sort of estranging themselves from the rest of the family, but also hinting that it was because she had married a Yankee.