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Dec 24

Pre-Civil War: “Wild Man of the Woods”

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“During March last, Mr. Hamilton of Greene County, Arkansas, while out hunting with an acquaintance, observed a drove of cattle in a state of apparent alarm, evidently pursued by some dreaded enemy. Halting for the purpose, they soon discovered as the animals fled by them, that they were followed by an animal bearing the unmistakable likeness of humanity. He was of gigantic stature, the body being covered with hair and the head with long locks that fairly enveloped his neck and shoulders.

The “wildman”, for we must so call him, after looking at them deliberately for a short time, turned and ran away with great speed, leaping from twelve to fourteen feet at a time. His foot prints measured thirteen inches each. This singular creature has long been known traditionally in St. Francis Green and Poinsett Counties. Arkansas sportsmen and hunters having described him so long as seventeen years since. A planter, indeed, saw him very recently, but withheld his information lest he should not be credited, until the account of Mr. Hamilton and his friend placed the existence of the animal beyond cavil.” © The Memphis Enquirer, May 9th, 1851
(Courtesy Warren Thompson, Bay Area BF Group: © George Haas, Bigfoot Bulletin)

 

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8 Responses to “Pre-Civil War: “Wild Man of the Woods””

  1. Scott D

    This is so cool! I have been wondering if anyone saw them around that time back east. Specically during the Civil War. Our guys HAD to of run into Sasquatch in the field… Thanks for posting!

  5. IRita J

    Very interesting!! Excited to find out that there is a history of sightings in my backyard. I live in an area that all 3 counties mentioned border. Could explain some unusual sounds I’ve been hearing in the wee hours of the morning.

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