Maysville, KY, United States
Alexander W. Doniphan. Born, 1808, about five miles west. Moved to Mo., 1830. As Brig. Gen., Mo. Militia, quelled Mormon riots with no bloodshed, 1838; refused execute Prophet Smith and others court-martialed. In 1846, Mexican War, formed lst Reg. Mo. Mounted Volunteers and led them through a brilli
ant 3,600-mile campaign, defeating larger Mexican armies with his poorly equipped force.
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