The end of the Civil War was only the beginning of sorrows for many of the veterans—especially those on the losing side. Devil Anse Hatfield was indicted three times in 1865 for war-time murders. When I discussed Dan Cunningham’s accusations of war-time depredations by the old Rebel raider, I said that while I was sure that Cunningham exaggerated to Anse’s detriment, I believed that most of the incidents actually happened. From the evidence in the court records, somebody in Pikeville agreed with me.
This story can be read in my book, “Lies, Damned Lies, and Feud Tales.” https://tinyurl.com/ycqlg3oy