Series: Harney Re-Examined: A New Look at a Forgotten Figure

"This monster, Harney" was how a contemporary newspaper described General William Harney. While in uniform, William Harney massacred Native American civilians, murdered a young enslaved mother, killed multiple dogs, was court martialed four times, and nearly start a war with the UK. Today he is largely forgotten but his name adorns a river, a school, a lake, a county, a park, streets, a hot springs, and many other places. This article series asks, who was Harney?

• Article 1: Harney Re-Examined: The Early Years of General William Harney

  This article re-examines the early life and career of General William Harney Read more

• Article 2: Harney Re-Examined Part II: Harney's Treatment of Native Americans

  

  In the second part of "Harney Re-Examined" we explore General William Harney's treatment of Native Americans early in his career. Read more

• Article 3: Harney Re-Examined Part III: Harney and the Pig War

  This article re-examines William Harney's treatment of Native Americans and involvement in The Pig War Read more

• Article 4: Harney Re-Examined Part IV: Harney and the Hanging of the San Patricio Brigade

  

  This article examines Harney's role in the Mexican-American War and his mass execution of the San Patricio Brigade Read more