John Pemberton Gatewood was a notorious Confederate bushwhacker/guerrilla leader.  <br /><br />Born in Fentress County, Tennessee, in 1844, Gatewood's life took a dark turn after a Union attack on his family led him to abandon the Confederate army and become a guerrilla fighter. Leading his own unit in north Georgia and known as the long-haired, red-bearded beast, Gatewood was driven by his thirst for revenge after the brutal assault on his family.  <br /><br />John Pemberton Gatewood, a figure whose story is another one of the Stories of Appalachia. <br /><br />If you like our stories, be sure to subscribe the the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss any of them.<br /><br />Thanks for listening!