St.Francis County
Arkansas

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Note: When not on Find A Grave, the Bio or Obit is shown here! Incomplete listing, please advise of any additions you are aware of to post online. I have a list of all veterans from Arkansas that can be verified.
The names here were for those mentioned in Biographies, Obituaries, or Pension Applicant Veterans or their Widows, or Confederate Home Applicants, which means this does not have all names of veterans.
When pension information is shown, you can obtain copies by applying to the Arkansas History Commission Archives at their site, and look for others by name to see if they had a pension:
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Here are pictures of many of these veterans below, and others, and Gravestones, from the Forrest City Times 1905 Art Souvenir and other sources (eyelashes added by my Aunt Mildred in 1915). I have included persons enlisted at Wittsburg, Mt.Vernon, and Madison who died during the war. They could be from anywhere in Eastern Arkansas, it is hard to have an all inclusive list for this period in history. This is just a partial story of all the veterans serving during this unsettling war. Over 300 records found of those who were involved.

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St.Francis County Civil War Veterans-407 Men

Name/Unit/Birth/Death/Cemetery/Parents/Children/Spouse/Obit or Bio on FindAGrave/Note
Abel, Obediah Silas

Co.E.7TH Mississippi Infantry
b. Mar. 29, 1849 d. Nov. 11, 1910 Bell Cemetery
Parents; Obediah Silas Abel Sr. (b.Apr.1,1821 Alabama-d.Unk) and Rachael (b.1824-d.Unk)
Children:They had they following children:Eli Ross (14 Feb 1872-28 Jul 1934), Georgia A (16 Ap 1873-19 Sep 1873), Levi L. (9 Jul 1874-4 Aug 1875), George G. (29 Jan 1876-1 Jul 1928), Carrie (26 Jul 1877-20 Apr 1882), James Henry (11 Dec 1878-16 Apr 1972), Charles C. (24 Sep 1881-after 1900), Stanley (19 Feb 1883-9 Feb 1883), Dave McKensie (11 Apr 1884-11 Oct 1950), Dolly (6 Jun 1885-20 May 1886), Coleman Hicks (9 Nov 1886-aft 1950), Dave (21 Jul 1889-26 Oct 1889), Mary (23 Dec 1890-18 Jan 1892), and Rachael (23 Dec 1890-09 Oct 1982).
Spouse: Married Dec.8,1870, Grenada, Mississippi to Permelia Johnson
TOMBSTONE Arkansas Confederate PensionsSurname:Abel Given Name:Obediah S.-Application Number:29732 Widow Surname:Able Widow Given Name:O. S. (Mrs.) Regiment:Franklin Co. MilitiaState Served From:Mississippi Division:Militia Pension County:Phillips Death Date:11/6/1910 Comments:widow applied 1928
Ables, John J.

Co. B-Fifth Arkansas Regiment, Govan's brigade, Pat Claburne's division, Hardee's and Cheatham's corps of the Army of the Tennessee, commanded by Beauregard, Albert Sidney Johnston, Braxton Bragg, Joseph E. Johnston and J. B. Hood, of Texas. Mr. Able's career as a soldier led him through many different battles-Chickamauga, Murfreesboro, Franklin, from Bowling Green, Ky., to Bentonville, N. C., via Nashville, Chattanooga and Dalton down the railroad and State line to Atlanta, thence to Jonesboro via Augusta, Ga., back to Bentonville. He fought the last battle under Johnston at that place, that famous general then falling back to Greensboro, N. C., where he surrendered
Birth: 1844 Death: May 28,1918 Unknown Pulaski Co. Cemetery
Parents: M. C. and Jane C. (Moore) Ables
Children: eight children, all of whom are living: Cora Belle, John W., Willis R., Anna C., Micager C., Samuel, James D. and Emma Lou
Spouse: in May, 1865, Mr. Ables was married the following August to Miss Mary A. Stutts
NOTE: Moved to Little Rock in 1906 BIO Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Ables Given Name:John J.-Application Number: 12500 Widow Surname:Ables Widow Given Name:Mary A. -Company:B Regiment:5 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:5/28/1918 Application Year:1901 Widow Death Date:4/27/1938 Comments:widow applied 1918 Pulaski Co.-Ables, John J.; widow: Mary A.; Co. B, 5 Ark.Inf.; he applied: 1901, she applied: 1918,St. Francis Co.; he died 5/28/1918, she died 4/27/1938.
Albright, Newton

Co.C-23rd Arkansas infantry
Dates Unk Okolona Confederate Cemetery OkolonaChickasaw CountyMississippi, USA
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C-ALBRIGHT-NEWTON-Private- http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm-ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317-Enl 28Feb1862 in St Francis Co, AR by J.W.Seward.
Aldridge, A.C.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jun.18,1861 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K-ALDRIDGE-A.-C.-Private- D.6-18-1861-http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Died 18 Jun 1861 near Harrisburg, AR. Total 1,274 men on roster for this regiment.
Allen, Milton

Co.F-9th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Jan.8,1872 Burial Unknown
Allen, Milton; widow: Mrs. R. M. (Sullivan);Co. F, 9 Ark. Inf.; she applied: 1917, St.Francis Co.; he died 1/8/1872, she died 3/18/1933.
Allen, T.

wound received in the leg at the Battle of Shiloh while serving the Confederacy
Birth: unknownDeath: Feb. 12, 1897 Goodwin Cemetery
OBIT
Alley, James H.

Co.F-2nd Kentucky Cavalry, under Capt.Tom Weber, Col. Bassil Duke, and General John Morgan
b. Jan. 9, 1833 d. Apr. 29, 1917 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: Henry Alley (1800 - 1875) Martha B. Isham Alley (1806 - 1885)
Children: William H. Alley (1861 - 1923)* James Lucius Alley (1879 - 1952)*
Spouse: Ophelia Eudora McCombs Alley (1840 - 1925) OBIT Arkansas Confederate PensionsSurname:Alley Given Name:James H.-Application Number: 26617 -Widow Surname:Alley Widow Given Name:Ophelia E.-Company:F Regiment:2 State Served From:Kentucky Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:4/29/1917 Comments:widow applied 1924-Alley, James I-I.; widow: Mrs. 0. E.; Co. F, 2Ky. Cav.; she applied: ?, St. Francis Co.;he died 4/29/1917.
Alley, W. D.

Co.A-11th Mississippi Volunteers
Birth: Unk Death: After 1892 Burial Unknown
Alley, W. D.; Co. A, 11 Miss. Vol.; he applied:1892, St. Francis Co.
Anderson, James A.

Capt.Mankins Company
Birth: unk Death: Aug.18,1903 Burial Unknown
Anderson, James A.; widow: Elizabeth; Co.Capt. Mankins', - -; she applied: 1921,St. Francis Co.; he died 8/18/1903.
Armstrong, Asa

Co.E-29th Alabama Infantry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Armstrong, Asa; Co. E, 29 Ala. Inf.; he applied:1916, St. Francis Co
Arnold, Albert D.

Civil War-Co.U-New York 10th Heavy Artillery Regiment
b. Jul. 16, 1837 d. Mar. 24, 1884 Forrest City Cemetery
Aston, Hugh M.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Infantry
Birth:unk Death: Mar.16,1862 Buial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - ASTON - HUGH - M. - Private - - - UNK - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 16Mar1862.
Austin, A.H.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: May 30,1863 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - AUSTIN - A. - H. - Private - - - UNK - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Captured 8 Apr 1863 at Wittsburg, AR and sent to MP at Alton, IL. Died of small pox 30 May 1863
Ball, James

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Dates unk Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C BALL JAMES Private MIA http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 25Feb1862 in St Francis Co, AR by John W Higgs. Missing at Battle of Corinth, MS 50ct1863
Bandy, F.B.

Co.D-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Aug.6,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.D BANDY F. B. Private 8 6 1862 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 6 Aug 1862 at Meridian, MS.
Baron, Dorris

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jun.13,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C BARON DORRIS Private 6 13 1862 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 3Mar1862 in St Francis Co, AR by J. W.Cotton. Died 13Jun1862.
Barrett, Dr Jerry C.

Co.I-13TH Regiment Mississippi Cavalry
b. 1836 d. Apr. 14, 1914 Forrest City Cemetery
Father of Mrs.C.S.Aldrich and of Mrs.Cass Pittman, Son Mr.Will Pittman
OBIT Article: 10-13-1905-BARRETT, J. G. DR.-FCTIMES-Dr.J.G.Barrett, formerly of this city, a veterinary surgeon, and an old Confederate soldier at the Confederate Veterans Home in Little Rock to the soldiers home, came home to visit his daughter, Mrs.C.S.Aldrich. He was mistaken for Jeff Davis as he meandered down the street. Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Barrett-Given Name:J. C.-Application Number:12504-Name:Regiment:13 State Served From:Mississippi Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:1904-Barrett, J. C.; Co. I, 13 Miss. Cav.; he applied:1904, St. Francis Co.
Baskins, Samuel Brooks

Co.F-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: 1843 Death: Unk-aft 1909 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Baskins Given Name:Samuel Brooks-Application Number:12697-Company:F Regiment:1 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:1909 -Age 66
Beard, Abner Hamilton Capt.

Confederate soldier battle of Helena
Birth: 1814 Death:May 14,1872 Maple Hill Cemetery-Confederate Cemetery-Helena
OBIT:Abner Hamilton Beard Sr., great-great-grandfather to the Edward Beard generation, led a rich and varied life. The following information came from an article that appeared in the History of Lee County, Arkansas, Vol. 1, Article F13 and was written by James F. Barnett from information provided by Ed Beard's Grandfather Abner Hamilton Beard II & information he had heard from his mother, Martha Eugenia (Evans) Beard. Martha was married to Abner Sr's son James Nelson Beard. The article was given to me by Nancy and Rufus Crawford. Rufus is descended from Ethel (Robertson) Crawford, the youngest of nine children of Ethel Abner (Beard) Robertson. Ethel was the only daughter of Abner Sr. and his second wife Mary Catharine (Waites) Beard. "Abner Hamilton Beard Sr., one of the early residents of, what was to become Lee County (Arkansas), was the son of Jabez Beard (1790-1854) and Sally Sarah (Wilkes) Beard (1798-1894, both of Bedford Co., Virginia. He was born on his grandfather's plantation, the first of Jabez and Sarah's thirteen children. An adjoining plantation was owned by Sam Davis, the father of Jefferson Davis (President of the Confederacy).
Beard, James Nelson

Co.B-Dobbins-Anderson Brigade 2nd Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: 1846 Death:1911 Burial Nettleton, Ark.Cemetery
Beard, J. N.; Co. A, 1 Ark. Cav.; he applied:1910, St. Francis Co.
Beard, Levi Spinks

Confederate Army
Birth: Palestine, Ark. 1846 Death:Sept. 1862 Burial: Antietam Battlefield, Maryland
Per descendant, Ed Beard
Beasley, J. R. Judge

Co.D-154th Tennesse Infantry-Confederate soldier and was living at Memphis at the time of his enlistment
b. unknown d. Sep. 7, 1912 Elmwood Cemetery
Memphis Family Unknown
OBIT-name is Beasley or Beazley Article:FCTIMES - The following member paid dues of 10 cents:O.S.Ables of the County Militia of Franklin Co., Miss.;J.B.Hood of Adam's Regiment, Haynes Company, Senatobia, Miss.;and C.Y.Smith, of the 25th Arkansas Regiment Company G. Secy.J.R.Beasley. 5-10-1901 Beasley, J. R.; Co. D, 154 Tenn. Inf.; he applied:1905, St. Francis Co.; he died 9/9/1912.
Beck, Capt John W.

CO.G-MISS.VOLUN.FEATHERSTONES BRIGAGE=ARMY OF MISSISSIPPI-PVT
b. Feb. 23, 1838 d. Mar. 8, 1905 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents:John and Esther Beck
Children:three daughters, viz: Mrs.D.C.Webb, Miss Emma and Miss Attie Beck, son died in infancy
Spouse: Alice O. Casteel Beck (1850 - 1914) OBIT:
Bell, William

Co.B-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Sept.29,1881 Burial Unknown
Bell, William; widow. Mrs. D. E.; Co. B, 1Ark. Cav.; she applied: 1909, St. FrancisCo.; he died 9/29/1881
Berry, James Newton

Co.B-1st Mounted Rifles Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Jun.1844 Death:Nov.18,1906 Burial Unknown Brinkley Cemeterty
OBIT Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Berry Given Name:James Newton-Application Number: 29263-Widow Surname:Berry Widow Given Name:Emma Anderson- Company:B Regiment:1st Mounted Rifles State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County: Woodruff-Comments:Widow applied 1927
Blaylock, Henry

Co.G-37th Mississippi Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Jan.29,1902 Burial Unknown
Blaylock, Henry; widow: Mrs. S. C.; Co. G, 37Miss. Inf.; she applied: 1901, St. FrancisCo.; he died 1/29/1902.
Boggs, S. R.

Confederate soldier
Birth: Nov. 24, 1834 Death: Dec. 27, 1910 Forrest City Cemetery
Children: surviving one son, R. B. Boggs
Spouse: 1868 to Miss Mattie P. Lamb
OBIT
Bolton, T.A.

Alabama Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Sept.23, 1883 Burial Unknown
Bolton, T. A.; widow: Mrs. S. A.; - Ala. Cav.;she applied: 1906 Disallowed, St. FrancisCo.; he died 9/23/1883.
Bonner, Edward

Co.G-Fifth South Carolina Regiment under, Captain Carpenter, commanded by Col.Jenkins,
b. Nov. 5, 1841 d. Nov. 26, 1913 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents:Andrew and Louisa Bonner
Children:Edward L., Carl Ray and Erma.
Spouse: Julia G. Harris Bonner (1842 - 1893)*
BIO/OBIT Note: First Postmaster of Forrest City, Arkansas
Boone, J.E.

Slemmin's Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: 1893 Burial Unknown
Boone, J. E.; widow: Mrs. S. J.; Slemmins'Ark. Cav.; she applied: 1905, St. FrancisCo.; he died 21-11893.
Bottoms, George W.

Josie Co.-Dedrick's-McGehee's Arkansas
Birth: Unk Death: Nov.6,1900 Burial Unknown
Bottoms, Geo. W.; widow: Josie; Co.Dedrick's, McGehee's Ark. -; she applied:1927, St. Francis Co.; he died11/6/1900.
Bradford, John Jacob

Co.E-19th Mississippi Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: May 10,1915 Burial Unknown
Bradford, John Jacob; widow: Virginia B.;Co. E, 19 Miss. Inf.; she applied: 1925,St. Francis Co.; he died 5/10/1915.
Bradshaw, J.T.

Co.D-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jul.10,1863 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.D-BRADSHAW, -J.-T.-Private-d.7-10-1863- http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html-Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Wounded dangerously in shoulder at Liberty Gap, TN 20 Jun 1863, died 10 Jul 1863.
Bradshaw, John

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jul.8,1863 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - BRADSHAW - JOHN - - Cpl - - - 7 8 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Wounded & died 5 Jul 1863 at Chattanooga, TN in hospital.
Brady, William W.

Co.B-23rd Arkansas Infantry Co.
Birth: unk Death:May 8,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. B - BRADY - WILLIAM - W. - Private - - - 5 8 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 1lMa l862 at Helena, AR by Cpt Clendening. On detached service. Died 8May1862 at Helena, AR
Britton, T.J.

Co.G-14thTennessee Cavalry
Birth: unk Death:bef 1901 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse: H.C.Britton
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Britton Given Name:T. J.-Application Number:12503 Widow Surname:Britton Widow Given Name:H. C.-Company:G Regiment:14 State Served From:Tennessee Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Comments:Widow applied 1901
Brooks, A.W.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Dec.31,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - BROOKS - A. - W - Cpl - - - 12 31 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 31Dec1862 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Brown, Fred H.

Mexican War/Co.H-25th Louisiana Infantry-Confederate soldier
Birth: unknown Death: aft 1903 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Son's Obit: 4-17-1903-BROWN, WILLIAM M. b. Unk-d.4-9-1903-BELL-Died at Egypt, on Thursday, Apr.9,1903, William M.Brown. He was a son of Fred H.Brown, and the second to die from that dreadful disease, consumption. He had suffered for about a year, which he bore with great fortitude. The remains were interred at the Bell Cemetery in Palestine. The old man, Fred H.Brown, was a soldier one year in the Mexican War, and enlisted in New Orleans in the year 1860 in the Confederate Army and served for three and a half years. He is now 72 years of age. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. Brown, F. H.; Co. H, 25 La. Inf.; he applied:1895, St. Francis Co.
Brown, John R.

Co.F-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Birth:abt 1833 Unk Death:after 1911 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Brown Given Name:John R.-Application Number:12507-Company:F Regiment:1 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:1911-Brown, John R.; Co. F, 1 Ark. Cav.; he applied:1911, St. Francis Co. 1880 United States Federal Census-Name:John R. Brown-Home in 1880: Madison, Saint Francis, Arkansas Age:47 Estimated birth year:abt 1833-Birthplace: Alabama-Relation to Head of Household:Self (Head) Father's birthplace:North Carolina Mother's Name:Amanda-Mother's birthplace:North Carolina-Occupation: Farmer-Marital Status:Widower
Brown, L.N.

Co.F-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death:Apr.10,1908 Burial Unknown
Brown, L. N.; widow: Bettie; Co. F, 1 Ark.Cav.; she applied: 1917, St. Francis Co.;he died 4/10/1908.
Brown, Thomas J.

Co.E-4th Mississippi Infantry
Birth: Dec.11,1843 Death: Jan.26,1904 Hughes Cemetery
Brown, T. J.; widow: Mary; Co. E, 4 Miss.Inf.; she applied: 1904, St. Francis Co.;he died 1/26/1904.
Brown, W.H.

Co.B-10th Alabama Cavalry
Birth: 1849 Death:unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Brown Given Name:W. H.-Application Number:12700-Company:B Regiment:10 State Served From:Alabama Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:1907-Brown, W. H.; Co. B, 10 Ala. Cav.; he applied:1907, St. Francis Co Age 58
Bryant, James O.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jul.10,1862 Burial: Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - BRYANT - JAMES - O. - Private - - - 7 10 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl l3Feb1862 in St Francis Co, AR by John W. Cotton. Died l0Jull862 at Port Hudson, LA
Buford, Edwin J.

Co.A 12th Virginia Infantry
b. 1833 d. Mar. 9, 1904 Mount Vernon Cemetery
Children: Charles D. Buford (1886 - 1964)*
Spouse: Anna Hatcher Buford (1839 - 1915)*
TOMBSTONE OBIT
Burton, E.C.

Co.G-30th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jul.30,1863 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:30th Arkansas Infantry-Co. G - BURTON - E. - C. - Private - - - 7 30 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/30thcog.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 ENLISTED JUN.17,1862 AT MT.VERNON-DIED JUL.30,1863 IN ST.FRANCIS CO
Bynum, Calvin N.

Co.G-Hart's Regiment
b. 1838 d. 1907 Hughes Cemetery
Parents: James and Rebecca Bynum
Children: first in 1865 to Miss Emeline Price, who bore him three children; James H., Laura A., and Josephine. Mrs.Bynum died in 1870, and again Mr.Bynum was again married, his second choice was Miss Louise Price. By this union, there were five children, two now living:Sinah E. and Martha E. In 1877 Mrs.Bynum was called to her final home, and his third and present wife was formerly Lucy J. Price. To them seven children have been given, five surviving: Sara I., Francis C., William H., Charlie and John C.
Spouse: first in 1865 to Miss Emeline Price, Mrs.Bynum died in 1870, and again Mr.Bynum was again married, his second choice was Miss Louise Price, and his third and present wife was formerly Lucy J. Price.
TOMBSTONE BIO
Caldwell, James A.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: Unk Death: May 16,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F CALDWELL JAMES A. Private 5 16 1862 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 16May1862.
Caldwell, James

McGehee's Cavalry- company raised by C.M.Biscoe, which formed a part of McGee's regiment,(The Fifth Arkansas Cavalry), was elected second lieutenant, and a short time after promoted to First Lieutenant.
Birth: Mar. 23, 1846 Death: Feb. 16, 1890 Burial Hughes Cemetery
Parents: William and Amanda (Christan) Caldwell
Children: six children:Willie J., Lillie A., Mary Ann, Henry H., Tennie and James L.
Spouse: Annie Halbert Caldwell
Arkansas Confederate PensionsSurname:Caldwell Given Name:James-Application Number:12610- Widow Surname:Caldwell Widow Given Name:Annie Regiment:McGehee's State Served From:Arkansas Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:2/16/1890 Comments:widow applied 1902-Caldwell, James; widow: Annie; McGehee'sArk. Cav.; she applied: 1902, St. FrancisCo.; he died 2/16/1890 BIO
Calhoun, J. W.

Co.K-2nd Tennessee-CSA
Birth: Unk Death: 1903
CIVIL CALHOUN J. W. NA FCTIMES J.W.Calhoun, Heth, was a caller at the Times office Saturday. Mr.Calhoun is an old Confed, and "fought and bled" with the Co.K, Second Tennessee. 5-15-1903
Calvert, J.S.

Co.G-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: 1862
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-Co.G - CALVERT - J. - S. - Private - - - 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Died during 1862
Campbell, Mark W.

Gause's Arkansas Infantry
b. 1842 d. Aug. 24, 1920 Forrest City Cemetery
Spouse: Rachael L. Campbell (____ - 1916)*
Relatives:He leaves one brother, Silas Calvin Campbell, two nephews, William Wilson and Tom Campbell and one niece, Miss Annie
OBIT Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Campbell Given Name:M. W.-Application Number:12509-Regiment:Gause's State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1905-Campbell, M. W.; Gause's Ark. Inf.; he applied:1905, St. Francis Co.
Campbell, W.G.

Co.G&A-St.Francis-1st Trans Mississippi Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Feb.23,1905 Burial Unknown
Campbell, W. G.; widow: Mrs. D? A.; Co. G& A, St. Francis 1 Trans Miss Inf.; sheapplied: 1907, Ashley Co.; he died 2/23/1905.
Carr, James A.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jun.9,1862
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K - CARR - JAMES - A. - Private - - - 6 9 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 9 Jun 1862.
Carr, Thomas D.

Co.G-18th Mississippi Infantry
Birth: abt 1844 Death: May 22, 1888 Burial Unknown-Forrest City Cemetery his wife, Mollie E.Carr
Article: 6-16-1905-CARR, T. D.-UNKNOWN-The name of Mrs.Mollie E.Carr, widow of T.D.Carr, deceased, has been presented to the clerk for presentation to the pension board, as a suitable and deserving person to receive a pension. In support of her claim, the original parole of her husband, dated April 10,1865, was presented. OBIT:5-25-1906-CARR, Mollie E.MRS.-b.1850-d.5-22-1906-CITY-Death of Mrs.M.E.Carr=Mrs.M.E.Carr, aged 56 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.W.E.Kirby, in this city on Tuesday morning, May 22,1906, after a malignant malarial attack, lasting only a few days, and the remains were interred in the Forrest City cemetery the following day, Rev.S.H.Babcock of the Methodist church, of which she was consistent member, conducting the funeral. Mrs.Carr was the widow of Mr.Thomas Carr, who preceded her to the grave just 18 years ago to the day. She leaves five children to mourn their loss:Mrs.F.M.Chaney of Madison, Mrs.W.E.Kirby of this city, Mrs.F.R.Harris, of north of town a mile, Felix Carr of Madison, and Diylne Carr, of this city, besides a large number of friends. She has resided in St.Francis county for about 35 years, and came to this city one year ago, making her home with Mr.& Mrs.Kirby. She had been an invalid for a long time, and died from complications brought on by the malarial attack. She was a devoted mother, a kind and affectionate neighbor, and a consistent Christian woman.
1880 United States Federal Census about Tom D. Carr Name:Tom D. Carr Home in 1880:Madison, Saint Francis, Arkansas Age:36 Estimated birth year:abt 1844 Birthplace:Georgia Relation to Head of Household:Self (Head)Spouse's name:Mollie Father's birthplace:Georgia Mother's birthplace:Georgia Occupation: FarmerMarital Status: Married Household Members:Name AgeTom D. Carr 36 Mollie Carr 30 Divine Carr 10 Lulu Carr 7 Carrie Carr 5 Bessie Carr 4Nina Carr 2 Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Carr Given Name:T. D.-Application Number:12612-Widow Surname:Carr Widow Given Name: M. E.-Company:G Regiment:18 State Served From:Mississippi Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Widow Comments:widow applied 1905-Carr, T. D.; widow: Mrs. M. E.; Co. G, 18Miss. Inf.; she applied: 1905, St. Francis Co.
Carter, A.B.

Co.K-17th Mississippi Infantry
Birth: unk Death: after 1901 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Carter Given Name:A. B.-Application Number:12508-Company:K Regiment:17 State Served From:Mississippi Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:1901-Carter, A. B.; Co. K, 17 Miss. Inf.; she applied:1901, St. Francis Co.
Carter, J. M.

Co.C-8th Mississippi Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Jan.13,1900 Burial Unknown
Carter, J. M.; widow: Mary S.; Co. C, 8 Miss.Cav.; she applied: ?, St. Francis Co.; he died 1/13/1900.
Carver, W.D.

Co.G-12th S.Carolina
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Carver, W. D.; Co. G, 12 SC -; he applied:1905, St. Francis Co.
Carvile, M.M.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jun.6,1862
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - CARVILE - M. - M. - Private - - - 6 6 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 6Jun1862 from a wound.
Cason, J.H.

Co.C-41st Ah.Val
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Casteel, Milton W.; Co. G, 13th Ark. Infantry;
Birth:1841 Death: Nov.3,1899 City Cemetery-Obit
Childress, J.L.

Co.F-Benton's 34th Mississippi Infantry
Birth: Apr.16,1830 Death:Apr.4,1915 Hughes Cemetery
Childress, J. L.; Co. F, Col. Benton's 34 Miss.Inf.; he applied: 1907, St. Francis Co.
Chipman, William C.

Co.D-13th Tennessee Cavalry
Birth: unknown Death: Feb,27,1904
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Chipman Given Name:William-Application Number:12705-Widow Surname:Chipman Widow Given Name:Nannie Company:D Regiment:13 State Served From:Tennessee Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:2/27/1904 Application Year:1901 Comments:widow applied 1909-CChipman, W. C.; widow: Nannie; Co. D, 13Tenn. Cav.; he applied: 1901, she applied:1919, St. Francis Co.; he died 2/27/1904
Chriscow, W.J.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Dec.10,1861
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - CHRISCOW - W. - J. - Private - - - 12 10 1861 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 10Dec1861.
Clark, G.M.

Co.G-4th Kentucky Cavalry
Birth: 1845 Death: Nov.30,1928 Forrest City Cemetery
Clark, G. M.; widow: Mrs. Lennie; Co. G, 4Ky. Cav.; he applied: 1911, she applied:1928, Yell / St. Francis Co.; he died11/30/1928.
Clark, J.K.P.

Co.E-37th Tennessee Infantry
Birth:unk Death:Mar.3,1913 Loughridge Cemetery
Spouse:Fanny Ella Clark
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Clark Given Name:J. K. P.Application Number:12703-Widow Surname:Clark Widow Given Name:Fanny Ella-Company:E Regiment:37 State Served From:Tennessee Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:3/3/1913 Application Year:1901 Comments:widow applied 1913-Clark, J. K. P.; widow: Fannie E.; Co. E, 37Tenn. & Ala. Inf.; he applied: 1901, she applied: 1913, St. Francis Co.; he died 3/3/1913.
Clegg, James A.

Co.D-43rd Mississippi Infantry
Dates Unk Death:1904 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse: Elizabeth Paralee Clegg Wynne
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Clegg Given Name:James Application Number:12511-Widow Surname:Clegg Widow Given Name:Elizabeth Paralee-Company:D Regiment:43 State Served From:Mississippi Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Comments:widow applied 1913 -Clegg, James; widow: Elizabeth P.; Co. D, 43Miss. Inf.; she applied: 1913, St. FrancisCo.; he died 1904. Wynne U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 about James Clegg-Name:James Clegg Side: Confederate Regiment State/Origin:Mississippi Regiment Name:43 Mississippi Infantry.Regiment Name Expanded:43rd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry Company:D Rank In:PrivateRank In Expanded:Private Rank Out:Private
Cliands, Feland

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Nov.2,1862
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - CLIANDS - FELAND - - Private - - - 11 2 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Wounded and died 2Nov1862 behind federal lines at Harrodsburg, KY.
Clifton, James T.

Co.B-45th Tennessee Infantry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Clifton, James T.; Co. B, 45 Tenn. Inf.; he applied:1902, St. Francis Co.
Cobbs, Paul M.

COL.McNEIL'S REGIMENT IN THE FIFTH ARKANSAS CAVALRY
b. Dec. 15, 1838 d. Feb. 10, 1890 Forrest City Cemetery
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Note:RAISED FIFTH COMPANY IN CIVIL WAR
Coffey, William H. Judges

Co.B-4th Tennessee Infantry, taking an active part in the battles of Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Missionary Ridge, Chickamauga, and a number of others. He was captured and taken prisoner at the battle of Missionary Ridge, thence conveyed to Camp Morton, Ind., held in captivity for nine months, when he was exchanged, and receiving a furlough turned his face toward his native land, walking over 225 miles, and reaching home a short time before the surrender.
Birth: Mar. 28, 1841 Death: Oct. 24, 1902 Forrest City Cemetery
From:Confederate Veteran Magazine.vol.12,page 127:W.C.Dorian writes from Boliver, Tenn.: "I notice in the Veteran Inquiry about W.H.Coffey, Co.B, 4th Tenn.Inf.Regt. He died at Forrest City, Ark. on Oct.24,1902, aged 61 years. He was born and raised in Hardeman Co., Tenn., and left Boliver with his company (the Pillow Guards) May 15,1861. When the Fourth Regiment was stationed at Columbus, Ky., Coffey was one day standing guard by an open field, in which the regiment was being drilled. Orders were to allow no one to pass out the lines without written permit from Gen.A.S.Johnston, who had lately arrived and assumed command at Columbus. About fifty soldiers had crowded near the guard looking at the drilling regiment, when Gen.Johnston rode up with his orderly close behind.'Halt!' Coffey commanded the General. The order was at once obeyed. Gen.Johnston took off his cap and holding in one hand, said, 'Does anyone here know me?' One of the boys blurted out; 'It's Gen.Johnston.' General, I-I-I beg your pardon,' said Coffey, manifestly frightened. "All right, my man," was replied. "You have done your duty.' Then came the Rebel yell."
Children: one son, James W., first wife; second wife, eight children, five of whom are still living:Mary E., Martha T., Noma, Nora Belle and Clarence Elbert.
Spouse: First, in 1869 was married to Miss Mary E.Haris, who died in 1870; December, 1873, he was agin married to Mary Ann Houston
BIO Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Coffey Given Name:W. H.-Application Number:21473-Widow Surname:Coffey Widow Given Name:Mary Ann-Company:B Regiment:4 State Served From:Tennessee Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:Widow Death Date:1/30/1936 Comments:widow applied 1917-Coffey, W. H.; widow: Maly A.; Co. B, 4Tenn. Inf.; she applied: 1917, St. Francis Co.; she died 1/30/1936.
Coleman, Carter

1st Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Jan.8,1865 Burial Chicago, Illinois-Oakwood Cemetery
Spouse:Nancy Coleman
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Coleman Given Name:Carter-Application Number:12510-Widow Surname:Coleman Widow Given Name: Nancy-Regiment:1 State Served From:ArkansasDivision:CavalryPension County:St. Francis Death Date:1/8/1865 Comments:widow applied 1914, soldier died and buried in Chicago-Coleman, Carter; widow: Nancy; Co. C, 30 Ark. Inf.; she applied: 1914, St. FrancisCo.; he died 1/8/1865. Widow applied from Round Pond
Cooke, John M.

Co.F-2nd Mississippi Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: 1898 Burial Unknown
Cooke, John M.; widow: Jennie; Co. F, 2Miss. Cav.; she applied: 1925, St. FrancisCo.; he died 1898.
Cooper, A.J.

Co.D-44th Mississippi Infantry
Birth: unk Death:Jan.23,1916 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Cooper Given Name:A. J.-Application Number:12515-Company:D Regiment:44 State Served From:Mississippi Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:1901-Cooper, A. J.; Co. D, 44 Miss. Inf.; he applied:1901, St. Francis Co.Cooper, A. J.; widow: Mrs. N. J.; - -; she applied:1916, Baxter Co.; he died 1/23/1916. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 -Name:A.J. Cooper Side:Confederate Regiment State/Origin:Mississippi Regiment Name:44 Mississippi Infantry Regiment Name Expanded:44th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry-Company:B Rank In:Private Rank In Expanded:Private-Rank Out:Private
Cooper, W.B.

Co.D-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: 1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-Co.D COOPER W. B. Sgt 1862 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Madison, AR - Died hosp Enterprise, MS 1862.
Cooper, W.S.

Humphrey's-Cheatham's Tennessee Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Sept.29,1907 Burial Unknown
Cooper, W. S.; widow: Francis; Co.Humphrey's, Cheatham's Tenn. Inf.; sheapplied: 1910, St. Francis Co.; he died 9/29/1907, she died 6/8/1936.
Cotton, John Newton or John M.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
b. Mar. 2, 1834 d. Dec. 28, 1924 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents:John and Easter (Nelson) Cotton
Children: survived by two daughters and one son as follows:Mrs.J.B.Ramsey of Memphis, Guy Cotton of Memphis, and Mrs.Lennie Izard, of Hot Springs.
Spouse: married on June 20, 1861, to Miss Taylor, who died in 1865, leaving one daughter, Emma, the wife of Mr. Izard. He was married the second time, September 2, 1867, to Mrs. Gullett. They are the parents of three children: Edna, Guy and Willie.
OBIT/BIO Note: M. W. Izard & Co. are the owners and operators of the largest saw and grist mills and cotton gin in St. Francis County, located near Colt Station. The firm is composed of M. W. Izard and John N. Cotton. Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Cotton Given Name:John N.-Application Number:24916-Regiment:23 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:Garland Application Year:1920
Council, William A.

25th Wisconsin Infantry
Birth: Dec.28,1847 Death: Feb.9,1899
COUNCIL - WILLIAM - A. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO The village of Council Bend was named after Redwick Council, who built the first house in that locality, and who was the grandfather of the subject of this biography. His son Simeon, was born in North Caroliina, in 1805, and removed to Arkansas in April, 1822, settling in Crittenden county for a short time and then removed to Walnut Bend on the Mississippi River, being married in St.Francis county, in 1827, to Rebecca Lane, who was born in Alabama in April, 1811. He died in April 1848, and his wife in 1879. They were the parents of eleven children, three of whom are still living:Allen ( a farmer of St.Francis county), Mary J. (now Mrs.McKay, of Hood County, Texas), and William A. The latter was reared in this county and began life for himself at the age of nineteen. He was born here on December 28,1847, and was married, February 22,1874, to Miss Anna M.Smith, who died in July of that year. The following April, Miss Elizabeth Filingim became his wife, who died April 22,1881, leaving one child, now deceased. Mr. Council's third matrimonial venture was in February 1883, to Miss Margaret L. Hubbard, of Alabama nativity, who died two years later, having borne one child, that died in infancy. He joined the Union army at the age of 16, enlisting in the Twenty-fifth Wisconsin Infantry, participating in the battles of Buzzard's Roost, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Montain, Atlanta, and a number of others. After the conflict Mr.Council went to Wisconsin, and remained two years, then returning to Arkansas and settling in St.Francis County. He is now engaged in the timber business in connection with farming, and owns 160 acres on the St.Francis river, which is very fertile and well timbered.
Cox, John, Sr

Sanders' Battalion Cavalry
b. Jun. 7, 1833 d. Sep. 19, 1911 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: born in South Carolina
Children: He leaves four sons, Messrs, John, Tom, Roe and Jesse and two daughters Miss Iva and Mrs. Danehower
Spouse: Jennie M. Whittenton Cox (1846 - 1904)*
OBIT
Crawford, C.C.

Co.A-12th Tennessee Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: after 1912 Burial Unknown
Crawford, C. C.; Co. A, 12 Tenn. Cav.; he applied:1906, St. Francis Co. CRAWFORD, C. C.; St. Francis; Jan. 20,1912-Confederate Home Applicant
Crawford, J.S.

15TH North Carolina Regiment
Birth: Unk Death: Nov,1896 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
OBIT
Crippen, J.T.

Co.F-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Birth:unk Death: Aft 1901 Could be T.J. Crippen in Madison Cemetery-d.9-26-1909 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Crippen Given Name:J. T.-Application Number:120704-Company:F Regiment: 1 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:1901-Crippen, J. T.; Co. F, 1 Ark. Cav.; he applied:1901, St. Francis American Civil War Soldiers -Name:J Crippen Side Served:Confederacy State Served:Arkansas Service Record:Enlisted as a Private. Enlisted in Company F, 1st Cavalry Regiment Arkansas. Sources:425
Crippen, John William

Co.C-15th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Aug.3,1844 Death: Jun.5, 1928 Madison Cemetery
Parents: son of John W. and Lucy Byars Crippen.
Children: six children, four of whom survive as follows: Mrs.Robert Berry of Madison; Mrs.Cicero Hull of Alexander, La.; Mrs.Harve Wheeler of Jonesville, La.; and Mrs.Maude Andrews of Madison.
Spouse: n 1872, he was married to Miss Georgia Eppes
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Crippen Given Name:J. W.-Application Number:24564-Widow Surname:Crippen Widow Given Name:Georgia-Company:C Regiment:15 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:6/5/1928 Widow Death Date:3/17/1931 Comments:widow applied 1928-Crippen, J. W.; widow: Georgia; Co. C, 15Ark. Inf.; he applied: 1915, she applied:1928, St. Francis Co.; he died 6/5/1928, she died 3/17/1931. BIO
Crossett, N.C.

Co.D-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Before 1863 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-Co.D CROSSETT N. C. Private 1863 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Madison, AR Killed or died before 1863
Cummings, J.B.

Co.A-Forrest's 3rd Tennessee Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Feb.14,1892 Burial Unknown
Cummings, J. B.; widow: Emma; Co. A,Forrest's 3 Tenn. Cav.; she applied:1928, St. Francis Co.; he died 2/14/1892, she died 4/20/1936.
Curtis, John W.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Dec.29,1861 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F CURTIS JOHN W. Private 12 29 1861 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 14Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 29Dec1861 at Nashville, TN.
Cypert, Jesse N.

Co.A-7th Battalion Arkansas Infantry
Birth:unk Death:Apr.6, 1862 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse:Violet Cypert
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Cypert Given Name:Jesse N.-Application Number:10614 Widow Surname:Cypert Widow Given Name:Violet-Company:A Regiment:7th Battalion State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:Randolph Death Date:4/6/1862 Comments:widow applied 1901
David, John H.

Confederate soldier
Birth: Jun.4,1838 Death: Dec.22.1903 Hughes Cemetery
OBIT: 12-25-1903-DAVID, JOHN-b.UNK-d.12-22-1903-UNKNOWN-Mr.John David, a former resident of the city, but now of Dark Corner died Tuesday night, Dec.22,1903. He was an old resident, and a confederate soldier. Jan.8,1904-Forrest City Times Newspaper:John David-John David was born in Louisville, Ky., June 4,1838. He came to Arkansas in childhood, and resided near Helena for some time. Afterwards, he came to Forrest City where he lived for some fifteen years. Since leaving Forrest City, he has lived on his farm near Colt, Arkansas. From this place he passed to another world Dec.22,1903. On Oct.1,1871 he married Miss Mary Henley, and to them were born seven children, four of whom and the mother survive. He joined the Baptist church in Forrest City in 1883. He was well known at this place, and leaves behind him a good name and a clean record. The writer conducted the ceremonies in Good Hope church and his body was laid to rest in the nearby and well known cemetery. Rev.W.C.Davidson.
Davidson, James

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: Unk Death: Unk Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F DAVIDSON JAMES 2nd Lt DEAD http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died. Date unknown
Davis, Anthony D.

Co.G-31stTennessee Regiment, Capt.Baker's company and Col.Bradford's regiment, and participated in the battles of Belmont, Chickamauga, Perryville, etc
Birth: 1836 Death: Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Parents: Arthur and Elizabeth E. (Smith) Davis,
Children: four children were born:Daisy and Arthur now living, and Cheatham and William (deceased)
Spouse: married to Miss Maria Prewett
BIO
Davis, D. W.

Crittenden Rangers, the first company raised in Arkansas. A few months later, he aided Marah Walker in raising his regiment,of which he was made Captain and Commissary.
b. Dec. 9, 1833 d. Jun. 27, 1904 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: son of Cornelius
Children:five children blessed their union:Blanche, now Mrs.J.S.Stuart, of Texarkana; DeWitt, also of Texarkana; Annie, David and Mabel, the later now Mrs.S.G.Norton, all of whom survive him
Spouse: married in 1863 to Mrs.McClintook
OBIT Note: related to the Honorable Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy
Davis, T. C.

6th Kentucky Infantry-Lieutenant
b. unknown d. Feb. 4, 1872 Forrest City Cemetery
Children: three children, two of whom, Mr.William Earl Davis of Waco, Texas, and Mrs.Florence Thomas Brady of Sanford, Fla., survive wife in 1912. The other child died at the age of three years
Davis, Thomas A. R.

Three years in the Civil war under Gen.N.B.Forrest
b. Dec. 4, 1835 d. May 21, 1905 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: Cornelius and Eliza (Halbert) Davis
Children: eight children, five of whom survive him, viz: Mattie C.; Henry A.; Tommye A.; Charlie A.; and Winfield
Spouse: On July 17,1858 he married Miss Anna Alley of Mt.Pleasant, Miss.
OBIT
Davis, Thomas Jefferson

Ark.CompyDev.CS-Co.B-Hart's ( 30 )Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Feb. 17, 1844 Death: May 13, 1920 Forrest City Cemetery
Children: five children have blessed this union, as follows: Lulu, now Mrs.S.C.Neel; Lollie, now Mrs.R.K.Fitzhugh of Woodruff county; Jessie Hood, Thomas Brandenburg and Mattie Mal. He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, three daughters, Mrs.Lula Davis Neel, Mrs.Lollie Davis Fitzhugh, Chicago, Illinois, Miss Mattie Davis, one son, Mr.Jesse Davis of Baltimore, Md. and a brother, Mr.Jack Davis of this city.
Spouse: Martha Hood Davis (1848 - 1926)
OBIT/BIO Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Davis Given Name:T. J.-Application Number:8990-Company:B Regiment:Hart's ( 30 )State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:Phillips Application Year:1914 Picture
Dempsey, Samuel

Co.H-25th & 56th North Carolina Infantry
Birth: abt 1844 Death: aft 1911 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Dempsey Given Name:Samuel Application Number:12519-Company:H Regiment:25 & 56 State Served From:North Carolina Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:1911-Dempsey, Samuel; Co. H, 25 & 56 NC Inf.; he applied: 1911, St. Francis Co. U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles -Name:Samuel Dempsey Residence:Henderson County, North Carolina Occupation:Farmer Age at Enlistment:18 Enlistment Date:4 Dec 1862-Rank at enlistment:Private-Enlistment Place:Henderson County, NC State Served:North Carolina- Service Record:Enlisted in Company G, North Carolina 56th Infantry Regiment on 12 Apr 1862. Mustered out on 30 Apr 1864. Transferred to on 30 Apr 1864.Birth Date:abt 1844-Sources:North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
Dennis, H.W.

Co.D-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Dec.31,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.D DENNIS H. W. Private UNK 12 31 1862 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 31 Dec 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN
Dennis, James W.-Captain

Taylor's Rifles-CSA
Birth: 1836 Death: Jun.27,1896 Forrest City Cemetery
OBIT:JUL.3,1896 FCTIMES:AT FORREST CITY ON SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 27,1896, AT 8:10 P.M., JAMES W.DENNIS DIED. JAMES W.DENNIS WAS BORN IN PORTSMOUTH, OHIO, 1836, CAME TO FORREST CITY IN 1869, AND WAS A SALESMAN FOR THE FIRM OF ABE LONG & CO. FOR THREE YEARS. AFTER THAT THE FIRM OF WYNNE, DENNIS, & BECK, , COMPOSED OF J.W.WYNNE, J.W.DENNIS, AND J.W.BECK WAS ESTABLISHED, AND FOR TWENTY YEARS THEY CONTINUED IN BUSINESS. IN 1889 HE WITHDREW FROM THE FIRM AND DEVOTED HIS INTERESTS TO FARMING INTERESTS. HE WAS A CAREFUL, CONSISTENT, ENERGETIC AND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN; VERY CHARITABLE AND BENEVOLENT, A GOOD HUSBAND, A DEVOTED FATHER, AND A GOOD CITIZEN. HE LEAVES A WIDOW AND THREE CHILDREN TO MOURN THEIR IRREPARABLE LOSS, AND TO WHOM KIND WORDS OF SYMPATHY FROM ALL WHO KNEW HIM ARE OFFERED IN THIS THEIR DEEPEST HOUR OF GRIEF. CAPT.J.W.WYNNE AND WIFE, OF MEMPHIS, CAME OVER SUNDAY TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF THEIR FRIEND, CAPT.J.W.DENNIS.
Devane, I.C.

Co.A-9th Battalion-Mississippi Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: after 1913 Burial Unknown
Devane, I. C.; Co. A, 9 Batt'n Miss. Inf.; he applied: 1913, St. Francis Co.
Deputy, Joshua M.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Aug.12,1864
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K DEPUTY JOSHUA M. Sgt 8 12 1864 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Wounded near Atlanta, GA 21 Jul 1864 and died 12 Aug 1864
Dooley, Hammond Porter

McDonald's Company of Tennessee Cavalry
b. Mar. 25, 1847 d. Feb. 21, 1929 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: W. A. and Sarah (Joyce) Dooley
Children: Unknown
Spouse; married in Forrest City to Miss R. H. Johnson, a native of Arkansas and a daughter of G. V. C. Johnson who was sheriff of this county at the time of his death Spouse: Rhoda Helen Johnson Dooley (1851 - 1927)
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Dorriss, O.E.

Fifth Arkansas Regiment
Birth: 1819 Death: Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Parents: James S. and Catherine Dorriss
Children: first wife, nine children were born: Josephine, Georgia A., Lugene, Franklin, Jenette, Julia, Sallie Vick, Lou Kate and Lee, of whom four are now living; second wife, six children: James, Mary, Ada, Willmorth, George and Thomas; of these three are deceased
Spouse: married to Miss Julia Hanson first, Mrs. Dorriss died, and in 1866 Mr. Dorriss married Miss Ann T. Ellis
BIO 1900 United States Federal Census Name:O E Dorriss-Home in 1900:Johnson, St Francis, Arkansas-Age:80-Birth Date:Jun 1819-Birthplace:Illinois-Relationship to Head of House:Head-Father's Birthplace:Tennessee Mother's Birthplace:Illinois-Spouse's name:Ann T -Marriage Year:1866 Years Married:34 Residence :Johnson Township, St. Francis, Arkansas-Household Members:NameAgeO E Dorriss 80-Ann T Dorriss 58-George G Dorriss 22-Thos O Dorriss-19-Edward Shawver-18
Dotson, J.F.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: Unk Death: Jul.31,1864
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B DOTSON J. F. Private 7 31 1864 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Detailed as teamster Jan1862. Wounded 22Jul1864, died at Bragg Hospital, Newman, GA 31Jul1864.
Douglas, John E.

23rd Arkansas Infantry and served in Price's famous raid through Missouri
Birth: Jan.18,1837 Death: Unk Loughridge Cemetery
Parents: John E. and Elizabeth (Sparks) Douglas
Children: They are the parents of six children: Charles M., Thomas E., Nathaniel E., Effie D., Lucy A. and Leta J
Spouse: married on March 7, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Casbeer.
BIO:Goodspeed's: John E. Douglas has attained to a position of credit as a farmer and surveyor of St. Francis County. A native of Tennessee, he is the son of John E. and Elizabeth (Sparks) Douglas, who came originally from Alabama and Tennessee, respectively. The principal of this sketch was born on January 18, 1837. His father died when he was less than two years old and his mother then came to Arkansas and settled in St. Francis County where she was shortly after married to Curtis G. Tyer. Young John lived with his mother after her second marriage, and had the advantages of a good education in the subscription schools of the county, at the age of seventeen engaging in teaching in order to raise money enough to enable him to continue his studies, as he was very desirous of taking a thorough course in civil engineering. Three years later he was offered the position of assistant teacher in St. Francis Academy, where he completed his education, acquiring a superior knowledge of surveying, in both its theoretical and practical phases. Following this he resumed teaching until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in the Twenty-third Arkansas Infantry and served in Price's famous raid through Missouri. After the war Mr. Douglas again turned his attention to the instruction of the young, continuing it until 1868, when he bought 120 acres of land and commenced farming. He was married on March 7, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Casbeer. They are the parents of six children: Charles M., Thomas E., Nathaniel E., Effie D., Lucy A. and Leta J. Mr. Douglas owns a fine farm with good buildings, his large orchard containing all kinds of choice fruit, and also owns forty acres of desirable land in Cross County. In 1880 he was elected census enumerator, and the same year was made county surveyor, which position he has held since that time with a faithfulness and ability which have redounded largely to his personal esteem and worth. Mr. Douglas is a member of the Knights of Honor and is an enterprising citizen, contributing liberally toward those enterprises which tend to the development or improvement of the community, physically, morally or intellectually.from Goodspeed Pub.Co.-1890
Downey, Col Dennis

Co.A-7th Arkansas Infantry-He served with distinction in the Confederate Army thoughout the war, attaining the rank of Colonel.
b. May, 1843 d. Dec. 10, 1925 Mount Vernon Cemetery
Parents; James C.and Mary A.Downey
Children: Olive Downey McCrary (____ - 1907)* Daisy Downey Dalton (1884 - 1938)* Esselman Downey (1888 - 1932)* Jeff F. Downey (1892 - 1974)* -Survived by five sons-Rufus A.Downey, and Arthur N.Downey, of Dalton, Thomas S.Downey of Shreveport, Esselman D.Downey of Parkin, and Jeff F.Downey of Forrest City; four daughters, Mesdames L.R.Dye, R.C.Dalton, and F.G.McCrary, of Parkin, and Mrs.John Floyd of St.Louis
Spouse: married once before to Catherine Looney in Randolph Co.Arkansas in 1863, Spouse: Julia A. Downey (1860 - 1920)*
TOMBSTONE-OBIT Note: he operated The Downey House, known from coast to coast for the large number of tourists that have found lodging beneath its roof Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Downey Given Name:Dennis Application Number:27015-Widow Surname:Downey Widow Given Name:Julia Alice-Company:A Regiment:7 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:12/10/1925 Application Year:1925 Widow Death Date:8/23/1935 Comments:widow applied 1926-Downey, Dennis; widow: Julia Alice; Co. A, 7Ark. Inf.; he applied: 1925, she applied:1926, St. Francis Co.; he died 12/10/1925, she died 8/23/1935.
Downs, James R.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Feb.26,1863 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K DOWNS JAMES R. Private 2 26 1863 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Wounded 31 Dec 1862 and left at Murfreesboro, TN, captured and died 26 Feb 1863 at Evansville, IN.
Doyle, Peter

Born in Ireland in 1840, and came to this country in 1852. He was a Federal soldier
b. 1840 d. Feb. 24, 1905 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: born in Ireland
Children: He left his wife and five children, viz: Misses Mamie and Stella, Mrs. McDermott, of Minnesota, William and Frank
Spouse: Ellen Doyle (1847 - 1933)
OBIT
Dunaway, Robert H.

Co.E-25th Virginia Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Jan.30,1929 Burial Unknown
Dunaway, Robert H.; Co. E, 25 Va. Inf.; he applied: 1927, St. Francis Co.; he died 1/30/1929.
Dulin, J. H.

Co.K-3rd Mississippi Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: after 1905 Burial Unknown
Dulin, J. H.; co.K , 3 Mississippi Cavalry. ; he appl ied:1905, St. Francis Co.
Dunn, Poindexter

5th Arkansas Regiment-unlettered Company-Captain
b. 1834 d. 1914 Rose Hill Cemetery
Texarkana, Texas
Parents: born in N.Carolina
Children: Medora Dunn b.1857- Daughter by First Wife:By second wife: Annie Poindexter Dunn Estes-Birth: 1883 in Arkansas Death: 1939 in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas Burial: Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas CEME: Rose Hill where her dad is buried.
Spouse: Capt.James Fussell, of this city, received a cable on Monday, Aug.20,1901, announcing the death at Florence, Italy, of his sister, Mrs. (Annie or Susan)Poindexter Dunn, wife of ex-congressman Dunn, and a lady whose friends in this city and community are legion. Mrs.Dunn was a lady of high attainment and charming personality, and her sole aim and purpose in life for several years had been perfection of the musical education of her sweet daughter Annie, who had displayed the talent since she was but a girl. The body will be brought home and interred in the Elmwood cemetery in Memphis. Could be his First wife:June 13,1855-Age: 20 Marriage to Mary Ella Patton Maury County, Tennessee d.1870-His first wife was Mary Ella Patton, daughter of Petillo C. Patton and Mary D. Whitaker of Maury County
TOMBSTONE BIO-Poindexter Dunn From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPoindexter Dunn (November 3, 1834 - October 12, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born near Raleigh, North Carolina, Dunn moved with his father to Limestone County, Alabama, in 1837. He attended the country schools, and was graduated from Jackson College, Columbia, Tennessee, in 1854. He studied law. He moved to St. Francis County, Arkansas, in 1856.Dunn was elected to the State house of representatives in 1858. He engaged in cotton growing until 1861. He served as a captain in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War. He was admitted to the bar in 1867 and commenced the practice of law in Forrest City, Arkansas.Dunn was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1879-March 3, 1889). He served as chairman of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries (Fiftieth Congress). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1888. He moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1888 and continued the practice of law. He was appointed a special commissioner for the prevention of frauds on the customs revenue, New York City, in 1893. He moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1895 and engaged in the construction of railroads. He settled in Texarkana, Texas, in 1905, and died there on October 12, 1914. He was interred in Rose Hill Cemetery.[edit] ReferencesPoindexter Dunn at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
Note: RAISED FIRST COMPANY IN CIVIL WAR-ATTACHED TO CROSS REGIMENT-FIFTH CONFEDERATE REGIMENT
Durant, Jack P.

Confederate pensioner
Birth: unknown Death: unk Burial Unknown Texas
Article: 10-12-1906-DURANT, JACK P.-FCTIMES-There is an old soldier in the Confederate Home in Austin, Texas, who is from the Taylor Creek settlement in this county by the name of Jack P.Durant. He writes to ask if any of his old friends and acquaintances are living, and that he would like to hear from them.
Durham, David

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: Unk Death: July 22,1864 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B DURHAM DAVID Private 7 22 1864 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 14 May 1862 at Corinth, MS. Killed 22 Jul 1864
Eady, M.P.

Co.G-30th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Mar.12,1863 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:30th Arkansas Infantry-Co. G EADY M. P. Private 3 12 1863 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/30thcog.htm ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 ENLISTED JUN.17,1862 AT MT.VERNON, DIED NEAR LITTLE ROCK, MAR.12,1863 CIVIL
Edwards, John M.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death:May 23,1864 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K EDWARDS JOHN M. Private 5 23 1864 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 13 Jan 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Wounded 16 May 1864 at Resaca, GA and died 23 May 1864 in Atlanta, GA.
Elam, Josah or Joseph

Co.B-5th Mississippi Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Mar.29,1917 Little Rock National Cemetery
Elam, Josah; Co. B, 5 Miss. Cav.; he applied:1910, St. Francis Co.
Eldridge, John Edward

Co.F-1st (Dobbins')Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Aug.28,1920 Mount Vernon Cemetery
Children: Emma Maude Eldridge Gray (1876 - 1965)* Rolfe Chambliss Eldridge (1880 - 1967)* Fred Eldridge (1885 - 1970)*; six noble sons and two daughters, Mrs.Joe Gray and Miss Maggie Eldridge. One son, John Jr. died in infancy. At the age of 18 he joined the Confederate army as a volunteer-was wounded and taken prisoner, on account of his youth and through the influence of his friend, Mrs.John Mallory, he was released and allowed to go home; active pall bearers were his six sons:Fenner, Percy, Rolfe, Guy, Fred and George Eldridge.
Spouse: Mary Winnifred Laughinghouse Eldridge (1849 - 1928) m.Jan.13,1869
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Eldridge Given Name:John Edward Application Number:29212-Widow Surname:Eldridge Widow Given Name: Mary-Company:F Regiment:1 (Dobbins')State Served From:Arkansas Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:8/28/1920-Comments:widow applied 1927-Eldridge, Jno. E.; widow: Mary; Co. F, 1 Ark.Cav.; she applied: 1927, St. Francis Co.;he died 8/28/1920. N.B.Forrest UCV Camp OBIT
Elliott, William

Co.A-5th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Unk Deathe: Aug.30,1890 Burial Unknown
Elliott, William; widow: Mrs. M. J.; Co. A, 5Ark. Inf.; she applied: 1902, St. FrancisCo.; he died 8/30/1890.
Ellis, T.L.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Dec.31,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F ELLIS T. L. Private 12 31 1862 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 31Dec1862 at Murfreesboro, TN. Age 25, ht 5' 5", eyes blk, hair blk, complx lt.
England, J. T.

Dobbins Regiment
Birth: 1845 Death: Nov. 3, 1906 Hughes Cemetery
OBIT
England, John P.

Co.B-1st Arkansas Cavalry Hughes Cemetery
Birth: unk Death:after 1901
Arkansas Confederate PensionsSurname:England Given Name:John P.-Application Number:12614-Company:B Regiment:1 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:1901
Evans, James

Campbell Jones' -1st ( Dobbins' )Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Nov,1896 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse: Eliza C.Evans, believe her to be Eliza Caldwell Davis Evans buried in Forrest City Cemetery
OBIT:11-27-1896-EVANS, JAS. -THE N.B.FORREST ENCAMPMENT OF EX-CONFEDERATES AGAIN PERFORMS TAPS FOR MEMBER JAS.EVANS, LATE OF THE 3RD CONFEDERATE CAVALRY.BY CAPT.J.B.SANDERS, AND E.LANDVOIGT, ADJUTANT. Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Evans Given Name:James Application Number:12523-Widow Surname:Evans Widow Given Name:Eliza C.-Campbell Jones' Regiment:1 ( Dobbins' )State Served From:Arkansas Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Comments:widow applied 1910-Evans, James; widow: Eliza C.; Co. Capt.Jones', 1 Ark. Cav.; she applied: 1910,St. Francis Co.; he died 1897.
Falkner, James A.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Feb.23,1863 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K FALKNER JAMES A. Private 2 23 1863 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Sick in hospital at Atlanta, GA 31 Dec 1863. Died 23 Feb 1863
Farr, J.W. (Claborn)

Confederate soldier
Birth: Mar. 15, 1852 Death: Sep. 6, 1913 Hughes Cemetery
Children: two sons, also three stepsons, Messrs.James, Victor and Riley Hunt,
Spouse: Mary C.Farr Believe this to be Claborn Four Possible J.W.Farr in Civil War:J.W. Farr-8th Regiment, Alabama Infantry-Confederate Alabama/J.W. Farr-24th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry-Confederate-Arkansas/J. W. Farr-Alexander's Company, Georgia CavalryConfederate-Georgia/J. W. Farr46th Regiment, Georgia Infantry-Confederate-Georgia/J.W. Farr-6th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry-ConfederateVirginia
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Farr Given Name:J. W.-Application Number:8213-Widow Surname:Farr Widow Given Name:Mary C. (Mrs.)-Pension County:Cross Widow Death Date:12/18/1932 Spouse recieved pension, Farr, Mary Forrest City
Faught, Eli Henry

Company:H Regiment:2 State Served From:\Arkansas Division:Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jan.5, 1913 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse: Samantha Austin Faught U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles -Name:Eli H Faught Rank at enlistment:PrivateState Served:Arkansas Service Record:Enlisted in Company H, Arkansas- 2nd Infantry Regiment. Sources:Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Faught Given Name:Eli Henry-Application Number:991-Widow Surname:Faught Widow Given Name:Samantha Austin-Company:H Regiment:2 State Served From:\Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:Saline Death Date:1/5/1913 Application Year:1891 Comments:widow applied 1913 Faulkner Co. Spouse received pension, Faught, Mrs.S.A. Pine Bluff
Fisher, Henry W.

Co.F-1st North Carolina Cavalry
Birth: Mar. 4, 1840 Death: Aug. 21, 1933 Hughes Cemetery
Spouse:Frances Ann Fisher
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Fisher Given Name:Henry W.-Application Number:12527-Widow Surname:Fisher Widow Given Name:Frances Ann-Company:F Regiment:1 State Served From:North Carolina Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:8/21/1933 Application Year:1901 Comments:widow applied 1933 Forrest City
Folbre, Thomas Clarence, Sr

Lieutenant of Co.A., Fifteenth Arkansas Infantry
b. Jun. 14, 1841 d. Aug. 10, 1912 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: Father: Charles L. Folbre b: in OH Mother: Mary Jane Baldwin b: ABT 1820 in OH
Children: by second wife:our boys, Thomas, Jr., Claude, Herbert, and Homer, all except Claude survive him: by third wife, born four children, three of whom survive, Frank, Gene and Gerald.
Spouse: Lillian Long Folbre (1863 - 1926) first in 1870 to Miss Henry Adams, second, In 1874 he was married to Miss Dora McCrary separated after eight years, third, In 1889, he was married to Mrs.Lillian J. (Long) Andrews
TOMBSTONE-Picture OBIT/BIO
Note: 1894 was elected Circuit and County Clerk, which he held two years. He was elected in 1902 to the office of County and Probate Judge of St.Francis County, and was re-elected in 1904
Fondren, Pvt J T

Confederate veteran marker in cemetery
b. 1851 d. 1907 Forrest City Cemetery
TOMBSTONE Believe this is John Thomas in City Cemetery
OBIT:Death of J.T.Fondren=The remains were shipped to Wynne for burial. Unreadable. He was a brother of Mrs.W.H.McDaniel and father of Mr.Elmer Fondren of this city. He had gone to Memphis for surgery, but did not survive. 7-5-1907-Could be John Thomas Fondren buried in Forrest City Cemetery, or in Cogbill Cemetery, more likely. I was told there is a Confederate Marker by the grave in City Cemetery.
Forbes, Alexander

Co.H-5th Arkansas Infantry
Death Date:6/19/1864 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse: Fannie E. Forbes
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Forbes Given Name:Alexander-Application Number:12528-Widow Surname:Forbes Widow Given Name:Fannie E.-Company:H Regiment:5 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:6/19/1864 :Comments:widow applied 1901 Widow pension, Forbes, Mrs.Fannie
Ford, J.H.

Co.D-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jan.9,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.D - FORD - J. - H. - Private - - - 1 9 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 9 Jan 1862 in hospital at Bowling Green, KY
Freeland, Joseph M.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death:1863 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K - FREELAND - JOSEPH - M. - Private - - - 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Wounded and left at Murfreesboro, TN 31 Dec 1862. Died in 1863.
Frisk, Laurence R.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jun. 24,1863 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - FRISK - LAURENCE - R. - Captain - - - 6 24 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 24 Jun 1863 at Liberty Gap, TN.
Fuquay, Stephen

Co.G-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Nov.25,1863 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-Co.G - FUQUAY - STEPHEN - - Sgt - - - 11 25 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Madison, AR. Died 25 Nov 1863 Atlanta, GA
Gauss, G.

F & S-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jun.25,1863
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-F & S - GAUSS - G. - - - - - 6 25 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 KIA engagement 25 Jun 1863.
Gibson, George

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jul.24,1861
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - GIBSON - GEORGE - - Private - - - 7 21 1861 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Transferred to CSA 27Jul1861. Died 21Jul1861.
Grayson, A.D.

F & S-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Apr.17,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-F & S - GRAYSON - A. - D. - Lt Col - - - 4 17 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 KIA Shiloh 17 Apr 1862.
Gideon, John

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jun.28,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B GIDEON JOHN Private 6 28 1862 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 16 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 28 Jun 1862 at Bowling Green, KY
Giles, Benjamin Franklin

Confederate army
Birth: Jul. 5, 1841 Death: Feb. 14, 1913 Hughes Cemetery
OBIT
Gilstrop, William

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: 1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C GILSTROP WILLIAM Private 1862 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 20Feb1862 in St Francis Co, AR by J.W.Seward. Died in 1862. Left $2.25 which was received lOctl862 CIVIL
Goff, Isaac S.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Aug.6,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B GOFF ISAAC S. Private 8 6 1862 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 14 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died in hospital at Tupelo, MS 6 Aug 1862
Goodloe, A. Theodore Dr.

35th Alabama Regiment; the same year he was promoted to first lieutenant
Birth: Unk Death: Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Note: probably brother of David G.Goodleo
Spouse: Sallie Louise, daughter of Granville La Force Cockrill and Louise M. Turner
BIO U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 :Name:A.T. Goodloe Side:Confederate-Regiment State/Origin:Alabama-Regiment Name:35 Alabama Infantry.Regiment Name Expanded:35th Regiment, Alabama Infantry-Company:D Rank In:First Lieutenant Rank In Expanded:First Lieutenant-Film Number:M374 roll 16
Goodloe, David G.

30th Arkansas Infantry-Co. G
b. 1831 d. Jan. 5, 1864 Mount Vernon Cemetery
Note:DIED IN PRISON JAN.5,1864-ALTON, ILLINOIS
Gowen, Hayward Benton

Co.H-13th Tennessee Infantry
b. Aug. 18, 1842 d. Mar. 5, 1927 Hughes Cemetery
Parents: Reverend William Gowen, Baptist minister, and mother Susan
Children: (Fanny D., William Jordan, John H., Edna, Emory
Spouse: Chloe Ann Sawyer
TOMBSTONE MARKER BIO
Graham, James

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Unk Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B GRAHAM JAMES Private DEAD http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died at Atlanta, GA, date not known
Gramlin, Reuben

Co.D-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jun.21,1864
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.D GRAMLIN REUBEN Private 6 21 1864 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 21 Jun 1864 at Kennesaw Mountain, GA.
Greaves, E.L.

Co.D-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jul.24,1861 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.D GREAVES E. L. Private 7 24 1861 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 24 Jul 1861 at Gainesville, AR
Grider, C.C.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment Burial Unknown
Birth: unk Death: May 8,1862
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F GRIDER C. C. Private 5 8 1862 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 8May1862
Grimes, Jefferson A.

Co.G-2nd Mississippi Cavalry : also in Co.E-4th Confederate Infantry
Birth: Unk Death:after 1898 Goodwin Cemetery
Article: 7-18-1902-GRIMES, J.A. -FCTIMES-J.A.Grimes of Goodwin was in town Monday on business of his pension. He was an ex-confederate soldier who was wounded in the knee, from which he is a cripple. Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Grimes Given Name:Jefferson A.-Application Number:12706-Company:G Regiment:2 State Served From:Mississippi Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:1898 Comments:approved / also in Co. E, 4th Confederate Infantry-Grimes, J. A.; Co. G, 4 Miss. Cav.; he applied:1898, St. Francis Co.
Halbert, Andrew Jackson

Co.E-18th Arkansas Infantry, confederate soldier and was wounded at Shiloh
Birth: unknown Death: Mar.1898 Burial:Tempe- Double Butte Cemetery -Tempe-Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
OBIT:3-25-1898-Halbert, A. J.-The sad news of the death of A.J.Halbert reached the city a few days ago. He was a nephew of Capt.W.H.McDaniel, and had other relatives and many friends and comrades in this county, He died in Tuscon, Ariz. He was an ex confederate soldier and was wounded at Shiloh. After careful nursing for seven months, he was restored and immediately joined the cavalry in Arkansas, and was again wounded. He was a big hearted man and his death is regretted.
Haley, Mc.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment Burial: Unknown
Birth:unk Death:Sep.19, 1863
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F HALEY Mc. C. Cpl 9 18 1863 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 19Sep1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Hall, Joseph H.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death Feb.11,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K-HALL, JOSEPH H.-Private- 2-11-1862 http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html 12 Jan 1862 Bowling Green, KY. Died 11 Feb 1862 at Bowling Green, KY.
Hall, Orville Jessie

Sixth Kentucky Infantry, under Col.Lewis, who is now judge of the supreme bench of Kentucky. He entered as a Private, but was appointed a Corporal, later made Third Sergeant, and at the close of the war was virtually Captain of a Company, although he had not received his Commission papers. He participated in the battles of Shiloh, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge (in which he was wounded), Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Atlanta, Peach Tree Creek, Jonesboro and a number of minor engagements; was captured at the battle of Jonesboro and taken to Nashville, where he was held for twenty days. After his exchange he returned to his regiment, and during the service was on detached duty, being attached to the provost-marshal's division
Birth: Sep. 3, 1837 Death: Apr. 15, 1908 Widener Cemetery
Spouse: Margaret E. Hall
BIO:Goodspeed's: Orville J. Hall, enlisted during the Civil War, in the Confederate service, at the age of twenty-four, serving in the Sixth Kentucky Infantry, under Col.Lewis, who is now judge of the supreme bench of Kentucky. He entered as a Private, but was appointed a Corporal, later made Third Sergeant, and at the close of the war was virtually Captain of a Company, although he had not received his Commission papers. He participated in the battles of Shiloh, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge (in which he was wounded), Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Atlanta, Peach Tree Creek, Jonesboro and a number of minor engagements; was captured at the battle of Jonesboro and taken to Nashville, where he was held for twenty days. After his exchange he returned to his regiment, and during the service was on detached duty, being attached to the provost-marshal's division. Following the war period, Mr.Hall returned to his home in West Point, Ky., and commenced farming on his father's old place, his mother living with him. He was born in West Point, Ky., on Sept.3,1837, being a son of John Hall, also a Kentuckian by birth, born in 1802, who removed to West Point, Ky., a short time after his marriage, and engaged in the hotel business; he was the proprietor of the well-known West Point Hotel, and also owned considerable property at the time of his death, which occurred in 1852. His wife came upon the stage of life's action at West Point, Ky., in 1805, and is still living at that place. In their family were seven children, three of whom are living. In 1867 Orville H. Hall removed to Crittenden County, and the following year came to St.Francis County, carrying on the timber business for a year and the next year rented a farm. He was married to Miss Margaret E.Davis, daughter of Jasper N.Davis, Goodspeed 1890 OBIT: 4-17-1908-HALL-Orville Jessie SR.-b.9-3-1837-d.4-15-1908-WIDENER-DEATH OF MR.O.J.HALL, SR.=Mr.O.J.Hall, Sr. is dead: was the sad news that reached the city Tuesday night. He was stricken a few days ago with colic and a billous attack. Medicines were given, but they failed to relieve him. The bowels became locked, and the poisons that should have been expelled were taken into the bloodstream, and he passed away on Tuesday, Apr.15,1908, after an illness of only four days, at his home on Burnt Cane Lake, and was buried the following day. O.J.Hall, Sr. was one of the oldest citizens of Griggs township, where he has resided for about 35 years. He leave a heart broken widow, and a large family, several of whom, however, are grown, to mourn his death. He was the father of John W., Sam, O.J. Jr., Miss Maggie and three other children whom we do not know or recall their names. He was a man of strong convictions, honest and upright in all his dealings, and kind and indulgent to his family. He was considered one of the best and most substantial farmers in the county, and was sober , industrious, and successful. He had many friends, who deeply regret his demise. Per FindAGrave site he was born Sep.3,1837, and his name is Orville Jessie Hall. He is supposedly in the Widener Cemetery. Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Hall Given Name:O. J.-Application Number:24566-Widow Surname:Hall Widow Given Name:Margaret E.-Company:B Regiment:6th Mounted State Served From:Kentucky Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:4/15/1908 Application Year:Widow Death Date:1/19/1936 Comments:widow applied 1916 -Hall, 0 . J.; widow: Margaret; Co. B, 6 Ky.Inf.; she applied: 1916, St. Francis Co.;he died 4/15/1908, she died 1/19/1936.
Halloway, J.W.

Co.A-5th Alabama Battyn
Birth: Unk Death: after 1892 Burial Unknown
-Halloway, J. W.; Co. A, 5 Ala. Battyn; he applied:1892, St. Francis Co Note: could be John W.Holloway
Hambleton, Oliver Elsworth

He served through the Civil war under Gen.Forrest
b. 1844 d. Apr. 1, 1899 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: born in Tipton Co., Tenn
Spouse: The deceased had been married twice and leaves seven children-his surviving wife having been Miss Fannie Williams, sister to Mrs.J.T.Fondren
OBIT
Hammonds, Noel

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death:May 17,1862
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F=HAMMONDS, NOEL=Private-5-17-1862=http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died of wounds 17May1862
Harris, Calvin H.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: Unk Death: Sep.19,1863 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F-HARRIS, CALVIN H.=Private 9-19-1863-http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html=Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 19Sep1863 at Chickamauga, GA. Honor Roll 10Aug1864.
Harris, James G.
onfag
An ex-Confederate soldier, member of Forrest City Camp, United Confederate Veterans
b. Nov. 18, 1826 d. Mar. 26, 1901 Forrest City Cemetery
Spouse: Mary G. Harris (1837 - 1898)
OBIT
Harris, J. Neeley

Co.E-Forrest's ( 3 )Tennessee Cavalry General Forrest's command, serving through the war between the states
Birth: 1847 Death:5-11-1910 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
OBIT: 5-13-1910-HARRIS. NEELEY b.1847 d.5-11-1910-NEELEY HARRIS DEAD=Neely Harris has been a familiar figure in this city and county for many years. He made his home with Mr.E.L.Horton of Newcastle, and was known by nearly every inhabitant. He was born in Whitesville, Hardeman Co., Tenn., near Bolivar, and at a tender age enlisted in General Forrest's command, serving through the war between the states. He was a brave and true soldier, and seldom missed a Confederate Veteran's reunion and none enjoyed these meetings of the thinning ranks more than he. He was devoted to the "Lost Cause". He had no enemy but himself. He was genial, gallant and polite. He attended the late reunion in Mobile, Alabama, and has since been seen in town on several occasions. He had suffered a scratch on his hand on one of his travels, and had a fight when coming home from Forrest City and was pretty badly beaten up, and the hand became infected and blood poison resulted, everything done by Mrs.Jennie Horton and his physician was unable to reverse the course, and he died Wednesday, May 11,1910, we have no further particulars. He was sixty three years of age when he passed, he is survived by two sisters, one married and one single, both of whom live in Dallas, Texas. Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Harris Given Name:J. N.-Application Number:12708-Company:E Regiment:Forrest's ( 3 )State Served From:Tennessee Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:1904-Harris, J. N.; Co. E, Forrest's Tenn. Cav.; she applied: 1904, St. Francis Co. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 :Name:J.N. Harris Side:Confederate Regiment State/Origin:TenneseeRegiment Name:3 (Forrest's) Tennessee Cavalry. Regiment Name Expanded:3rd Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (Forrest's) Company:E Rank In:Private Rank In Expanded:Private Rank Out:Private-Rank Out Expanded:Private-Film Number:M231 roll 19
Harris, Terrell Rush

Co.A-McGhees Arkansas Calvary
b. Nov. 13, 1827 d. Nov. 11, 1878 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: Arthur H. Harris and Alice (Ailsey) RUSH.
Spouse: married Virginia (Jennie) Ann WHITE 19 March 1856. Birth: Sep., 1838 St. Clair County Illinois, USA Death: Dec. 14, 1916 Tennessee, USA, buried City cemetery Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Harris Given Name:T. R.-Application Number:12537- Widow Surname:Harris Widow Given Name:Jennie A.-Company:A Regiment:McGehee State Served From:Arkansas Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Comments:widow applied 1913-Harris, T. R.; widow Jennie A.; Co. A,McGee's Ark. Cav.; she applied: 1913,St. Francis Co.; he died 1879.
Haskins, Capt Thomas Edward

Enlisted in 18th Mississippi, and after being sent to Virginia, he was transferred to Co.K, 34th Cavalry, Wickam's Brigade, Fitz Lee's Division, and served with Stuart's cavalry from the beginning of the Civil war to the end
b. 1836 d. Nov. 7, 1904 Forrest City Cemetery
Children: they had five children, one of whom survives him
Spouse: Fannie (Moore) Haskins (1842 - 1877)*
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Hatcher, Thomas A.

Pickett's Brigade-Virginia Burial Unknown
Birth: Unk Death: 1891
Hatcher, Thomas A.; widow: Margaret A.;Pickett's Brig. Va. -; she applied: 1927,St. Francis Co.; he died 121-11891, shedied 9/25/1934.
Havens, Charles Henry (Harms)

He was a soldier of the Civil War, in which he wore the Gray. Private.Enlisted in 7th Infantry Regiment Missouri. POW-Co.B-Nichols Missouri Cavalry. Prison Dover, Ill. Oct.20,1864.
b. Oct. 22, 1844 d. Jun. 13, 1914 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: Father:Detrich Harms B:30 apr 1804 Groáenheidorn, Bggeburg, Hanover, Germany D:4 nov 1877 Emma, Lafayette County, Missouri Mother: Unknown Unknown - 1848
Children: Nannie Price Havens Ezell (1872 - 1946)* Mattie Belle Havens Barlow (1874 - 1952)* Emma Havens Hodges (1878 - 1964)* John Karr Havens (1880 - 1952)* Charles Norval Havens (1883 - 1942)* Willie Lee Havens (1888 - 1947)* Louis Franklin Haven (1893 - 1971)* , surviving:four daughters and four sons, as follows: Mrs. Mattie Barlow, and Mrs.Nannie Ezell of Memphis; Mrs.Emma Hodges of this city, and Mrs.Lucy Looney of Dupo, Illinois; Messrs. John Haven of Wynne, Charley, Willie and Louis of this city
Spouse: Matilda Ophelia Teal Havens (1848 - 1925)*
Note: My Great Grandfather-Born Germany-Changed name during Civil War
Hayes, Aaron D.

Co.B-23rd Arkansas Infantry Co.
Birth: Unk Death: Apr.15,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. B-HAYES, AARON D.-Private-5-2=ttp://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317=Enl 11Mar l862 at Helena, AR. Died at Roseville, AR l5Apr1862.
Higgs, James

Co.D-Ragan's Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: May 7,1887 Burial Unknown
Higgs, James; widow: Lucinda; Co. D,Ragan's Ark Inf.; she applied: 1903, St.Francis Co.; he died 5/7/1887.
Higgins, John M.

Co.G-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Dates Unk Death: after 1915 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=higgins&GSfn=john&GSmn=m&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GRid=40277785&
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Higgins Given Name:John M.-Application Number:24557-Company:G Regiment:1 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Application Year:1915-Higgins, J. M.; Co. G, 1 Ark. Cav.; he applied:1915, St. Francis Co. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 :Name:John M. HigginsSide:Confederate-Regiment State/Origin:ArkansasRegiment Name:1 (Dobbin's) Arkansas Cavalry-Regiment Name Expanded:1st Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry (Dobbin's)Company:H Rank In:Private-Rank In Expanded:Private-Rank Out:Private-Rank Out Expanded:Private Film Number:M376 roll 11 could be: Birth: Feb. 19, 1845Alabama, USADeath: Jul. 19, 1922Greene CountyArkansas, USAOther Children:James N. Higgins (1873-1907)#19615934Joe Cephus Higgins (1878-1960)#19615561Isaac T. Higgins (1880-1921)#19616260Nancy A. Higgins (1885-????)Vester A. Higgins (1894-1985)#19639072 Family links: Children: John Jasper Higgins (1889 - 1932)* Lydia O. Higgins Herren (1891 - 1922)* Spouse: Catherine Moody Higgins (1852 - 1933)* Buried Pine Knot Cemetery in Greene County, Ark.
Higgins, William Henry

Co.H-40th Tennessee Regiment
Birth: May 15,1844 Death:Oct.11,1897 Barnishaw Cemetery
HIGGINS WILLIAM HENRY 5 15 1844 10 11 1897 BARNISHAW NATIVE CSA-Co.H-40TH TENNESSEE REGIMENT
William H. Higgins was born in St. Francis County, Ark., in 1844, a son of Jeremiah and Martha Higgins, natives of Indiana and Arkansas respectively. He passed his boyhood days in much the same manner as other farmer lads, receiving such advantages for an education as could be obtained from the meager facilities of the district. His father moved to Texas in 1853, but returned after a residence there of two years. Young William began fighting life's battle at the age of twenty-three, choosing the occupation of farming, which he has since continued. He was married in 1867, to Mary E. Saratt, who died in 1879, leaving seven children: Martha A., Mary J., Melissa E., Josephine, Melinda C., Auazablin and Rosie L. Mr. Higgins was married in 1883 to Martha A. Ellis, who was also called from earth three years later, having borne one child: Elsie J. For his third and present wife, Mr. Higgins married Martha J. Elliott, an estimable lady of culture and refinement. Mr. Higgins enlisted in the Confederate army in 1861, in Company H, Fortieth Tennessee Regiment, participating in the battles of Island No. 10, Dalton (Ga.), Allatoona and Resaca. At the first-named engagement he was captured and removed to Springfield (Camp Butler), Ill., and at the battle of Allatoona, again taken prisoner and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio, remaining in prison seven and a half months. He was exchanged at Richmond (Va.) and released on parole, but before this term expired the final surrender took place. After the war Mr. Higgins returned home, where he resumed his occupation of farming, and now owns 424 acres, with 110 cleared and improved. He is also successfully engaged in stock raising. He is a member of the Wheel, and Alliance. His views politically are Democratic, and in religious faith he is a Methodist. He is a leader, not a follower, in all public enterprises, to which he contributes liberally, and under his able and efficient management the success of any movement largely is assured. Mrs. Higgins is a member of the Baptist Church. Lisa Hamilton submitted the above data from ARKHISBIO's, 1884; she did so to help others, she is not researching the above person or families mentioned therein.-http://www.arkansasfamilies.net/afamstfranhiggins.htm-Died on the morning of October 11,1897, at 4:30 o'clock, William H.Higgins, at his residence in L'Anguille township. Deceased was 53 years of age last March. He was well known through the country, and beloved and honored by all who knew him. He is survived by a wife and seven grown daughters.-10-15-1897 FORREST CITY TIMES
Hill, William

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Mar.29,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - HILL - WILLIAM - - Private - - - 3 29 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 29Mar1862.
Hitch, William Captain

Glenn's Alabama Artillery
Birth: Unk Death: Dec.24,1896 Burial Unknown
Hitch, William; widow: Martha J.; Co. Capt.Glenn's, - Ala. Art.; she applied: 1909,St. Francis Co.; he died 12/24/1896.
Hobbs, Capt. J. B.

Co.A-27th Georgia Infantry
Birth: Unk Death Date:3/7/1917 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse:Alice Hobbs could be alice underwood buried in bell cemetery
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Hobbs Given Name:J. B.-Application Number:29889-Widow Surname:Hobbs Widow Given Name:Alice-Company:A Regiment:27 State Served From:Georgia Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:3/7/1917 Comments:widow applied 1929 -Hobbs, J. B.; widow: Alice; Co. A, 27 Ga. Inf.;she applied: 1929, St. Francis Co.; he died 3/7/1917. Application to Confederate Home:HOBBS, Mrs. Alice; St. Francis; not admitted U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 :Name:J.B. Hobbs Side:Confederate Regiment State/Origin:Georgia-Regiment Name:27 Georgia Infantry-Regiment Name Expanded:27th Regiment, Georgia Infantry-Company:A Rank In:Private-Rank In Expanded:Private-Rank Out: Private-Rank Out Expanded:Private Film Number:M226 roll 29 Could Be:Hobbs, J B b. May 6, 1848 d. Apr. 23, 1921- Bayless Cemetery Gateway,Benton County, Arkansas, USA
Hodges, Jessie B.

Company G, 13th Arkansas Regiment, participating in the battles of Shiloh, Richmond, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, New Hope, Resace, also Peach Tree Creek, Decatur, Jonesboro, Spring Hill, Franklin and Bentonville. Subsequently, or at the close of the war, his regiment surrendered to Sherman at Greensboro, N. C. , on April 26, 1865
b. 1837 d. Feb. 5, 1911 Yacona Cemetery
Parents: John L. and Cynthia (Rodgers) Hodges
Children: Prob.HODGES, JESSE JR. FCTIMES-4-26-1895-Yocona-Married at the residence of Mr.Sam Jolly in Yocona, on the 23rd, inst., Jesse Hodges Jr. to Miss Cora Hamlet, Squire J.L.Scott officiating.
Spouse: 1868 was united in marriage to Miss Mary F. Matthews, b.1844-d.11-23-1899-Buried:Yocona
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Hodges, J. R.

Member: Captain Luther Dunn, who took out the second company from this county, serving under General Pat Clebourne
Birth: 1842 Death: Sep.9,1905 Hodges Cemetery or Yocona Cemetery
OBIT:9-15-1905 - HODGES - J. - R. - - - 1842 9 9 1905 - HODGES - Death of J.R.Hodges=Mr.J.R.Hodges, familiarly known as Bob Hodges, died at the home of his brother, Mr.Jesse B.Hodges, seven miles southwest of the city in Franks township, Sep.9,1905, of congestion. He was 63 years of age, and a veteran of the civil war, having served the entire period. He enlisted under Captain Luther Dunn, who took out the second company from this county, serving under General Pat Clebourne, and at the time of his death, was an honored member of the Forrest Camp U.C.V. of this county. Bob Hodges was a lifetime resident of St.Francis county, where he was widely known and respected. He leaves three children, one brother, and a host of friends to mourn his departure. His remains were laid to rest in the family graveyard the following day, with Elder W.H.Paslay conducting the religious ceremonies.
Holland, Gillman H.

Alabama Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: 1898 Burial Unknown
Holland, Gillman H.; widow: Sarah J.; - Ala.Inf.; she applied: 1905, St. Francis Co.;he died 1898.
Holloway, J.L.

Confederaate soldier
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
HOLLAWAY, J. L.; St. Francis; not admitted to Confederate Home in Little Rock
Holloway, John W.

Co.A-5th Battalion Alabama Infantry couldbe John Walker in Codbill cemetery m.M.Elizabeth http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=holloway&GSfn=john&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=4&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=9041622&
Dates Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Holloway Given Name:John W.-Application Number:12709-Company:A Regiment:5th Battalion State Served From:Alabama Division:Infantry Pension County:Cross Application Year:1901.-Holloway, John W.; Co. A, 5 Ala. Inf.; he applied:1901, St. Francis Co. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 :Name:John W. Holloway Side: Confederate Regiment State/Origin:Alabama-Regiment Name:5 Battalion Alabama Vols. Regiment Name Expanded:5th Battalion, Alabama Infantry Volunteers Company:A-Rank In: Private-Rank In Expanded:Private-Rank Out:Private-Rank Out Expanded:Private-Film Number:M374 roll 21
Hood, J.B.

Adam's Regiment, Haynes Company
Birth: unk Death: unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Article:FCTIMES - The following member paid dues of 10 cents:O.S.Ables of the County Militia of Franklin Co., Miss.;J.B.Hood of Adam's Regiment, Haynes Company, Senatobia, Miss.;and C.Y.Smith, of the 25th Arkansas Regiment Company G. Secy.J.R.Beasley. 5-10-1901
Hood, William M.

Co.G-Adam's Mississippi Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: after 1902 Burial Unknown
Hood, William M.:widow: Mrs.M.H.; Co.G-Adams' Miss. Cav.; he applied: 1897(Rej.), she applied: 1902, St. Francis Co.
Horan, Benjamin M.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jun.2,1863 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K - HORAN - BENJAMIN - M. - Private - - - 6 2 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 2 Jun 1863 Catoosa Springs, GA.
Hornby, Henry K.

Co.C-2nd Arkansas Infantry
Dates Unk Death: bef 1901 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse: L.F. Hornsby
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Hornby Given Name:Henry K.-Application Number:12710-Widow Surname:Hornby Widow Given Name:L.F.-Company:C Regiment:2 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Comments:widow applied 1901-Hornby, H. K.; widow: Mrs. L. F.; Co. C, 2Ark. Inf.; she applied: 1901, St. FrancisCo. U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles :Name:H K Hornby Rank at enlistment:Corporal-State Served:Arkansas-Service Record:Enlisted in Company C, Arkansas 2nd Infantry Regiment-Sources:Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
Horton, David A.

Co.G-3rd Mississippi Battalion Infantry
Birth: 1828-Death:1878 Loughridge Cemetery
Source:Stevens Funeral Home Records by Kathleen Bell
Hoshall, Thomas Randall

Co.F-18th Mississippi Infantry
Birth: Jun. 21, 1845 Death: Apr. 3, 1912 Forrest City Cemetery
Children: one son, Mr.D.E.Hoshall survives him
Spouse: Nannie Annie Evans Hoshall
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Hoshall Given Name:Thomas R.-Application Number:29214-Widow Surname:Hoshall Widow Given Name:Nannie Annie-Company:F Regiment:18 State Served From:Mississippi Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:4/14/1913 Comments:widow applied 1927-Hoshall, Thomas R.; widow: Nannie A,; Co.F, 18 Miss. Inf.; she applied: 1927, St.Francis Co.; he died 4/14/1913. OBIT
Howard, R.B.

Co.G-Moreland's Mississippi Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Jan.4,1900 Burial Unknown
Howard, R B.; widow: Mary E.; Co. G,Moreland's Miss. Cav.; she applied:1901, St. Francis Co.; he died 1/4/1900
Howard, Virgil A.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Feb.5,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K - HOWARD - VIRGIL - A. - Private - - - 2 5 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 5 Feb 1862 Bowling Green, KY.
Hughes, Benjamin F.

Co.B-29th Alabama Infantry
Birth: unk Death:Jan.11,1906 Hughes Cemetery
Spouse: Mary Hughes
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Hughes Given Name: Benjamin F.-Application Number:24567- Widow Surname:Hughes Widow Given Name:Mary- Company:B Regiment:29 State Served From:Alabama Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:1/11/1906 Comments:widow applied 1916-Hughes, Benjamin F.; widow: Mary; Co. B, 29Ala. Inf.; she applied: 1916, St. FrancisCo.; he died 1/10/1906
Hughes, Elijah C.

Co.B-McNeil's regiment, and participated in the battle of Cotton. He afterward employed a substitute and remained at home, running his steam mill for the Confederate army.
Birth: 1837 Death:9-12-1897 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Children: five children, all deceased.
Spouse: marriage, in 1857, to Miss Martha M. Reddill
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Hughes, Evan W.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jun.10,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - HUGHES - EVAN - W. - Private - - - 6 10 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 26Feb1862 in St Francis Co, AR. by J.A.Higgs. Died 10Junl862.
Hughes, M.C.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jun.24,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - HUGHES - M. - C. - Private - - - 6 24 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died of wounds 24Jun1862.
Hughes, Thomas A.

Co.G-Hart's ( 30 ) Arkansas Infantry-Entered the Confederate army in 1862, and remained until the close of the war
Birth: Mar. 1, 1835 Death: Aug. 16, 1912 Hughes Cemetery
Children: eight children namely Miss Lonnie White, Mrs. James Wilson, Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. John Johnson, Miss Nettie Hughes, Messrs. Henry, Charlie and Jesse Hughes
Spouse: Nancy J.Hughes
OBIT Note: Donated land for Hughes Cemetery Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Hughes Given Name:Thomas A.=Application Number:12707=Widow Surname:Hughes Widow Given Name:Nancy J.-Company:G Regiment:Hart's ( 30 )State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County: St. Francis Death Date:8/16/1912 Application Year:1911 Widow Death Date:11/9/1935 Comments:widow applied 1913 -Hughes, Thomas A.; widow: Nancy J.; Co. G,Hart's Ark. Inf.; he applied: 1911, sheapplied: 1913, St. Francis Co.; he died 8/16/1912, she died 11/9/1935
Hughes, William E.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Aug.10,1862 Hughes Cemetery
Death date = 10 August 1862-Mustered in to the 23rd Arkansas Infantry Regiment Company C as a private. Thanks Vohn
Hunt, J.D.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Nov.14,1861 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - HUNT - J. - D. - Private - - - 11 14 1861 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 14Nov1861.
Hunt, James L.

Co.E-154th Tennessee Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Jan.17,1881 Burial Unknown
Hunt, James L.; widow: Mary C.; Co. E, 154Tenn. Inf.; she applied: 1914, St. FrancisCo.; he died 1/17/1881.
Hutcherson, Robert

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Dec.31,1861 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - HUTCHERSON - ROBERT - - Private - - - 12 31 1861 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died in hospital at Bowling Green, KY 31 Dec 1861.
Ingram, Joseph L.

Confederate army in 1862
Birth: 1830 Death: Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Parents: Thomas and Ellen (Covington) Ingram
Children: four children: W. C., Martha Y., Eben J. and Lad
Spouse: married in 1858 Martha Young
BIO
Izard, Charles L.

Co.F-Terry's Texas Rangers
Birth:abt 1835 Death: Apr.1864 Burial Unknown
Parents Nicholas Hoffman III Izard 1807 - 1846 Sarah "Sally" Tyer - 1838-Athens, Georgia CSA Terry's Texas Rangers, Co. F., burial place unknown
Izard, George Addison

30th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, Company GEnlisted: 17 Jun 1862 at Mt. Vernon, ArkansasRank Out: Sergeant
b. Sep. 25, 1830 d. Sep. 7, 1907 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: Mark Whitaker Izard (1800 - 1866) son of Mark Whitaker Izard and Parmelia Shackeford
OBIT Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Izard Given Name:George A.-Application Number:12615-Company:G Regiment:McNeill's ( 30 )State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year: 1906-Izard, G. A.; Co. G, -Ark. Inf.; he applied:1906, St. Francis Co.
Note: perhaps the oldest St.Francis County resident, having been born on the site of the old Baptist church near the cemetery, seventy-seven years ago, on Sep.25th, 1830
Izard, George Henry

Trans Misssissippi Army-Gen.Kirby
Parents John G. Izard 1805 - 1880 Rhoda 1811 - 1870 Show siblings Spouse & ChildrenSarah Ann Elizabeth Moran 1842 - 1902 Rhoda Izard 1859 - 1870Mary Jane Izard 1861 - 1916Salina Catherine Izard 1863 - 1918Silas Preston Izard 1866 - 1909 Hilda Caroline Izard 1868 - 1869 Tabitha Anne Izard 1870 - 1957Georgia Anna Izard 1873 - 1896Ula L. Izard 1875 - 1954John Charles Izard 1879 - 1954 Sherley Biddle Izard 1881 - 1944 b.ST.FRANCIS CO.
Birth: Jul.6,1830 Death:Dec.1,1895 Burial:Ego-Coleman Cemetery Johnston CountyOklahoma, USA
Paroled in Columbus, Texas Jul.18,1865
Izard, James Shackelford

30th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, Company GEnlisted: 17 Jun 1862 at Mt. Vernon, Arkansas, passed engineer board 18 Dec 1863, assigned to duty 27 Jan 1864Rank Out: 2nd LieutenantAlso served 30th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, Company F & S as Ordnance Sergeant
b. Oct. 1, 1828 d. Aug. 22, 1871 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: Mark Whitaker Izard (1800 - 1866) third son of Mark Whitaker Izard and Parmelia Shackeford
Children: Jessie E., William H., Mary Agnes, and Nina B.
Spouse: Nancy Brooke McDaniel 1836-1866
BIO Note: Under the act of the first legislature the governor appointed Charles B. Smith as territorial auditor, B. P. Rankin, territorial treasurer, and James S. Izard, librarian. Father was the Governor of Nebraska.
Izard, Sterling B.

Trans Misssissippi Army-Gen.Kirby
Birth: Abt 1834 Death: Nov.12,1863 Burial:Durant, Holmes Co., Miss.
Birth: 1834Death: Nov. 12, 1863 Parents John G. Izard 1805 - 1880 Rhoda 1811 - 1870 Show siblings Spouse & Children Elizabeth Lucretia Lumpkin 1842 - b.ARK NOTE:A letter written by S. B. Izard as he camped 15 miles west of Monroe, La. Sept. 25, 1862 has been found tucked into a small Bible owned by G. H. Izard along with a note that the Bible was carried through the Civil War by G. H. Izard, grandfather of R. P. Izard. In the letter he tells that they were marching to Vicksburg and how hard it is to be a soldier. S. B. Izard was killed 12 Nov 1863 and buried in Durant, Holmes County, Mississippi. Durant is about 100 miles southwest of Vicksburg. The Bible and letter are in possession of Gale N. Izard, son of R. P. Izard.
Izard, Col Van Buren

30th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, Company G, Enlisted: 17 Jun 1862 at Mt. Vernon, Arkansas Rank Out: Private
b. Feb. 28, 1837 d. Dec. 13, 1921 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: Mark Whitaker Izard (1800 - 1866) third son of Mark Whitaker Izard and Parmelia Shackeford
Children: five children were born to them. Lena, the eldest, is the wife of Mr.J.W.Williams, the successful merchant of Wynne; Richard J. Izard is a thriving lawyer and insurance man of Forrest City; Kate is now Mrs. E.A.Long, and also resides in this city; Van B. Jr., is in a large mercantile establishment at DeVall's Bluff; Pearl died at the age of four years. Children: Lena Izard Williams (____ - 1927)* Richard J. Izard (1865 - 1938)* Pearl Thomas Izard (1868 - 1872)*
Spouse: Mary T. Fondren Izard (1842 - 1915)*
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Note: enjoys the distinction of being the first born white-child in the territory of what is now Forrest City. Col. Izard was appointed by Governor Berry to be Colonel of the militia of the eastern district of Arkansas, and that commission was never revoked. When the troubleness times of 1889 came he was appointed Sheriff by Governor Eagle,
Jackson, A. M.

Co.G-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jun.2,1863
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-Co.G - JACKSON - A. - M. - Private - - - 6 2 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Reported dead 2 Jun 1863.
Jackson, George L.

Co.B-18th Alabama Infantry-At an early age of fifteen years he entered the Confederate Army, March 1861, and was terribly wounded in a battle around Atlanta, losing a leg thereby.
b. Dec. 15, 1843 d. Jan. 16, 1917 Forrest City Cemetery
Spouse: Mary Evans Jackson (1859 - 1923)*
TOMBSTONE BIO: 10-23-1903-JACKSON, GEORGE L.-PROF.-FCTIMES-BIO: Prof.George L.Jackson was born in Alabama, at an early age of fifteen years he entered the Confederate Army, March 1861, and was terribly wounded in a battle around Atlanta, losing a leg thereby. The Professor came to Arkansas in 1877, and since that time has been teaching school, many of his old pupils still being in the county, merchants and farmers, living examples of his abiltiy as a scholar. The Professor has always been identified with the democratic party, and has never asked for favors of it until now, when he comes to the front and asks for support as a candidate for Treasurer of the County. Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Jackson Given Name:George L.-Application Number:2110 Widow Surname:Jackson Widow Given Name:Mary E.-Company:B Regiment:17 State Served From:Alabama Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:1/16/1917 Application Year:1892 Comments:widow applied 1917-Jackson, Geo. L. 3 Cpl; widow: Mrs. M. E.;Co. B, 18 AJa. Inf.; he applied: 1895, sheapplied: 1917, St. Francis Co.; he died 1/16/1917.
Jackson, J.S.

Nelson's Co.4th Alabama Cavalry-
Birth: 1836 Death:Sep.9,1911 Forrest City Cemetery
Note: BARBEQUE AT STUART SPRINGS HOSTED BY CAPT.FUSSELL-Jack Davis did the cooking, and Capt.James Fussell hosted the convention for the Confederate Veterans: Col.Van B.Izard lined the troops up for roll call, and they loved it. Those present were:J.S.Jackson, age 69 -9-19-1902
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Jackson Given Name:J. S.-Application Number:12711-Company:Nelson's Regiment:4 State Served From:Alabama Division:Cavalry-Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1906-Jackson, J. S.; Co. Nelson's, 4 Ala. Cav.; he applied:1906, St. Francis Co. Age 69
Jackson, Peterson

Co.K-1st Engineers-South Carolina Infantry
Birth: 1836 Death: Oct.1,1927 Forrest City Cemetery
Jackson, Peterson; widow: Delia; Co. K, 1 EngineersSC Inf.; he applied: 1923, she applied:1934, Garland / St. Francis Co.; hedied 10/1/1927.
Jackson, Thodore (Theodore)

Co.G-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: 1862
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-Co.G - JACKSON - THODORE - - Private - - - 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Died in Hospital during 1862.
Jackson, William

F & S-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: May 26,1863 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-F & S - JACKSON - WILLIAM - - Private - - - 5 26 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Died 26 May 1863.
James, Lee V.

Co.K-1st Arkansas Infantry
Birth: 1840 Death:Jan.18,1916 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Note: BARBEQUE AT STUART SPRINGS HOSTED BY CAPT.FUSSELL-Jack Davis did the cooking, and Capt.James Fussell hosted the convention for the Confederate Veterans: Col.Van B.Izard lined the troops up for roll call, and they loved it. Those present were; L.V.James, age 63.-9-19-1902
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:James Given Name:Lee V.-Application Number:26616-Widow Surname:James Widow Given Name:Clementine-Company:K Regiment:1 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:1/18/1916 -Comments:widow applied 1924-James, Lee V.; widow: Clementine; Co. K, 1Ark. Inf.; she applied: 1924, St. FrancisCo.; he died 1/18/1916. Age 63
Jeffries, Drury V.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Oct.8,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K - JEFFRIES - DRURY - V. - Sgt - - - 10 8 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 8 Oct 1862 at Perryville, KY.
Johnson, George H.

13th Tennessee-Co.F-McDonald's Battalion Tennessee Cavalry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown Tennessee
Note:PENSIONERS:Mrs.Fannie Forbes, J.A.Grimes, Larkin S. Lee, Catherine Nelms, Martha Johnson, J.P.England, J.F.Moore, Sarah J.Reed, Mrs.H.C.Britton, J.K.P.Clark, A.J.Sulcer, Lula Sherman, R.W.Peevey, W.Chipman, F.M.Taylor, A.J.Cooper, C.H.Murphy, J.E.Richards, A.S.Weatherford, H.S.Richardson, A.F.Rankin, Mrs.Rosa Oury, Caroline Simmons, J.G.Wilson, Mrs.L.F.Hornby, M.E.Howard, G.H.Johnson, J.B.Lemmons, J.T.Crippen,Jno.J.Ables, James A.Terry, J.M.Taylor, Jno.W.Holloway, and A.B.Carter. 9-20-1901-GET YOUR PENSION MONEY FROM COUNTY CLERK T.C.MERWIN
Note: The Pension Board of this county, composed of Judge J.R.Beasley, chairman; Mr.Sam F.Sulcer and Mr.Dan Wylds met in regular session at the court house and conferred full pensions of $100 per year for Messrs.John R.Brown, Samuel Dempsey, Thos.A.Hughes, and Mrs. Susan Colbert Blalock. They also approved an increase for G.H.Johnson, John J.Ables, and Mrs.H.C.Britton for full amount, and for an artificial limb for Prof.Geo.L.Jackson, and we hope the State board will approves these right and proper decisions. 7-14-1911
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Johnson Given Name:George H.-Application Number:12539-Company:F Regiment:McDonald's Battalion State Served From:Tennessee Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1901-Comments:applicant moved to Tenn.-Johnson, G. H.; Co. F, McDonald's Batt'nTenn. Cav.; he applied: 1901, St. FrancisCo.
Johnson, Jefferson

Confederate soldier -possible Name:Jefferson JohnsonSide:ConfederateRegiment State/Origin:Texas Regiment Name:Martin's Reg't Texas Cavalry-Expanded:Martin's Regiment, Texas Cavalry (5th Partisan Rangers)
Birth: unknown Death: unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Article: 6-18-1909-JOHNSON, JEFFERSON-Uncle Jefferson Johnson, a Texas ex-Confederate soldier, and one of Colt's landmarks was visiting his daughter, Mrs.Julia Casbeer and other relatives this week.
Johnson, L.B.

Co.B-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: 1875 Burial Unknown
Johnson, L. B.; widow. Martha; Co. B, 1 Ark.Cav.; she applied: 1901, St. Francis Co.;he died 1875.
Johnson, Lewis M.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jul.25,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - JOHNSON - LEWIS - M. - Private - - Unk - 7 25 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl l2Feb1862 in St Francis Co, AR by J.W.Cotton. Died 25Jull862.
Johnson, M.D.C.

Co.F.-1ST Arkansas Cavalry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Johnson, M. D. C.; Co. F, 1 Ark. Cav.; he applied:1915, St. Francis Co.
Johnson, Rich

Co.Floyd's-Forrest' Tennessee Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: 1879 Burial Unknown
Johnson, Rich; widow: Martha; Co. Floyd's,Forrest's Tenn. Cav.; she applied: 1907,St. Francis Co.; he died 1879.
Johnson, William M.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: May 15,1864 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K - JOHNSON - WILLIAM - M. - Cpl - - - 5 15 1864 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 15 May 1864 near Resaca, GA.
Joiner, Thomas

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Mar.15,1862
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - JOINER - THOMAS - - Cpl - - - 3 15 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 15Mar1862.
Jolly, S.C.

Co.A-30th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: May 9,1863
MUSTER ROLL:30th Arkansas Infantry-Co. A - JOLLY - S. - C. - Private - - - 5 9 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/30thcog.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 AKA KOLLY, ENLISTED MADISON JUN.18,1862, DIED AT CAMP ANDERSON LITTLE ROCK, MAY 9,1863
Jones, Andrew

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Dec.31,1862
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K - JONES - ANDREW - - 1st Lt - - - 12 31 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 31 Dec 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Jones, John I.

Linden Dead shots in 1861, under Capt.Penn Dunn, and went with Col.Cross' regiment. In the battle of Perryville, Ky. , he was wounded and lost his right arm, and received an honorable discharge.
Birth: Unk Death: Sept.21,1900 Burial:Jones Family Cemetery in Haynes
Spouse: married to Miss Pauline Patton in 1862, and three children blessed their union. His wife died in 1884, and in 1886 he married Miss Anna Creely, who bore him three children, all of whom survive him,
OBIT: 9-21-1900-JONES, JOHN I.-Mrs.Lon Slaughter of Marianna, came up Sunday to attend the bedside of her brother, John I. Jones, who died yesterday morning, Sep.20,1900, and Mr.Irby Jones came in yesterday. John I. Jones is dead. He had been an invalid for many weeks, and death came as a sweet relief from his long sufferings. He died Thursday morning, and his remains were interred in the old Jones family homestead near Haynes, Rev.W.C.Davidson officiating. John I.Jones was born May .... in Osceola, Ark. and moved to this county. When the war between the states broke out, he enlisted with the Linden Dead shots in 1861, under Capt.Penn Dunn, and went with Col.Cross' regiment. In the battle of Perryville, Ky. , he was wounded and lost his right arm, and received an honorable discharge. He was married to Miss Pauline Patton in 1862, and three children blessed their union. His wife died in 1884, and in 1886 he married Miss Anna Creely, who bore him three children, all of whom survive him, including Mrs.Jones. During his lifetime he has held many responsible positions. He lost to T.O.Fitzpatrick for Circuit Clerk, and since then has been deputy sheriff and other minor public positions. He was a member of the Knights of Honor and Ladies of Honor, and leaves his family in comfortable circumstances. Jones, John I.; widow: Ann L.; Co. E, 3 Ark.-; he applied: 1892, she applied: ?, St.Francis Co.; he died 9/21/1900.
Jones, Nathaniel M.

serving in the Confederate army throughout that conflict
Birth: 1823 Death:Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Children: five children: Mary C., Nancy, James P., Cleopatra and Senoth
Spouse: in 1856 was married to Martha A. Agerton,
BIO:Goodspeed's:Nathaniel M. Jones came to St. Francis County with his father in 1832, when nine years of age, the country at that time being a comparative wilderness. He remained with his father until his death, which occurred in 1851, and in 1856 was married to Martha A. Agerton, who has borne five children: Mary C., Nancy, James P., Cleopatra and Senoth. Mr. Jones was born in Lawrence County, Ala., in 1823, to the union of Branch and Nancy Jones, natives of Virginia and Tennessee, respectively. Mr. N. M. Jones owns a farm of 146 acres, with sixty acres under cultivation, and is extensively engaged in stock raising. He is a Democrat in politics, and was a firm adherent to the Southern cause during the late war, serving in the Confederate army throughout that conflict. He is a member of the Baptist Church (as are also all of his family, with the exception of one of the children), in which he has been an active worker. Few men have led a more honorable life or contributed more liberally to the support of religious and educational enterprises than Mr. Jones.
Jones, S.A.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: May 24,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - JONES - S. - A. - Private - - - 5 24 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 28Feb1862in St Francis Co, AR by W.E.Reeves. Died 24May1862.
Jones, W.H.

Co.C-3rd Alabama Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Oct.1,1916 Burial Unknown
Jones, W. H.; widow. Susan; Co. C, 3 Ala.Cav.; he applied: 1907, she applied:1917, St. Francis Co.; he died 10-1-1916.
Kerby, Isaah

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Feb.9,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - KERBY - ISAAH - - Private - - - 2 9 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 9Feb1862
Knight, Curtis Luther

Ninth Illinois Cavalry, of which he was sergeant major, Capt.Knight was a brave and valiant soldier in the federal army, and was General Washburn's adjutant while he was commanding the federal forces at Memphis during the Civil War. When General Forrest, for whom this city is named, made his celebrated raid into Memphis, Capt.Knight was captured by the Confederate troops. He often spoke of the courtesies shown him by Gen.Forrest and his troops during the time he was a prisoner.
Birth: Aug.3,1835 Death: Apr.14,1901 Burial Hot Springs
Parents: Luther and Susan Knight
Children: Harry Knight returned from Hot Springs where he attended the funeral of his father. Mrs.Knight, accompanied by her son Mr.Stanley P.Knight, of Indiana, and Mrs.C.P.Thayer of Hot Springs arrived in the city Wednesday, June 5,1901.
Spouse: Harriet Knight
OBIT: 4-19-1901-KNIGHT, C. L.-8-3-1835 d.4-14-1901-HOT SPRINGS-Death of Capt.C.L.Knight-The many friends of the family, which number the entire community, and scores of his old time patrons from the country, were shocked with sorrow when a telegram was received here late Sunday, and the sad news spread rapidly, announcing the death of Capt.C.L.Knight, one of our most highly respected and esteemed citizens. Capt. Knight had been in ill health for about two years, and had gone to Hot Springs, accompanied by his devoted wife hoping to be benefitted by the baths. He was reported at times to be improving, but the seeming and much hoped for condition was probably due to his wonderful energy, strong will, and a fixed determination to conquer his ailments. He was heroic, and battled bravely as he had done in all the walks of life, striving for the mastery of the flesh, and the accomplishment of good and noble deeds. He was a devoted husband, a proud and sympathetic parent, a true friend and a gentleman always. He came to the city in the early 70's and embarked in the general merchandise business. He later formed a partnership with H.B.Gwyn and they did a bakery and grocery business which has never been equaled before or since in Forrest City. For some reason they embarked in the furnishing business, and in the panic of 93', crop failures, bad collections proved disastrous and they closed shop. Capt.Knight was a brave and valiant soldier in the federal army, and was General Washburn's adjutant while he was commanding the federal forces at Memphis during the Civil War. When General Forrest, for whom this city is named, made his celebrated raid into Memphis, Capt.Knight was captured by the Confederate troops. He often spoke of the courtesies shown him by Gen.Forrest and his troops during the time he was a prisoner. He was born in Waterford, Vt., Aug.3,1835. He was educated at the Norwich Military Institute at Norwich, Vt.. His parents, Luther and Susan Knight, moved to Indiana when he was 15 years of age. His first work was that of a civil engineer on the Wabash and Erie Canal. He re-entered school however, and continued his studies fo two years, at the expiration of which time he went to Attica, Indiana, and engaged in the drug business. In 1856, he went to Illinois and devoted his time to mercantile pursuits, and was appointed Postmaster by Pres.Buchanan at the age of 21. When the war broke out, he was one of the first to volunteer, and joined the Ninth Illinois Cavalry, of which he was sergeant major. He was eventually details on Gen.Washburn's staff, serving through the war. Capt.Knight leaves a devoted wife, three grown sons in bitter anguish. The remains were interred in Hot Springs. Harry Knight returned from Hot Springs where he attended the funeral of his father. Mrs.Knight, accompanied by her son Mr.Stanley P.Knight, of Indiana, and Mrs.C.P.Thayer of Hot Springs arrived in the city Wednesday, June 5,1901.
Knight, E.R.

Confederaate soldier
Birth: unk Death: before 1879 Burial Madison, Tenn.
KNIGHT - E. - R. - CAPT. - - UNK - 8 1879 - FCTIMES - The remains of Capt.E.R.Knight were exhumed last Monday from his family burial grounds mear the old home in the northeast part of the city, and shipped by Stevens Bros. to Madison, Tenn. for re enterrment. He will be remembered by some of the older residents as a kindly, courteous gentleman. 4-23-1909
Knowlton, Joshua S.

Co.F-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Dec.1,1894 Burial Unknown
Knowlton, Joshua S.; widow: Clarrissa; Co. F,1 Ark. Cav.; she applied: 1910, St. FrancisCo.; he died 12-1-1894.
Lancaster, William Col.

Confederate soldier
Birth: unknown Death: unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Article: 07/18/13 Col.William Lancaster of Caldwell, was in town Monday looking as spry as a youngster. He said he couldn't see the city on account of the crowd at Chickamauga at the U.C.V. Reunion. He recounted an encounter showing his bravery whereby he by himself alone made fifty yankees run-they ran after him, and he kept in the lead!
Article: 05/23/13-Capt.W.L.Lancaster, of Caldwell, was in the city Monday preparing to attend the U.C.V. Convention at Chattanooga. He has been promoted to the rank of Colonel, as Chief of Transportation of the First Regiment U.C.V. of Arkansas.
Landvoigt, Edwin

Co.A Regt-1st Heavy -Tennessee Division- Artillery / Wicks Mounted Infantry Also
b. Jun. 11, 1840 d. Sep. 7, 1934 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: George and Dora (Kramer) Landvoigt, father died in Mexican War for USARMY
Children: by first wife, Miss Lillie B. Landvoigt d.1900married in young manhood to Miss Fannie White, a native of Kentucky, who died in 1902, leaving two children: Nettie, who is the widow of Charles Power of Los Angeles, California; and Dora, deceased.
Spouse: Clara Francis Landvoigt (____ - 1895)* ,married in young manhood to Miss Fannie White, a native of Kentucky, who died in 1902,
Picture BIO
Note: one of four brothers who fought in Civil War, two on South, two on North-Forrest City Newspaper Editor from 1894 to 1934 Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Landvoight Given Name:Edwin Application Number:29215 Company:AR egiment:1st HeavyState Served From:Tennessee Division:Artillery Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:9/7/1934 Application Year:1927-Landoojght, Edwin; Co. A, 1 Tenn. HeavyArt.; he applied: 1927, St. Francis Co.;he died 9/7/1934.
Lanier, William T.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: 1842-Death:Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Note:BARBEQUE AT STUART SPRINGS HOSTED BY CAPT.FUSSELL-Jack Davis did the cooking, and Capt.James Fussell hosted the convention for the Confederate Veterans: Col.Van B.Izard lined the troops up for roll call, and they loved it. Those present were:W.T.Lanier, age 60; 9-19-1902
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Lanier Given Name:William T.-Application Number:12546-Company:B Regiment:5 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:Application Year:1906-Lanier, W. T.; Co. B, 5 Ark. Inf.; he applied:1907, St. Francis Co. Age 60
Laughinghouse, J. Fenner, Sr

Co.C-Arkansas 1st Dobbins' ) Cavalry Regiment.
b. Apr. 29, 1846 d. Dec. 25, 1919 Mount Vernon Cemetery
Parents George Laughinghouse 1839 - 1935 Ann
Children: survived by the following children, Fenner Jr., Mrs.Fred Jones, Mrs.J.E.McCurdy, two sisters, Mrs.J.E.Eldridge, and Miss Anna Laughinghouse-Spouse & Children Ella Mallory 1852 - Edgar Laughinghouse 1874 - George Laughinghouse 1876 - Louise Laughinghouse 1879 - Marguerite Laughinghouse 1885 - 1978 Fenner Jr. Laughinghouse 1888 -
Spouse: Elouise Mallory Laughinghouse (1850 - 1937)
TOMBSTONE-Laughinghouse, Fenner; widow: Ella; Co. C, 1Ark. Cav.; she applied: 1927, St. FrancisCo.; he died 12/25/1919, she died 2/22/1937. OBIT Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Laughinghouse Given Name:Fenner Application Number:29216-Widow Surname: Laughinghouse Widow Given Name:Ella-Company:C Regiment:1 ( Dobbins' )State Served From:Arkansas Division:Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:12/25/1919-Widow Death Date:2/22/1937-Comments:widow applied 1927
Lawrence, W.A.

Co.F.-45th Alabama Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: 1913 Burial Unknown
Lawrence, W. A.; widow: Mary A.; Co. F, 45 Ala. Inf.; she applied: 1921, St. Francis Co.; he died 1913.
Leaptrot, J.F.M.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jan.31,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - LEAPTROT - J. - F.M. - Private - - - 1 31 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 31Jan1862
Lee, Larkin S.

Co.B-Holcombe's Legion-South Carolina Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Nov.27,1906 Bell Cemetery
Note: PENSIONERS- Larkin S. Lee
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Lee Given Name:Larkin S.-Application Number:12616-Company:B Regiment:Holcombe's Legion State Served From:South Carolina Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1901-Lee, Larkin S.; Co. B, Halcomb's SC Legion;he applied: 1901, St. Francis Co.
Lemmons, J.B.

Co.E-45th North Carolina Infantry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Lemmons, J. B.; Co. E, 45 NC Inf.; he applied:1901, St. Francis Co.
Lewis, John M.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jun.11,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K - LEWIS - JOHN - M. - 1st Lt - - - 6 11 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 11 Jun 1862 at Pontotawk, MS.
Lindsey, John T.

Co.G-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Dec.7,1900 Hughes Cemetery
Lindsey, John T.; widow: Mrs. M. J.; Co. G,13 Ark. Inf.; she applied: 1902, St. FrancisCo.; he died 12/7/1900. OBIT
Littell, Philander

First Arkansas Regiment, serving until the final surrender. He was aid-de-camp to Gen. Walker after the battle of Shiloh
Birth: Unk Death: 1896 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Parents: Philander and Martha Littell
Spouse: marriage with Miss Annie Seaborn
BIO:Goodspeed's: Murdered April 15,1896-see Obit-Philander Littell, attorney at law of Forrest City, first saw the light of day in Chicot County, Ark., being the son of Philander and Martha Littell. He received his literary education in the schools of Arkansas, and in the Lebanon University of Tennessee, and commenced the study of law at Helena, Ark., under the prominent and able Supreme Judge Hanty. At the breaking out of the war he joined the First Arkansas Regiment, serving until the final surrender. He was aid-de-camp to Gen. Walker after the battle of Shiloh, in which battle he was badly wounded, and at the time of his duel with Marmaduke was sent by Gen. Sterling Price around the Federal army to carry the news of the wounding of Gen. Walker to his family, also to bring his wife to see him. This he did, but Walker had died of his wounds before her arrival. Mr. Littell being financially embarrassed by the war, read privately and taught school for several years, and began the practice of his profession in this city, receiving the license to practice law in any State in the year 1869. He followed farming here from the time of his admission till entering upon the prosecution of his chosen profession in Forrest City, owning several considerable plantations, and is now opening a large stock farm. His father was a native of Kentucky, and an attorney for many years, afterward practicing medicine. He died in this county in 1864. The name Littell, as would be imagined, is decidedly French. Philander Littell is a Democrat in his political views, and a man noted for his thorough knowledge of law, and is perhaps better versed in land matters and titles than any other man in this part of the State. While he has a vast amount of land devoted to the growing of cotton, he takes decided interest in stock raising, in which he has been quite successful. Mr. Littell is conservative on all questions, and a man whose judgment is seldom biased. He believes that the race question could be solved without difficulty if it were not for local politicians, whose zeal for county offices rushes them into the perpetration of many blunders, irrespective of party. Mr. Littell was united in marriage with Miss Annie Seaborn, of this county, their marriage being solemnized in 1883. OBIT: Mr.Philander Littell shot by J.W.Hines, who he quarreled over a settlement. It was ruled a justifiable homicide by the Cornoner's Jury. On the afternoon of last Wednesday, April 15, about 8 o'clock, on Littel's place, on Linden Island, Philander Littell, a member of the bar, met his death at the hands of J.W. (Pony)Hines, a tenant farmer living on the place. A pistol was found in the deceased's pockets during the inquiry, and this gave reason for Mr.Hines having to defend himself with his shotgun which he had out in the quarrel.-4-17-1896
Littlefield, Elijah

Co.B-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jun.16,1862
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. B - LITTLEFIELD - ELIJAH - - Private - - - 6 16 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 4Mar1862 at Memphis, TN. by James Quinn. Died at Canton. MS. Hospital l6Jun1862.
Littlefield, F.M.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Oct.8,1862
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - LITTLEFIELD - F. - M. - 2nd Lt - - - 10 8 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Elected 18 May 1862. Killed 8 Oct 1862 at Perryville, KY.
Littlefield, George W.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Regiment, participating in the battles of Corinth, Iuka, Ripley and Port Hudson, La., and served until the final surrender
Birth: 1842Death: Aug. 17, 1913 Hughes Cemetery
Parents: Andrew J. and Betsy Littlefield
Children: hree children: John, Maggie and George
Spouse: married in 1866, to Miss Druecillar Halbert,
BIO: Goodspeed's: Arkansas Confederate PensionsSurname:Littlefield Given Name:G. W.-Application Number:11001 Widow Surname:Littlefield Widow Given Name:Drucilla Company:C Regiment:23 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:8/16/1913 Application Year:1907 Comments:widow applied 1913-Littlefield, G. W.; widow: Brunette; CO. C, 23Ark. Inf.; he applied: 1907, she applied:1914, St. Francis Co.; he died 8/16/1913
Littlefield, Zachariah "Zack" N.

Co.H-5th Arkansas Infantry from this county, early in the 60's, and served throughout the war. He was a member of the N.B.Forrest Camp No. 263, U.C.V; Co.B-5th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: 1841 Death: Jun. 24, 1906 Hughes Cemetery
Spouse: Eveline Littlefield
OBIT Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Littlefield Given Name:Zachariah N.-Application Number:12542 Widow Surname:Littlefield Widow Given Name:Eveline-Company:B Regiment:5 State Served From:Arkansas Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:6/24/1906-Comments:widow applied 1907-Littlefield, Zack N.; widow: Eveline; Co. B, 5Ark. Inf.; she applied: 1906, St. FrancisCo.; he died 6/24/1906.
Louder, W. D.

Co.C-33rd North Carolina Infantry
Birth: 1837 Death: Nov.19, 1908 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse: Mary Louder
Note:8-16-1907 The attendees of the Confederate reunion held at Stuart Springs on Thursday: W.D.Louder, . They are members of the N.B.Forrest Camp.
Note:BARBEQUE AT STUART SPRINGS HOSTED BY CAPT.FUSSELL-Jack Davis did the cooking, and Capt.James Fussell hosted the convention for the Confederate Veterans: Col.Van B.Izard lined the troops up for roll call, and they loved it. Those present were:W.D.Louder, age 65; 9-19-1902
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Louder Given Name:W. D.-Application Number:12713 Widow Surname:Louder Widow Given Name:Mary-Co.C-Regiment:33rd State Served From:North Carolina Division:Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:11/19/1908-Application Year:1901-Comments:widow applied 1909 -Londer, W. D.; widow: Mary; Co. C, 33 NCINf.; he applied: 1902, she applied: 1909,St. Francis Co.; he died 11/19/1908. Age 65
Lowe, Jessee M.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Nov.18,1861 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - LOWE - JESSEE - M. - Private - - - 11 18 1861 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 18Nov1861.
Lutz, Isaac H.

Scout Confederate
Birth: Mar.29,1830 Death: Sep.7,1896 Burial Mt.Vernon Cemetery
LUTZ ISAAC H. UNDERTAKER 3 29 1830 9 7 1896 MT.VERNON CSA-SCOUT - ISAAC H.LUTZ DIED MONDAY, SEP.7,1896, AT 11:15 AM AFTER A LONG AND TEDIOUS ILLNESS COVERING A PERIOD OF YEARS. HE HAS BEEN CONFINED TO HIS ROOM FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, DURING WHICH TIME HE HAS BORNE COURAGEOUSLY AND NOBLY WITH THE MOST INTENSE SUFFERING. HIS REMAINS WERE INTERRED IN THE MALLORY CEMETERY TUESDAY UNDER THE AUSPICES OF APOLLO COMMANDERY NO.11 K.T. WITH DIVINE SERVICE BY REV.F.E.TAYLOR. IN HIS CAPACITY AS UNDERTAKER HE HAS ADMINISTERED TO THE LAST REQUIREMENTS OF LOVED ONES IN NEARLY EVERY FAMILY IN THIS COMMUNITY. HE LEAVES HIS FAMILY IN COMFORTABLE CIRCUMSTANCES, HAVING A $10,000 IN LIFE INSURANCE, A GOOD HOME, ETC. HE WAS BORN IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA., MARCH 29,1826, AND WAS A SON OF JACOB AND CATHERINE LUTZ. HE ENJOYS THE DISTINCTION OF HAVING SUPERINTENDED THE CONSTRUCTION IN 1850 OF THE FIRST HIGHWAY BRIDGE ACROSS THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, WHICH SPANNED THE RIVER AT ST.PAUL, MINN. HE CAME TO ARKANSAS IN 1860 AND SUPERINTENDED THE RAILROAD BRIDGE ACROSS THE ST.FRANCIS RIVER AT MADISON, HIS LAST WORK IN THAT LINE BEING THE BUILDING OF THE BRIDGE ACROSS THE L'ANGUILLE RIVER AT PALESTINE. OWING TO PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, HE DID NOT ENTER THE REGULAR ARMY, BUT WAS DETAILED AS SCOUT DUTY ON THE CONFEDERATE ARMY. AFTER THE WAR HE BEGAN FARMING, WHICH VOCATION HE FOLLOWED UNTIL ABOUT FOURTEEN YEARS AGO HE OPENED AN UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT IN THIS PLACE. IN 1856 HE WAS MARRIED TO MISS DAVIS OF THIS COUNTY. SHE DIED WITHOUT OFFSPRING, AND IN 1875 HE WAS MARRIED TO MISS BAXTER. TO THIS UNION FOUR CHILDREN WERE BORN, TWO WHOM SURVIVE-ANNIE AGE 16, AND WALTER, AGED 11. THE NAME OF I.H.LUTZ IS A SYNONYM FOR INTEGRITY AND MANLINESS, AND NO BETTER OR MORE DESIRABLE CITIZEN LIVED IN THIS OR ANY OTHER COMMUNITY. 9-11-1896
Lynch, John F.

Company B, Capt. McNeil's regiment, and received his discharge just before the final surrender.
Birth: Aug. 7, 1828 Death: Feb. 22, 1896 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: John and Pollie (Barnes) Lynch
Children: three children were born: Albert Sidney, Kate and Bessie. Albert is residing with his father; Kate was married in 1882 to Perry Minor, living at Phoenix, Ariz., engaged in the manufacture of ice, and Bessie, the youngest, is attending school at Lebanon, Tenn
Spouse:married in 1853 to Miss Lizzie Davis
OBIT/BIO
Lyon, Augustus

Co.F-1st Mississippi Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death:Feb,6,1898 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse: Henrietta B. Lyon
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Lyon Given Name:Augustus Application Number:12543 Widow Surname:Lyon Widow Given Name:Henrietta B.-Co.F-1st Mississippi Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:2/6/1898-Application Year:1896-Comments:widow applied 1910 -Lyon, A.; Co. G, 1 Miss. Cav.; he applied: ?(Rej.), St. Francis Co.-Lyon, Augustus; widow: Henrietta B.; Co. F,1 Miss. Cav.; she applied: 1911, St. Francis Co.; he died 2/6/1898.
Lyon, Peter Lee

Co.C-31st Mississippi Infantry
Birth: Feb.18,1844 Death:Aug.9, 1926 Hughes Cemetery
Spouse: Mattie Lyon
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Lyon Given Name:Pete L.-Application Number:24559-Widow Surname:Lyon Widow Given Name:Mattie-Co.C-31st Mississippi Infantry Pension County:St. Francis Death Date:8/9/1926-Application Year:1915-Comments:widow applied 1927-Lyon, P. L. (Pete); widow: Mattie; Co. C, 31Miss. Inf.; he applied: 1915, she applied:1927, St. Francis Co.; he died 8/9/1926.
Maclin, William T.

Co.B-7th Tennessee Cavalry
dates unknown Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Note: BARBEQUE AT STUART SPRINGS HOSTED BY CAPT.FUSSELL-Jack Davis did the cooking, and Capt.James Fussell hosted the convention for the Confederate Veterans: Col.Van B.Izard lined the troops up for roll call, and they loved it. Those present were:W.T.Maclin, age 61-9-19-1902
Arkansas Confederate PensionsSurname:Maclin Given Name:William T.-Application Number:12173 -Co.B-7th Tennessee Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1904-Maclin, W. T.; Co. B, 7Tenn. Cav.; he applied: 1904, St. Francis Co. Age 61
Mallory, Edward

5th Arkansas Regiment-Major
Birth: Unk Death: 1868 Burial Unknown
Death: 1868 -Born near Petersburg, Va.-Married Elizabeth Chambless, moved to Shelby Co.Tenn. in 1846- moved to Mt.Vernon, Arkansas in 1850-Joined the 5th Arkansas Regiment of the Confederate Army, of which he became a Major. Came home and organized another company. His wife died in 1862.See his Biography:http://argenweb.net/stfrancis/FAMILY/MalloryGeorge.pdf Father of George Mallory
Mallory, George B.

At the outbreak of the Civil war, he raised a company, and served as captain thoughout the entire period.
Birth:Feb. 25, 1845 Death:Feb. 12, 1912 Mount Vernon Cemetery
Parents: Edward and Elizabeth (Chambliss) Mallory,
Children: 13 children, only three of whom are living, viz.:Claudia, Mary and Bert. son, Mr.Bert Mallory, two daughters, Mrs.T.A.Buford, and Mrs.Geo.P.Taylor
Spouse: Cornelia Laughinghouse Mallory (____ - 1924) TOMBSTONE
Note: Sheriff and Tax Collector St.Francis Co. OBIT /BIO
Manning, William

37TH ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
Birth:Aug.12,1835 County Cork, Ireland-Death:Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Children:His family consists of seven boys and one girl,
Spouse: Miss A. D. Harrah
BIO
Markley, F.C.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry-
Birth: unk Death: May.11,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - MARKLEY - F. - C. - Private - - - 5 11 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 20Feb1862 in St Francis Co, AR by J.W.Seward. Died 11May1862.
Marshall, L. S.

Confederate Veteran, and during the war served as a sharpshooter, distinction at the battle of Gettysburg and of other engagements
b. Dec. 16, 1842 d. Jul. 12, 1910 Mount Vernon Cemetery
Children: Children: Lawrence Conver Marshall (1887 - 1925)*
St. Francis CountySpouse: L. S. Marshall (1865 - 1944)*
TOMBSTONE OBIT
Martin, J. J.

Co.B-44th Tennessee Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Mar.9,1895 Burial Unknown
Martin, J. J.; widow: Mary; Co. B, 44 Tenn.Inf.; she applied: 1910, St. Francis Co.;he died 3/9/1895.
Martin, L.F.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: UNK Death: Jun.18,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - MARTIN - L. - F. - Private - - - 6 18 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 18Jun1862.
Mason, James A.

Co.K-19th Tennessee Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Jan.6,1917 Burial Unknown
Mason, James A.; widow: Ann; Co. K, 19Tenn. Cav.; she applied: 1924, St. FrancisCo.; he died 1/6/1917
Mathews, Julius C.A.

Co.K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Nov.18,1861
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K - MATHEWS - JULIUS - C.A. - Private - - - 11 18 1861 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 30 Jun 1861 Camp Cross, AR. Died 18 Nov 1861 at Scottville, KY.
Matthews, W. J., Dr.

Col.Dunn's Regt/later, surgeon of the Third Confederate Regiment,
b. May 28, 1834 d. Sep. 10, 1896 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: James W. and S. K. (Dooley) Matthews
Children: Leta Bunting Matthews (1876 - 1891)*
Spouse: 1866 to Miss Ella Eastham, of Summerville, Tenn., but death claimed her in 1871, she having borne two children, now deceased. His second wife was Mrs. Carrie Prewitt, of Saulsbury, Tenn., and to them one child was born, Leta Bunting. Mrs. Matthews died, and his third and present wife was Carolina Prewitt Matthews (1841 - 1881)
OBIT/BIO
May. Leander

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: May.17,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - MAY - LEANDER - - Private - - - 5 17 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 22Feb1862 in St Francis Co, AR by J.A.Higgs. Died l7 May l862.
McBee, S.I.

Capt.Sanders Co.-Independent Scouts-Tennessee
Birth: Unk Death: After 1892
McBee, S. I.; Co. Capt. Sanders', Independent Scouts Tenn. -; he applied: 1892, St.Francis Co.
McCandliss, James

Co.G-30th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Feb.1863 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:30th Arkansas Infantry-Co. G - McCANDLISS - JAMES - - Private - - - 2 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/30thcog.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 ENLISTED JUN.17,1862 AT MT.VERNON, IN HOSPITAL, DIED FEB.1863
McClendon, Joel Wiley M.D.

Confederate Surgeon
Birth: Mar. 19, 1834 Death: Aug. 17, 1894 Pleasant Valley Cemetery-Brinkley
Does anyone living have any knowledge of Dr. Joel Wiley MCCLENDON who lived in Palestine, Wheatley, and Haynes between Dec 1870 to 1898? Information on him has been limited to date. SEE THOMAS W.McCLENDON BELOW PER C.McDANIEL
Prob:Civil War Record:Joel McClendonEnlistment Date: 24 Jul 1863 Enlistment Place:Brunswick County, North Carolina Side Served: ConfederacyState Served: North CarolinaService Record: Enlisted as a Private on 24 July 1863 at the age of 30.Enlisted in Company Batty I, 2nd Light Artillery Regiment North Carolina on 24 Jul 1863.Transferred into Company G, 3rd Light Artillery Regiment North Carolina on 4 Nov 1863.Transferred out of Company Batty I, 2nd Light Artillery Regiment North Carolina on 4 Nov 1863.
McCormick, George Washington

Co.F-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: May 3,1829 Death:Mar.29,1900 Forrest City Cemetery
McCormick, Geo.; widow: Jennie; Co. F, 1Ark. Cav.; she applied: 1915, St. FrancisCo.; he died 31-11900. OBIT
McCrary, Milus M.

Co.F-1st ( Dobbins' )Arkansas Cavalry-Confederate Army in the Civil war, riding home the same faithful horse on which he had left four years before.
Dates Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse: M.A.McCrary
BIO: Goodspeed's: John H.McCrary is widely-known and respected throughout Eastern Arkansas not only as a successful farmer and livestock dealer, but also for his intelligent raising of Tennessee Walking Horses on his well-cultivated 460 acre farm four miles north of Forrest City on Hwy. 1. The son of Miles R. and Victoria (Kirby) McCrary, he was the fifth of twelve children. His parental grandfather, M.M.McCrary, as a young man moved to Forrest City from Alabama with his bride and engaged in farming two miles west of Forrest City where he reared his family. A former county treasurer, he also served in the Confederate Army in the Civil war, riding home the same faithful horse on which he had left four years before. His maternal grand parents, Elisha and Tecessa Kirby, moved to Forrest City with their family from Mississippi in 1871 and started farming near the city. Like his father and his grandfather, Mr.McCrary, as the third generation of his family, is actively farming in the county. Mr.McCrary graduated from the Forrest City High School and then attended Arkansas State College in Jonesboro. He operated a cotton gin for the Forrest City Cotton Oil Mill at Forrest City, Caldwell, and Heth from 1917 to 1942, except for a brief time in the service. He and John Poe are partners since 1946 the Planters Auction Barn in Forrest City. On Nov.18,1940, he married Miss Peggy Austin Dunlap, daughter of John A. and Willie (Standifer) Dunlap of Oxford, Mississippi, and they have a daughter, Helene, now the wife of Edwin Pettigrew, farmer and livestock dealer of Clarendon. Mrs.Pettigrew is a n accomplished rider and has received many awards for her horseman ship. The McCrarys are members of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian church, have a granddaughter, Jan McCrary Pettigrew. Mr.McCrary belongs to the St.Francis County Farm Bureau, Arkansas Walking Horse Association, Masonic Lodge, and the King-Beazley American Legion Post. Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:McCrary Given Name:Milus Application Number:12716 Widow Surname:McCrary Widow Given Name:M.A.-Co.F-1st ( Dobbins' )Arkansas Cavalry- Pension County:St. Francis-Comments:widow applied 1906-McCrary, Milus; widow: Mrs. M. A.; Co. F, 1Ark. Cav.; she applied: 1906, St. Francis Co.
McDaniel, John Landon

Co.F.-1ST ARKANSAS REGIMENT
b. Sep. 29, 1829 d. Mar. 14, 1902 McDaniel Cemetery
Parents: John and Nancy (Calvert) McDaniel
Children:to their union were born thirteen children, eight of whom survive him
Spouse:in 1850 he was married to Miss Margaret Elvanors Davis-Birth: Jul 31,1835 Death: Aug. 20, 1896 Age 60 Years 11 months 20 days
OBIT-BIO of FATHER
McDaniel, W.B.

Co.D-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Sep.19,1863 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-Co.D - McDANIEL - W. - B. - Sgt - - - 9 19 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 KIA Chickamauga 19 Sep 1863
McDaniel, William Howison

CAPT. 13TH ARK. REG.GOVAN'S BRIGADE
Birth: Jan. 17, 1834 Death: Oct. 21, 1904 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: John and Nancy (Calvert) McDaniel- Mr. McDaniel lived to a ripe old age, and died October 31, 1869, his wife surviving him only four years. She died September 15, 1873
Children: Willie Howerson McDaniel Naylor (1870 - 1915)* Nancy Ellenor McDaniel Trapp (1877 - 1919)* Serap Ada McDaniel Barker (1878 - 1910)*
Spouse: Mollie Ellender Fondren McDaniel (1844 - 1920)
OBIT-BIO TOMBSTONE
McDonald, Capt. James P.

US Army-Wagonmaster
Birth: 1830-Death:Mar.9, 1910 CEMETERY UNK
Children: two children, who have since died: Rosie A. and Sallie Baker
Spouse:In 1870 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Williams, who died two years later. In 1874 Miss Lucy Halbert
BIO:Resolutions of Respect=To the Worshipful Master Warden and brethren of Rising Star Lodge No.211, F. A. and M. We, your committee appointed to draft suitable resolution to the memory of our deceased brother, J.P.McDonald, who died the 9th day of March, 1910. Robt.Brown, David Duncan, Henry Hughes, Committee. James P. McDonald was born in Kingston, Canada, in the year 1830, and is of Scotch-Irish descent. When quite a young man he left the parental roof, engaging in the lumber business, some little distance from home, and afterward worked on the Erie Canal, in 1854 going to sea. He next went to New Orleans, and having commenced boating on the Mississippi, followed that occupation until 1857, only discontinuing to accompany Albert S. Johnston to Salt Lake City.After sojourning in the land of the 'Mormons' for a while the spring of 1859 found him in California. Later he went to Leavenworth, Kas., and from there to Hagerstown, Md., where he accepted the position of wagon master in the Federal service, gaining the approbation of his superior officers for his faithful attention to every detail of his business. In 1864 Mr. McDonald moved to Memphis, Tenn., and remained until 1866, leaving to take up his permanent abode in St. Francis County, Ark. In 1870 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Williams, who died two years later. In 1874 Miss Lucy Halbert became his wife, and by her he had two children, who have since died: Rosie A. and Sallie Baker. Mrs. McDonald closed her eyes to the scenes of this world in 1876, and in 1881 Mr. McDonald was united in matrimony with Mrs. Lane, his present wife. Mrs. McDonald is a very estimable lady, and enjoys the respect of a wide circle of acquaintances and friends. In secret organizations Mr. McDonald is identified with the Masonic order, and is also a member of the Wheel. In politics he votes the union labor ticket, and with his wife attends the Baptist Church, in which they have been members of many years standing.
McFarlin, George K.
Co. K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: May 20,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K - McFARLIN - GEORGE - K. - Private - - - 5 20 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 30 Jun 1861 at Camp Cross, AR. Died 20 May 1862 at Corinth, MS.
McKnight, Dr.John David

PVT.-VAUGHN'S BRIGADE- CHEATAM'S Co.G-13th Tennessee Infantry
Birth: Mar. 12, 1842 Death: Jan. 8, 1905 Forrest City Cemetery
Children: First wife, five children were born, three of whom were reared and lived to manhood and womanhood in this county. Dr. Clarence W. McKnight, his eldest child, died July 14,1904. His two daughters, who survive him are, Mrs.R.J.Lanier, of Caldwell, and Mrs.Robert R. Dixon of Wynne; second wife, one child, Freddie, blessed this union, but he left, besides his heart-broken wife, two step-daughters, Misses Addie and Beverly Horney
Spouse: married on March 13,1867, to Miss Victoria Williams, married May 8,1898 to Mrs.Matte E. Horney; Spouses: Victoria A. Williams McKnight (1841 - 1889) Martha McGowan McKnight (1859 - 1925)*
BIO/OBIT TOMBSTONE Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:McKnight Given Name:John David Application Number:26612-Widow Surname:McKnight Widow Given Name:Mattie-Co.G-13th Tennessee Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis -Death Date:1/8/1905-Comments:widow applied 1924
McVey, L. P.

Confederate soldier from Mississippi
Birth:1825 Death: Nov.25,1906 Burial Elmwood Cemetery-Memphis
OBIT:11-30-1906-McVEY, L. P.-b.1825-d.11-25-1906-ELMWOOD-L.P.McVEY DEAD=Another old Confederate soldier answers taps. L.P.McVey, age 81, died yesterday, Nov.25,1906, at his residence, 167 Union street, The funeral will take place today at Elmwood cemetery. The only surviving members of his family left to mourn his loss are W.A. and E.L.McVey, who live in this city, Memphis. Mr.McVey had been an invalid for four years, and died of old age. He was a Confederate soldier, and was in many of the prominent battles on southern soil, including Shiloh. He enlisted from Mississippi, his native state, and came to Memphis after the war. Commercial Appeal, Nov.26,1906. L.P.McVey will be remembered by a large number of citizens of this county, where he resided for many years, and was engaged in the shoemaking business. He was thus engaged in 1886 when the writer first came to Forrest City. He left here in the late 90's. The 1880 census shows:L.P. McVey Home in 1880: Forest City, Saint Francis, Arkansas Age: 53 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1827 Birthplace: Tennessee Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head) Spouse's Name: Tabitha Neighbors: Occupation: Boot Maker Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Cannot read/writeHousehold Members: Name Age L.P. McVey 53 wife-Tabitha McVey 48 son- Johnnie McVey 19 son- Eddie McVey 12 sister-Catharina Heathcof 35 nephew-Eddie Heathcof 9
Meek, William B.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Oct.8,1862
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - MEEK - WILLIAM - B. - 2nd Lt - - - 10 8 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12 Jul 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Elected and assigned to duty 18 May 1862. Killed 8 Oct 1862 at Perryville, KY.
Merwin, Capt Thorburn Chartres

Co. F-First Arkansas Cavalry
b. Dec. 25, 1845 d. Aug. 19, 1922 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: A.W. and Anna L. (Chartres) Merwin
Children: Six children, Olivia, Mary, Will, Georgia, Frank, and Govan have blessed their union, all but one of whom are living. Govan having died in May 1885, at the tender age of two
Spouse: married December 26,1874, to Miss Laura Campbell, who died in May, 1877, and he was again married on May 28,1879, this time to Mss Emily Govan, Birth: 10 Feb 1860 in Holly Springs, MS (Walters House) Death: 1936 in Mississippi
TOMBSTONE OBIT/BIO
Note:appointed by Governor Jones, and entered upon his duties as County Clerk, to which official position he has since been twice elected Merwin, T. C.; widow: Emily; Co. F, 1 Ark.Cav.; she applied: 1924, St. Francis Co.;he died 8/19/1922, she died 11/11/1936
Miller, W.R.

Co. E-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Feb.22,1863
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.E - MILLER - W. - R. - Private - - - 2 22 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Wounded at Murfreesboro, TN 31 Dec 1862. Died 22 Feb 1863.
Mitchell, J.

F & S-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jun.24,1862
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-F & S - MITCHELL - J. - - - - - 6 24 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 KIA 24 Jun 1863.
Mohler, Dr.Thomas I.

CORP.CO.D.31 ILLINOIS INF
Birth: Mar. 10, 1844 Death: unknown Bell Cemetery
Children: Six children
Spouse: April, 1866, was married to Miss Judy S. Lawrence, who died in January, 1878
BIO
Moore, J.F.

Co.Deadricks-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Moore, J. F.; Co. Deadrick's, 1 Ark. Cav.; heapplied: 1901, St. Francis Co
Moore, William R.

Co.C-8th Tennessee Cavalry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Moore, Wm. R.; Co. C, 8 Tenn. Cav.; he applied:1907, St. Francis Co.
Moulder, J. P.

Co. B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: UNK Death: Jan.13,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - MOULDER - J. - P. - Private - - - 1 13 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 13 Jan 1862 Bowling Green, KY.
Mulberry, William

Co.G-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Sep.3,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-Co.G - MULBERRY - WILLIAM - - Private - - - 9 3 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Died 3 Sep 1862 Lewisdale Springs
Murphy, C. H.

Co.C-44th Mississippi Infantry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Note:PENSIONERS: C.H.Murphy, 9-20-1901-GET YOUR PENSION MONEY FROM COUNTY CLERK T.C.MERWIN
Note:BARBEQUE AT STUART SPRINGS HOSTED BY CAPT.FUSSELL-Jack Davis did the cooking, and Capt.James Fussell hosted the convention for the Confederate Veterans: Col.Van B.Izard lined the troops up for roll call, and they loved it. Those present were:C.H.Murphy, age 62 9-19-1902
Note:'8-16-1907 The attendees of the Confederate reunion held at Stuart Springs on Thursday:C.S.Murphy. They are members of the N.B.Forrest Camp.
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Murphy Given Name:C. H.-Application Number:12715-Co.C-44th Mississippi Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1901-Murphy, C. H.; Co. C, 44 Miss. Inf.; he applied:1901, St. Francis Co. Age 62
Nail, Alexander Irving

JOHNSON'S COMPANY-THIRTEENTH ARKANSAS REGIMENT
b. Sep. 20, 1825 d. May 18, 1899 Barnishaw Cemetery
Parents: Andrew and Lucy Nail, natives of Virginia and Kentucky
Children: first wife, four children: Martha J., William R., Dorinda and John C.
Spouse: first Nail, Amanda Carolyn b. Apr. 1, 1844 d. Aug., 1877-Barnishaw Cemetery; January, 1881, when he took for his second wife Miss Nancy Cobb
OBIT/BIO
Nall, John

Co.D-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jan.20,1863 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.D - NALL - JOHN - - Private - - - 1 20 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Detailed with artillery 20 Jan 1863. Killed 24 Nov 1863 Missionary Ridge, TN.
Neal, Joseph

Co.D-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Nov.18,1861
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.D - NEAL - JOSEPH - - Private - - - 11 18 1861 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 18 Nov 1861 at Bowling Green, KY.
Neely, P.J.

Co.F.14th Tennessee Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Aug.16,1899 Burial Unknown
Neely, P. J.; widow: Mrs. Jennie; Co. F, 14Tenn. Cav.; she applied: 1914, St. FrancisCo.; he died 8/16/1899, she died2/24/1936.
Neill, W.A.

Co.A-15th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Apr.26,1910 Burial Unknown
Neill, W. A.; widow: Malinda; Co. A, 15 Ark.Inf.; she applied: 1910, St. Francis Co.;he died 4/26/1910.
Nelms, James P.

Co.F-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: 1895 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Note: PENSIONERS:Catherine Nelms 9-20-1901-GET YOUR PENSION MONEY FROM COUNTY CLERK T.C.MERWIN
Spouse:Nelms, Catherine
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Nelms Given Name:James P.-Application Number:12718 -Widow Surname:Nelms Widow Given Name:Catherine-Co.F-1st Arkansas Cavalry Pension County:St. Francis-Comments:widow applied 1901-Nelms, James P.; widow: Catherine; Co. F, 7Ark. Cav.; she applied: 1901, St. FrancisCo.; he died 1895.
Newman, B.S.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: May.15,1862
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - NEWMAN - B. - S. - Private - - - 5 15 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 2Febl862 in St Francis Co, AR by J.A.Higgs. Died l5May1862.
Nichols, W.T.

Co.Garritt-Hawkins' Mississippi Cavalry
Birth: about 1848 Death:Sep.26,1918 Burial Unknown
Spouse: Malissa Nichols
Note: BARBEQUE AT STUART SPRINGS HOSTED BY CAPT.FUSSELL-Jack Davis did the cooking, and Capt.James Fussell hosted the convention for the Confederate Veterans: Col.Van B.Izard lined the troops up for roll call, and they loved it. Those present were: W.T.Nichols, age 64;-9-19-1902
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Nichols Given Name:W. T.-Application Number:12589-Widow Surname:Nichols Widow Given Name:Malissa-Co.Garritt-Hawkins' Mississippi Cavalry-Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:9/26/1918-Application Year:1906-Comments:widow applied 1919-Nichols, W. T.; widow: Mollisie; Co.Garrett's, Hawkins' Miss. Cav.; he applied:1906, she applied: 1919, St. FrancisCo.; he died 9/26/1918. Age 64
Niles, George H.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Dec.31,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - NILES - GEORGE - H. - Private - - - 12 31 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl l3Febl862 in St Francis Co, AR by J.A.Higgs. 1Sgt 18Jun1862. Dead 31Decl862.
Nimmo, Clem

Gallant Confederate soldier
b. unknown d. Oct. 14, 1895 Forrest City Cemetery
Husband and Father
OBIT
Noles, Butler

Co. K-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Dec.31,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.K - NOLES - BUTLER - - Cpl - - - 12 31 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 31 Dec 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Norfleet, John Randolph

Co.F-Mississippi Volunteers, 12th Tennessee Cavalry. Seen service under Gen.Lee in Virginia. Was paroled at Senatobia, Miss . in 1865.
Birth: Dec. 10, 1844 Death: Dec. 15, 1926 Magnolia Cemetery- Collierville, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Children: nine children were born, six of whom are now living, viz:Mrs.Cora Marshall, M.Brooks Norfleet, Sr., Mrs.Mary Rice, Mrs.Grace Bonner, of Forrest City;Wm.Norfleet and Albert Norfleet of Memphis, Tenn.
Spouse: married Miss Laura Benton
OBIT:12/16/26-NORFLEET, JOHN RANDOLPH b.12-10-1844 d.12-15-1926-NNESSEE-By Col.Landvoigt-In answer to the "Eternal Roll Call," Wednesday morning, Dec.15,1926, John Randolph Norfleet answered to his name, and thus passed away a gallant Confederate Soldier and beloved citizen. He died believing in the cause for which he fought for in defense. Thus the ranks of the "old boys" are fast diminishing, and in but a few years it will be left to the Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy to perpetuate their memory. The few remaining old Confederates join with many friends in condolences. Mr.Norfleet was born in Marshall Co., Miss. on Dec.10,1844, three miles from Mt.Pleasant, Tenn. At the early age of sixteen he volunteered in the Confederate service, and was discharged as being under age Sept. 1862. In 1863, he volunteered in Co.F-Mississippi Volunteers, 12th Tennessee Cavalry. Seen service under Gen.Lee in Virginia. Was paroled at Senatobia, Miss . in 1865. He secured the first license issued in Marshall County after the surrender, and married Miss Laura Benton. To this union nine children were born, six of whom are now living, viz:Mrs.Cora Marshall, M.Brooks Norfleet, Sr., Mrs.Mary Rice, Mrs.Grace Bonner, of Forrest City;Wm.Norfleet and Albert Norfleet of Memphis, Tenn. Mr.Norfleet came to Forrest City in 1909 where his wife died in 1925. Mr.Norfleet has been an invalid for some time, which he bore with Christian fortitude. Funeral services were held at the residence in Forrest City this morning, Conducted By Rev.Chas.F.Franklin and Blount F.Davidson, and the remains taken to Colliersville, Tenn. for interment.
Article: Confederate Veteran Magazine-Broadfoot Publishing Co.-ISBN 1-56837-051-2 -A reprint of the complete 40-year run of Confederate Veteran Magazine 1893-1932. Vol35-p107John Randolph Norfleet-Born Dec.10,1844, in Marshall Co., Ala., son of John R. and Eleanor Baker Cooperwood Norfleet, served in the War between the states as a member of the 17th Mississippi Volunteers, and also with the 12th Tennessee Cavalry under Forrest, enlisting at the age of sixteen years. In May 1861, he volunteered for twelve months and was discharged in Sept.1862, being under age. He joined Forrest's Cavalry in 1863 and was paroled at Senatobia, Miss., in 1865. His command was a part of Chalmer's Brigade, under Forrest. Six weeks after the surrender he obtained the first marriage license in Marshall Co. and was united to Miss Laura Martha Benton. To this union were born, five sons and four daughters. In 1888 he moved to Collierville, Tenn., and in 1909 moved to Forrest City, Ark. His loved companion of sixty years died in July 1925. He joined her "over There" on Dec.15,1926, survived by three daughters and three sons. Just three days later his son, Marvin Brooks Norfleet, died suddenly in Little Rock,Ark. John Randolph was a good father. He stood for honor, love of country, and for the highest principles of mankind. He was often remembered by the T.C.Merwin Chapter, U.D.C., of Forrest City, with loving thoughts and gifts. His body was taken to Colliersville, Tenn., and placed beside his wife and daughter, in Magnolia Cemetery. His grave covered with beautiful flowers and a Confederate flag placed by an old companion, Mr.Melvin McFerrin. He joined the Methodist Church early in life. Picture of he and wife are also shown.
Norment, Richard W.

Co.E-McDonald's Tennesse Cavalry
Birth: 1841 Death: Jan.4,1912 Forrest City Cemetery
Norment, R. W.; Co. E, McDonald's Tenn.Cav.; he applied: 1908, St. Francis Co. OBIT
Norris, J.A.
Confederaate soldier
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
NORRIS, J. A.; St. Francis; not admittedNORRIS, Mrs. J. A.; St. Francis; not listed Application to the Confederate Home in Little Rock
Norton, Richard

Co.I-12th Tennessee
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Norton, Richard; Co. I, 12 Tenn. -; he applied:1894, St. Francis Co.
O'Daniel, Harris T.

Co.D-27th Mississippi Infantry
Birth:May 17,1840 Death:Sep.17,1911 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co. Graham Cemetery
Note:'8-16-1907 The attendees of the Confederate reunion held at Stuart Springs on Thursday: H.G.O'Daniel, They are members of the N.B.Forrest Camp.
OBIT b.N.Carolina
Note:BARBEQUE AT STUART SPRINGS HOSTED BY CAPT.FUSSELL-Jack Davis did the cooking, and Capt.James Fussell hosted the convention for the Confederate Veterans: Col.Van B.Izard lined the troops up for roll call, and they loved it. Those present were:G.R.Daniels, age 63 9-19-1902
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:O'Daniel Given Name:Harris T.-Application Number:2048-Co.D-27th Mississippi Infantry-Pension County:Cross-Death Date:9/17/1911-Application Year:1895-Comments:reinstated St. Francis Co. -1908 Age 59
Oskins, J.
F & S-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jun.23,1863 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-F & S - OSKINS - J. - - Private - - - 6 23 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Died 23 Jun 1863.
Oury, Thomas F. Sr.

Co.K-11th Mississippi Infantry
Birth: 1840 Death:Mar.1,1898 Burial:Little Rock
OBIT: 3-3-1899-OURY, THOMAS F. SR.-Tom F. Oury is Dead-He was founder of the Forrest City Times. The Arkansas Democrat of Wednesday says: Thomas F.Oury, a well known printer of this city, died at noon today at his house, 1316 Bishop Street, aged 59 years, after a lengthy illness. His wife, two sons and a daughter survive him. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 3 p.m. from his late residence. "Tom" Oury, as he was known among his associates, was born in Mississippi in 1841. His life was uneventful till the Civil war when he enlisted in the Mississippi Confederate Army. Before the conflict came to an end, he had suffered many hardships. In the 1870's he went to Forrest City, Ark. where he established the Forrest City Times Newspaper, in 1883 he sold this publication and came to Little Rock to accept a position with Opie Read, who was then the publisher of the Arkansas Traveler. When Read went north, Oury began work on the Daily Democrat, and was in their employ until his health failed. The surviving children are T.F.Oury, Jr., of Pine Bluff; Frank and Mrs.R.M.Pearson of Little Rock. Mr.Oury was a brother in law of Mrs.P.D.Boyle, and is well remembered by scores of citizens here. Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Oury Given Name:Thomas F.-Application Number:2867-Widow Surname:Oury Widow Given Name:Rosa-Co.K-11th Mississippi Infantry-Pension County:Pulaski-Death Date:3/1/1898-Application Year:1897-Comments:widow applied 1901-OUT, Thomas F.; widow: Rosa; Co. K, 11Miss. Inf.; he applied: 1897, she applied:1901, Pulaski / St. Francis Co.; he died 3/1/1898. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 :Name:Thomas F. Oury Side: Confederate Regiment State/Origin:Mississippi-Regiment Name:11 Mississippi Infantry. Regiment Name Expanded:11th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry-Company:K-ank In:Private-ank In Expanded:Private-Rank Out:Private-Rank Out Expanded:Private-Film Number:M232 roll 31
Oury, W.L.

Co.K-11th Mississippi Volunteers- Davis' Brigade-8th Division- A.P.Hill's Corps- WITH THREE Brothers-Thomas G., George W., and W.T.Oury, of Carrollton, Miss.
Birth: Unk Death: Sept,1896 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
OBIT: 9-18-1896 OURY, W.L.-DEATH OF W.L.OURY-HE WAS ONCE THE OWNER OF THE FORREST CITY TIMES-MR.THOS.F.OURY RECEIVED A TELEGRAM YESTERDAY EVENING AT 3:30 PM, ANNOUNCING HE DEATH OF HIS BROTHER, WM.L.OURY AT POPLAR BLUFF, MO. AT 12:10pm. MR.OURY SOME YEARS AGO WAS THE EDITOR AND PROPIETOR OF THE BUTLER COUNTY ADVOCATE, BUT SOLD THE PLANT SOME TIME AGO RUNNING A JOB OFFICE. SOME YEARS AGO HE WAS OWNER AND EDITOR OF THE TIMES, SELLING THAT OFFICE TO MR.THOS.J.HICKS. HE WAS AN EX-CONFEDERATE SOLDIER, HAVING SERVED THROUGH THE WAR IN COMPANY K ELEVENTH MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEERS, DAVIS' BRIGADE, EIGHTH DIVISION, A.P.HILL'S CORPS WITH THREE BROTHERS-THOS.G., GEO.W., AND W.T.OURY, OF CARROLLTON, MISS., TWO OF WHOM SURVIVE HIM. HE LEAVES A WIFE AND SEVERAL CHILDREN. HE WAS BURIED YESTERDAY AT POPLAR BLUFF, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF A.O.C.W.-PER ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT.
Owen, E.T.

Confederate soldier, having been a member of Camp Pat Cleburne, U.C.V
Birth:Dec.31,1828 Death: Nov.23,1906 Burial Brinkley
OBIT
Pace, R.T.

Co.G-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: May 26,1863
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-Co.G - PACE - R. - T. - Private - - - 5 26 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Died 26 May 1863.
Parham, Casper C.

Co.B-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: May 2,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. B - PARHAM - CASPER - C. - Private - - - 5 2 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 11Mar1862 at Helena, AR by Cpt Clendening. Died in Phillips Co AR 2May1862.
Parham, Josh

13th Tenn.Infantry
Birth: 1823 Death:Mar.29,1898 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
OBIT:4-1-1898-Parham, Josh-Uncle Josh Parham, brother of Mrs.John Mallory, was found dead in bed Tuesday morning, Mar.29,1898. He was about 75 years of age and died of paralysis. He had complained of his side hurting him the evening before, and remedies were applied and nothing serious thought of it. He served through the war in the 13th Tenn.Infantry. Uncle Josh had made his home with Mr.& Mrs.Mallory for a long time and had seldom come into town. He was buried the following day.
Parker, J.W.

Co. F-6th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Apr.17,1901 Little Rock National Cemetery
Parker, J. W.; widow Mrs. N. J.; Co. F, 6 Ark.Inf.; she applied: 1903, St. Francis Co.;he died 4/17/1901
Parker, S.A.

Co.H-4th Alabama Cavalry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Parker, S. A.; CO. H, 4 Ala. Cav.; he applied:1915, St. Francis Co.
Parrott, John M.

During the war he entered the Confederate service and acted as assistant adjutant, though being in no engagements
b. Aug. 29, 1834 d. May 18, 1914 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: His father, John Parrott, moved to that State, Tennessee, at a very early day in its history, where he engaged in the saddlery business, serving as a soldier in the War of 1812. He died in 1845
Children: Second wife, They are the parents of six children, three of whom are still living: Kate C. (now Mrs. Martin), Ida Lee (now Mrs. Miller) and Mattie A.
Spouse: twice married; first, in 1841, to Rhoda Johnson, who died in 1858. His second union, in 1859, was to Mrs. Johnson (nee Witter) Spouse: Cyntia A. Witter Parrott (1834 - 1914)
OBIT/BIO
Pearson, George W.

Co.I, Sixth Mississippi Regiment
b. Dec. 25, 1830 d. Dec. 5, 1905 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: John Atkin and Nancy (Nichols?) Pearson
Children: a son, William A. born abt.1858, and a daughter, Annie born abt.1867
Spouse: In 1852, he was married to Miss Margaret Ann Taylor, of Brandon, Mississippi;
OBIT/BIO
Pearson, W.H.

Co.G-30th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Feb.23,1863 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:30th Arkansas Infantry-Co. G - PEARSON - W. - H. - Private - - - 2 22 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/30thcog.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 enl 17 Jun 1862 at Mt Vernon, absent sick 30 days since 9 Oct 1862. Deserted 10 Aug 1863 from Des Arc, was taken prisoner and sent to Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill, Died in ward 6 22 Feb 1863 at the post hospital.
Peevey, Major Robert Wadkins

Col. Robinson's regiment, being elected captain of his company at starting out, and in May, 1863, he was promoted to major. He participated in the battles of Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Corinth and a number of others. Co.F-35th Alabama Infantry
Birth: Jan. 8, 1827 Death: Aug. 22, 1906 Loughridge Cemetery
Parents: Wade Hampton and Jane A. (Childress) Peevey,
Children:First Wife, three children, two still living: James J. and Emma J. (wife of W. H. Fogg; Second wife, seven children, and of these four survive: Thomas Elbert, Robert H., William H. and Luther B.
Spouse:First, Miss Nellie A. Collier, who died in 1850Second, In October, 1859, he married Miss Louisa Curry. She died in August, 1878; third wife, married Mary J. Dew, in January, 1880 Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Peevey Given Name:R. W.-Application Number:12619-Widow Surname:Peevey Widow Given Name:Jennie-Co.F-35th Alabama Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:8/22/1906-Application Year:1901-Comments:widow applied 1906-Peevey, R. W.; widow: Jennie; Co. F, 35 Ala.Inf.; he applied: 1901, she applied: 1907,St. Francis Co.; he died 8/22/1906.
OBIT/BIO TOMBSTONE/PICTURE
Pilcher, J. M.

Co.C-41st Mississippi Infantry
Dates Unk Death:after 1919 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Pilcher Given Name:J. M.-Application Number:21329-Co.C-41st Mississippi Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1919-Pilcher, J. M.; Co. C, 41 Miss. Inf.; he applied:1919, St. Francis Co. Transfer from Mississippi
Pitts, T.J.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Sep.18,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - PITTS - T. - J. - Private - - - 9 18 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 18 Sep 1862 at Chickamauga, TN.
Pope, Benjamin James

Confederate soldier for four years, and was with Lee at Appomattox
b. 1828 d. Sep. 9, 1904 Forrest City Cemetery
Children: three grown children to mourn their loss, they are Mr. J. A. Pope, of Norfolk , Virginia, Mrs. M. A. Hood of this county, and Mrs. Hamilton Jordan, nee Sallie Pope, of Keyser, West Virginia.
Spouse: married to Miss Nannie Woodard of South Hampton county, Va., in 1854
OBIT
Powell, Jones

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Nov.19,1861 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - POWELL - JONES - - Cpl - - - 11 19 1861 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 19Nov1861.
Prewett, Frank M.

Capt. Mallory's company as first lieutenant during the civil strife, and was promoted while at Cotton Plant to the office of captain
Birth:11 4 1827 Death:11 6 1914 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: P. H. and Judy (Whittaker) Prewett
Children: eleven children, seven now living: John M. (attorney at law of Forrest City), Mark W. (mail clerk from Helena to Knobel), Thomas E. (city marshal of Forrest City), Blanche (wife of T. L. Briscoe, of Helena), Oscar (a railroad man), Mary E. and George Emma (at home)
Spouse: Miss Nancy Elizabeth Izard.
BIO:Goodspeed's:
Prince, Asas G.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: 1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - PRINCE - ASA - G. - Private - - - 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 15Feb1862 in St Francis Co, AR by J.A.Higgs. Dead before 31Dec1862.
Raiford, Philip T.

17th Mississippi Infantry
b. May 13, 1838 d. Sep. 8, 1902 Mount Vernon Cemetery
Children: He leaves two daughters, Mrs.G.N.Laughinghouse and Mrs.Ike Mallory-and a son in Memphis; Children: Willie Alicia Raiford Laughinghouse (1866 - 1925)* Elma Raiford Mallory (1874 - 1928)*
OBIT
Rainey, Clement

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: May 21,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - RAINEY - CLEMENT - - Private - - - 5 21 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 1Marl862 in St Francis Co, AR by J.A.Higgs. Died 21May1862.
Rankin, A.F.

Co.E-45th North Carolina Infantry
Dates Unk burial unk
Arkansas Confederate PensionsSurname:Rankin Given Name:A. F.-Application Number:2879-Co.E-45th North Carolina Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1897
Note: PENSIONERS: A.F.Rankin,.9-20-1901-GET YOUR PENSION MONEY FROM COUNTY CLERK T.C.MERWIN
Reaves, Jasper

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Mar.16,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - REAVES - JASPER - - Private - - - 3 16 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12Jun1862 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 16Mar1862.
Reed, Pleasant

Co.C-42nd Mississippi Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Sep.15,1898 Burial Unknown
Reed, Pleasant; widow: Sarah J.; Co. C, 42 Miss. Inf.; she applied: 1901, St. Francis Co.; he died 9/15/1898.
Reeves, Wilson G.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Dec.24,1861 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - REEVES - WILSON - G. - Private - - - 12 24 1861 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 24Dec1861.
Reneau, Henry L.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jul.22,1864 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - RENEAU - HENRY - L. - Private - - - 7 22 1864 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 16 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 22 Jul 1864 near Atlanta, GA
Richards, James Evans Capt.

Co.D-2nd Arkansas Infantry
Birth:1833 Death Jul.28,1911 Burial Russellville, Ark.
Note:'5-17-1901 Judge Richards, brother of Capt.J.E.Richards, from Blenheim, S.C. is visting and will attend the Confederate Vets Reunion in Memphis with the N.B.Forrest Camp.
PENSIONERS:J.E.Richards, 9-20-1901-GET YOUR PENSION MONEY FROM COUNTY CLERK T.C.MERWIN
Note:The annual pilgrimage to Mud Lake presided over by Capt.Geo.B.Mallory was undertaken with the following guests:J.S. and A. Youmans of Ohio;Dr.E.L.Willis of Newport;Capt.J.E.Richards, John and Wes Richards, Joe Rogers, Dr.E.A.Long, J.H.Tipton,M.N.Grimes, Ed Landvoight, S.P.McDaniel, H.M.Aven, John Pickens, Dan Wylds, Jack Pipkins, Fred Prewett, and P.Garner of St.Francis county. Some went bear hunting, while the others duck hunting. The bear hunters however could only find a couple of wild cats for their time, even though they went out every day. The duck and turkey hunters were simply successful, with over 300 ducks, and quite a number of wild turkeys-Mr.J.S.Youmans killing the most turkeys, and Mr.S.P.McDaniel the most ducks, but it is whispered that he shot at least six that another hunter had strung up a tree! 11-22-1901
Note:'4-19-1901 Capt.J.E.Richards, of Haynes, was in town for the Ex-Confederate Veterans meeting.
Children: two sons, William D. and W.H. Richards, and one daughter, Mrs.J.R.Lancaster of Siloam Springs, Ark..
Spouse: married Miss Eliza Jones of this city, residing first in the L'anguille river country west of the city. Later he purchased a farm about eight miles south of town, and resided there until the eighties when his wife died, he disposed of the place and went to Russellville, Ark., where he married his second wife, a Miss McClure, who also preceded him to the grave.
OBIT
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Richards Given Name:J. E.-Application Number:887-Co.D-2nd Arkansas Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1891-Richards, J. E.; Co. D, 2 Ark. Inf.; he applied:1892, St. Francis Co.
Richardson, Henry S.

Co.B-35th Alabama Infantry
Birth:Mar.14,1841 Death:May 8, 1928 Hughes Cemetery
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Richardson Given Name:Henry S.-Application Number:12593-Co.B-35th Alabama Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1901-Richardson, H. S.; Co. B, 35 Ala. Inf.; he applied:1901, St. Francis Co. Colt
Roberts, William M.

Co.I-10th Tennessee Infantry
Birth: Feb.1,1844 Death: Aug.5,1918 Hughes Cemetery
Roberts, William M.; Co. I, 10 Tenn. Inf.; he applied:1907, St. Francis Co. Roberts, Wm.; widow: Ann E.; - -; she applied:1919, St. Francis Co.; he died 8/5/1918.
Robertson, James P.

Co.E-2nd Kentucky Mounted Infantry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Robertson, Jas. P.; Co. E, 2 Ky. Mtd. Inf.; he applied: 1906, St. Francis Co.-Admitted to Confederate Home:ROBERTSON, J. P.; St. Francis; Jan. 1,1922
Rolfe, James Terry

Co. A-McGee's regiment, Dobbin's brigade, of Arkansas cavalry.
Birth: Oct. 1, 1834 Death: Apr. 9, 1906 Vanndale Cemetery
Children: He leaves a wife, a son, a daughter and two stepsons. His son, Sam Rolfe, of Forrest City, and his step-sons, Fred Rolfe, of Wynne, and Eugene Rolfe, of Forrest City, are prominent men in the commercial world. His daughter is Mrs. Rogers, wife of Mr. B. S. Rogers, of Parkin.
OBIT
Royal, Gideon

Co.G-19th Mississippi Infantry
Birth: Aug.6,1834 Death: Jan.5, 1918 Hughes Cemetery
Spouse: Julia Royal
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Royal-Given Name: Gideon-Application Number:12596-Widow Surname:Royal-Widow Given Name:Julia-Co.G-19th Mississippi Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:1/5/1918-Application Year:1902-Comments:widow applied 1918-Royal, G.; widow: Julia; Co. G, 19 Miss. Inf-;he applied: 1902, she applied: 1918, St.Francis Co.; he died 1/5/1918. Caldwell
Sanders, Joseph Boone

Forrest's Cavalry, 18th Mississippi regiment
b. Aug. 19, 1836 d. Nov. 6, 1910 Forrest City Cemetery
Children: first wife, three children, of which only one survives, Mr.R.H.Sanders, of Devalls Bluff, Ark.; second wife, even children, of whom five, W.T.Sanders, J.G.Sanders, J.T.Sanders, Mrs.Alice Longest and Mrs.Lucy Hargraves
Spouse: first wife, married in 1856 to Miss Eva Denson; married a second time to Miss Lucy Gwyn, in 1865;Spouse: Lucy Clay Gwyn Sanders (1846 - 1927)*
TOMBSTONE/Picture OBIT/BIO
Satterfield, Francis Marion

Co.G-30th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: May 12,1833 Death: Feb.4,1889 Hughes Cemetery
MUSTER ROLL:30th Arkansas Infantry-Co. G http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/30thcog.htm ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317
Satterwhite, J.B.

Co. A-30th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Sep.4,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:30th Arkansas Infantry-Co. A - SATTERWHITE - J. - B. - Private - - - 9 4 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/30thcog.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 AKA SATAWHITE-ENL.JUN.19,1862, DIED SEP.4,1862 AT AUSTIN
Scott, John

Co.K.-17th S.Carolina Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Aug.1,1901 Burial Unknown
Scott, John (Negro); widow: Sallie; Co. K, 17 SC Inf.; she applied: 1921, St. FrancisCo.; he died 8-1-1901
Sellers, Thomas S.

Co.K-1st Alabama Infantry
Birth: 1838 Death: Feb. 19, 1914 Hughes Cemetery
Children: father of our esteemed townsmen, Messers. Thad E. Sellers and R.E.(Bob) Sellers, and Mr.D.C.Sellers of Snow Lake, ark., and by Mr.J.W.Sellers
OBIT Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Sellers Given Name:T. S. -Application Number:11002-Co.K-1st Alabama Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1905 -Sellers, T. S.; Co. K, 1 Ala. Inf.; he applied:1905, St. Francis Co.- Applied Confederate Home:SELLERS, Thomas S.; St. Francis; not listed
Sherman, Charles B.

Co.A-5th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Jun.29,1891 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse: Sherman, Lula
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Sherman Given Name:Charles B.-Application Number:11003-Widow Surname:Sherman Widow Given Name:Lula-Co.A-5th Arkansas Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:6/29/1891--Comments:widow applied 1901-Sherman, C. B.; widow: Lula; Co. A, 5 Ark.Vol.; she applied: 1901, St. Francis Co.;he died 6/29/1891. Note:PENSIONERS:Lula Sherman-9-20-1901-GET YOUR PENSION MONEY FROM COUNTY CLERK T.C.MERWIN
Shown, John

Co.D-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Nov.20,1861 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.D - SHOWN - JOHN - - Private - - - 11 20 1861 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Supposed to have been drowned 20 Nov 1861.
Simmons, Charles

Co.B-Ham's Mississippi Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Apr.1,1896 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse: Caroline Simmons
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Simmons Given Name:Charles-Application Number:2109-Widow Surname:Simmons Widow Given Name:Caroline-Co.B-Ham's Mississippi Cavalry-Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:4/1/1896-Application Year:1895-Comments:widow applied 1896-Simmons, Charley; widow: Caroline; Co. B, 1Miss. Cav.; he applied: 1895, she applied:1901, St. Francis Co.; he died 4/1/1896. Note: PENSIONERS:Caroline Simmons,.-9-20-1901-GET YOUR PENSION MONEY FROM COUNTY CLERK T.C.MERWIN
Simmons, John M.

Co.D-30th Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: Nov.18,1836 Death: Apr.3,1896 Vanndale Cemetery
Simmons, J. M.; widow: Mary A.; Co. Dl 30Ark. Cav.; she applied: ?, St. FrancisCo.; he died 4/3/1896, she died 1/16/1934.
Skinner, James W.

In 1861, going to Memphis, Tenn., he enlisted in the Confederate service
Birth: 1842-Death:1903 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Parents: Benjamin F. and Lucinda Skinner
BIO:Goodspeed's: -Obit
Smith, C.Y.

Co.G-25th Arkansas Regiment
Dates Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Article:FCTIMES - The following member paid dues of 10 cents:O.S.Ables of the County Militia of Franklin Co., Miss.;J.B.Hood of Adam's Regiment, Haynes Company, Senatobia, Miss.;and C.Y.Smith, of the 25th Arkansas Regiment Company G. Secy.J.R.Beasley. 5-10-1901
Smith, H.C.

1st Mississippi Cavalry-Pvt
b. unknown d. Dec. 6, 1887 Johnson Cemetery Wheatley
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 :Name:H.C. Smith-Side:Confederate-Regiment State/Origin: Mississippi-Regiment Name:1 Mississippi Cavalry-Regiment Name Expanded:1st Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry-Co.K-Rank In:Private-Rank In Expanded:Private-Rank Out:Private-Rank Out Expanded:Private-Film Number:M232 roll 37
Smith, Moses

Co.F-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Smith, Moses; Co. F, 1 Ark. Cav.; he applied:1892, St. Francis Co.
Smith, William H.

Co.H-55th Tennesse Infantry
Birth: 1840 Death: Jul. 23, 1920 McDaniel Cemetery
OBIT Smith, William; Co. H, 55 Tenn. Inf.; he applied:1916, St. Francis Co.
Smoot, Caleb

Co.G-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jun.2,1863 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-Co.G - SMOOT - CALEB - - Private - - UNK - 6 2 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Reported dead 2 Jun 1863.
South, John

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jun.5,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - SOUTH - JOHN - - Private - - UNK - 6 5 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 25Feb1862 in St Francis Co, AR by W.H. Wills. Died 5Jun1862.
South, Joseph R.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jun.5,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - SOUTH - JOSEPH - R. - Private - - UNK - 6 5 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 25Feb1862 in St Francis Co, AR by W.H. Wills. Died 5Jun1862.
South, Thomas M.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: May 14,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. C - SOUTH - THOMAS - M. - Private - - UNK - 5 14 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Enl 1Mar1862 in St Francis Co, AR by J.W.Seward. Died l4May1862.
Spain, R.M.

Confederate soldier
b. Feb. 7, 1834 d. Dec. 11, 1911 McElroy Cemetery- Wynne
Spouse: Margaret Spain
Article FCTIMES-CIVIL - SPAIN - R. - M. - - - - NA - FCTIMES - 8-16-1907 The attendees of the Confederate reunion held at Stuart Springs on Thursday:J.J.Ables, J.R.Brown, J.M.Branch, C.C.Crawford, A.K.Cameron, J.W.Crippen, J.E.Eldridge, F.L.Gustavus, R.S.Haley, H.N.Hutton, J.B.Hodges, T.A.Hughes, O.S.Hughes, W.D.Louder, G.W.Littlefield, Ed Landvoight, C.S.Murphy, W.F.McLean, W.R.Moon, H.G.O'Daniel, W.Ritter, J.H.Rines, L.C.Pressley, T.M.Prewett, S.E.Sweet, S.F.Sulcer, W.H.Smith, R.M.Spain, J.B.Sanders, T.G.Sellers, J.F.Stockard, F.E.P.Ussery, A.J.Winford, T.Y.Yerzley, Geo.O'Daniel, Jno.W.Dukes, V.B.Izard, Neely Harris, T.C.Merwin, T.C.Folbre, J.A.Grimes, H.A.Cameron, W.Rizer, Mark Campbell, Si Campbell and a few others whose names we were unable to obtain. They are members of the N.B.Forrest Camp.
Sparkman, Dr.R.H.

McGee's company, McNeil's regiment, afterward becoming surgeon of that regiment
b. May 10, 1828 d. Dec. 13, 1902 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: John and Nancy (Wooten) Sparkman
Spouse: December 23, 1859, to Mrs. Liza (Purvis) Daniel; Spouse: Liza Purvis Sparkman (1838 - 1915)
OBIT/BIO
Spence, Samuel

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Mar.8,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - SPENCE - SAMUEL - - Private - - - 3 8 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 15Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed in action 8Mar1862.
Srum, A. M.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jan.25,1862
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - SRUM - A. - M. - Private - - - 1 25 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 25 Jan 1862 at Bowling Green, KY.
Stayton, Dr.D.H.

Co. A-1st Arkansas Cavalry-Confederate surgeon
Birth: 9-13-1837Death:8-19-1895 Burial Searcy, Ark
Parents: Thomas N. Stayton Easter (Harris)
Children: hree children: David H. (who is married and lives near Palestine), Thomas L. and Lelia C.
Spouse: married May 9, 1862, to Mrs. Caroline Bowden (nee Lockart);
BIO:Goodspeed's U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles -Name:D H Stayton-Rank at enlistment:Private-State Served:ArkansasService Record:Enlisted in Co. A, Arkansas 1st Cavalry Regiment. Sources:Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
Stegall, M.C.

Co.D-4th Tennessee Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Nov.29,1912 Burial Unknown
Stegall, M. C.; widow: Mrs. M. C.; Co. D, 4Tenn. Cav.; he applied: 1907, she applied:1915, St. Francis Co.; he died11/29/1912.
Stephens, George M. Lieut.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Mar.29,1864 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - STEPHENS - GEORGE - M. - 1st Lt - - UNK - 3 29 1864 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Captured 10 Sep 1863 at Little Rock, AR and sent to MP at St Louis, MO Feb 1864. Died of variola 29 Mar 1864 at St Louis, MO.
Stern, Capt.John J. or G.

84TH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT-He participated in a number of battles, among the principal ones were Fredericksburg. Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Appomattox Court House, through the siege of Petersburg, and was present at the surrender of Gen. Lee.
Born:17 Apr 1844 York, Pennsylvania, USA Died:17 Feb 1918 Forest City, [county], Arkansas, USA Burial Unknown
Parents: John and Maria Gantz Stern
BIO:Goodspeed's
Stewart, James M.

CO.A-5TH ARK.Hart's REGIMENT
b. Mar. 1, 1842 d. 1939 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: Washington G. and Sarah W. (Griggs) Stewart
Children: four:James M., Durward, Dr.Elbert, and Mary Elise. Children: James H. Stewart (1867 - 1935)* Durward Stewart (1870 - 1875)* Mary Elise Stewart Naylor (1877 - 1960)*
Spouse: Mary E. Stewart (1843 - 1914)* ; married, in 1866, to Miss Mary (Mollie) Elise Colson, of Paducah, Ky.,Daughter of Benjamin H. Colson and Elizabeth Petty
TOMBSTONE/Picture BIO
Stockard, James Ferdinand

Co,C-Arkansas 23rd Infantry Regiment.
Birth: Apr. 10, 1838 Death: Apr. 15, 1915 Mount Vernon Cemetery
Children: Children: Richard Lee Stockard (1869 - 1937)* William Henry Stockard (1870 - 1870)* James Rush Stockard (1871 - 1903)* Albert Yester Stockard (1873 - 1873)* Mary Jane Stockard (1877 - 1905)*
Spouse: Nancy Elvira Stockard (1843 - 1914)* Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Stockard Given Name:J. F.-Application Number:12597-Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1904-Stochard, J. F.; Co. C, 23 Ark. Inf.; he applied:1904, St. Francis Co.
Stoley, Jacob M.

Co.B-23rd Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jun.27,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:23rd Arkansas Infantry-Co. B - STOLEY - JACOB - M. - Private - - - 6 27 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/23rdindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Wounded, taken prisoner at Stones River, TN. Died 27Jun1862 of G.S.Wound at Murfreesboro, TN
Stone, Dr. J. E.

CO.B-1ST ARK.MOUNTED RIFLES-he served over four years, participating in the battles of Oak Hill (where he was severely wounded) and Pea Ridge, and was then transferred across to the Army of Tennessee, just after the battle of Corinth. He also took an active part at Jackson (Miss.), Chickamauga, Duggers' Gap, New Hope Church, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Franklin, and several other engagements of minor importance.
b. Feb. 10, 1839 d. Mar. 15, 1912 Forrest City Cemetery
Parents: M. G. and Martha (Stovall) Stone of Virginia
Spouse: married to Miss Ora Branch, of Shelby Co., Tennessee, on the 22nd day of October, 1872, who died on the 24th of October 1874. He was again married on May 10,1879, to Miss Mansfield Rodgers Dupuy; Spouse: Mansfield Rodgers Dupuy Stone (1850 - 1905)
OBIT/BIO
Stough, Allison

Co.C-33rd North Carolina Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Mar.1,1865 Point Lookout Confederate Cemetery-Scotland-St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA Plot: Mass Grave
Stough, Allison; widow: Bettie; 33 NC Inf.;she applied: 1902, St. Francis Co.; he died 3/1/1865 POW Cemetery
Stout, Capt.J.W.

Co.G-1st Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry, Gen. Price commanding. He was captured at the battle of Big Black Bridge, Miss., May 17, 1863, and sent to military prison on Johnson's Island, in Lake Erie
Birth: 1829 Death: Jul. 28, 1898 Loughridge Cemetery
Parents: Daniel and Elisabeth Stout
Children: nine children born to them, four of whom are dead, three sons and one daughter. Five children are living, two sons and three daughters: Minnie (the wife of Rev. W. W. Hendrix), Hollace W., Flora (wife of Dr. A. A. Berry), Thomas J. and Ophelia. Georgie A., the daughter of Mrs. Stout, is the wife of A. C. Shaver.
Spouse: December, 1854. He was married December 26, to Mrs. Elizabeth B. Brooks
OBIT/BIO Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Stout Given Name:James F.-Application Number:1934-Co.G-1st ( Stirman's )Arkansas Cavalry-Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1894-Comments:disallowed, not wounded-Stout, James F.; Co. E & J, 1 Ark. Cav.; he applied:? (Rej.), St. Francis Co
Straughn, James M.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: May 8,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - STRAUGHN - JAMES - M. - Private - - - 5 8 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 8May1862.
Stutts, John H.

Co.A-Hart's ( 30 )Arkansas Infantry-
Death: Jan.6,1926 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Spouse: H.E.Elizabeth Stutts
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Stutts Given Name:John H.-Application Number:12598 -Widow Surname:Stutts Widow Given Name:H.E. Elizabeth-Co.A-Hart's ( 30 )Arkansas Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:1/6/1926-Application Year: 1912-Comments:widow applied 1926-Stutts, John H.; widow: N. E. Elizabeth; Co.A, Hart's Ark. Inf.; he applied: 1912, sheapplied: 1926, St. Francis Co.; he died 1/6/1926. Pine Tree
Stutts, William C.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Sep.20,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - STUTTS - WILLIAM - C. - Private - - - 9 20 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 19-20 Sep 1862 at Chickamauga, GA.
Sulcer, Andrew J.

Co.G-55th Alabama Infantry
Birth: May 8, 1822 Death: Sep. 16, 1901 Bell Cemetery
Children:Samuel F.Sulcer Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Sulcer Given Name:A. J.-Application Number:12599-Co.G-55th Alabama Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:9/21/1901-Application Year:1901-Sulcer, A. J.; Co. G, 55 Ala. Inf.; he applied:1901, St. Francis Co.; he died 9/21/1901.
Sulcer, Samuel F.

Co.I-Fourth Alabama Cavalry; Co.E-4th Alabama Cavalry
Birth: Apr. 9, 1846 Death: Nov. 12, 1926 Bell Cemetery
Parents: Andrew J. Sulcer (1822 - 1901)
Children: James Andrew Sulcer (1879 - 1916)* Georgia Sulcer (1881 - 1887)* Samuel Talmadge Sulcer (1887 - 1962)*
Spouse: Dovie America Sulcer (1856 - 1903)
OBIT Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Sulcer Given Name:Sam F.Application Number:29218-Widow Surname:Sulcer Widow Given Name:Sallie-Co.E-4th Alabama Cavalry-Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:11/12/1926-Comments:widow applied 1927-Sulcer, S. F.; widow: Sallie; Co. E, 4 Ala. Cav.;she applied: 1927, St. Francis Co.; he died 11/12/1926. Sulser, S. F.; Co. l 4 Ala. Cav.; he applied:1926, St. Francis Co.
Summerford S.

Co.A-1st Mississippi Infantry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Summerford, S.; Co. A, 1 Miss. Inf.; he applied:1902, St. Francis Co.
Sweet, Silvius Emory, Sr

Co.C-9th Tennessee Infantry-Pvt.
b. May 12, 1843 d. Apr. 3, 1921 Forrest City Cemetery
Children: Children: Silvius Emory Sweet (1880 - 1946)*
Spouse:Spouse: Emma Paine Sweet (1836 - 1930)*
TOMBSTONE Note:1-5-1912 COLONEL SWEET REMINISCENT=Widener, Dec.30,1911-For the past 15 days, whenever you meet a man his first words are, did you ever see so much rain and mud in your life. I have frequently, but especially forty nine years ago, on the 15th of December,, when the 19th Tennessee Infanty was detached from the Army at Murphreesboro and sent to LaVergne fifteen miles from Nashville, and there employed as skirimishers to combat the whole Yankee army, until we reached Racon creek on the night of Dec.28th, where we burned the bridge, and delayed the battle of Murphreesboro one day, the Yankees having to rebuild the bridge before they could cross with their artillery. The rain having ceased on the night of the 29th, on the night of the 30th, we were placed in line of battle on the north bank of the Stone river, the ground frozen hard, we were not allowed a spark of fire or light; the Yankee army in line on the Wilkerson Pike with a battery composed of eighteen Napoleon guns, with their line of pickets and sharpshooters only 300 yards in front. We had orders from the commanding general, detailed each regiment by the Adjutant, to watch for the sky rocket that would go up in the town of Murphreesboro the next morning, for Cheatham's Division to open fire and advance on the enemy. We caught the Yankees napping, and got some of their good coffee and ham, something we had not had in a long time. I would like to know how many in St.Francis county today who were on that memorable field. And well do I remember on the night of the 31st, in line of battle all night, still cold and without light, and on Jan.1st, when the gallant General Raines charged those masked field pieces on the Murphreesboro Pike and thereby lost his own life, three comrades who were there, W.H.Coffey, W.H.McDaniel, and J.B.Hodges have crossed the river. I know no others besides myself, but possibly many others in this county were there. I had the honor, or misfortune to be there myself. I held the rank of high private in the rear rank of Company C, 9th Tennessee Infantry; since the close of war, I have held higher positions, having reached the rank as Colonel. Respectfully, S.Emory Sweet. Our Senior, Col. Edwin Landvoight, was in this memorable fight, as a member of the organization known throughout the army as "Clay King's Hellhounds," which was stationed on Breckinridges's right. Ed Vadakin, The Times. Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Sweet Given Name:Silvius Emory-Application Number:889-Widow Surname:Sweet Widow Given Name:Emma S.-Co.C-9th Tennessee Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:4/3/1921-Application Year:1891-Comments:widow applied 1927-Sweet, S. E.; widow: Emma S.; Co. C, 9 Tenn.Inf.; he applied: 1892, she applied: 1927,St. Francis Co.; he died 4/3/1921.
Tarpley, W.H.
Co.D-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jul.13,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.D - TARPLEY - W. - H. - Private - - UNK - 7 13 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 13 Jul 1862 at Meridian, MS.
Taylor, John M.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantr-CSA INF.MARKER
b. Oct., 1808 d. Dec., 1879 Forrest City Cemetery
Taylor, J. M. Major Colt
Children:Children: George Pressley Taylor (1850 - 1902)*
Spouse:early history of Cooper County, Mo., appears that of John Taylor. He was there married to Miss Cochrell. John and Mary Elizabeth (Cockrell) Taylor Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Taylor-Given Name:J. M.-Application Number: 12604-Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:Application Year:1901-Taylor, J. M.; Co. C, 23 Ark. Inf.; he applied:1901, St. Francis Co.
Taylor, R.M.

Co.C-9th Mississippi Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Mar.4,1882 Burial Unknown
Taylor, R. M.; widow: Mrs. M. E.; Co. C, 9Miss. Inf.; she applied: 1908, St. FrancisCo.; he died 3/4/1882.
Taylor, Thomas L.

Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry-, 1861 to join the Confederate army, in which he served until taken prisoner in 1863, being confined eight months, after which he was paroled
Dates Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Parents:John and Mary Elizabeth (Cockrell) Taylor
Spouse: August, 1874, in Shelby County, Tenn., to Miss Sallie A. Jarman, but she lived only a few months.
BIO:Goodspeed's Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Taylor Given Name:Thomas M.-Application Number:12600-Co.C-23rd Arkansas Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1901-Taylor, T. M.; Co. C, 23 Ark. Inf; he applied:1901, St. Francis Co.
Terry, James Alvin

Co.F-5th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Feb. 24, 1838 Death: Mar. 5, 1905 Hughes Cemetery
Parents: Wm. and M. Terry
Children: four sons and one daughter remain to deplore his demise. There other sons and one daughter have passed on before. four children, Mr. Banner Terry, Ernest and Miss Maggie, of this city, Dr. F. E. Terry of Brinkley, and Dr. H. W. Terry of De Val's Bluff
Spouse: On Sept 10, 1865, he married Miss Elza Jane Newman
Article: PENSIONERS:Mrs.Fannie Forbes, J.A.Grimes, Larkin S. Lee, Catherine Nelms, Martha Johnson, J.P.England, J.F.Moore, Sarah J.Reed, Mrs.H.C.Britton, J.K.P.Clark, A.J.Sulcer, Lula Sherman, R.W.Peevey, W.Chipman, F.M.Taylor, A.J.Cooper, C.H.Murphy, J.E.Richards, A.S.Weatherford, H.S.Richardson, A.F.Rankin, Mrs.Rosa Oury, Caroline Simmons, J.G.Wilson, Mrs.L.F.Hornby, M.E.Howard, G.H.Johnson, J.B.Lemmons, J.T.Crippen,Jno.J.Ables, James A.Terry, J.M.Taylor, Jno.W.Holloway, and A.B.Carter. 9-20-1901-GET YOUR PENSION MONEY FROM COUNTY CLERK T.C.MERWIN-5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - TERRY - JAMES - - Private - - - UNK - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 10Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Deserted 23Dec1863. Wounded 31Dec1862 at Murfreesboro, TN. Took oath 2Feb1865 at Memphis, TN. Age 25, ht 5' ®", eyes hazel, hair brn, complx fair.
OBIT TOMBSTONE Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Terry Given Name:James A.-Application Number:12623-Widow Surname:Terry Widow Given Name:Eliza J.-Co.F-5th Arkansas Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:3/1/1905-Application Year:1901-Comments:widow applied 1905-Terry, Jas. A.; widow: Eliza J.; Co. F, 5 Ark.Inf.; he applied: 1901, she applied: 1905,St. Francis Co.; he died 3/1/1905.
Thomas, Unk

Confederaate soldier
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
THOMAS, Mrs. Fannie M.; St. Francis; June 25,1936-Admitted to Confederate Home in Little Rock
Thompson, J.E.

Confederate Vet-Asst.Surgeon
Dates Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Article:FCTIMES - Dr.J.E.Thompson, lately of Mexico, has located in our city. The doctor is an old Confed and bears with him a relic of ante bellum times, an official notification of his appointment as assistant surgeon in the Confederate Army. 4-16-1897
Thorne, I.S.

Co.B-15th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: Unk Death: Feb.2,1909 Burial Unknown
Thorne, I. S.; widow: Josephine P.; Co. B, 15Ark. Inf.; she applied: 1910, St. FrancisCo.; he died 2/2/1909.
Ussery, John

McGehees Co.-1st ( Dobbins' )Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: 1896 check hughes wife is there
BARBEQUE AT STUART SPRINGS HOSTED BY CAPT.FUSSELL-Jack Davis did the cooking, and Capt.James Fussell hosted the convention for the Confederate Veterans: Col.Van B.Izard lined the troops up for roll call, and they loved it. Those present were:J.B.Sanders, age 71;S.E.Sweet, age 62;Gen.G.C.Govan, age 80;T.S.Sellers, age 80;W.T.Macklin, age 61;N.G.Williams, age 73;J.L.Sherrod, age 69;Col.V.B.Izard, age 68;D.Downey, age 62;C.N.Bynum, age 67;Jno.W.Mallory, age 77;F.E.P.Ussery, age 59;Jno.B.Brown, age72;Geo.B.Mallory, age 56; W.H.Smith, age 64; B.F.Giles, age 64;J.L.Childers, age 75; W.H.Brown, age 59; J.J.Wood, age 79; W.H.Pearson, age 75; J.E.Batts, age 67; J.H.Alley, age 72; D.W.Wylds, age 58; T.L.Lyon, age 61;Judge T.C.Folbre, age 64; T.L.Taylor, age 58; R.S.Weeks, age 59; Dr.H.P.Dooley, age 59; W.P.Wilkins, age 79; W.H.Cogbill, age 64;T.M.Taylor, age 74; N.H.White, age 57; R.M.Spain, age 72; S.B.Baskins, age 66;F.M.:Prewett, age 77; J.M.Higgins, age 60; W.T.Lanier, age 60; G.R.Daniels, age 63;J.R.Eldridge, age 59; T.C.Merwin, age 59; J.W.Killough, age 65; F.Laughinghouse, age 59; A.J.Pipkin, age 66; J.G.Wilson, age 69; Thos.A.Hughes, age 71; J.T.Crippen, age 58; W.D.Louder, age 65; J.H.Hardin, age 62; Rev.W.H.Paslay, age 74; T.J.Outlaw, age 61; J.M.F.Branch, age 70; M.W.Campbell, age 62; J.L.Williford, age 72; J.S.Jackson, age 69; H.W.Fisher, age 57; H.L.Turneaster, age 57; O.J.Hall, age 67; C.H.Murphy, age 62; Geo.L.Jackson, age 50; Tom Hoshall, age 60; A.J.Winford, age 66; Capt.J.M.Levesque, age 71; Jesse Hodges, age 67; L.V.James, age 63; S.W.Norvill, age 61; W.P.Brown, age 59; N.M.Roberts, age 61; H.T.O'Daniel, age 59; S.A.Moore, age 63; W.T.Nichols, age 64; Judge J.H.Beazley, age 63; Ed Landvoight, age 65. 9-19-1902
8-16-1907 The attendees of the Confederate reunion held at Stuart Springs on Thursday:J.J.Ables, J.R.Brown, J.M.Branch, C.C.Crawford, A.K.Cameron, J.W.Crippen, J.E.Eldridge, F.L.Gustavus, R.S.Haley, H.N.Hutton, J.B.Hodges, T.A.Hughes, O.S.Hughes, W.D.Louder, G.W.Littlefield, Ed Landvoight, C.S.Murphy, W.F.McLean, W.R.Moon, H.G.O'Daniel, W.Ritter, J.H.Rines, L.C.Pressley, T.M.Prewett, S.E.Sweet, S.F.Sulcer, W.H.Smith, R.M.Spain, J.B.Sanders, T.G.Sellers, J.F.Stockard, F.E.P.Ussery, A.J.Winford, T.Y.Yerzley, Geo.O'Daniel, Jno.W.Dukes, V.B.Izard, Neely Harris, T.C.Merwin, T.C.Folbre, J.A.Grimes, H.A.Cameron, W.Rizer, Mark Campbell, Si Campbell and a few others whose names we were unable to obtain. They are members of the N.B.Forrest Camp.
Spouse: Rebecca Ussery
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Ussery Given Name:John-Application Number:12605-Widow Surname:Ussery Widow Given Name: Rebecca-Company: McGehee-1st ( Dobbins' )Arkansas Cavalry-Pension County:St. Francis-Comments:widow applied 1911-Ussery, John; widow: Rebecca; Co.McGehee's, 1 Ark. Cav.; she applied:1912, St. Francis Co.; he died 1896 ?.
Van Kannan, Unk

Co.F-19th Mississippi Infantry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Van Kannan, no first name; widow Amy; Co.F, 19 Miss. Inf.; she applied: 1905, St.Francis Co.
Van Patten, Dr.Phillip

Surgeon of the Thirteenth Arkansas Volunteer Infantry, Col. Tappen in command.
Birth: 1827 Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, USA Death: Jul. 20, 1890-Forrest City-St. Francis County, Arkansas, Cogbill Cemetery
Children: One child, Hattie L., born to Dr, and Mrs. Van Patten
BIO:Goodspeed's:
During the war between the States, Dr. Van Patten was surgeon of the Thirteenth Arkansas Volunteer Infantry, Col. Tappen in command. He was afterward promoted to brigade-surgeon, and subsequently to the position of division-surgeon. For a short period he served as brigade-surgeon for Old Frank Cheatam, and was for two years in the Trans-Mississippi Department, under Gen. L. Polk, in Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Mississippi, also being surgeon of Fort Pillow, in 1861. He was present at the battle of Shiloh, and was made division-surgeon by Gen. Polk on the battlefield, in the presence of Albert Sidney Johnston and Beauregard. He was obliged to resign before the war closed, on account of nervous prostration. Dr. Van Patten's children have inherited his own studious propensities, and have been endowed by nature with unusual capabilities. Eva Lillian graduated in higher mathematics at the age of fourteen years, under Prof. D. L. Thompson, of Wittsburg, the course extending through Calculus. After thus having her reasoning powers developed far beyond the height attained by even some of the most brilliant women of our country, in order to give her that proficiency in language, literature and the fine arts, which she had already attained in mathematics, and understanding that a harmonious development of all the faculties is requisite to attain perfect personal and intellectual culture, Dr. Van Patten wisely sent her to Notre Dame, Ind., to the female school there, made famous the world over by the Sisters of Mercy. After having well improved the opportunities afforded her she again returned to her home an even more devoted student than before. During her leisure hours she was found poring over the works of Tyndall. Huxley and Darwin, drinking in the many good things in their writings and criticising contradictory statements appearing on different pages. In mathematics, literature, language, art and every other branch, her mind searched eagerly for knowledge, and she daily meditated on many of the great questions which have from remote ages vexed and perplexed the minds of our greatest thinkers. She was the constant companion of her father, and with him discussed all questions. Her greatness of heart was unlimited, and she had charity for the faults of all. Such women are priceless gems, but her physical constitution could not stand the draft on her intellect, and paralysis of the brain caused her death. Such an affliction is certainly to be lamented by more than her family, and it is to be hoped her young soul, freed from its incumbrance of clay, can see, without effort into all the mysteries she was continually investigating here. Hattie L., now the wife of Eugene Parrish, of Paragould, Ark., was on the point of graduating from Notre Dame, when the breaking out of diphtheria caused her sudden return home, and prevented her receiving a diploma. Her paintings and her music show the touch of an artist. She paints from nature with absolute perfection, and her portrait gems, which have been examined by many, are pronounced worthy of an artist of national reputation. She is an excellent English scholar, and proficient in Latin, French and German. She was married November 2, 1889. Lisa Hamilton submitted the above data from ARKHISBIO's, 1884; she did so to help others, she is not researching the above person or families mentioned therein. 'Philip Van Patten, M. D.'' So reads the sign that noisily swings to and fro on its rusty hinges, attracting the passers-by on one of the principal streets of Forrest City. The busy little notice is given only a momentary thought by its many readers, but the reputation of him whom it represents, an efficient and popular physician, will survive him many years. Born in Schenectady County, N. Y., in 1827, Dr. Van Patten's boyhood days were passed in carving his name in wonderful designs on his desk and making pictures, much to the delight of his schoolmates, but aside from all his fun, he was a good scholar, and won the approbation and affection of his teachers. When only thirteen years old he was deprived of his father's love and protection, death claiming him while on business in Michigan. Philip then moved with his mother to Iowa, the mother afterward going to Denver, Colo., where she passed away in 1885, at the age of eighty-six years. His literary education was received in Iowa, he taking a classical course, under the able instruction of Father Pelamargues, a Catholic priest, of Paris, France. His studies extended to a course in Latin, Greek and Hebrew, the former being so thoroughly instilled in his mind, that he read Caesar some four years ago without consulting his Lexicon but six times. He made it a rule to regularly demonstrate a certain number of mathematical problems every morning, and now devotes a half hour daily to the study of classics. Entering the Medical University of Iowa when twenty-one, he graduated with honors in 1853, and first announced himself competent to alleviate the sufferings to which flesh is heir, in DeWitt, Iowa, where he practiced for one year in association with Dr. Asa Morgan. During the year 1861 he choose for the partner of his joys and sorrows the daughter of Col. John Miller, of Batesville, Ark., father of the late Gov. Miller. One child, Hattie L., born to Dr, and Mrs. Van Patten alone survives. She is now a student of art in Memphis, Tenn.
Vance, G.W.

Co.D-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Nov.7,1861 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.D - VANCE - G. - W. - Private - - - 11 7 1861 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 7 Nov 1861 at Bowling Green, KY.
Veazey, W.L.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Sep.19,1863 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - VEAZEY - W. - L. - Private - - UNK - 9 19 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 19Sep1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Vernon, J. W.

Co.G-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Oct.12,1862 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-Co.G - VERNON - J. - W. - Private - - UNK - 10 12 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 Madison, AR. Died 12 Oct 1862 at Perryville, KY
Waldrop, Henry Low

Gen. Wert Adams' Cavalry
Birth: Dec. 23, 1832-Harris County, Georgia Death: Aug. 3, 1904 Wheatley Waldrop Cemetery
Parents: Green Berry Waldrop (1794 - 1854) Elizabeth Waldrop (1795 - 1866)
Children: William Frank Waldrop (1861 - 1944)* Robert G Waldrop (1863 - 1919)* Henry Walter Waldrop (1866 - 1885)* James Waldrop (1869 - 1870)* Joseph Grif Waldrop (1874 - 1937)*
Spouse: Nancy Jane Graham Waldrop (1838 - 1916)
Bio: Moved from Harris Co, Ga with parents to Pontotoc Co, MS to Southern Division of Desoto Co, MS (now Tate Co). Married in Tate Co, MS. Moved to Wheatley between 1880 and 1884.From the Brinkley ARGUS, 1898 Eastern Edition:"H. L. Waldrop, Agent""The subject of this sketch was born in Harris County, Georgia in 1832, but at the age of 7 years moved with his parents to Mississippi. He served in Gen. Wert Adams' Cavalry and when the war was declared over, he located and farmed in Tate County, Miss., up to 1884, when he came to Arkansas. For the past 5 years he has served Wheatley efficiently as depot agent, and is the present Democratic Magistrate. He is a member of the Masonic Order and the Baptist Church. May he live long and prosper."They had three additional children who never married and lived in the same household in Arkansas; Claremore, Rogers Township, Oklahoma; and last in Garland Co, Hot Springs Township, AR. All three are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Garland Co, AR. William Frank Waldrop died 7 April 1944, Edna Louise Waldrop died 21 March 1947, and Dr. Joseph Grif Waldrop, M.D. died 17 Jan 1937. William Frank had some type of physical handicap and they lived in Claremore, OK when it was a center of hot springs then used to treat physical problems. They owned or operated a bath house there. Later they moved to Hot Springs, AR likely for William to receive the hot spring treatments offered there.
Waller, J.S.

Co.C-Churchhill's Arkansas
Dates Unk Possible:Birth: unknownDeath: Jan. 31, 1884Aged 44 yrs, 5 mos, 9 days. Burial:Cedar Hill Cemetery MasonTipton CountyTennessee, USA
Waller, J. S.; widow: Mrs. M. E.; Co. C,Churchhill's Ark. -; she applied: 1908,St. Francis Co.; he died 1/3/1884
Walters, J. S. Colonel

Co.A-3rd Confederate Infantry
Death after 1915 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Note: COLT TIMES=our little city had the honor of sending six of the sixty one attendees to the Confederate Veterans' Reunion in Memphis last week:Col. J.S.Walters-6-18-1909
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Walters Given Name:J. S.-Application Number:24563-Co.A-3rd Confederate Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1914-Walters, J. S.; Co. A, 3 Ala. Reserves; he applied:1915, St. Francis Co. Colt
Ward, S.J.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: May 14,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - WARD - S. - J. - Private - - - 5 14 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died of wounds 14May1862.
Warr, C.C.

Phillips Tennessee Artillery
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Warr, C. C.; Phillips' Tenn. Art.; he applied:1912, St. Francis Co.
Watkins, T.W.

5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jun.12,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-unlettered Company - WATKINS - T. - W. - Private - - UNK - 6 12 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Confederate soldier who died in Nashville, Hospital 12 Jun 1863.
Weatherford, A.L.

Co.Chestatie's-38th Georgia Artillery
Birth: Unk Death: Aug.24,1911 Hughes Cemetery
Weatherford, A. L.; widow: Georgia; Co.Chestatie's, 38 Ga. Art.; he applied:1901, she applied: 1912, St. Francis Co.;he died 8/24/1911.
Weatherford, A.S.

Confederate pensioner
Dates Unk Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Article: PENSIONERS:Mrs.Fannie Forbes, J.A.Grimes, Larkin S. Lee, Catherine Nelms, Martha Johnson, J.P.England, J.F.Moore, Sarah J.Reed, Mrs.H.C.Britton, J.K.P.Clark, A.J.Sulcer, Lula Sherman, R.W.Peevey, W.Chipman, F.M.Taylor, A.J.Cooper, C.H.Murphy, J.E.Richards, A.S.Weatherford, H.S.Richardson, A.F.Rankin, Mrs.Rosa Oury, Caroline Simmons, J.G.Wilson, Mrs.L.F.Hornby, M.E.Howard, G.H.Johnson, J.B.Lemmons, J.T.Crippen,Jno.J.Ables, James A.Terry, J.M.Taylor, Jno.W.Holloway, and A.B.Carter. 9-20-1901-GET YOUR PENSION MONEY FROM COUNTY CLERK T.C.MERWIN
Weatherly, T.A.

Co.F-1st Arkansas Cavalry
Birth: Unk Death: Nov.6,1898 Burial Unknown
Weatherly, T. A.; widow: Mrs. S. A.; Co. F, 1Ark. Cav.; she applied: 1906, St. FrancisCo.; he died 11/6/1898, she died 5-30-1937.
Webb, Wade

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment, serving until the final surrender. He participated in the battles of Murfreesboro, Jonesboro, Stone River, Perryville, Missionary Ridge and Cumberland Gap. At the battle of Murfreesboro he received a severe wound.
Birth: 1841 Death: Unk Burial Unknown
Parents; John and Esther Webb,
Spouse: married in July, 1866, to Matilda V., daughter of Absalom and Matilda Barker
BIO:Goodspeed's:
Webb, Dr William Manville

Co.D-Gordon's Missouri Cavalry, under General Marmaduke,escort to General Shelby. The greater part of his service in the war was in Arkansas. While in New Orleans he was taken prisoner,
b. Mar. 6, 1842 d. Jan. 19, 1924 Forrest City Cemetery
Children: five children, Mrs.Linn Turley, who survives, John V.Webb, Will Webb, and Mrs.J.H.Sanders who died after reaching maturity, and one son, Norman, who died at the age of two and one-half years
Spouse: He was married to Miss Mollie Thomas in 1866; Spouse: Mollie S. Thomas Webb (1848 - 1924)
OBIT Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Webb Given Name:W. M. (Dr.)-Application Number:24562-Co.D-Gordon's Missouri Cavalry-Pension County:St. Francis-Application Year:1915-Webb, W. M. Dr.; Co. D, Gordon's Mo. Cav.;he applied: 1915, St. Francis Co
Weedle, W.D.

F & S-13th Arkansas Infantry
Birth: unk Death: Jun.24,1863 Burial Unknown
MUSTER ROLL:13th Arkansas Infantry-F & S - WEEDLE - W. - D. - - - - 6 24 1863 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/13thindx.htm - ARK.NAT.ARCHIVES-ROLL NO.317 KIA 24 Jun 1863.
White, Joseph R.

Co.E-2nd North Carolina
Birth: Unk Death: Dec.23,1917 Burial Unknown
White, Joseph R.; widow: Sallic; Co. E, 2 NC-; she applied: 1927, St. Francis Co.; he died 12/23/1917.
Wilcoxen, D.F.

Co.D-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jan.11,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.D - WILCOXEN - D. - F. - Private - - - 1 11 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 13 Jun 1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 11 Jan 1862 at Bowling Green, KY.
Williams, James

CSA marker
b. Mar. 8, 1821 d. Jul. 5, 1901 Forrest City Cemetery
Williams, Joseph L.

Co.D-2nd Mississippi Cavalry
Dates Unk Burial Unknown
Joseph L. Williams,Co.D, 2 Miss. Cav ;he applied: 1903, St. Francis Co.
Williams, Nathaniel G.

5TH ARKANSAS REGIMENT
dates unknown Death:Sep.23,1901 Burial Unknown St.Francis Co.
Article:WILLIAMS - NAT - G. - SR. - - - NA - FCTIMES - COLT TIMES=our little city had the honor of sending six of the sixty one attendees to the Confederate Veterans' Reunion in Memphis last week:Capt.H.S.Richardson, Major J.M.Taylor, Col. J.S.Walters, Brig.Gen.Jack Cooper, Lieut.H.C.Stegall, Adv.Lieut.Richard Lemons. Among the other visitors from our city to the reunion:Capt.Wm.Stone,Mr.N.G.Williams,Mr.W.A.Weddington, Mr.Stewart, Mr.S.M.Key, Mr.G.G.Dorris, and Col.N.J.Allen. 6-18-1909 OBIT Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Williams Given Name:Nathaniel Glover-Application Number:20104 Widow Surname: Williams Widow Given Name:M.L.-Co.A-19th Alabama Infantry-Pension County:Arkansas-Death Date:9/23/1901-Comments:widow applied 1916
Wilson, J.G.

Co.A-1st Arkansas Infantry-
Death: Jun.16,1923 Burial Unknown
Article:FCTIMES - PENSIONERS:Mrs.Fannie Forbes, J.A.Grimes, Larkin S. Lee, Catherine Nelms, Martha Johnson, J.P.England, J.F.Moore, Sarah J.Reed, Mrs.H.C.Britton, J.K.P.Clark, A.J.Sulcer, Lula Sherman, R.W.Peevey, W.Chipman, F.M.Taylor, A.J.Cooper, C.H.Murphy, J.E.Richards, A.S.Weatherford, H.S.Richardson, A.F.Rankin, Mrs.Rosa Oury, Caroline Simmons, J.G.Wilson, Mrs.L.F.Hornby, M.E.Howard, G.H.Johnson, J.B.Lemmons, J.T.Crippen,Jno.J.Ables, James A.Terry, J.M.Taylor, Jno.W.Holloway, and A.B.Carter. 9-20-1901-GET YOUR PENSION MONEY FROM COUNTY CLERK T.C.MERWIN Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Wilson Given Name:J. G.-Application Number:12607-Widow Surname:Wilson Widow Given Name:Mary-Co.A-1st Arkansas Infantry-Pension County:St. Francis-Death Date:6/16/1923-Comments:widow applied 1923-Wilson, J. G.; widow: Mary; - -; she applied:? (Rej.), St. Francis Co.; he died 6/16/1913.
Wilson, Samuel C.

Stevenford's Battery, CSA.
b. 1825 d. Aug. 24, 1904 Forrest City Cemetery
Children: children of this union are as follows:Mrs.Mary (Mollie) Eliza Hannah of Fayetteville, Eugene and Mortimer Wilson, all of whom survive him. Mrs.Alice Casteel, is his step daughter.
Spouse;: In 1858 he married Mrs.Mary L.Williams, whose maiden name was Miss Beck, Sister of Mr.J.W.Beck of this city; second, On March 26,1891, he married Mrs.Virginia Fogg; Spouses: Mary L. Beck Wilson (1832 - 1889) Virginia Fogg Wilson (1842 - 1924)
OBIT
Winthrop, H. W.

CO.N-53RD MASSACHUSSETS REGIMENT
b. Apr. 7, 1841 d. Feb. 21, 1897 Forrest City Cemetery
Family: leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn their loss
OBIT BIO
Wise, J.S.

Co.B-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Aug.24,1861 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.B - WISE - J. - S. - Private - - - 8 24 1861 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Died 24 Aug 1861 near Pittman's Ferry, AR.
Woods, F. T.

Confederaate soldier
Birth:1833 Death:5 25 1913 Burial:POPLAR GROVE-TENN
OBIT: Obituary: At Millington, Tenn, on May 25,1913, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.E.H.Wood, Mr.F.T.Woods departed this life at the age of about 80 years, after a long and serious illness. He had been confined to his bed for nine weeks and was in poor health for a year or so-just old age and general breakd down. The precious remains were laid to rest at Poplar Grove cemetery, beside his wife, who died about 26 years ago. He was the father of a large family of children, only four of whom are living, viz: Mrs.J.D.Hodges, of this city, Eugene Woods, Kenneth Woods and Miss Addie Wood. He was an old Confederaate soldier, and was born and raised in North Carolina. Eight grandchildren survive him. He had been a member of the M.E.church for a number of years. Besides his family he leaves many friends who mourn for him, to all of whom we extend deep sympathy.
Worrell, T.J.

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Nov.13,1864 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - WORRELL - T. - J. - 1st Lt - - - 11 3 1864 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Killed 3Nov1864.
Wylds, Daniel T.

Co.F.-First Tran-Mississippi Cavalry. He was under General Sterling Price on his famous raid thru Missouri. being wounded at Jefferson City on Oct.7,1864. He was made a prisoner and taken to Richmond; exchanged Mar.5,1865, and walked from that city to his home on June 19,1865.
b. Dec. 4, 1846 d. Jun. 25, 1917 Wylds Family Cemetery
Parents: Mrs Virginia Thompson Wylds and Dan Wylds.
Children: survived by a daughter, Mrs. W.P.Dowell, of Phoenix, Arizona; three sons, viz:Dan T., A. Grover, and Rodney F., of this city, and by three grand children.
Picture OBIT
Wynne, Jesse Watkins

Co.B-Third Texas Cavalry, with which as a private he fought in the battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri, and several other skirmishes. Promoted to first lieutenant in January 1862, he participated in the battles and skirmishes around Elkhorn, Missouri, under General Price and then being promoted to Captain in June, 1862, he commanded his company on the battlefields of Farmington, Iuka, and Corinth, Mississippi, as well as Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain and Atlanta, Georgia, and many other engagements, including those of Ross' brigade during Hood's campaign in Tennessee. He was wounded in the head at Wilson's Creek, Missouri, and in the arm at Resaca, Georgia, and at Jonesboro was captured but he and Adjutant Gregg, of the Third Texas, succeeded in taking their captors and turning them over to the Confederate guards.
b. Jul. 1, 1839 d. May 6, 1907 Hillcrest Cemetery
Parents: Robert E. and Sarah Watkins Wynne
Children: Joel Wynne 25 Jesse Wynne 18 Edith Wynne 22 Margaret Wynne 2 In 1900 Census Memphis, Tenn.
Spouse: Margaret Ross Wynne
TOMBSTONE/Picture BIO: The Forrest City Times' Art Souvenir-1905-Page 49:The Bank of Eastern Arkansas was established and opened for business in 1886, with a capital stock of $30,000, and has proven a most profitable and successful enterprise. When this bank opened its doors for business there was no banking house nearer than Memphis or Helena, which cities are equidistant from this point. Capt.J.W.Wynne, then the senior member of the large mecantile firm of Wynne, Dennis & Beck, of this city, and now the senior member of the firm of Wynne, Love & Co. of Memphis, Tennessee, was elected its first President, a position which he held until he removed to Memphis. Capt.Wynne, son of Robert E. and Sarah Watkins Wynne, was born near Holly Springs, Mississippi, July 1,1839. With his parents he moved to Texas when quite young, and began his business career as a clerk in the store of James Flanagin, who was afterwards governor and United States senator from the state of Texas. Young Wynne was in charge of a branch store for Mr.Flanigan when the Civil War began. In May 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Third Texas Cavalry, with which as a private he fought in the battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri, and several other skirmishes. Promoted to first lieutenant in January 1862, he participated in the battles and skirmishes around Elkhorn, Missouri, under General Price and then being promoted to Captain in June, 1862, he commanded his company on the battlefields of Farmington, Iuka, and Corinth, Mississippi, as well as Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain and Atlanta, Georgia, and many other engagements, including those of Ross' brigade during Hood's campaign in Tennessee. He was wounded in the head at Wilson's Creek, Missouri, and in the arm at Resaca, Georgia, and at Jonesboro was captured but he and Adjutant Gregg, of the Third Texas, succeeded in taking their captors and turning them over to the Confederate guards. Just after the war, Captain Wynne settled for one year in Crittendon county, Arkansas, from where he moved to Madison, Arkansas in 1867, and formed a partnership with Mr.Frank A. Cherry, under the firm name of Cherry & Wynne; in 1868 the firm moved to Forrest City, where Mr.T.A. Hatcher was admitted under the firm name Cherry, Wynne & Hatcher
Note: City of Wynne, Arkansas named for him.
Yarbrough, Abner

Co.A.-8th Kentucky Infantry
Born: Mar.27, 1844 Death: Nov.25,1927 Linwood Cemetery
Arkansas Confederate Pensions Surname:Yarbrough Given Name:A.-Application Number:18434-Widow Surname:Yarbrough Widow Given Name:Mrs.A.-Co.A-8th Kentucky Infantry-Pension County:Greene-Death Date:11/25/1927-Application Year:1909-Comments:widow applied 1927
Yerzley, Thomas W.

Linden Dead Shots at an early age
b. Jul. 30, 1835 d. Mar. 11, 1924 Mount Vernon Cemetery
Children: three children,, one of which died, and a son and daughter who survive him.-Wm.A.Yerzley of Neward, N.York, and Mrs.Annie Allen of Brinkley, Ark.
Spouse:In 1865 he married Miss Malinda Lewis
OBIT
Yowell, Joseph

Co.F-5th Arkansas Regiment
Birth: unk Death: Jan.29,1862 Burial Unknown
5th Arkansas Regiment-Co.F - YOWELL - JOSEPH - - Private - - - 1 29 1862 - http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/5infno.html - Enl 12Jun1861 at Wittsburg, AR. Died 29Jan1862.



United Confederate Veterans Convention Attendees/or Announcments, from St.Francis County in the Forrest City Times/Times Herald Newspaper:




2-22-1895-N.B.Forrest Confederate Encampment-Their will be a meeting on Saturday at 2 pm at The Times office for an business of an important nature.
4-5-1895-Gordon, -J. B.- General-Gen.J.B.Gordon, commanding United Confederate Veterans, advises of reunion in Houston, Texas on 22nd to 25 May,1895.Commander Sanders of the N.B.Forrest Encampment called a meeting on Apr.18 to discuss the matter.
5-10-1895 - Delegate to the Confederate Reunion in Houston - - - Capt. Ed Landvoigt was elected to represent the N.B.Forrest Encampment in Houston on May 22 as their representative to the United Confederate Veterans.
5-17-1895-Confederate Monument-Camp Douglas, Illinois-May.13,1895, Monument in honor of 6,000 Soldiers of the Confederate Army Who Died between 1862 and 1865, while Prisoners at Camp Douglas, Chicago will be dedicated May 30, in Oakwoods Cemetery. Some of the noted Confederates who will participate in the ceremonies: Gen.John C. Underwood was delegated to raise money for the monument. Lieut.Generals John B.Gordon. U.S.Senator Georgia; W.L.Cabell, Washington;Wade Hampton, Washington; James Longstreet, Gainesville, Ga.;Stephen D.Lee, Mississippi; Major Generals John W. Daniel, U.S.Senator, Virginia; Henry T.Stanton, Kentucky;Fitzhugh Lee, Virginia;Harry Heth, Washington; S.G.French, Florida; E.C.Walthall, U.S.Senator, Mississippi;M.C.Butler, S.Carolina; L.L.Lomax, Washington; Brigadier Generals Marcus J.Wright, Washington; Frank C.Armstrong, Washington; Eppa Hunton, U.S.Senator, Virginia; Joseph O. Shelby, Missouri;William H.Payne, Washington; Basil W. Duke, Kentucky; Fayette Hewitt, Kentucky; C.A.Evans, Georgia; Joseph H. Lewis, Kentucky; Colonels J.B.Irwin, Washington;Charles H. Dorsett, Washington.
6-28-1895-Confederate Veterans Reunion Set for July 4-Our sister city Brinkley is preparing to entertain an immense crowd at the Confederate Veteran's Reunion on July 4th. A match game of base ball will be played by Forrest City and Clarendon.
10-11-1895-Nimmo, Clem-Clem Nimmo, an old landmark, was carried to the county home yesterday, quite ill. Every attention will be paid to him by his old ex confederate comrades, and should he survive, an effort will be made to place him in the ex-confederate home in Little Rock.
10-18-1895-Nimmo, Clem-Unk to Oct.14,1895-Clem Nimmo, a well known citizen of this place, died at the county home Monday morning, and was buried at the cemetery at 3 o'clock the same day. Rev.F.E.Taylor presiding. Clem was a gallant confederate soldier, and after the war proved a good husband and father as he did the soldier, until the demon drink took possession, and from thence he drifted to an untimely grave.
6-26-1896 - CAPT.T.E.HASKINS LEAVES FOR CONFEDERATE REUNION IN RICHMOND - - - CAPT.T.E.HASKINS LEAVES TOMORROW FOR RICHMOND,VA. TO ATTEND THE CONFEDERATE REUNION AT THAT PLACE ON JUNE 30. THE CAPT. GOES AS REPRESENTATIVE OF N.B.FORREST ENCAMPMENT OF THIS CITY.
10-9-1896-BELLE BOYD TO APPEAR AT THE OPERA HOUSE-BELLE BOYD, THE FAMOUS CONFEDERATE SPY, WILL APPEAR AT THE OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT. SHE IS FAMOUS ENTERTAINER OF THE FIRST RANK.
1-1-1897-Confederate Veterans Appointed-Ex-Governor J.P.Eagle, brigadier general commanding the 1st Brigade, Arkansas division, United Confederate veterans has appointed B.W.Green Adjutant-general and chief of staff, with rank of major. The following named gentlemen are appointed to the staff positions indicated:B.S.Johnson, inspector-general;Chas.Coffin, quartermaster-general;J.E.Gatewood, commisary-general;H.G.Dunn, judge-advocate;Dr.C.M.Taylor, surgeon-general; and to rank of major:Robert Neill, John R. Johnson,J.S.Thomas, John Driver,aids; and John H.Dye, chaplain, to rank as captain.
3-22-1897-Deposits In the New Courthouse Corner Stone-At ceremonies here is a list of some of the articles deposited in the new Courthouse Cornerstone:Souvenir edition of the Times dated Mar.12,1892;five $100 dollar Confederate Currency by P.D.Boyle; and numerous other items.
4-16-1897-Dr.J.E.Thompson Locates Here-Dr.J.E.Thompson, lately of Mexico, has located in our city. The doctor is an old Confed and bears with him a relic of ante bellum times, an official notification of his appointment as assistant surgeon in the Confederate Army.
5-14-1897-Confederate Memorial Day Observance-The Confederate Memorial day will be observed in Memphis tomorrow.
6-18-1897-Two Old Soldiers Meet-Two old soldiers, the blue and the gray, met at the Forrest City hotel one day this week and lived over a period of the exciting days of the rebellion. The veteran who wore the gray was Dr.L.Augspath, a popular physician of Little Rock, and H.W.Goodykoontz, a grain dealer from Vinita, Indian Territory, was among the host who didn't wear the gray. At the meeting the two grizzly veterans were strangers. Topics of the war times sprang up and they soon found they had had some close experience some thirty years earlier, near Clarendon, when the doctor in gray was taken prisoner by the corpulent grain dealer in blue.
6-25-1897 - Confederate Observance in Nashville - - - June 23-Nashville-Many special trains arrived with ex-confederate soldiers and friends, who came for the purpose of attending the annual reunion of the United Confederate veterans. Capt.W.H.McDonald,T.J.Davis, T.C.Merwin, O.E.Hambleton, and Edwin Landvoight were among the attendees from this section. Gen.John B.Gordon was unanimously re-elected Commander-in-chief at the convention due to expansion from ten to a thousand camps in the eight years he has been in charge.
9-10-1897-General Forrest's Command-A reunion meeting of General Forrest's command is planned at Memphis, time to be announced. October 12, 1897 in Memphis to pass in review before Gen.A.J.Vaughn, Commander of the Tennessee Division of Confederate Veterans announced by James R. Chalmers, Commander 1st Division Forrest's Cavalry.
3-25-1898-Gen. Taylor's Card-Gen.George P.Taylor has a novel announcement card. On one side it has an imitation of the $10 Confederate bill, and on the other "The Confederate Memorial Poem with the compliments of the General for County Judge.
7-22-1898-Eccentric Preacher Leaves for Indian Territory-The Rev.Geo.Inge, an englishman and ex-confederate soldier, a preacher of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, a man of extraordinary ability and orator leaves in his buggy for the Indian Territory.
3-10-1899 - CONFEDERATE REUNION TO BE IN CHARLESTON, S.C. - - - - - The Confederate veteran reunion will be held in Charleston, S.C., in May next. All those attending please notify the adjutant, Ed Landvoight of the Times.
5-5-1899-RAILROAD TRIP TO EX-CONFEDERATE REUNION-The Choctaw & Memphis railroad is offering round trip tickets to Charleston, S.C. for the Ex-Confederate Reunion for $16.40.
5-19-1899 - 35,000 EX-CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS IN CHARLESTON, S.C. - - - - - May 11-Charleston, S.C.-Over 35,000 veterans attended the reunion today.
5-19-1899-35,000 EX-CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS IN CHARLESTON, S.C.-May 11-Charleston, S.C.-Over 35,000 veterans attended the reunion today.
2-16-1900-THE TIMES SOUVENIR SOON-The Times plans to issue a Souvenir soon. It will contain a number of articles submitted by prominent men and women on such subjects as:The social side of Forrest City/The Timber interests of St.Francis County/City and County Schools/Ex-Confederates among others.
1-18-1901-DORRIS, G.-E.-CAPT.-b.1821-d.Jan.-1901-UNKNOWN-Death of G.E.Dorris-News of the death of Capt.G.E.Dorris of Johnson township reached this office the first of the week. The old gentleman was one of the pioneers of this region and was believed to be about 80 years of age. He will be sorely missed.
Vol 9-P.35Judge Sterling B.Cockrill:Arkansas Division U.C.V. Adjt. Gen's Office. Paragould, Ark.Jan.18,1901Announces with deep sorrow the death, on Jan.12,1901, of Comrade Sterling R.Cockrill, a member of the Confederate Monument Committee in the fifty-fourth year of his age. A gallant soldier, a tireless worker, a ripe scholar, a successful lawyer, a learned judge, a spotless citizen, Comrade Cockrill has bequeathed to his family a priceless heritage of a good name, and has left to his friends the example of full attainment of the rewards of a lofty purpose. Maj.Gen. Y.Y. Cook-John F.Caldwell, Adjutant
3-29-1901-COL.S.E.SWEET MOVING TO MEMPHIS-After April 2, Col.S.E.Sweet will be at home on Union Street, in Memphis. He has invited all Confederate soldiers to lunch on the 26th of May, if they were foot soldiers and followed Lee and Johnson.
4-19-1901 - CAPT.J.E.RICHARDS IN TOWN - - - - - - - Capt.J.E.Richards, of Haynes, was in town for the Ex-Confederate Veterans meeting.
4-19-1901 - MEETING OF N.B.FORREST CAMP CONFEDERATE VETS - At a meeting of The Camp last Saturday, Miss Courtney Andrews, step daughter Capt.Tom Folbre, who was a first lieutenant of Col.Johnson's famous 13th Arkansas Regiment, of was elected Sponsor. One old soldier on the speech by Col.Van Izard in nomination, was it was supererogation, as her presence itself negated the need for his speech. She took the hearts of all the Old Vets.
5-17-1901-JUDGE RICHARDS VISITS BROTHER-Judge Richards, brother of Capt.J.E.Richards, from Blenheim, S.C. is visiting and will attend the Confederate Vets Reunion in Memphis with the N.B.Forrest Camp.
5-31-1901-LARGE CONTINGENT FROM HERE AT THE CONFEDERATE REUNION-Over 700 residents from St.Francis county were attendees at the Reunion of Confederate Vets at Memphis this week.
9-20-1901-GET YOUR PENSION MONEY FROM COUNTY CLERK T.C.MERWIN-PENSIONERS:Mrs.Fannie Forbes, J.A.Grimes, Larkin S. Lee, Catherine Nelms, Martha Johnson, J.P.England, J.F.Moore, Sarah J.Reed, Mrs.H.C.Britton, J.K.P.Clark, A.J.Sulcer, Lula Sherman, R.W.Peevey, W.Chipman, F.M.Taylor, A.J.Cooper, C.H.Murphy, J.E.Richards, A.S.Weatherford, H.S.Richardson, A.F.Rankin, Mrs.Rosa Oury, Caroline Simmons, J.G.Wilson, Mrs.L.F.Hornby, M.E.Howard, G.H.Johnson, J.B.Lemmons, J.T.Crippen,Jno.J.Ables, James A.Terry, J.M.Taylor, Jno.W.Holloway, and A.B.Carter.
10-11-1901 - MEETING OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS - The tenth annual convention of Arkansas Division, United Confederate Veterans met at Little Rock on the 8th. Maj.Gen.Y.Y.Cook presided, and Gen.B.W.Green and Maj.Gen.J.E.Wood acted as secretaries. The roll call showed 73 delegates in attendance representing 25 camps. The state of Arkansas seceded May 6,1861, and furnished the Confederacy sixty-five infantry regiments and fourteen infantry battalions, eleven cavalry regiments and eighteen cavalry battalions. one regiment and two battalions of sharp shooters, two regiments of mounted rifles, five regiments of state militia, and one battalion of artillery. Of these commands, 104 officers were killed in battle, 2,061 enlisted men, 2,165 enlisted died from wounds and twenty seven officers. seventy four officers died of disease, and 3,708 enlisted men. The state had eighteen brigadier generals in the Confederate army, of which four were promoted to Major General. One hundred and twenty six engagements, some of which were hotly contested took place on Arkansas soil.
11-22-1901 - STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE ARKANSAS C.C.V.DIVISION OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS - - - - - - - Among the staff officers announced by Commander Hatch, include these two from Forrest City:T.C.Merwin is now Assistant Adjutant General with rank of Lieutenant Colonel; and Ed Landvoight as Assistant Chief of Ordinance, with rank of Major. Col.Merwin and Major Landvoight hereafter, if you please.
4-25-1902 OTHERS ATTENDING THE U.C.V. REUNION NA FCTIMES Others attending the Confederate Veterans convention in Dallas:John Haven/Gervase McCrary/Preston Buford/A.B.Buford/B.F.McCrary/Mrs.P.H.Barker/Mrs.S.F.Sutton/Mrs.A.C.Wood/Miss Fannie Webb/Luther Suggs/F.M.Pipkin/George P.Taylor/J.M.Wilson/Frank Sulcer/Neely Harris/George B.Pettus/E.Kopp/Ed Berry, and H.P.Dupuy and wife Marianna.
7-18-1902-GRIMES, J.A. FCTIMES-J.A.Grimes of Goodwin was in town Monday on business of his pension. He was an ex-confederate soldier who was wounded in the knee, from which he is a cripple.
8-15-1902 EX-CONFEDERATE REUNION AT STUART SPRINGS NA FCTIMES The ex-Confederate reunion which began Tuesday, hosted fifty three hoary headed veterans, and lasted three days. A barbecue was prepared by Captain Head. Judge H.N.Horton, Hon.J.E.Wood of Marianna, and Col.V.B.Izard addressed the assembled Confederate veterans. About 500 persons were on hand the first day.
8-15-1902-PEEVY, R.W. COLONEL-FCTIMES-Col.R.W.Peevy was in town Saturday and shaking hands with old friends, he wears the four score years lightly. May he add another score!
9-19-1902 OUT OF TOWN VISITORS TO CONFEDERATE REUNION NA FCTIMES Out of town visitors to the veterans barbecue at Stuart Springs yesterday:Captains J.W.Killough, W,H.Cogbill, J.L.Sherrod, W.P.Wilkins, and J.M.Levesque of Cross county;Col.Mack Branch of Lee county;Col.Pete Brown of near Wynne wore a suit of grey yesterday around town, he has been around here since 1861.
9-19-1902 BARBEQUE AT STUART SPRINGS HOSTED BY CAPT.FUSSELL NA FCTIMES Jack Davis did the cooking, and Capt.James Fussell hosted the convention for the Confederate Veterans: Col.Van B.Izard lined the troops up for roll call, and they loved it. Those present were:J.B.Sanders, age 71;S.E.Sweet, age 62;Gen.G.C.Govan, age 80;T.S.Sellers, age 80;W.T.Macklin, age 61;N.G.Williams, age 73;J.L.Sherrod, age 69;Col.V.B.Izard, age 68;D.Downey, age 62;C.N.Bynum, age 67;Jno.W.Mallory, age 77;F.E.P.Ussery, age 59;Jno.B.Brown, age 72;Geo.B.Mallory, age 56; W.H.Smith, age 64; B.F.Giles, age 64;J.L.Childers, age 75; W.H.Brown, age 59; J.J.Wood, age 79; W.H.Pearson, age 75; J.E.Batts, age 67; J.H.Alley, age 72; D.W.Wylds, age 58; T.L.Lyon, age 61;Judge T.C.Folbre, age 64; T.L.Taylor, age 58; R.S.Weeks, age 59; Dr.H.P.Dooley, age 59; W.P.Wilkins, age 79; W.H.Cogbill, age 64;T.M.Taylor, age 74; N.H.White, age 57; R.M.Spain, age 72; S.B.Baskins, age 66;F.M.:Prewett, age 77; J.M.Higgins, age 60; W.T.Lanier, age 60; G.R.Daniels, age 63;J.R.Eldridge, age 59; T.C.Merwin, age 59; J.W.Killough, age 65; F.Laughinghouse, age 59; A.J.Pipkin, age 66; J.G.Wilson, age 69; Thos.A.Hughes, age 71; J.T.Crippen, age 58; W.D.Louder, age 65; J.H.Hardin, age 62; Rev.W.H.Paslay, age 74; T.J.Outlaw, age 61; J.M.F.Branch, age 70; M.W.Campbell, age 62; J.L.Williford, age 72; J.S.Jackson, age 69; H.W.Fisher, age 57; H.L.Turneaster, age 57; O.J.Hall, age 67; C.H.Murphy, age 62; Geo.L.Jackson, age 50; Tom Hoshall, age 60; A.J.Winford, age 66; Capt.J.M.Levesque, age 71; Jesse Hodges, age 67; L.V.James, age 63; S.W.Norvill, age 61; W.P.Brown, age 59; N.M.Roberts, age 61; H.T.O'Daniel, age 59; S.A.Moore, age 63; W.T.Nichols, age 64; Judge J.H.Beazley, age 63; Ed Landvoigt, age 65.
3-13-1903-N.B.FORREST CAMP MEETING-FCTIMES-Seventeen members attended the monthly meeting Mar.7,1903:J.E.Eldridge, 1st Arkansas Cavalry; Col. Edwin Landvoight, 1st Confederate Cavalry; T.C.Folbre, 1st Lt, Co.A-15th Arkansas; T.E.Hoshall, 18th Mississippi Infantry; G.W.Pearson,6th Mississippi Infantry; W.H.Smith, Tennesse Infantry; A.Yarbrough, Co.A.8th Kentucky Infantry; T.W.Verser, 5th Arkansas Cavalry; W.D.Lowder, N.C.Infantry; J.D.McKnight, 13th Tennessee; J.B.Sanders, 18th Mississippi; J.B.Hodges, Arkansas; J.F.Stockard, Arkansas; T.C.Merwin, 1st Arkansas Cavalry; G.H.Johnson, 13th Tennessee; A.J.Winford, Ordinance; T.A. Wilson, Wheelers Cavalry; A.L.Weatherford, Georgia Infantry; T.N.Taylor, Arkansas Infantry; T.E.Haskins, Virginia Infantry; G.W.Littlefield, J.T.Crippen, Hunter Crippen, S.F.Sulcer, 4thAlabama Cavalry Co. E. (Hard to read)
5-22-1903 - JACKSON - STONEWALL - - MRS. - - NA - FCTIMES - Confederate 13th Annual Reunion in New Orleans, May 20,1903-Mrs.Stonewall Jackson is special guest, and Commander In Chief was General John H.Gordon. --5-22-1903 - ATTENDEES OF THE 13TH CONFEDERATE REUNION - - - - - NA - FCTIMES - Mrs.Parrott, Mrs.Dooley, Miss Cowan, Bruce Smith, B.F.McCrary, Mrs.Lucy Williams, Mrs.Linn Turley, Col.Neely Harris of New Castle, W.O.Pirtle of New Castle, F.Laughinghouse, Prof.W.L. and Mr.J.C.Prewett
5-22-1903-ATTENDEES OF THE 13TH CONFEDERATE REUNION-FCTIMES-Mrs.Parrott, Mrs.Dooley, Miss Cowan, Bruce Smith, B.F.McCrary, Mrs.Lucy Williams, Mrs.Linn Turley, Col.Neely Harris of New Castle, W.O.Pirtle of New Castle, F.Laughinghouse, Prof.W.L. and Mr.J.C.Prewett
6-5-1903 - MERWIN - T. - C. - - - NA - FCTIMES - ARTICLE BY MRS.MARY T.WHITSON-ENTITLED FORREST CITY AFTER MANY YEARS-She describes T.C.Merwin, County Court Clerk, as the one armed, gallant Confederate soldier, a native of Louisville, Ky., who fought with the 1st Arkansas Cavalry, under Gen.Albert Pike, and was a prisoner on Johnson's Island when the surrender came.
6-5-1903 - McKNIGHT - J. - D. - Dr.-Sheriff - - NA - FCTIMES - ARTICLE BY MRS.MARY T.WHITSON-ENTITLED FORREST CITY AFTER MANY YEARS-She describes Dr.J.D. McKnight, Sheriff of St.Francis County, has long been a leading physician of this community; was born in Fayette Co., Tenn. March 12,1842, he graduated at Memphis in 1884. Was a non commisioned officer in the 13th Tennessee, Co.G, Confederate Army; fought with Gen.Bragg, was wounded a number of times, badly at Jonesboro, Ga.. Moved to Arkansas in 1870.
6-5-1903 - BRADY - JOHN - T. - MAJOR - - NA - FCTIMES - ARTICLE BY MRS.MARY T.WHITSON-ENTITLED FORREST CITY AFTER MANY YEARS-She describes Major John T.Brady, who was born in Johnstown, Ohio, in 1873. Came to Forrest City in 1888. Was a member of Co.I. 1st Arkansas State Guard, and was changed to the 2nd Regiment, commanded by Col.Cook who camped at Chickamauga in 1898, on the same spot he did in the Civil War. Major Brady organized a company in 1894, and was second, first lieutenant, and then captain. Has a beautiful jewelry store.
6-5-1903 - TURLEY - LINN - - 1ST LT. - - NA - FCTIMES - ARTICLE BY MRS.MARY T.WHITSON-ENTITLED FORREST CITY AFTER MANY YEARS-She describes Lt.Linn Turley, who was a popular young officer in the 2nd Arkansas Volunteers, Spanish War, and since declined a commision for Phillipine service. He was born in Marshall Co., Miss., in 1873, and educated at the Univ.Of Arkansas. Enlisted April 1897, in Taylor Rifles, Co. I, 1st Lieut., and was changed in 1897 to the Second Arkansas. He is employed by R.L.Pettus, Gen.Merchandise.
6-5-1903 - FOLBRE - T. - C. - JUDGE - - NA - FCTIMES - ARTICLE BY MRS.MARY T.WHITSON-ENTITLED FORREST CITY AFTER MANY YEARS-She describes Judge T.C.Folbre, who was born in Dearborn Co. Indiana, June15,1841, and grew up in Arkansas. Enlisted in the 40th Provisional Confederate Regiment; fought in Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, Tennessee, Lousiana, Mississippi; captured on Island No.10, and sent to Springfield, Illinois, Camp Butler, exchanged and sent to Vicksburg, where they formed the 15th Arkansas and ordered to make the useless battle at Corinth, Miss.; then sent to Port Hudson; regiment under Col.Ben Johnson, Camden, Ark. where they battled off attacks by the Federals with twelve men, on May 21,1863. Seven out of the twelve were killed or wounded. Was surrendered July 8,1863. to Gen.Banks, at Port Hudson. Escaped from prison in dramatic fashion more than once.
6-5-1903 - WALTON - ALBERT - - - - NA - FCTIMES - ARTICLE BY MRS.MARY T.WHITSON-ENTITLED FORREST CITY AFTER MANY YEARS-She describes Mr.Albert Walton, manager of the Walton-Knox Co., manufacturer of Fruit packages, Egg Crates, Veneers, and Baskets in Madison, Ark. He plans on building about thirty cottages for his workers, and employ about 200 men. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and enlisted in the 112th Illinios Infantry, 23rd Army Corps during the Civil War.
8-14-1903 - CONFEDERATE REUNION AT STUART SPRINGS - - - - - NA - FCTIMES - Over two thousand persons joined for a barbeque at Stuart Springs for the old veterans. Included were 850 ladies, in all over 1500 persons were fed. The N.B.Forrest Camp No.628 of the U.C.V. was in charge, Senator Jas.E.Wood, the editor of the Lee County Courier spoke to his fellow soldiers in a happy and feeling manner as to cheer their hearts and light up their faces with memories.Could be off by as much as two weeks dating by the paper reviewed.
6-3-1904-MORGAN, P. G.-FCTIMES-P.G.Morgan has been induced by his friends to appy for a pension, "Pless" is a worthy citizen and a good man. We wish him success. Colt Times
6-10-1904 - SMITH - BILL - - CAPT. - - - NA - FCTIMES - Capt.Bill Smith represented the local chapter of the United Confederate Veterans in the Nashville, Tenn. reunion held there.
6-10-1904 - HARRIS - NEELY - - COLONEL - - - NA - FCTIMES - Col.Neely Harris attended the convention in Nashville of the United Confederate Veterans.
7-29-1904-JAMES, A. W. PROF.-b.UNK-d.7-22-1904-UNKNOWN-Prof.A.W.James, a traveling music and dancing teacher, died at Texarkana last Friday, Jul.22,1904, of congestion, suddenly. He was a Confederate veteran, and had taught dancing in every county of Arkansas. He will be remembered by a great many of his pupils here. We remember that he taught in the old Winthrop Opera House here.
8-11-1905 - U.C.VETERANS BARBQUE - - - - - UNK - FCTIMES - The barbecue given by Capt.Fussell for the United Confederate Reunion, has been changed to occur at Stuart Springs, next Thursday.
8-18-1905 - SHERROD - J. - L. - CAPT. - - UNK - FCTIMES - Attending the barbecue at Stuart Springs for U.C.Veterans was Capt.J.L.Sherrod, Capt.W.P.Wilkins, both of Cross County, and Col.Mack Branch of Lee county.
8-18-1905 - ATTENDEES OF UNITED CONFEDERATE CONVENTION AT STUART SPRINGS- - - - - - UNK - FCTIMES - Attendees:J.B.Sanders, age 71;S.E.Sweet, age 62; Gen.G.C.Govan, age 69; T.S.Sellers, age 80; W.T.Maclin, age 61; N.G.Williams, age 73; J.L.Sherrod, age 69; Col.Van Buren Izard, age 68; D.Downey, age 62; C.N.Bynum, age 67; Jno.W.Mallory, age 77; F.E.P.Usery, age 59; Jno.R.Brown, age 72; Geo.R.Mallory, age 56(GUEST); W.H.Smith, age 64; B.F.Giles, age 64; J.L.Childers, age 75; W.H.Brown, age 58; J.J.Wood, age 79; W.H.Pearson, age 75; J.E.Batts, age 67; J.H.Alley, age 71; D.W.Wylds, age 58; T.L.Lyon, age 61; Judge T.C.Folbre, age 64; T.L.Taylor, age 58; R.S.Weeks, age 59; Dr.H.P.Dooley, age 69; W.P.Wilkins, age 70; W.H.Cogdill, age 64; T.M.Taylor, age 71; N.H.White, age 57; R.M.Spain, age 72; S.B.Baskins, age 60; F.M.Prewett, age 77; J.M.Higgins, age 60; W.T.Lanier, age 60; G.B.Daniels, age 61; J.R.Eldridge, age 59; T.C.Merwin, age 59; J.W.Killough, age 65; F.Laughinghouse, age 59; A.J.Pipkin, age 60; J.G.Wilson, age 69; Thos.A.Hughes, age 71; J.T.Crippin, age 58; W.D.Louder, age 65; J.H.Hardin, age 62; Rev.W.H.Paslay, age 71; E.Bonner, Age 64; T.J.Outlaw, age 61; J.M.F.Branch, age 79; M.W.Campbell, age 62; J.L.Williford, age 74; J.S.Jackson, age 69; H.W.Fisher, age 57; H.L.Turneaster, age 57; O.J.Hall, age 67; C.H.Murphy, age 62; Geo.L.Jackson, age 59; Tom Hoshall, age 66; A.J.Winford, age 66; Capt.J.M.Levesque, age 71; Jesse Hodges, age 67; L.V.James, age 63; S.W.Norvill, age 61; W.P.Brown, age 59; S.A.Moore, age 63; W.T.Nichols, age 64; Judge J.R.Beasley, age 63; Ed Landvoight, age 65.
10-13-1905 - BARRETT - J. - G. - DR. - - UNK - FCTIMES - Dr.J.G.Barrett, formerly of this city, a veterinary surgeon, and an old Confederate soldier at the Confederate Veterans Home in Little Rock to the soldiers home, came home to visit his daughter, Mrs.C.S.Aldrich. He was mistaken for Jeff Davis as he meandered down the street.
5-4-1906-POE, R. P. GENERAL-FCTIMES-Gen.R.P.Poe, of Clinton, Arkansas, en route home from the Confederate reunion stopped in town Saturday mingling with friends.
12-14-1906-PATTESON, J. M.-b.UNK-d.Dec.1906-UNKNOWN-The Times is in possession of a card announcing the death of Mr.J.M.Patteson, from Belzoni, MIss., an old time printer who was employed at the office of the Herald at that place. Mr.Patteson is well known here, having been employed in this office several times about two years. He was a good printer, and during the Civil war, was employed in the Confederate government printing office, and in that capacity printed a large amount of money they issued. Monroe County Citizen.
8-16-1907-CONFEDERATE CONVENTION AT STUART SPRINGS-The attendees of the Confederate reunion held at Stuart Springs on Thursday:J.J.Ables, J.R.Brown, J.M.Branch, C.C.Crawford, A.K.Cameron, J.W.Crippen, J.E.Eldridge, F.L.Gustavus, R.S.Haley, H.N.Hutton, J.B.Hodges, T.A.Hughes, O.S.Hughes, W.D.Louder, G.W.Littlefield, Ed Landvoight, C.S.Murphy, W.F.McLean, W.R.Moon, H.G.O'Daniel, W.Ritter, J.H.Rines, L.C.Pressley, T.M.Prewett, S.E.Sweet, S.F.Sulcer, W.H.Smith, R.M.Spain, J.B.Sanders, T.G.Sellers, J.F.Stockard, F.E.P.Ussery, A.J.Winford, T.Y.Yerzley, Geo.O'Daniel, Jno.W.Dukes, V.B.Izard, Neely Harris, T.C.Merwin, T.C.Folbre, J.A.Grimes, H.A.Cameron, W.Rizer, Mark Campbell, Si Campbell and a few others whose names we were unable to obtain. They are members of the N.B.Forrest Camp.
5-29-1908-SPECIAL TRAIN ON ROCK ISLAND TO CONFEDERATE REUNION-There will be a special train on the Rock Island on June 8 to the Confederate Veterans Reunion at Birmingham, Alabama for only $7.50 round trip.
6-12-1908-ATTENDEES OF THE REUNION IN BIRMINGHAM-Mr.T.J.Davis/J.B.Sanders/J.H.Alley/Jesse B.Hodges/Wilbur S.Alley/B.F.McClendon and wife/Mrs.Mary Stewart comprised a party from this county to attend the convention.
6-4-1909-TRIBUTE TO THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER-This is from Mr.Charles Fitzgerald, Greenwood, Miss. will be read at the convention where it will be held this week. The manuscript was found in his desk after being shot and killed in Clinton. It. is noted that the last verse is incomplete.-THE CONFEDERATE SOLDER=From the days of brave Leonidas, adown the tides of life, In all their glory, pomp and pride and martial deeds sublime, Whether Saxon, Celt or Teuton or the flower of La Belle France, 'Mid the blazing belch of cannon, where the war steeds proudly prance, 'Mid scenes of death's wild carnage, where the war gods hold mad sway, Mortal eyes ne'er saw the equals of those glorious ranks of Gray. Paragraph:Of those born sons of freedom, on the deathless scroll of fame, Writ heroic deeds of daring in our Sunny Southland's name, Grand, grim, titanic warriors of a cause forever just, The bards of coming ages will defy your dust, And the Cycle of the centuries no grander troops will see, Than the vanished hosts of Jackson and the scattered ranks of Lee. Paragraph:Then we meet you and we greet you on this glad reunion day, Survivors of our Southland's cause! Your faine can ne'er decay. "Tis the heritage of freemen and your deeds were not in vain, For descendants of such heroes, will show ancestral strain. But for blood baptized Columbia, cast in heroic mould, Would repeat the deeds of daring of their fighting sires of old. Paragraph: But your gallant ranks are thinning and that glorious line of gray, Like mist before the day king, is fast falling away; And soon a sainted memory will be all that shall remain, Of those deathless, dauntless legions who marched to "Dixie's" strain. And with your earth-life ended and immortal spirits free, You'll rejoin the phantom columns of your Jackson and your Lee. Paragraph:We love you, grim old heroes, as in years gone by, When your courage thrilled the world, when you dared to do, or die; When proud Stars and Bars of Dixie ' mid the gonfalons of earth, Kissed first the breeze of Heaven and proclaimed a nation's birth. Greenwood (Miss.) Commonwealth.
6-11-1909-ATTENDEES OF THE CONFEDERATE REUNION THIS WEEK-These are the attendees of the Confederate Veterans convention:Messr.George Mallory,George P.Taylor, Rolfe Eldridge, Rufus Scott, Arthur Boyle, J.T.Johnson, Ray Bonner, D.E.Hoshall, James L.Alley, Roger Crews, and Bard Nichols, Will Pope, Bert Mallory, Cecil Bottoms, Bennie McCrary, Herman Rollwage, James Gwyn, and Walter Prewitt went over Wednesday. Dr.& Mrs.W.H.Merritt, S.P.McDaniel, Dr.& Mrs.C.S.Aldrich, Prof.and Mrs.George Jackson, also attendees.
6-18-1909-JOHNSON-JEFFERSON-Uncle Jefferson Johnson, a Texas ex-Confederate soldier, and one of Colt's landmarks was visiting his daughter, Mrs.Julia Casbeer and other relatives this week.
6-18-1909-ATTENDEES OF THE CONFEDERATE REUNION LAST WEEK-COLT TIMES=our little city had the honor of sending six of the sixty one attendees to the Confederate Veterans' Reunion in Memphis last week:Capt.H.S.Richardson, Major J.M.Taylor, Col. J.S.Walters, Brig.Gen.Jack Cooper, Lieut.H.C.Stegall, Adv.Lieut.Richard Lemons. Among the other visitors from our city to the reunion:Capt.Wm.Stone,Mr.N.G.Williams,Mr.W.A.Weddington, Mr.Stewart, Mr.S.M.Key, Mr.G.G.Dorris, and Col.N.J.Allen.
6-18-1909-ATTENDEES OF THE CONFEDERATE REUNION LAST WEEK-PALESTINE TIMES=Attendees from here to the Confederate Soldier convention in Memphis last week:Mr.S.F.Sulcer, Mr.O.S.Able, Mr.C.M.Wilkinson, Mr.J.A.Sucler. Also, Squire J.J.Wood.
6-18-1909-ATTENDEES OF THE CONFEDERATE REUNION LAST WEEK-DEMOCRAT TIMES=Attendees from here to the Confederate Soldiers reunion in Memphs include:Sq.Thomas, Prof.George Jackson.
7-30-1909-TURLEY -JASPER- UNK d.7-23-1909-MISSOURI-Squire Ellis Turley received the sad news that the death of his elder brother, Jasper Turley, at Flat Rush, Mo. last Friday, Jul.23,1909. Mr.Turley was an old Confederate and belonged to Co. E.,Second Missouri Cavalry.
5-13-1910-HARRIS NEELEY- b.1847 d.5-11-1910-UNKNOWN-NEELEY HARRIS DEAD=Neely Harris has been a familiar figure in this city and county for many years. He made his home with Mr.E.L.Horton of Newcastle, and was known by nearly every inhabitant. He was born in Whitesville, Hardeman Co., Tenn., near Bolivar, and at a tender age enlisted in General Forrest's command, serving through the war between the states. He was a brave and true soldier, and seldom missed a Confederate Veteran's reunion and none enjoyed these meetings of the thinning ranks more than he. He was devoted to the "Lost Cause". He had no enemy but himself. He was genial, gallant and polite. He attended the late reunion in Mobile, Alabama, and has since been seen in town on several occasions. He had suffered a scratch on his hand on one of his travels, and had a fight when coming home from Forrest City and was pretty badly beaten up, and the hand became infected and blood poison resulted, everything done by Mrs.Jennie Horton and his physician was unable to reverse the course, and he died Wednesday, May 11,1910, we have no further particulars. He was sixty three years of age when he passed, he is survived by two sisters, one married and one single, both of whom live in Dallas, Texas.
6-24-1910-MALLORY JOHN W.-b.3-25-1828-d.6-18-1910-MT.VERNON-JOHN W.MALLORY-Veteran Citizen and Knight Templar Passes Away at an Advanced Age-John W.Mallory was born near Petersburg, Va. on March 25,1828. At the age of fourteen years he came west with his father's family, and settled in North Mississippi. There in 1846, he was married to Miss Martha Parham, and to that union nine children were born, six of whom survive him, namely:Mrs.F.Laughinghouse, Mrs.Cora Crews, Mrs.Nelle Buford,Mr.J.E.Mallory, and Mr.Ned Mallory. Two sons, Roger and Robert, and one daughter, Mrs.Lowry Mallory preceded him to the grave. In 1852 he came to Arkansas where he made his home and lived here until his death, which occurred last Saturday, June 18,1910. He united with the Methodist church in early boyhood, and was the Senior Mason in this county, having taken the Knight Templar degree. At his death he was 82 years, 2 months and 24 days. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev.B.L.Wilford and the remains were followed by a large number of friends and acquaintances of the family to beautiful Mt.Vernon cemetery,which has been the family burying grounds for half a century or more, and were their interred, the services at the grave being conducted with the beautifully Masonic ceremonies. Dr.H.R.Clark, Worshipful Master of the local lodge officiating, and Rev.Geo.H.Kirker offering the prayer. The following gentlemen were the active pallbearers:Mr.V.B.Izard, Mr.J.F.Stockard, Mr.J.M.Davis, Capt.Jas.Fussell, Mr.Ellis Turley, Mr.M.Isaacs. Honorary pallbearers:Mr.Eugene Williams, Mr.E.A.Rolfe, Mr.R.J.Williams, Mr.H.T.Mallory, Mr.John Eldridge, and Mr.John Gatling.
9-16-1910-FISHER, JOHN V.-b.3-23-1823-d.8-1910-N.CAROLINA-Mr.John V.Fisher Dead=The man who was lovingly referred to as "Uncle John" Fisher, passes from our midst. So quietly was his life lived, so,modest, so self-distrusting was he, that it would seem as though the beauty of his character would be well nigh unnoticed. John V.Fisher was born on March 23,1823 in Cabarrus County, N.C. In 1858 he was married to Miss Mary Jane Young, a most happy union save for one great grief, the loss of their four children, of whom the oldest lived to be not quite three years old. Under these repeated blows, the wife's heart broke, and she became an invalid dependent upon he husband for care. Eight years ago she joined her children. Mr.Fisher adopted his sister's children, Mrs. Ury, and to these children he was to them a tender father. Mr.Fisher's death occurred on Thursday morning, Sep.18,1910, and on Friday morning he was taken to the train for removal to Poplar Tent church in Cabarrus County, N.c. for burial. Services were held before that at the home of Rev.J.G.Garth, pastor of the deceased, assisted by Revs.J.L.Murphy and J.D.Harte. One of the adopted kids, Miss Lillie stayed with him till the end. During the Civil War, he entered the Confederate cause in 1862, serving in Co.F., N.C. Regiment. He did his duty here as faithful as elsewhere. On the 10th of last May he received his Cross of Honor for this service. Times Mercury, Hickory, N.Carolina, Aug.10,1910. John V.Fisher was an older brother to G.W.Fisher, of this county, and an uncle of G.E.Fisher, of the Fisher Hotel in this city.
9-30-1910-PENSION WARRANTS HELD BY CAPT.T.C.MERWIN-Capt.T.C.Merwin has three pension warrants to hand to:A.B.Carter/Mrs.Martha J.Williams/M.C.Stegall.
11-18-1910-VISIT TO CONFEDERATE HOME IN LITTLE ROCK-Col. Ed Landvoight, guest of Col.S.E.Sweet, was invited to a dinner at the Confederat Home, where over 200 visitors and old veterans had dinner. They were there attending a convention of the Daughters of the Confederacy.
11-18-1910-COUNTY COURT NEWS-The following offices are shown: County Physician-Dr.W.H.Alley for $100 per annum;County Pension Board-Hons.S.F.Sulcer, Dan'l Wylds, and J.R.Beasley; County Examiner-Prof.J.M.Wilson, vice Elder W.M.Paslay resigned on account of ill health; County Board of Health-Drs.J.A.Bogart. W.H.Alley, and A.B.Ferrell.
3-17-1911-GOVAN, DANIEL CHEVILLETTE GENERAL-b/7-4-1827 d.3-12-1911-HILLCREST=HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS.- DEATH=ANOTHER CONFEDERATE JOINS SILENT BIVOUAC=Gen.David C.Govan, old confederate soldier, Indian agent under Cleveland, and for the past forty years he was one of the most popular planters in the tri-state territory, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.P.H.McKellar, yesterday morning, Mar.12,1911, at the advanced age of 84 years of age. The funeral will take place at Holly Springs, Miss. this morning, and the interrment will be in the family burial ground. Gen. Govan was a native of North Carolina, having been born in that state July 4,1827. When only a boy he moved with his father to Mississippi and settled in Marshal county, near Holly Springs. He was educated at the University of North Carolina, at Columbia, graduating from that institution in 1848. The following year he was seized with gold fever, and went to California, and in company with General Benjamin McCulloch and and a party of Tennesseans and Mississippians, he sought his fortune in the golden west. He returned in 1852, but moved to Phillips county, Arkansas, in 1853, and resided their until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he enlisted with the Confederacy. He organized a company, was made Captain, and went out in Cleburne's Division, Hardee's Corps. Later he was promoted to Colonel, and placed in command of the Arkansas brigade in Cleburne's Division. He took part in the battles of the army of Tennessee, serving under Sidney Albert Johnston and all the other commanders of that army. He and about 600 of his brigade were captured by Gen.Sherman in the battle at Jonesboro, Ga. He was never out of the service during the entire four years of the war. The Marianna division of the Daughters of the Confederacy bears his name. After peace was declared, he settled near Marianna, and used all his energies toward rebuilding his own fallen fortunes and those of his beloved Southland. He led the life of a planter until 1895, when he was appointed Indian agent by Pres.Cleveland, with Headquarters at Washington. For the past few years, he has lived with his children in Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee. Gen.Govan married in 1853 to a daughter of James Harvey Otey, Episcopal Bishop of Tennessee. Several children blessed this union, three of whom are still living. They are Mrs.P.H.McCullar of this city, Mrs.J.J.Sample of Magnolia, Miss., and B.M. Govan of Marianna Ark. Commercial Appeal Mar.13,1911. Deceased was well known here, and thoughout Eastern Arkansas. He was an uncle of Mrs.T.C.Merwin, and had visited here many times over the years. Mr.E.H.Govan came up from Helena on Sunday, and accompanied by Capt.T.C.Merwin to go to Holly Springs on Monday for the services. From notes on FindAGrave: During the California the gold rush, Govan, and his cousin Benjamin McCulloch who, along with his brother Henry Eustace McCulloch, would also become a Confederate general//He was commisioned Brigadier General on Feb.29,1863.
5-19-1911-CONFEDERATE REUNION IN LITTLE ROCK:Attendees-FCTIMES- ATTENDEES:Prof.Geo.L.Jackson/Dr.J.E.Stone/W.W.Campbell/Sheriff J.S."Josh" Fitch, now of near Ft.Worth,Texas/Charles R.Izard/Will Havens/D.Downey/John and Rolfe Eldridge/John L.Pope/John W.Aven/Clabe Fletcher/Henry Bernard/J.I.Brown/G.G.Dorris of Colt/Dep.Sheriff B.S.Moore/Claude Cowden/Col.Ed Landvoight of the Times/Col.W.Gilmore Simms of Barnwell Court House, S.Carolina//Capt.J.J.Hobbs/Judge R.H.Peevey/J.F.Bass, Sr. of Beebe, father of our Mr.J.F.Bass of the Bank of Eastern Arkansas/
5-19-1911-CONFEDERATE REUNION IN LITTLE ROCK:Speakers-NA-FCTIMES-Twenty First Annual Reunion held in Little Rock Speakers=C.J.Owens, Commander in Chief of the Sons of the Confederacy/Ex-Governor Dan Jones/Gen.GeorgeW.Gordon, Commander in Chief of the United Confederate Veterans/Gen.James F.Smith, Commander of the Arkansas division of the United Confederate Veterans/John H.Hinemon, Henderson College President/Rev.John H.Dye, Chaplain for Arkansas division of U.C.V./Eulogies for Gen.W.L.Cabell, late honorary commander in chief.
7-14-1911-PENSION BOARD MEETS AND APPROVES GRANTS-FCTIMES-The Pension Board of this county, composed of Judge J.R.Beasley, chairman; Mr.Sam F.Sulcer and Mr.Dan Wylds met in regular session at the court house and conferred full pensions of $100 per year for Messrs.John R.Brown, Samuel Dempsey, Thos.A.Hughes, and Mrs. Susan Colbert Blalock. They also approved an increase for G.H.Johnson, John J.Ables, and Mrs.H.C.Britton for full amount, and for an artificial limb for Prof.Geo.L.Jackson, and we hope the State board will approves these right and proper decisions.
8-11-1911-GORDON. GEORGE WASHINGTON GENERAL-b.10-5-1836-d.8-9-1911-ELMWOOD-DEATH=GENERAL GORDON IN FINAL FIGHT=MEMPHIS, TENN.-SOLDIER, LAWYER AND STATESMAN DEAD=Worn out by an illness dating from his last political campaign, Gen.Geoge W.Gordon, when he was re-elected to the national house of representatives, the last General of the Confederacy to serve in that body has answered the summons to join the invisible majority. Weakened by the heat of the past few days and first taken ill at the reunion in Little Rock, he succombed to the ravages of a slow illness on Aug.9,1911. George Washington Gordon was born in Giles county, Tennessee Oct.5,1836. In his early childhood his parents removed to Texas, and later to Mississippi, but as a youth he returned to Tennessee and entered the Western Military Academy, from which he graduated in 1859. At the outbreak of the Civil War General Gordon enlisted as drill master of the Tenth Infantry of the Confederate States. Within a few weeks, he was made a Captain and later promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. A year later he was commisioned Colonel. In 1864 he was named Brigadier General. General Gordon participated with distinction in a number of engagements and at one time was taken prisoner, but was exchanged in 10 days. At the close of the war, he studied the law and was admitted to the bar. He first became Attorney General of Shelby County, after which he held a number of offices of public trust, and was elected to the Sixtieth congress from the tenth district of Tennessee. re-elected to the Sixty First, and Second. He was elected Commander in Chief of the United Confederate Veterans in Mobile and subsequently re-elected last May at the Little Rock reunion. He was credited with being one of the organizers of the Ku Klux Klan in Tennessee.
9-8-1911-REUNION OF THE BLUE AND GRAY AT MEMPHIS, SEPT.27-FCTIMES-Photo showing the 1899 Confederate Reunion in Memphis, shows the late Gen.Clement A.Evans, commander in chief for the United Order of Confederate Veterans, shaking the hand of Maj.Gen.Frederick Dent Grant, son of Gen.U.S.Grant, and with whom he had fought fifty years ago. In times past, Adjutant General Nathan Bedford Forrest, probably the son of the Civil War General who died in 1877, of the United Sons of the Confederate Veterans, was among the enthusiastic members of the committee which invaded the country north of the old Mason & Dixon dividing line, Other prominent citizens of Memphis who members of the committee:Roane Waring, Kirk Allen, F.K.Deffrey, E.W.Jernigan, L.W.Dutro, J.A.Stackhouse, B.F.Powell, J.P.Norfleet, N.B.Forrest, N.J.Shelton, H.C.Myers, C.A.Desausabere, J.M.Williams, Thomas O.Conner, J.J.Mason, R.E.Urquart, A.H.Kertrecht, and C.C.Pashby. It is expected to draw over 100,000 to the event and the Tri-State Fair.
1-12-1912-SULCER, S F.-FCTIMES-RUNNING FOR REPRESENTATIVE=Mr.S.F.Sulcer, of Prairie township, is running for Representative of St.Francis County. He has practically lived in this county all his life. Mr.Sulcer is a Confederate veteran, his regiment being one of the first brigade under the command of Gen.Nathan B.Forrest.
1-26-1912-BROWN, JOHN R.FCTIMES-RUNNING FOR MAGISTRATE=Mr.John R.Brown is a longtime resident, having been here before the woods were cut, he is a gentleman, a scholar, and an ex-confederate soldier.
5-10-1912-MERWIN, T. C.-FCTIMES-Mr.T.C.Merwin and his wife left for Macon to attend the Confederate reunion Tuesday on the Rock Island. 5-17-1912 Returning, they had an enjoyable trip, but were disappointed in the slimness of attendance of people west of the Mississippi river. They did not see anyone they knew from Arkansas.
8-23-1912-HUGHES, THOMAS A.-b.3-1-1835-d.8-16-1912-HUGHES-DEATH OF OLD CITIZEN=THE FORREST CITY TIMES, AUG. 23, 1912. DEATH OF OLD CITIZEN. Thomas A. Hughes was born at Jackson, Madison county, West Tennessee, March 1st, 1835 and departed this life August 16, 1912, age 77 years, 5 months, 16 days. He came with his parents to Arkansas in the year 1852. They settled in what is now Johnson township, St. Francis county. He entered the Confederate army in 1862, and remained until the close of the war. He died in the home where he had loved continuously for 62 years. The county never had a better citizen or the community a better neighbor. Brother Hughes may have had his faults, if so we throw the mantle of Charity over them and look only at his virtues, because it is human to ere. He stood for every thing that would help his fellow man: his hospitality knew not bounds, and as an entertainer was second to none. We read in the ninth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, of one Dorcas, who was full of alms, and when she was dead, the people stood by weeping, and showed the garments she had made and given to the poor. Just so will a great host of the church people, when they hear of the death of Brother Hughes, recount the many pleasant hours spent in that unassuming home. It is more than probable that Brother Hughes entertained more of the church people, than any man in the county. A good man is gone - one of the pioneers of Crowley Ridge - one who cut the cane and built his home; one who, band in hand with his neighbor, built the log church and school house. Well may the family of intelligent boys and girls, feel proud of their noble sire. To the bereaved family we would speak a word of comfort; Grieve not for his departure; his life work is done, yea and well done and from; his own testimony, we believe that while we write this brief notice of death, his happifled soul is already in possession of the mansions prepared for God's dear children. Farewell, conflicting hopes and fears, where lights and shades alternate at will; how bright the unchanging morn appears. Farewell inconstant world Farewell. Written by his friend A. C. Thompson. He left a wife and eight children namely Miss Lonnie White, Mrs. James Wilson, Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. John Johnson, Miss Nettie Hughes, Messrs. Henry, Charlie and Jesse Hughes. The Tlmes tenders its sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. DONATED LAND FOR HUGHES CEMETERY.
02/21/13-GILES, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN b.7-5-1841 d.2-14-1913-HUGHES Obits from 1913 to 1930's-Mr.Ben Giles, one of the pioneer citizens of this county, died last Friday at the ripe old age of 76 years, and was buried at the Hughes cemetery, Rev.McKelvey officiating. Deceased removed to St.Francis county in 1860, and had resided here continuously since that time, with the exception of three years he served in the Confederate army. Ben Giles was a noble, upright, Christian gentleman, He lived apart from the strifes, bitterness and contentions that harass and embroil other men, He lived a quiet life, and was loved and esteemed by a legion of good friends and relatives. The Times joins in heartfelt sympathy to the family in this sad hour of bereavement.
05/16/13-United Confederate Veterans Special Train to Chattanooga, Tenn. for the May 25 trip from Little Rock, by the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Railway, via Memphis and the Southern Railway.
05/23/13-Capt.W.L.Lancaster, of Caldwell, was in the city Monday preparing to attend the U.C.V. Convention at Chattanooga. He has been promoted to the rank of Colonel, as Chief of Transportation of the First Regiment U.C.V. of Arkansas.
06/06/13-Colt Times: Mr.Jack Allen returned from Chattanooga where he attended the U.C.V. Convention last week.
06/06/13-Honor Otto B.Rollwage returned from the U.C.V. Convention Monday. He also visited his daughter, Mrs.Samuel B.Chandler, and family at Union City while on this trip.
07/18/13 Col.William Lancaster of Caldwell, was in town Monday looking as spry as a youngster. He said he couldn't see the city on account of the crowd at Chichamauga at the U.C.V. Reunion. He recounted an encounter showing his bravery whereby he by himself alone made fifty yankees run-they ran after him, and he kept in the lead!
08/08/13 GOVAN FRANCIS HAWKS CAPTAIN b.1 7 1846 d.8 6 1913 Marianna-CEDAR HEIGHTS Marianna Pioneer Dead- Capt.F.H.Govan, died at his home in Marianna at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning, Aug.6,1913, after a lingering illness. He had been suffereing from Bright's Disease, and two weks ago was stricken with paralysis. He was prominent in the development of Marianna, held several poistions of trust, and a number of terms to the office of circuit clerk and ex-officio recorder of Lee county. Captain Govan was born in Marshall Co., Mississippi, on Jan.7,1846, and is a son of Col.E.P.Govan and a nephew of Gen.D.C.Govan. He was a member of Morgan's Cavalry, and just before the close of the Civil served under the command of the army commanded by his uncle, Gen.D.C.Govan. He came to Marianna about 45 years ago, and had many times said that he had run horse races and seen cotton grow on the site of his residence, 22 East Main Street. He married Miss Mildred Ford, sister of M.H.Ford of this city, by whom he is survived, also two sons and two daughters, E.Pugh and Charles, and Mrs.F.N.Burke and Mrs.W.L.Ward; two sisters, Mrs.R.E.Chew of Helena, and Mrs.T.C.Merwin of Forrest City; two brothers, A.R.Govan and E.P.Govan of Helena. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, and was largely attended, there being quite a number of old friends from various parts of the state present. He was widely known and highly esteemed as a man and citizen. Capt.and Mrs.Merwin, Miss Georgie Merwin, Mr.and Mrs.H.A.Knight, Col.W.A.Morrow, of this city, and Arkansas Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Frank Smith, who was here, went down to attend the funeral. This writer knew Capt.Govan very well. He was a kind and genial man, and our dear friend. We deeply deplore his death, and extend sincere condolences to the bereaved.
09/12/13-CYPERT, JESSE N. JUDGE b.1824d.9-1913 SEARCY-JESSE NEWTON CYPERT-JUDGE IN TENN DIED 1856: Judge Jesse N.Cypert, 89 years old, widely known attorney of Whtie county, died last week at his home in Searcy. Judge Cypert went to Searcy in 1851, from Wayne Co.Tenn. He was member of the Secessional Convention of 1861. and was Major in the 5th Arkansas Battlaion during the Civil war. He was a member of the Reconstructional convention of 1874, which drew up the present constitution of Arkansas. Judge Cypert was elected judge of the First Judicial District in 1874 and served two terms. He is survived by his wife and one son, Eugene, a well known attorney of Searcy, recently candidate for circuit judge. Obits from 1913 to 1930's
12/26/13-BEARD, ABNER b.UNKd.1872-MAPLE HILL, HELENA-Chancellor Robertson, of Wynne, and his little son Abner, went down to Helena Tuesday with the remains of the boy's grandfather, Captain Abner Beard, where they were interred in the Confederate Cemetery north of the city. The Captain was a Confederate Soldier and died in 1872, and was buried on his plantation in Texas township. He was a participant in the battle of Helena and it seems fitting that the old soldier should find a last resting place on the battle ground where he fought. The Lee County Courier. Obits from 1913 to 1930's
08/07/14-Mr.T.W.Yerzley left Tuesday for a visit of a month or more with relatives in Southern Mississippi and Louisiana. At Natchez, he will attend the annual reunion of the Mississippi Confederate Veterans, which was in session this past week. Although a Mississippian, he enlisted in the Confederate Army from Arkansas.
09/04/14-Confederate Pensioners of Arkansas receive $636,261.50. There are 9,527 pensioners in state, against 9,287 for year 1913.
About 1915, sent by Ed Beard concerning James Nelson Beard, I have some additional information. I have a list of James' Civil War unit soldier's roster sent to his son--my Grandfather (Abner Beard II)-- in January, 1922. The list was compiled by James M. Hall, one of James fellow soldiers. I have attached copy of the list, but it shows them to have served in the 2nd Arkansas Cavalry (Col. Arch Dobbins, Commanding), Walkers Brigade, Co. "B" under Capt. Rufus D. Anderson. Also, information on Confederate Cemetery in Helena
Confederate Cemetery-Helena, Arkansas
03/15/17-Memphis: The dedication of the J.T.Hanrahan Bridge will be held in May 22,23,24, 1917, in which Forrest City will have a float. The theme will be a commemorative to honor Gen.Nathan Bedford Forrest, and that an escort of men on horses in Confederate Uniforms should escort same.
05/31/17-A Valuable War Relic: May 30,1917-From the Garden of Eden: Editor of Herald-Forrest City: Dear Sir, the Army pistol I sent you yesterday, I want sent to Brig.Gen.John Dye, I see he has appointed his staff and is making his arrangements to go to the reunion at Washington City. Thirty years ago when I came to the Garden of Eden, it was a wilderness and was inhabited by bear, deer, turkey and all wild animals, and had been uninhabited since 1865. Here is where Col.Dobbin's camped and fought those, it many hard battles from '61 to '65 and I am satisfied that the pistol was lost by some brave man of his regiment. As Gen.Dye has some of Dobbins' men on his staff, it is possible they can recognize it, and in case none of them cannot, he may bind some at the reunion at Washington City, as Dobbins' regiment generally goes to the reunion. But few got killed and not many have died. In case it is not recognized, return it to me and I will take it up to the Confederate home near Little Rock, as several of his command are inmates of the home there. I am anxious that the owner got it, if it was any of Pat Clabourne's soldiers or Gen.Govan's, I wouldn't be so particular about returning it, as they were connected with the Army of Tennessee, but Dobbins' command never left the canebrakes of Eastern Arkansas and they had a hard time fightin the Yankees by themselves. Respectfully, S.E.Sweet.
05/31/17-Judge J.S.R.Cowan, in company with Misses Courteney and Rebecca, his daughters, will leave Friday for Washington for the United Confederate Veterans Reunion. Also, Co. V.B.Izard is attending.
06/14/17-All the ex-confederates who went to the convention in Washington City have returned but Col.Landvoigt of the Times. Private M.W.Campbell and Col. V.B.Izard report a grand time.
07/25/1919-Confederate Pension Board Meets: On July.21,1919, T.C.Merwin, Ed Landvoigt, and T.W.Yerzley met and recommended the following: The petition of Nuncie Chipman and Ann E.Roberts, widows of deceased Confederate Soldiers were recommended; Also that of J.M.Pilcher, transfer from Mississippi was recommended.
09/09/20-State Confederate Pensioners were approved for 9,030 persons, most of them widows. The apportionment was $118, with 28 new pensioners. St.Francis county has 42 pensioners. They are fast answering the last call.
06/03/20-Cook-Wise: Col.V.Y.Cook of Batesville married Mrs.Sahar Lanier Wise of Paragould, the wedding taking place on April 24th in New Orleans, La. Col.Cook is one of the best known business men and planters of the state, and one of the most prominent leaders in the ex-Confederate cause and is active in the reunions. He met her at one of these reunions in Atlanta, Ga.
09/30/22-List of Confederate Pensioners in St.Franics County released: 38 total, contact H.A.Knight, County Clerk, if you have not received your checks.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Goodwin Chapman Nancy
09/30/22 Pensioners: Wynne Clegg Elizabeth
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Coffee Mary A.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Round Pond Coleman Nancy
09/30/22 Pensioners: Madison Crippen J.W.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Eppes Eliza C.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Madison Eppes Mary
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Farr Mary
09/30/22 Pensioners: Pine Bluff Faught Mrs.S.A.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Fisher H.W.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Widener Hall Margaret
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Hughes May
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Hughes Nancy J.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Jackson Mrs.M.E.
09/30/22 Pensioners: McGee Johnson G.H.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Jones Annie L.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Palestine Jones Susan
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Lawson Mary A.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Littlefield Prucilla
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Lyon P.L.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Pine Tree Martin Mrs,M.F.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City McCormick Mrs.Jennie
09/30/22 Pensioners: Goodwin Moore W.R.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Des Arc Neeley Mrs.Jennie
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Nichols Malissa
09/30/22 Pensioners: LIttle Rock Oury Rosa B.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Owen Jennie W.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Colt Richardson H.S.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Widener Roberts Ann E.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Caldwell Royal Julia
09/30/22 Pensioners: Hughes Scott Sallie
09/30/22 Pensioners: Pine Tree Stutts John H.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Blackton Terry Eliza J.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Goodwin Watney J.J.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Armeral Weatherford Georgia
09/30/22 Pensioners: Ola Weatherly Mrs.S.E.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Forrest City Webb W.M.
09/30/22 Pensioners: Goodwin Wilson Mary
2/13/23 Tuesday-Civil war veteran, aged 110 is dead. Poplar Bluff, Mo.-William Mayfield died at his home in Wilborne yesterday of influenza. He was in Gen.Robert E.Lee's army, and smoked incessantly and drank black coffee all his life.
4/5/23 Thursday-Seventeen Women organize a local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at the home of Mrs.H.A.Knight on Mar.28,1923. The officers elected were:Pres-Mrs.T.D.Rambo of Widener/Vice-Pres-Mrs.W.C.McCoy/Sect/Treas-Mrs.John W.Alderson; Custodian-Mrs.J.P.Moore. It will be named for T.C.Merwin, late county official and member of the Confederate veterans.06/12/24 The 34th Annual Reunion of Confederate Veterans, held in Memphis June 4-6, is over-to use a gravestone phrase, "Gone, but not forgotten." Over 4,000 old vets attended the convention, and the Boy Scouts assisted the police at every street crossing.
6/26/23 Tuesday-Dinner for Confederate Veterans planned by the T.C.Merwin Chapter, U.D.C., has arranged with a chicken dinner at the Elks home.
06/12/24-The 34th Annual Reunion of Confederate Veterans, held in Memphis June 4-6, is over-to use a gravestone phrase, "Gone, but not forgotten." Over 4,000 old vets attended the convention, and the Boy Scouts assisted the police at every street crossing.
07/17/24-St.Francis County Pension Board met on July 14, for the Confederate Pensions and approved these petitions: Mrs.T.C.Merwin, Mrs.T.C.Folbre, Mrs.A.K.Mason, Mrs.Lee James, Mrs.J.K.McKnight, and Mrs. O.E.Alley. The board members are:Ed Landvoigt, Jim DeRossitt, and H.S.Richardson, County Clerk Linn Turley presiding.
08/14/24-CHEW, ROBERT EDWARD CAPT. b.10-28-1839 d.8-1-1924-HOLLY SPRINGS-Captain R.E.Chew, father of Mrs.William Dawson of this city, died in Memphis, Tenn. Friday, Aug.1,1924, in the home of his daughter, Mrs.Ted Jones. Deceased served in the Confederate army throughout the war, giving distinguished service. He was one of the pioneer merchants and planters in Northern Mississippi, and had made his home in Holly Springs for a long number of years. He was a deep thinker, making many contributions to newspapers and magazines of wide circulation. He died at the age of 87 years. His body was carried to Holly Springs for interment, accompanied by Mrs.Dawson from this city, and a number of relatives and friends from Memphis and other points. He is survived by six children as follows:Mrs.M.K.Upshaw and Mrs.R.B.Byersley of Helena; Mrs.Ted Jones and R.E.Chew Jr., of Memphis; Mrs.William Dawson of Forrest City; and F.H.Chew of Little Rock. Date of Death and Birth Per Death Certificate-Memphis, Tenn.-Father John Chew, mother Mary Ann (Smith)-both born Mississippi. Cause of death chronic nephritis. Per 1920 census, he lived with wife. Mary P. Chew, in the household of Mr.and Mrs.Wiliam T.Jones and wife Eva B. Helena, Ward 2, Phillips Co.,Ark. His parents born in Maryland.
09/25/24-The T.C.Merwin chapter of the U.D.C., wish to call attention to plan to mark all confederate graves in county with a marker.
05/07/25-United Confederate Veterans Reunion in Dallas, Texas, May 19-22. Must procure identification certificates to get reduced fare. See Col.Ed Landvoigt at the new stand.
07/16/25-Confederate Pension Board Met: Members present were James DeRossitt, Ed Landvoigt, and county clerk Linn Turley. The following applications were approved:Mrs.Virginia B.Bradford, Mrs.Jennie Cooke, transferred from Mississippi, and Dennis Downey. The following pensioners died during the past year: Mrs.Jennie McCormick, Mrs.Eliza Terry, Mrs.McKnight, and Mrs.Eliza Evans. The pensions probably will reach $150 this year.
05/20/26-The Confederate Veterans of St.Francis county are fast diminishing. It is estimated that less than a dozen remaining, and only one was physically able to attend the reunion at Birmingham, Ala., S.W.Fisher, age 86, left Monday to march to the tune of "Dixie."
12/01/27-Arrangements for the 38th annual United Confederate Veterans are being planned for the Little Rock convention May 8 to 11.
09/08/27-Quarterly Pension Warrants issued in the sum of $150 for Confederate Veterans and widows.
11/24/27-Hammond Dooley, who went to Memphis last week for medical attention, is now confined to Veterans Hospital No.88, for an indefinite time.
VOL36-P397-The J.R.Norfleet Camp, recently organized at Forrest City, Ark., has a membership of twelve. The officers are:Commander-J.T.Sanders, First Lt.Cmdr-Charles R.Izard; Second Lt.Cmdr.R.C.Eldridge; Adjutant-M.B.Norfleet, Jr. ; Color Sergeant-Fenner Laughinghouse; Treasurer-A.C.Bridewell;Quartermaster-Louis Franklin Haven; Historian-G.W.Christopher; Chaplain-J.E.McJunkin
Vol36-p26-Abner Yarbrough was born in Hopkins Co.Ky., Mar.26,1844, and enlisted Oct.5.1861 in Co.A-8th Kentucky Infantry, serving under Capt.J.B.Jones. He went through the war and was wounded three times in battle; was mounted in Mar.1861, and became an attach‚ of Gen.Forrest's Cavalry; was paroled May 16,1865, and returned home to Paragould, Ark., where he died in Mar.1927, and was laid to rest in Linwood Cemtery, Paragould, Ark. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Comrade Yarbrough is survived by his wife, two sons; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, also one brother, Robert Yarbrough of California. So far as records show, Abner Yarbrough's death leaves but one survivor of Captain Jone's Company, George Wiley of Hopkins Co.Ky.
Vol36-p.469-L.N.Block. Death has again visited Marion Cogbill Camp. No.1316, U.C.V., of Wynne,Ark., and taken our Comrade L.N.Block, who answered the last roll call on Nov.1, aged eighty-two years. Comrade Block was born in Aug.1846. He enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1861, and before he was sixteen years old he took part in the battle of Belmont and others with Gen.Govan's Brigade. When discharged in 1862, he returned home and enlisted in Co.B-McGee's Regiment of Cavalry, and was orderly sergeant of his company. He was on the raid with Gen.Sterling Price through Missouri in 1864. There are now only four members of the company left. Comrade Block was married in 1866, and his wife survives him. (W.P.Brown, Commander, Wynne,Ark.)
Vol35-p107-John Randolph Norfleet-Born Dec.10,1844, in Marshall Co., Ala., son of John R. and Eleanor Baker Cooperwood Norfleet, served in the War between the states as a member of the 17th Mississippi Volunteers, and also with the 12th Tennessee Cavalry under Forrest, enlisting at the age of sixteen years. In May 1861, he volunteered for twelve months and was discharged in Sept.1862, being under age. He joined Forrest's Cavalry in 1863 and was paroled at Senatobia, Miss., in 1865. His command was a part of Chalmer's Brigade, under Forrest. Six weeks after the surrender he obtained the first marriage license in Marshall Co. and was united to Miss Laura Martha Benton. To this union were born, five sons and four daughters. In 1888 he moved to Collierville, Tenn., and in 1909 moved to Forrest City, Ark. His loved companion of sixty years died in July 1925. He joined her "over There" on Dec.15,1926, survived by three daughters and three sons. Just three days later his son, Marvin Brooks Norfleet, died suddenly in Little Rock,Ark. John Randolph was a good father. He stood for honor, love of country, and for the highest principles of mankind. He was often remembered by the T.C.Merwin Chapter, U.D.C., of Forrest City, with loving thoughts and gifts. His body was taken to Colliersville, Tenn., and placed beside his wife and daughter, in Magnolia Cemetery. His grave covered with beautiful flowers and a Confederate flag placed by an old companion, Mr.Melvin McFerrin. He joined the Methodist Church early in life. Picture of he and wife are also shown.
Vol35-p186-Zachariah T.Cravens. Zachariah Taylor Cravens, better known to thousands of citizens of Sequoyah Co.,Okla., as "Uncle Zack", died at his home in Sallisaw, after a long illness. He was veteran of the War between the states, a Mason for fifty-seven years, a member of the Methodist Church, and a citizen of the county for thirty nine years, these among the many things that crowded into his life of close to eighty years. He was a friend to the needy and a man who practiced what he preached. Born in the State of Arkansas in 1847, Zachariah was one of the young soldiers of the Confederacy, giving service during the last two years of that bloody conflict. After the war, he went back to Arkasnas, but in 1887 he moved his family to the Indian Territory and settled near Sallisaw, Okla. Where the rest of his life was spent. There were no more than a dozen white families in the community at that time, and "Uncle Zack" immediately made friends with the red men. During late years, he spent some time with his sons and daughter in of Muskogee and San Antonio, but always came back to the people he loved at Sallisaw. He was probably the oldest Mason in Sequoyah County, with a membership of fifty-seven years. He was active in the fraternity and attended the lodge meetings regularly, despite his advanced age. After the War between the states, he joined the Ku-Klux Klan, and ever felt glad that he was a member of that great organization which freed the South of renagrade authority. Following the funeral ceremonies at the Presbyterian Church, his body was laid to rest in the city cemetery. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter, also by seventeen grand children. (From Tribute by J.E.Bryan, paster Methodist Episcopal Church, South Sallisaw)
Vol 35-p227-Arkansas Comrades. The following deaths among the Confederate veterans of Fayetteville, Ark., and that section, were reported by T.M.Logan of Fayetteville.George W.Rainey, July 1,1926Matthew Grubb, b.Jan.7,1848 d.July 5,1926 at Alabam, Ark.Augustus Allen, d.Mar.3,1927 at age of eighty three yearsJohn J.Clark,b.Oct.12,1840 in Monroe Co, Ark. d.Mar.9 Fayetteville, 1927Uncle Abe Dixon, at the age of ninety two years of age at Prairie Grove, Jan.6,1927Thomas J.Mullins, b.Raleigh, N.C. Oct 26,1841 d.Dec.8,1926 at Johnson,Ark.J.C.Stanford, d.Memphis, Tenn.Dec.8,1926 at age of eighty four years, b.1842 at Cartersville, Ga.
Vol35p268-John Cabeen Wallace-ON May 27,1927, a prominent citizen of Strong, Union Co.,Ark. Answered the last roll call. He was born in that county on April 23,1846, and thus had passed his eighty-first milestone. Comrade Wallace enlisted with Co.G-Capt.Robert Minor Wallace (father) Who commanded. Who was promoted to Major and was wounded in the charge at Shiloh in which Gen.A.S.Johnson was mortally wounded; John Wallace's brother, William J.Wallace, major of the 9th Arkansas, was killed by a shell at Resaca.Ga., on May 15,1864. Of over one hundred and sixty members of that noted old Co.G, only two now survive-Dr.Eugene F.Rowland of Ruston, La., and the writer of this sketch. (George W.Terry, Sulphur, Okla.)
Vol35p269-Arkansas Comrades. The following members of Camp Ben T.Duval, No.146, U.C.V. of Fort Smith, Ark., have died during the past year:Ed T.Smith-1st Arkansas CavalryW.J.Kerr-Co.A-22nd Arkansas InfantryJ.D.Williams-Co.A-22nd Arkansas InfantryThere are now just five active members of the camp left. They are:J.M.Hopkins-Co.E-2nd Mississippi Infantry, eighty sixJ.F.Dooley-Co.B-1st Alabama Cavalry, eighty sixR.S.Grigsby-Co.B-1st Alabama Cavalry, eighty fourE.R.Johnson-Co.C-1st Arkansas Battalion of Cavalry, eighty threeJoe M.Scott-Co.E-6th Texas Cavalry, eighty three(Joe M.Scott-Adjutant)
Vol35-p178-Forrest's Escort at the Surrender.The following members of Lieut.Gen.Nathan Bedford Forrest's Escort Company surrendered at Citronelle, Alabama, May 4,1865:Commisioned Officers:J.C.Jackons-Captain; Nathan Boone, first lieutenant;Matthew Cortner, second lieutenant; George L.Cowan, second lieutenant.Noncommissioned Officers:N.L.Parks, first sergeant; W.E.Sims, second sergeant; W.A.E.Rutledge, third sergeant; C.C.McLemore, fourth sergeant; W.H.Matthews, fifth sergeant; H.J.Crenshaw, first corporal; W.T.H.Wharton, second corporal; P.C,.Richardson, third corporal; R.C.Keable, fourth corporal; W.F.Watson, buglar.Enlisted Men:N.J.AndersonR.AdairH.L.M.BooneJ.H.bivensP.P.BennettJ.W.BrundyersW.A.BaileyE.D.ButtesW.F.BuchananJ.O.CrumpT.C.CooperN.Alex CortnerS.C.CarverJoseph CunninghamS.J.ClarkThomas ChildsE.C.ClarkT.G.ChairsS.W.CarmackD.H.CallC.A.CrenshawH.F.DismukesW.R.DyerH.F.DusenbergPhillip DoddG.A.DugginsI.Q.DavidsonG.W.DavidsonF.M.DanceT.J.EatonJohn EatonWilliam D.ElderS.W.EdensM.M.EmmonsM.A.L.EnochsA.ForrestJ.D.FletcherG.W.FelpsR.E.B.FloydR.C.GarnettJ.L.GarnettG.C.GillespieG.W.HooperH.A.HollandD.C.JacksonJ.F.KeyA.W.KeyW.S.LivingstonH.D.LipscombC.T.LatimerT.C.LittleE.E.LynchW.T.McGeheeT.N.McCordR.F.McKnightB.F.MartinJ.O.MartinR.H.MaxwellG.W.McKissisckA.A.McEwingF.H.MooreJ.M.McNabbF.C.NolanJ.W.NewsomJ.R.P.NeeceE.P.OakleyB.C.PadgittB.A.PersonJ.B.PearsonA.A.PearsonT.R.PriestC.R.PoplinD.G.RuffinJ.ReeceR.C.G.RenfroeJ.K.P.ReevesJ.W.SnellW.L.ShoffnerJ.K.StephensG.W.StricklandJ.L.ScottA.W.StephensonG.W.StephensonD.SchurlockN.R.ShoffnerA.M.SpencerNoah ScallesH.C.SnoxlerJ.N.TaylorF.TaylorF.ThompsonW.A.ThompsonJ.R.TroopE.F.TuckerA.L.WhiteT.H.WoodM.G.WatsonWilliam WarnerW.A.WoodardJ.H.WomackJ.H.WordD.WardFinch WoodardThe official roll is on file in the War Department, Washington, D.C.
01/12/28-Senator Joe T.Robinson extended an invitation to President Coolidge to address the 38th annual convention of United Confederate Veterans to be held May 8-11, 1928, at Little Rock. They expect between 6,000 and 7,000 veterans, and 50,000 to 60,000 total persons at the convention.
06/07/28-Sons of Confederate Veterans Organize Unit in Forrest City: Members, Messrs.R.C.Eldridge, A.C.Bridewell, Charles Simmons, J.T.Sanders, James Fussell, Fenner Laughinghouse, L.F.Haven, Charles Izard, Rev.J.K.McJunkin, Prof.G.W.Christian, and Marvin Brooks Norfleet Jr. J.T.Sanders was elected Commander of the unit.
11/08/28-BLOCK, LOUIS NATHAN b.Aug.1846 d.Nov-1-1928-COGBILL CEMETERY-WYNNE-We have news of the death of L.N.Block, who died in Wynne on Thursday of last week, Nov.1,1928, and was buried there Friday morning. Mr.Block formerly made his home here, and conducted a boarding house on the lot now occupied by St.Francis Motor Co. Confederate Veteran. Confederate Veteran Magazine-Broadfoot Publishing Co.-ISBN 1-56837-051-2 -A reprint of the complete 40-year run of Confederate Veteran Magazine 1893-1932. Vol 36-p.469Louis Nathan Block. Death has again visited Marion Cogbill Camp. No.1316, U.C.V., of Wynne,Ark., and taken our Comrade L.N.Block, who answered the last roll call on Nov.1, aged eighty-two years. Comrade Block was born in Aug.1846. He enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1861, and before he was sixteen years old he took part in the battle of Belmont and others with Gen.Govan's Brigade. When discharged in 1862, he returned home and enlisted in Co.B-McGee's Regiment of Cavalry, and was orderly sergeant of his company. He was on the raid with Gen.Sterling Price through Missouri in 1864. There are now only four members of the company left. Comrade Block was married in 1866, and his wife survives him. (W.P.Brown, Commander, Wynne,Ark.)
01/17/29-Civil war veterans drawing a pension are dying at the rate of 1,000 per month. At the end of 1928 there were 7,788 left, over 6,000 less than the middle of last year. The largest list was 745,000 39 years ago. Widows of Civil war veterans also has decreased, now 191,000 of them on the rolls which was 5,000 less that six months ago. The Spanish American war veterans are increasing on the rolls with 173,000, an increase of 10,000 in six months, and 27,000 widows. Of the other wars, only 13 widows of soldiers of the war of 1812, remain as receiving pensions, while there are 802 widows of the Mexican war soldiers. There are 5,000 veterans of the Indian wars and 3,000 widows of these veterans. The government finds that veterans out number widows, 261,660 soldiers to 218,757 widows drawing. Source the Arkansas Legionaire.
06/06/29-The 34th annual Convention of Sons of Confederate Veterans will be on June 4 to 7 in Charlotte, N.Carolina
09/19/29-Federal Pension Rolls of Veterans:War of 1812-11 widows;Mexican War-725 widows;Indian Wars-Soldiers-5,557 Widows-4,033;Civil War-Soldiers-59,066 Widows-180,323;War with Spain-Soldiers-179,580 Widows-28,862; World War-Soldiers-45 Widows-17.
02/07/29-DUNAWAY, ROBERT H. b.1846 d.1-29-1929-SPRINGER, N.M.-Robert H.Dunaway, 83, died on Tuesday of last week, Jan.29,1929, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.C.L.Platt of Brinkley. Mr.Dunaway suffered a stroke of paralysis, and because of his advanced years, death ensued. Mr.Dunaway was born in Mildendo, Halifax Co., Virginia. He was an old Confederate veteran and served in Co.E-25th Virginia Battalion Reg.C.L.A. fighting under the command of the immortal Lee. Mr.Dunaway attended the reunion in Little Rock last summer. During the residence of Mr.and Mrs.Platt in Forrest City, Mr.Dunaway made his home with them, not being physically able to get much his friendships were confined to friends of theirs, and to those he endeared himself because of his jovial good nature and love of companionship. The remains were taken to Springer, New Mexico for burial beside that of his wife; Springer having been their former home. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs.Platt, Mrs.S.B.Davis of Lafayette, Colorado, and Mrs.Thomas Ford of Wynne. Mrs.Platt and Davis accompanied the remains to New Mexico. Those attending the funeral from here were Mrs.Leo Grobmyer, Mrs.C.E.Turley, and Mrs.Clifford Barton.
07/23/31-Confederate Veteran Pension payments held up because the state has insufficient funds for the July warrants due August 1.
02/06/33-Among proprosals being considered by Gov.Marion Futrell include $400,000 for Confederate Pension Fund from a bill for para-mutuel betting on horse racing at the track that was closed in Hot Springs when betting became illegal.