If you should have any information to add to these researchers families please contact them.
and if you would like to buy the books that your ancestor appears in, go to the "Arkansas Research" website above...

Becky Hargett bhargett@cityscape.net

I can't thank you enough! I have been looking for Henry for months! I just started doing genealogy & I realize that months should be a long time, but it has for me. If you need any Illinois information, I live in the capitol city & I have access to the state library.

Thank you again!

Becky Hargett Springfield, IL

SHUFFLIN, Henry C. of Texarkana, Ark. was born July 11, 1849 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, son of Henry Shufflin of the same place and his wife, Elizabeth Reeves. Subject was a farmer, Democrat and a Catholic. Served with Capt. Charlie Dixson, also Dep. under Capt. Blythe and James Dillard, served in Shelby's Command. Shows wife's name as Elizabeth Reeves also.
Children: R.T., Ed, Ccharles D., James, John R., Henry Y., Jr., Richard and Thomas J. Shufflin
Certified by C.W. Nolan, Assessor of Miller co., Ark., May 18, 1912

Arnold, Thomas Jefferson Harrison of Yale, Ark. was born March 20, 1842 in the County of Wa(y)ne Tenn., the son of thomas Arnold and Mary Lackey of Way(y)ne Co. Tenn.  Thomas Arnold was a Baptist preacher for about 40 years up till his death.  Subject Attended Private school in Izard Co. for about 8 years. His teachers were Thomas Arnold, John Byler and Sullivan.  He was a farmer, and enlisted in Izard Co., Ark.  in June 1862 under Marion Gipson, was in Batesville Inf. in active service 3 years. Commissioned officers were S.S. Tailor, and Gray.  Regt. Officers were M. Gipson, Matthew McGlothlin, Capt. Hollowell, James Shale, Some
of the private soldiers were T.J.H. Arnold, J.D. Arnold, Jas Cobb, Green  Cobb, Rutlage Smith, George Gipson, I.R. Gun, Stanch Smith, Watt Grimit, Amos Moody, John Johnson, Davidson Johnson, Jo Pernan, Bill Permian, John Ross, Bill Taylor, Arch Milton, Bill Hopkins, Jim Self, Chris Stroud, Bill Hutton, John Hooker, Jef Dickson, Bill Rose, Jo Byler, Ben Brady, John Jacops, John Scipert, Ples Thompson, Bill Broos.  He stated: "My Company joined Jas R. Shales Regt at Batesville from which place we marched to Van Buren from there  over to Fort Smith where there was a little scrimmaging.  Nothing of importance happened between Ft. Smith
and Little Rock. At Little Rock we went into winter quarters.  From Little we went over to Camden, there I was taken sick and not able to be with the army any more. Subject's wife was Malinda Cathrine Moody, whom
he married in May 1868 in Berry Co., MO. She was the daughter of Joshua Moody and his wife Joanna Moody, who lived at Independence Co. Ark.

Children were:
1.  Marthy Ann Arnold m. Elias Jackson Kickerson, Yale, Ark.
2.  George Thomas Arnold, single, Yale, Ark.
3.  John Elmer Arnold, single Yale, Ark.
Cerfified (not recorded- undated)
 
 

Here's whats on the page 4, Vol 2 for your soldier.

Edgemon, James, of Swain, Ark. was born Aug. 20, 1843 at Barnardsville, Roane Co., Tenn., the son of William Edgemon bor at the same place, who lived at Kingston, Tenn. (served in war of secession, was killed during the war.) He was the son of Thomas and Mary Edgemon, who lived at Kingston, Tenn. Maiden name of subject's mother was Martha Deatherage, dau. of Bird and Elizabeth Deatherage who lived at Roane Co., Tenn. Subject was a farmer, a Democrat and a Christian. He served in 5th Tenn., CO B, entered service in May 1863, paroled March 1865. Married Susan Hardiston, dau. of Alex and Lue Hardiston, on Feb. 20, 1873, at Swain, Ark.

Children:
1. Mary Edgemon m. Louis Southern, Dutton, Ark.
2. Columbus Edgemon m. Darcas ?, Swain, Ark.
3. Samuel Edgemon m. Ida, Swain, Ark.
4. George Edgemon m. Minnie, Swain, Ark.
5. Martha Edgemon m. Ccharlie Miller, Ozone, Ark.
6. Fannie Edgemon m. Columbus Baxter, Ozone, Ark.
7. Sarah Edgemon m. Thomas Ransey, Dublin, Ark.
8. Lue Edgemon, Swain, Ark.
9. William Edgemon, Swain, Ark.
10. Robert Edgemon, Swain, Ark.
Not certified

Jeri

Would you please see if my g. grandpa James Jackson Allen is listed? He lived in Heber Springs, AR. My dad says he may have had to enlist in MO, but not sure. My g. grandma Mary Jane (Cagle) Allen was said to have received a pension. Thanks, James Allen J_3@MSN.COM

Hi James,
Well, first I looked in the Index to AR Conf. Pension Applications and here is what they have for your James...

Allen, James,* widow; Malinda Jane; Co. Venable's 10 Ark. Cav; he applied 1914, she applied 1918, Clebourne Co. He died 1/7/1918....

Then I looked in the 1911 census Arkansas Veterans, Vo I, pg 7 & 8.. and found this!

ALLEN, JAMES, of Heber Springs, AR was born May 12, 1840 at Quitman, then Van Buren, now Cleburne Co., Ark., the son of Eli Allen of Illinois. Eli Allen was the son of Square Allen and his wife Tilda Allen who lived in Brazil, Saline Co. Ark. The maiden name of subject's mother was Bettie Henson, the dau. of Charles Henson of Boonsville, Missouri. He was educated in Van Buren Co. Ark. teachers Rice Venerable and Chris Miller. He was a farmer, a Democrat and a Missionary Baptist. His wife was Malendy Jane Cagle, dau. of Zachariah Cagle and wife Jane, of Batesville, Ark. who he married March 16, 1865 at Shiloh, Ark. He stated that he served all through the Civil War. His children, their spouses and residences were:

1. Elizabeth m. John Selby, Heber Springs, Ark
2. William Isom m. Allie McKiney, Heber Springs, Ark
3. Emma m. Tom Porter, Lake City, Ark.
4. Thomas Henry m. Mollie Butler, Wilburn
5. James J. m. Callie Hicks, Senath, MO
6. Susan m. Ed Kenney, Judsonia, Ark.
7. Bob Allen m. Olie Finney, Hever Springs, Ark.
8. Mellie Allen m. Cal. Dill, Heber Ssprings, Ark.
Certified by J. W. Duke, Assessor of Cleburne Co., Ark. July 11, 1912

NOW I suppose you want his Civil War Records, right?? HA Oh, Lord, I love these kinds of "lookups"!! :-D I'm going to send this info on the Edward G. Gerdes, who has access to the microfilm of the Nat. Archives and see if he can find anything else for you....

Now I am dancing in the street in my town in MO, because of your soldier, and I sure hope you are with all this info!! HA What a Find!! I will put your soldier up on the AR Memorial Page and am proud to do this.... I'll let you know when he's up there. You will hear from Edward G. Gerdes regarding his records and he or I will get back to you with this

AND this is the microfilm lookup by EG:

ALLEN, JAMES, Rank not stated, Bradley's Co G, Witt's Regt, 10th Ark Cavalry Muster and descriptive roll of prisoners of war belonging to the northern Sub-district of Arkansas and surrendered, on the 11th day of May 1865 by Brigadier General M. Jeff Thompson, CSA, commanding said army to Maj General G.M.Dodge, U.S.A. Commanding Department of Missouri. Paroled at Jacksonport, Arkansas June 5th 1865 Where enlisted: Clinton, Age: 23, Eyes: dark, Hair: dark, Conplx: Dark, Ht: 5 feet _____inches Where Born: Ark. Remarks:

Thank you for the opportunity to help. Edward G.
JHF

ELANA HULSEY ehulsey@worldnet.att.net
Hi Elana,

There is only one Armstead Hulsey in the book, page 102, Vol II. This is what it has...

HULSEY,ARMSTEAD of Batavia Ark. was born in Ga the son of Armstead Hulsey of GA and Franley Boyd. Subject was a farmer and a Democrat. He enlisted in the War 1862 under Capt. John Rosson, Co. A; married Margaret Officer, dau. of James Officer and his wife Elizabeth Pass of Tenn
Child:
Alley Hulsey m. Jack A. Heton, Capps, Ar.

Certified by D. A. Tomlinson, Assessor of Boone Co., Ark. undated.

In the Index to AR Conf. Pension Applications, this is what is listed.
Hulsey, Armstead; Harrell's Batt'n Ark. Cav; he applied 1901 Boone, Co.

Jeri

Babseeb@aol.com wrote:

Hi Babseed,

You didn't use a name, so I'll use your email address! This is what I found in the 1911 Confederate Census Interviews:

Black, Lewis Cranford of Waldron, Ark. was born Oct 14, 1847 at Lumpkin Co., GA, the son of Osburn Black of VA, who was the son of David Black and his wife Sarah of GA. He was educated in Cass Co., GA, was a Democrat and ME Methodist South. Served in Co. A, 8th GA (pages with military data missing) He married Harriet R. McCord, dau. of Halsley and Pollie McCord of Ala. on 14 Sept. 1873 at Waldon, Ark. Children:
1. Harvey Black
2. Florence Black m. Kiley Banbus?
3. Eveline Black m. John Center
4. Mary Black
5. Fannie Black
6. Dan Black Certified by G. E. Crowley, Assessor of Scott Co.., Ark July 17, 1912

Now, this gives you not only his fathers name, but his grandparents names.... :-D

This is what I found in the "Index to AR Conf. Pension Applications"
Black, L.C., widow Mrs. H.R., Co A, 8 GA - she applied 1913, Scott Co., he died 12/7/1912...

You can download a form at the bottom of the Civil War page below.... to send for his pension and also the 1911 Interview records from:
Arkansas History Commission One Capitol Mall, Little Rock AR 72201

To get his Civil War Record from Georgia, send the above info and a request for them to:
Georgia Dept. of Archives and History, 330 Capitol Avenue, SE Atlanta, GA 30334

Jeri

One of my Helms.... Jeri Helms Fultz Anyone anywhere who is researching this line, Please contact me.
"Index to AR Confederate Pension Applications" states,

Helms, W. A.; widow, Susie; Co D, 37 NC Inf. He applied 1902, she applied ? Union Co, AR

"Index to 1911 AR Conf. Interviews" states,

Helms, William Alverson of Wilmington, Ark. was born in 1830 at Monroe, Union Co., NC the son of Allen Helms also born at Monroe, Union Co., NC, who was the son of John and Vine Helms of Union Col, NC. Maiden name of subject's mother was Rebecca, dau. of William Smith who lived at Stanley Co., NC. Subject was a Democrat and a Missionary Baptist. He was a Private 37th NC Regt. Inf. Co D, Gen. D. H. Hills Corps, Army Northern Virginia. Married Betsy Ann Stegall, dau. of Moses Stegall and wife, Francis Griffin, in 1848 in Monroe, Union Co.., NC.

Children:
1. Frances Helms m. Thomas Axum, Lawson Ark.
2. Robert Helms
3, Martha Jane Helms m. Marshal Newson, Hillsboro, Ark.
4. Sarah Ann Helms m. Henry Trull, Harlan, Ark.
5. William Henry Helms m. Ellen Rushing, Wilmington, Ark.

Certified by W. H. Matthews, Jr., Assessor of Union Co.., Ark. 10-8-1912

Hi Larry,

I saw your post on AR Roots and thought I'd just take a quick peek at my Civil War books and this is what I found in the "Index to AR Conf. Pension Applications"...

Golding, R.R.*, Co K, 15 Miss. Inf., he applied 1901, Drew Co.

That little * by his name means that he also did an interview in the "Index 1911 AR Conf. Census Interviews" so I went to have a look in that book and this is what I found there....

GOLDING, JOHN REED, of Paradise, Ark. was born June 10, 1844 in Choctaw Co, Miss., the son of John Reed Golding, born Athens, Clarke Co., GA who lived in Cross Hill, SC. He was the son of John and Clementine Golding of Athens, Ga. Maiden name of subject's mother was Eliza A. Ligon, dau of Joseph and Nancy Ligon who lived at Cross Hill, SC. "My father, John Reed Golding, was a County Judge of Choctaw Co., Miss. My grandfather, John Golding, was born at Dublin, Ireland." Subject was a farmer, a Democrat and a Missionary Baptist. He was a Private Soldier, went out under Capt. Tenon, Apr. 1862, in Gen Johnson's Command. Paroled Apr 1865. He married Malinda Jane Patterson, dau. of Robt. and Malinda Patterson on Oct 2, 1884. Children:

1. Robt. Golding, unmarried, Paradise, Ark.
2. Reed Golding m. Lexie Mckeever, Monticell, Ark.
3. Addie Golding, m. Will Rial, Lacy, Ark.
4. Albert Golding m. Mary Youngblood, Paduca, Texas
5. Eliza Golding m. John Foy, Pardise, Ark.
6. Eva Golding m. Dan Dunham, Scipio, Ark.
7. Mattie Golding m. Edgar Flemister, Paradise, Ark.
8. Virginia Golding m. Frank Box, Paradise, Ark.
Certified by M.M. Dickson, Assessor of Drew Co., Ark. May 13, 1912

Larry J. Henry wrote:

Jeri, I'm taking you up on your offer of lookups. How about these folks on the Index: Henry, H.E Yell Co.
Here you go! :-D

#1 Henry, H.E. of Dardanelle, Ark. Enlisted in Co. K, 3rd Regt. Ark. Inf. May 1861, surrendered and was paroled Sept. 1864, served 3 yrs and 4 mo. (no biographical data shown) Certified by - unsigned and undated - Yell Co., Ark.

#2 Henry T.L. (Thad), of Chickalah, Ark. was first a Private and afterwards 1st Corporal in Co G., 1st Ark. Volunteer, enlisted Sept. 1861, paroled at close of the war in May 1865, length of service 3 years and 8 months. (no biographical data given) Certified at Yell Co. - unsigned and undated No pension record!

#3 Henry, Wood Frances, of Warren, Ark. was born Jan. 6, 1847 in Chambers Co. Ala. the son of Hugh I. W. Henry of Chambers Co. Ala., who was the son of Ezekel and Caroline Henry. Maiden name of subjects mother was Charlotte S. Clark, dau of William Clark (died in Chambers Co., Ala)and his wife Judith. Subject was a Democrat and a Baptist. Joined C.S. Army Aug 1863, Chambers Co. Ala. served in Capt M.P. Medow's Scouts. Paroled with 8th Ala. Regt. Cav. at Montgomery, Ala. May 1865. 1st wife deceased, 2nd wife Martha J. McManus (mother Eliza) m. Feb. 1890 in Calhoun Co., Ark.
Children:
1. Hugh T. Henry m. Florence - Banks Ark
2. Wm. W. Henry m. Nancy - Banks Ark.
3. Ola W. Henry m. Little - Warren, Ark
Certified by J. S. Lee, Assessor of Bradley co., Ark. Apr 4, 1912
***Pension record... Henry, W.F., Co A, 8 Ala. Cav, he applied 1905 Bradley Co.

#4 Walls, Jim Polk of Weeks, Ark. was born Mar. 10, 1844 in Jackson Co., Ala. the son of Daniel Walls and his wife Mary Hickman of Ala. His grandmothers was Salley Ann Walls. Subject was a farmer, Democrat and belonged to the Christian Church. No military data was recorded and it appears that subject was uncertain of the information which was recorded, as his wife is also shown as Salley Ann Walls, dau of Mary Hickman, whom he married Aug 22, 1899 at Weeks, Ark.Children are recorded as 1. Augiton May Walls, Ann, and Sinty, all single. Certified by G.E. Crowley, Assessor of Scott Co., Ark. Aug 2, 1912

NOW! HA I do have his pension record: What he couldn't remember is in the pension record! :-D

Walls, J.P., widow Anna; Co B, 44 Tenn. Inf., he applied 1910, she applied 1928, Scott Co., he died 2/17/1928.

To: Cyndi Repp cyndi@inu.net
Cyndi Repp wrote:

Jeri,
Would you mind looking up Oscar Switzar (I think it should be Switzer - a Switzer married into my Taylor line - see Taylor's below).

Hi Cyndi,
Here goes:

Switzar, Oscar, of Crossett, Ark. was born Nov. 7, 1845 at Lawrence SC, the son of John Switzar of Spartanburg, SC, who was the son of Fred and Rosa Switzar of Spartanburg, SC, Maiden name of subject's mother was Nancy Drummond, dau. of Jarrett and Swinney (Parks) Drummond. Subject was educated in the country schools of Laurens Co., SC, was a Democrat, M.E. Church South Steward, Mason, Chaplain of Meridian Lode 214. Enlisted Oct 1861 in Co D, 27th SC Hazzards Brigade, Longstreet Corps and served until surrendeer. Married Nebraska Eatman, dau. of Battle Eatman and wife Amanda(nee Drummond) of Ashley Co., Ark. on Jan. 29, 1874. Children:
1. Lottie Switzar m. Norwood Blackwell, Crossett, Ark.
2. Milley Switzar m. Dave Brown, Wilnot, Ark.
Certified by W.J. Grantham, Assessor of Ashley Co., Ark. Feb. 2, 1912

1. Wm. Edward Murphy m. Louisa Maxwell - Whitten, Ark.
2. Ola G. Murphy m. Josephine Jenkins - Whitten, Ark
3. Lottie Murphy m. Rush Lindsey - Crossett, Ar.
4. Mattie A. Murphy
5. Ferdinand E. Murphy, Jr., Whitten, Ark
6. Vascoe C. Murphy - Huttig, Ark.
7. Walter A. Murphy - Hamburg, Ark.
8. Bertie Murphy m. Ben Wright - Lake Village, Ark.
9. Ikie Lee Murphy - Hamburg, Ark.
10. and 11. infants died
Certified by W. J. Grantham, Assessor of Ashley Co., Ark Feb. 15, 1912

An email address that won't work came with this one, and a Snail Mail address, so I will include them. LGW <"LGW "@FUTURE.NET-SYS.COM> Reply-To: P.O., BOX, 91, MONTICELLO, FLORIDA, 32345

Johnson, James H. of Crossett, Ark. was born March 29, 1828 in Green Ala. the son of Warren B. Johnson born in Abbeville District, SC, who was the son of Charles Johnson. Maiden name of subject's mother was Mary Stephens, dau. of Henry Stephens. "My grandfather, Charles Johnson, was from Wales." Subject was educated in Kemper Co., Miss. He was a Democrat and a Methodist. Entered service March 1862 in Jones Battallion and served until close of the war. Married Cornelia Griffin, dau. of Ruben H. Griffin and his wife Sarah Pullen, on Nov 20, 1856 at College Hill, Miss.
Children: 1. Mary Johnson m. Robert Holmes
2. George B. Johnson m. Ann Scheid, Pine Bluff, Ark
3. Horrace W. Johnson died at age of 21 years
4. Sallie C. Johnson m. Alf Scheid, Dallas, Tex.
5. Ruben Johnson m. Carrier E. Carter, Crossett, Ark
6. Margarett Johnson m. Wm. Fletcher 1st - 2nd Pink Evans, Collins, Ark
7. Othello Johnson m. Delia Fletcher, Crossett, Ark
8. Beuford Johnson m. Cillie Williams, Pine Bluff, Ark
9. Grifford Johnson died at age of 11 months
10. Katie S. Johnson m. Will D. Carter, Crossett, Ark.
11 Nannie J. Johnson M. Clayton Mitchel, Star City, Ark
Certified by W.J. Grantham, Assessor of Ashley Co.., Ark. Feb. 14, 1912

If you have information to add to this family please contact "David G. Allen" davidg@cyberback.com> whose family this is.

Hi Dorothy,

This is what is in the 1911 Interviews for James William Clay.

Clay, James William, of Emmet, Arkansas was born Dec. 19, 1833 in IL. the son of Thomas Newton Clay born at Bedford Co., Tenn. Maiden name of Subject's mother was Dabney Ray, dau of ___ Ray and his wife Jennie, who lived at Bedford co. Tenn. Subject was a Democrat and a Methodist. Private Co. K, 12th Ark. Regt. 4 years service. Married Matilda Sutton, dau. of James and Isabella Sutton who lived at Wayne Co., Tenn., married Nov 8, 1853.
Children:
1. Sabry E. Clay m. Wm. T. Clark, Emmett, Ark.
2. Nancy A. Clay m. Thomas M. Hudson, Washington, Ark.
3. Eliza J. Clay m. Samuel B. Cclark, Emmett, Ark.
4. Sarah E. Clay m. Ikey Gorham, Wilton, Ark
5. William N. Clay --- Emmett, Ark.
Certified by T. A. Turner, Assessor of Hempstead Co.., Ark. 6/18/1912

Pension record reads: Clay, J. W., Co K, 12 Ark Inf, he applied 1901, Hempstead Co.

Hi Mechelle,

Here's what I found in the 1911 Interviews!

Kennedy, R. Marrion Randolph, of Provo Ark. was born Aug 2, 1840 at Tuscaloosa Co9., Ala. the son of Edward DeJournett Kennedy of Tuscaloosa Co., Ala. who moved to Attaawomba Co., Miss. and died at that place. He was the son of Maxfield Kennedy also of Tuscaloosa, Ala. Maiden name of subject's mother was Lucy Goodman, dau. of Josiah Goodman. Subject was a Justice of the Peace in Pulaski Co. He belonged to the "Independent" party, was a Free Will Baptist pastor for 20 years.. Served in Co. H, 1st AR. Inf., enlisted at the Itqawamba Co., Miss. Sept 1, 1861 under Capt. Ferguson, received pay for the first two years only. Married Sarah Elizabeth Sallis, dau. of Solomon Sallis and his wife Sarah Elizabeth Kennedy who lived at Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Sept 1, 1861.
Children: 1. Elizabeth , 2. Marshal, 3. Odense, 4. Margarett, 5. Odessa , 6. Lorency , 7. Lorette, 8. Irena, 9. Tressa, 10. Zelkirk,
Certified by J. Oscar Humphrey, Assessor of Servier Co, Ark. 6/7/1912

Now here's what I found in the Pension records for him....
Kennedy, Marion R., widow, Sarah E., Co H, 1 Miss. Inf. He applied 1917, she applied 1922 Sevier/Howard Co., he died 1/22/1922.

Glad I could help... Jeri and EG

Yep, this is your man! Here's whats on pg 100 Vol. III of the 1911 Interviews....

Rountree, John McKinzy of Nashville, Ark. was born June 14, 1841 at Holly Springs, Marshall Co., Miss. the son of Jesse H. Rountree of Yorkville Dist, SC who lived at Henderson, Rusk, Co., Texas. He was a dentist and silversmith. His mother was Mary Maria Boggs. Subject was educated at Henderson, Rusk Co., Tex. by Prof. Buley, degree from Nashville, Tenn. Was a physician and surgeon - practiced at Henderson, Tex. and Hope Ark. commenced practice 1867 am now at Corinth, Ark. in drug business. Was a Democrat, Church of Christ, and a Mason. Was private in Co. B, 3rd Tex. Cav. in Gen Ross Brigade, Joe Johnson Div., served 4 years, entered June 8, 1861, paroled Apr. 27, 1865 at Canton, Miss. Married Margaret Paralee Gentry, dau. of Samuel Gentry and wife Jemima Guess of Panola Co., Texas, on Jan 21, 1868 at Panola Co. Texas.
Children:
1. Robert Thomas Walker Rountree m. Coar Davis, Murfreesboro, Ark.
2. Virginia Lee Rountree m. C. W. Bacon, Abilene, Tex.
3. William Jessee Rountree, single, Nashville, Ark.
4. Julia Ester Rountree m. C. T. Power, Wayne, Okla.
No certification or date (Howard Co. Ark.) No pension was ever applied for.
JHF

To: MR GARY W CARR <GEYZ01A@prodigy.com>

MR GARY W CARR wrote: My greatgrandfather Rufus Berry Parrott is listed on the index. Do you have any information on him. My other greatgrandfather was Joseph Mccrary Carr. He was taken prisoner in White County in 1864 when he was 18. But I don't know what unit or regiment he was in. Thanks for all the information you have put on the internet for looking for their past. Gary Carr

Hi Gary,

This is what I found in the 1911 AR Conf. Interviews, page 54, Vol III.
PARROTT, Rufus Berry of Brownsville, Ark. was born Feb. 4, 1833 at Red Hill Marshall Co., Ala. the son of William L. Parrott, of Smith Co., Tenn. who was the son of Thorp Parrott of Red Hill, Ala. Maiden name of subject's mother was Patsey Burkshier. He was educated in Ala. was a minister of the gospel for 40 years, Church of Christ, was a Democrat and belonged to the Secret Order of Red Men(?) Served from 186l to 1864 in Civil War. Married Betty Ann Lewis, dau. of Daniel Lewis at Red Hill, Ala. in 1862.
Children:
1. Joe Parrott m. Nettie Wilson
2. Wiliam Henry Parrott
3. James Parrott m. Mary Lee
4. Titus Parrott m. Mattie Pool
5. Mattie Parrott m. William Cothron
6. Ella Parrott m. Bob Lockard
7. Dona Parrott m. Lang Pool
8. Lula Parrott m. Jackson Hobbs
9. Linda Parrott
10. Rube Parrott
Certified by J. W. Duke, Assesor of Cleburne Co., Ark. July 12, 1912

Here's what I found in the Index to AR Conf. Pension Appl., pg 228.

Parrott, R. B., widow, Bettie Ann; Co. B, 19 Ala Inf. He applied 1901, she applied 1915, Cleburne Co., he died 5/15/1915...

#1
MARCENE2@aol.com wrote: Could you check on Elisha Massengale listed in the 1911 interviews. I would like verymuch to know what is posted about him. He married the widow of James Riggs, a relative of mine. The civil war pages are great. I watch for new developments all the time. I have added several ancestors to them.
Thanks
Marcene

Hi Marcene,

Here's what I found in the 1911 Interviews, Vol. III, pg 6.

Massengale, Elisha of Willcockson, Ark. was born Sept. 15, 1845 at Holly Springs, Marshal Co., Miss. the son of Wright Massengale and Hannah Spence. He was educated at Carrolton, was a farmer and later merchant, a Democrat and belonged to the Christian Church. Enlisted with Co. A, Col. Harold's Regt., entered service Oct. 1863, disbanded May 5, 1865 in the State of Texas. Married Nancy Harp, dau. of Elijah and Martha Jane Harp, Aug. 1868 at Willcockson, Ark.
Children:
1. Martha Massengale m. Loranzie Jones - Wilcockson, Ark.
2. Mary J. Massengale m. Jerry Smith "
3. William Massengale m. Nancy -
4. Robert Massengale m. Laura -
5. Earnest Massengale m. Emma -
6. Josie Massengale m. Wiley Jones
7. Dona Massengale m. Thomas Smith
8. Alonzo Massengale m. Maggie - at Yardelle?, Ark.
Certified by (unsigned), Assessor of Newton Co.,Ark. (undated)

This is what's in the Index to AR Conf.Pension appl book. page 194.
Massengale, Elisha; Co. D, Prices Ark. Cav; he applied 1916, Boone Co.

Hi Marcene,

I don't mind this kind of busy at all!
Here's what in the 1911 Conf. Interviews for William P. Potts, page 73.

POTTS, William P. of Harrison Ark. was born Dec 1, 1831 in Jackson Co., Ala. the son of Frederick Potts born in Ind. who lived in Jackson Co., Ala. and Elizabeth Kelly, who lived in Jackson Co., Ala. Subject was originally a merchant but at present helpless with rheumatism. He was a Cumberland Presbyterian and a Mason. He was Second Sargent in Civil War in Co. A, Adams Regiment. Married Louiza Deshaza, dau. of Jeams and Nancy Deshaza, of Belleforte, Ark. in July 1854.
Children:
1. James R. Potts m. Eliza Roton - Clifty, Ark.
2. Marion B. m. Lizzie Edgar - Muskogee, Okla.
3. Mary R. Potts - Tulsa Okla.
4. Bird Potts m. Nannie Bates - Harrison, Ark
5. Joseph R. Potts m. Ama Morris - Harrison Ark
6. Edward A. Potts m. Little Mashburn - Valley Springs, Ark
7. Samuel E. Potts, deceased
8. Hugh L. Potts m. M. McCormack - Frederick, Okla.
Certified by D.A. Tomlinson, Assessor of Boone Co., Ark. undated

He apparently did not apply for a pension...