Below is a letter written by
Ann Allison Pounds,
Arkansas State DAR Historian
announcing this endeavor:
“Honoring
Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Arkansas” is a primary focus of State
Regent Marylee Schultz for 2008-2010. Many of these Revolutionary War Soldier’s
graves were located years ago, and Mrs. Schultz challenges Arkansas DAR
chapters to revisit these graves, see that they are tended, and place a wreath
on every grave that can be located in Arkansas.
The discovery and marking of the graves of Revolutionary
War Soldiers has been an ongoing project of Arkansas DAR. Gratitude is
expressed to Clara Eno who was diligent in her search for these graves in the
early 1900’s. Miss Eno wrote letters, newspaper articles,
and books that are housed in the Arkansas History Commission for reference.
The attached chart combines data listing soldiers who
have been reported as buried in Arkansas with nearby chapters noted. There may be some soldiers listed that have
not been located and/or proven. Chapters
may not be able to locate all of those listed, but try, try, try again. Please check with the local historical
society, courthouses for depositions for pensions, local libraries, or Arkansas
State Archives. Old minutes and
scrapbooks of DAR chapters could give details of early marking of soldier’s
graves. Let’s make finding and honoring
a top priority for Regent Schultz’s time in office.
DAR is only as visible in your area as you and your
chapters make it. Invite local county
officials, local historical society members, and other hereditary and patriotic
groups to attend these special wreath laying ceremonies. Please use this as an opportunity to both
announce and celebrate the event. Use
your imagination! Make a picture, write
an article, publish BEFORE
and AFTER the event in your
local newspaper. Finally, report your
successes and celebrations with me. The
search is on!
Ann Allison Pounds
Arkansas State DAR Historian
105 Kathryn Street
Prescott, AR 71857-2746
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~arssar/arkansas_patriots.pdf
Revolutionary War
Soldiers Buried in Arkansas Chart
Compiled for Arkansas State Society DAR Regent Marylee
Schultz
By Arkansas State Society DAR Historian Ann Allison
Pounds,2008
To see the complete chart visit this link: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~arssar/arkansas_patriots.pdf
Patriots reported to be buried in
Arkansas
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DAR chapters in area & counties
where patriot may be buried
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Service
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Grave Marked by
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Source of information
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Alton, Elijah
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Johnson
Co., Clarksville Chapter;
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*Revolutionary
War Soldiers Buried in Arkansas, DAR AR State Historian File.
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Angel, Lawrence
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Independence
Co (also listed in Johnson Co.,) AR; Chapters:
Independence, Little Red River, Strawberry River, Maria Van Buren,
Clarksville
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Pension
Roll 1833-34
NC
Continental Line
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*Arkansas DAR Yearbook 1914, p. 82;
*Shinn, Josiah. “Revolutionary Soldiers Who Are
Buried in Arkansas.” Arkansas Gazette, 09 Feb 1908;
*Eno, Clara, “DAR Committee Locates Graves of
Revolutionary Soldiers in Arkansas.” Arkansas Gazette, 21 Sept 1919.
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Anspaugh,
Benjamin Franklin
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Buried in family cemetery near Searcy, White Co.;
Chapter: Little Red River
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*Eno,
Clara, Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Arkansas, p 53-62. Arkansas
History Commission.
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Anspaugh,
George
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1756-1848, White Co near Searcy; Chapter: Little Red River
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*Revolutionary
War Soldiers Buried in Arkansas, DAR AR State Historian File.
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Arbaugh,
Francis
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Johnson Co. Clarksville Chapter;
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*Revolutionary
War Soldiers Buried in Arkansas, DAR AR State Historian File.
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Armstrong,
John
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Independence Co, b NC, buried Batesville. (later
report says he may be buried in KY)
Chapters: Independence, Little Red River, Strawberry River, Maria Van Buren
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84 mo service, NC Pensioner
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*Arkansas DAR Yearbook 1948-49, p. 57-58;
*Eno, Clara, “DAR Committee Locates Graves of
Revolutionary Soldiers in Arkansas.” Arkansas Gazette, 21 Sept 1919.
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Bagley,
Asher
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1751-1840.
Buried in Old Union Cemetery, Saline Co.; Chapter: Provincia de la Sal
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Pension
Roll 1833-34, 1st Regiment NJ Continental Line
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Grave marked 1977 by Provincia de La Sal Chapter
NSDAR.
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*Arkansas Historical Markers, p.56;
*Arkansas DAR Yearbook 1914, p. 82;
*Eno, Clara, “DAR Committee Locates Graves of
Revolutionary Soldiers in Arkansas.” Arkansas Gazette, 21 Sept 1919.
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Bagley,
Benjamine
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Pulaski Co.; Chapters:
Major Jacob Gray, Capt. Basil Gaither, Centennial, Gilbert Marshall, Little
Rock, Prudence Hall
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Pension
Roll 1833-34, 1st Regiment NJ Continental Line
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*Arkansas DAR Yearbook 1914, p. 82;
*Eno, Clara, “DAR Committee Locates Graves of
Revolutionary Soldiers in Arkansas.” Arkansas Gazette, 21 Sept 1919.
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Bagley,
James
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Independence Co.; Chapters: Independence, Little Red River,
Strawberry River, Maria Van Buren
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*Eno,
Clara, Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Arkansas, p 53-62. Arkansas
History Commission.
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Barthelemy, Joseph
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Buried
Arkansas Co. at or near Arkansas Post; Chapters:
Arkansas Post, Grand Prairie
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Plaque
honoring 26 Rev. War Soldiers hangs in Courthouse Square in DeWitt
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*Arkansas Historical Markers, p.14;
*AR
DAR Yearbook 1991-92, p 86
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Bassett,
Jonathan
future applicants must prove correct service
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B.24 May 1764, d. 4 Dec. 1833. Buried in Gaines
Belding Cemetery off Malvern Hwy. 5 miles from Hot Springs, Garland Co.; Chapters: Hot Springs of Arkansas,
Akansa, John Perciful
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Served as
Pvt. Under Col. Freeman’s Regt. From MA.
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Grave marked on 1968 by Hot Springs of Arkansas
& John Perciful Chapters, NSDAR.
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*Arkansas Historical Markers, p.55
*NSDAR List Revolutionary Soldiers buried in
Arkansas listed in e-membership,
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Bean, Jesse
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Washington
Co., Later report states he did not come to AR; Chapter: Marion
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*Revolutionary
War Soldiers Buried in Arkansas, DAR AR State Historian File.
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Beauvais, Antoine
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Buried
Arkansas Co. at or near Arkansas Post;
Chapters: Arkansas Post, Grand Prairie
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Plaque
honoring 26 Rev. War Soldiers hangs in Courthouse Square in DeWitt
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*Arkansas Historical Markers, p.14
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Benedict, John C.
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Chapter: Cadron Post
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Cadron
Post marked grave 1990
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*Paper recorded in AR DAR Historian Files
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Billet Dit Lajuenesse, Anselme
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Buried
Arkansas Co. at or near Arkansas Post;
Chapters: Arkansas Post, Grand Prairie
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Plaque
honoring 26 Rev. War Soldiers hangs in Courthouse Square in DeWitt
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*Arkansas Historical Markers, p.14
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Billings (Billingsley), John
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Washington
Co 1772-1828, later report states his father served not him; Chapter:
Marion
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*Revolutionary
War Soldiers Buried in Arkansas, DAR AR State Historian File.
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Black, William
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Hempstead
Co.; Chapters: John Cain, Benjamin Culp, Mine Creek,
Texarkana, Paraclifta
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Pensioner
1840 Roll
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*Arkansas DAR Yearbook 1914, p. 82;
*Eno, Clara, “DAR Committee Locates Graves of
Revolutionary Soldiers in Arkansas.” Arkansas Gazette, 21 Sept 1919.
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Bogy, Joseph
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Arkansas
Co.; Chapters:
Arkansas Post, Grand Prairie
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VA
Patriotic Service; furnished supplies to Gen Geo. Rogers Clark
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*NSDAR List Revolutionary Soldiers buried in
Arkansas listed in e-membership,
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Bonne, Michel (father)
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Buried
Arkansas Co. at or near Arkansas Post;
Chapters: Arkansas Post, Grand Prairie
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Plaque
honoring 26 Rev. War Soldiers hangs in Courthouse Square in DeWitt
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*Arkansas Historical Markers, p.14;
*AR
DAR Yearbook 1991-92, p 86
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Bonne, Michel (son)
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Buried
Arkansas Co. at or near Arkansas Post; Chapters:
Arkansas Post, Grand Prairie
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Plaque
honoring 26 Rev. War Soldiers hangs in Courthouse Square in DeWitt
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*Arkansas Historical Markers, p.14;
*AR
DAR Yearbook 1991-92, p 86
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Booth, Isaac
future applicants must prove correct service
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Buried
Lawrence Co. Chapters: Independence Co, Little Red
River, Strawberry River, Jonesboro
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Infantry
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*NSDAR List Revolutionary Soldiers buried in
Arkansas listed in e-membership,
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Boulard, Louis
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Buried
Arkansas Co. at or near Arkansas Post; Chapters:
Arkansas Post, Grand Prairie
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Plaque
honoring 26 Rev. War Soldiers hangs in Courthouse Square in DeWitt
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*Arkansas Historical Markers, p.14;
*AR
DAR Yearbook 1991-92, p 86
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Boyd, William
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Fayetteville,
Washington Co.; Chapter: Marion
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*Eno, Clara, Fifty-Five Revolutionary Soldiers
Buried in Arkansas, Arkansas History Commission.
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Bradley, James
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1759-1822;
Buried Hempstead Co (also reported in Lafayette Co ;) Chapters: John Cain, Benjamin Culp, Mine Creek,
Texarkana, Paraclifta
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NC
Private
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Grave
marked by Texarkana Chapter DAR
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*NSDAR List Revolutionary Soldiers buried in
Arkansas listed in e-membership,
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Bradley, Lawrence
* future app. must prove lineage of child
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b.
1758, d. 1828, and buried in the Sulphur Rock Cemetery near Batesville, Independence
Co.; Chapters: Independence, Little Red River,
Strawberry River, Maria Van Buren
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NC
Militia
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Grave
was marked 1967 by Independence Co. Historical Society and AR SAR
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*Arkansas Historical Markers, p.105;
*NSDAR List Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Arkansas
listed in e-membership,
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