Josephus HUFFMAN (VETERAN CSA)

PRIVATE
Texas State Milita
Civil War Confederate
April 4, 1830 - August 25, 1911

*Obituary
Benton County Democrat
Thursday, August 31, 1911

Died August 25, 1911 at his home in Bentonville, Ark., Josephus Huffman, in the eighty-second year of his age. Deceased was born in Barren county, Kentucky April 4th, 1830. He was the oldest son of ten children, all of whom are dead except his youngest sister. He was married to Selina J. Bowles in Barren county, Kentucky November 9th, 1854. They had one child only, C.C. Huffman, who has lived with his father from his birth. Mrs. Huffman died June 24th, 1906 and while he uncomplainingly submitted to the will of God in the death of his loving and beloved wife, he never afterward ceased to be lonely and began to decline in spirit and in health. In 1862 or 1863 he and his wife united with the Primitive Baptist Church in Dallas county, Texas. In the fall of 1867 they moved from Texas to Sebastian county, Arkansas and united with the Primitive Baptist church there. From there they came to Bentonville, Ark., arriving May 7th, 1873. From that time Bentonville was his home. He never united with any church here because of his conscientious doctrinal differences to which he could not be reconciled. He was of a liberal and generous christian spirit, punctual in attendance upon the services of the sanctuary and courteous and respectful to his brethren and acquaintances. He read and studied the Bible as few of his age and environments have done. It was his study by day and by night, having literally worn out four or five Bibles perusing them. Stricken with paralysis he lay helpless for weeks, gradually yet painfully going down in physical strength till the end. Bro. Huffman had many friends as was witnessed by the large gathering at the funeral service conducted by the writer, assisted by Bros. Taylor and Lester. The remains were buried at the Jefferson family burying ground by the side of his beloved wife, who had gone before. May a double portion of the spirit of the Comforter be given to the only son and to the dear grandchildren and friends who survive him. P. Carnahan

Source: Sons of Confederate Veterans, Benton County, Arkansas 2009
Compiled by William W Degge

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