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Submitted: 7/10/15 • Approved: 7/19/15 • Last Updated: 6/10/23 • R1087444-G1087443-S3
SERGEANT MAJOR
Headquarters 4 Arkansas Cavalry
Civil War Confederate
November 3, 1839 - June 9, 1909
Born Leesburg, Tenn.
*Obituary
The Prairie Grove Herald
Thursday, June 10, 1909
Mr. Joseph D. Powell, a well known and honored citizen of this county, died yesterday afternoon about 4 o’clock at his home at Rhea, nine miles northeast of Prairie Grove, from the effects of paralysis, which he suffered last November, and since which time he had been confined to his bed. Mr. Powell was about 68 years of age and was born and reared in this county. During the Civil war he served as a soldier in the Confederate army, and was a soldier true and tried. He was a man honored and respected by his neighbors and friends. He is survived by his wife. The funeral services were held this afternoon.
*Obituary
The Springdale News
Tuesday, June 15, 1909
Joseph D Powell, 68 years of age, died last week at his home at Prairie Grove, the result of a stroke of paralysis received last November.
Margaret
1845 - 1923
Source: Sons of Confederate Veterans, Washington County Arkansas 2009
Compiled by William W Degge
Contributed on 7/10/15 by wfields55
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