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Submitted: 8/17/09 • Approved: 3/13/20 • Last Updated: 3/16/20 • R223527-G0-S3
CSA
Alabama Infantry
Civil War Confederate
February 15, 1836 - September 23, 1890
*Obituary (as written)
Benton County Democrat
Thursday, September 25, 1890
SWAFFORD, S.R. - It is with regret we note the death of Mr. S.R. Swafford which occurred at his residence five miles east of Bentonville on last Wednesday. Mr. Swafford was one of our leading citizens and carried an honorable record as a confederate soldier. We did not learn the time and place of burial.
*Obituary (as written)
Benton County Democrat
Friday, October 10, 1890
S.R. Swafford was born in DeKalb county, Alabama February 15th, 1836 and came to this county in February 1870 where he resided until his death which occurred Sept. 24th, 1890. He enlisted in the Alabama infantry and served through the entire Civil War. He fought at Bellmont, Mo., was captured at Island No. 10; afterwards served under Stonewall Jackson, Bragg, Jos. Johnston and Hood. He was again captured near Chattanooga, Tenn. He was a loyal citizen of the U.S. but he never repented of his war record. His death was caused by heart disease from which he suffered for three months. Much of the time his suffering was intense but he bore it with almost unparalleled fortitude. Burial was in the Oakley cemetery the day following his death, Reverend Jackson Maxwell officiating. He leaves a widow, one daughter and many friends to mourn his loss.
Contributed on 8/17/09 by judyfrog
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