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Submitted: 3/15/12 • Approved: 9/11/16 • Last Updated: 8/1/18 • R663116-G576827-S3
Robert
PRIVATE
Company F 15th Arkansa Infantry
Civil War Confederate
August 27, 1843 - January 12, 1900
*Obituary
Benton County Democrat
Thursday, January 25, 1900
WEBB, R.I. - Died, Jan. 12th at his residence on Pea Ridge, Ark., R.I. Webb, in the 57th year of his age. The deceased was born in Bedford Co., Tenn. August 27th, 1843 and moved with his parents to Pea Ridge in 1852. He professed faith in Christ as a personal Savior during the civil war and united with what was then known as the "Army Church." This was an organization of the christian soldiers of the army of the Confederate States into a society, the conditions of which were to continue in force during the war. After the war the survivors were at liberty to unite with what ever branch of the church they might desire. Many soldiers were converted through the instrumentality of this Army Church, quite a number of whom never belonged to any other church, having perished by consuming disease or fallen on the field of battle ere the fearful struggle ended. Bro. Webb, on his return home, united with the Mt. Vernon congregation of the C.P. Church on Pea Ridge, and soon after was elected and ordained a ruling elder of the same. The duties and responsibilities of this office he faithfully and efficiently performed until his death. October 11th, 1867 he was united in marriage with Miss Susanna Evans of Pea Ridge. To them were born six children, two sons and four daughters, all of whom are honorable and worthy members of society. Firm and resolute in character, meek and patient in spirit, Bro. Webb pursued the business of life and the duties of his office and of religion to the satisfaction of his church and of the entire community. He is the 8th ruling elder of this congregation that I have followed to the grave since called to the pastorate thirty years ago and the last one of the then surviving board of elders. The bereaved family and kindred and a large concourse of his neighbors and friends followed his remains to the Hickman cemetery where they were laid to rest to await the voice of "Him who is the resurrection and the life." May the comfort which God alone can give rest abundantly upon the dear bereaved family and friends all. P. Carnahan, Pastor.
*Obituary
Benton County Democrat
Thursday, January 18, 1900
Robt. Webb, an old and highly respected citizen of Pea Ridge, died last Friday morning after several days of intense illness with pneumonia. Mr. Webb was a brother-in-law of our townsman, R.A. Hickman. We extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives. One by one the old settlers of Benton county are fast passing away and it is sincerely to be regretted for there never was a better citizenship in any country than the honest, sturdy pioneers who first opened up this country and laid the foundation that made it possible for it to attain its present grandeur and greatness.
Susie
1842 - 1926
Contributed on 3/15/12 by judyfrog
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