Mary J ANDERSON

Moses
Company F 16 Tennessee Cavalry
Civil War Confederate
July 12, 1837 - January 22, 1921

*Obituary
Springdale News
Friday, February 11, 1921

ANDERSON, Moses – Moses Anderson, born in Hawkins County, Tennessee on July 12, 1837, the son of Enid and Mary Anderson, died on January 22, 1921, aged 83 years, 6 months and 10 days. He was the last member of his family, the last sister, Mrs. Sarah Cook of Knoxville, Tennessee, preceding him just one week. He entered the Confederate army in the early part of the Civil War being placed in the 16th Tennessee Cavalry under the leadership of Lt.Col. J.R. Neal and Capt. Satley. He served “The Lost Cause” faithfully during the entire struggle, receiving only slight wounds from a bayonet. But he learned to love his comrades, always cultivated this feeling and never tired relating his war-time experiences. Soon after being mustered out of the service, he came to Washington County, Arkansas. In 1868 he professed faith in Christ, and united with the M.E. Church, South of Zion, which membership he always prized. He served his church as steward, S.S, Superintendent, and teacher and attended its services as long as he was able. On December 31, 1868 he was united in marriage to Mary J. Eidson, to whom he was a faithful and devoted husband. For over fifty-two years they trod Life’s way together. To this union were born nine children; Edward, Mack, George, Wylie, William, John, Frannie, (Mrs. J.O. Nelson), Joe and Sallie, all of whom, except Mack, who died some years ago, survive him. And all, except Wylie and John, who reside in California, were present at his funeral. Beside the wife and children, he leaves sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, to mourn his going. In the presence of a large congregation his body was laid to rest in the Zion Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, January 23. The funeral being conducted by his pastor, Rev. J.F. Thrasher and Rev. Thurman of Sonora. As a basis for the remarks they used Job 14, showing the inevitable frailty of the physical body, followed by 1st Cor. 14, which carries such sweet assurance of the immortality of the soul.
Tho the body dies, the soul lives on,
Somewhere, Somewhere
And just to live with God!
Its worth the struggle and the tears
Anywhere, Anywhere
To know at last we’ll live with God!

*Arkansas Confederate Pension Archives

Moses Anderson submitted Veteran Application #23602 for a Confederate pension and it was received as allowed on August 21, 1915 at the State, citing his service with Company F, 16th Tennessee Cavalry from 1862 thru 1865. Mr. Anderson died January 22, 1921. His widow, Mrs. Mary J. Anderson submitted Widow Application #23602, for a Confederate widow pension and it was received as allowed September 12, 1921 by the State.

Mary
August 4, 1849 - January 7, 1930

*Obituary
Fayetteville Democrat
Thursday, January 9, 1930

ANDERSON, Mary J. EIDSON - Mrs. M.J. Anderson Is Buried At Zion - Springdale, Jan. 8 - Mrs. Mary J. Anderson, 80, who has been seriously ill for several months, died at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning at her home southeast of Springdale. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Zion with burial in the Zion Cemetery.

Mrs. Anderson was born August 4, 1849 and was the daughter of William Eidson and Susan Bagley Eidson. She is survived by five sons and two daughters. Joe Anderson and Wylie Anderson of California, George, John and Billy Anderson of Springdale. Mrs. Anderson is also survived by three sisters and one brother, Mrs. John Joyce, Mrs. Lizzie Weir, Mrs. Erwin and George Eidson.

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