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Submitted: 6/22/12 • Approved: 1/17/18 • Last Updated: 1/19/18 • R718071-G718071-S3
Wesley
PRIVATE
Company F 15 Arkansas Infantry
Civil War Confederate
November 17, 1841 - September 19, 1921
*Obituary
The Springdale News
Friday, September 23, 1921
ANDERSON, William Wesley — William Wesley Anderson was born in Benton County, Arkansas, November 17, 1841 and died September 19, 1921 at the age of 79 years, 10 months and 2 days, His father, Robert Anderson, was one of the early settlers in this part of the State and shortly after the birth of William Wesley, his oldest son, he moved into the place that later passed into possession of his sons and where the deceased lived his entire life with the exception of two years spent in the State of Texas. On September 20, 1866, deceased was united in marriage with Miss Mary McGlone. If he had lived one day longer he would have completed 55 full years with his loving and faithful wife, who is left to mourn his departure. To this union eleven children were born, four sons and seven daughters. One of the daughters died in infancy, but all the other children grew to manhood and womanhood and nine of these ten still survive to mourn the loss of a just and loving father. Charlotte, who later became Mrs. Frank Stage, died some two years ago. Those who are left behind are Mrs. Mathew McGarrah, Mrs. Ben Graham, Mrs. Hiram Messenger, Mrs. Riley Kendrick, Mrs. Carl Hewitt, Wiley Anderson, Ira Anderson, Riley Anderson and Frank Anderson. Of these, six are present today. Mrs. McGarrah, Mrs. Messenger and his son Riley, are in the far west and unable to attend these last rites to the memory of their father. All of the children with the exception of Riley are married and there are 28 living grandchildren and four dead. There are also nine great-grandchildren and altogether there are 46 living descendants and only six dead. The deceased was never a member of any church, but he was always a model citizen, a just and upright man in every relation of life and greatly respected by all his neighbors and in fact by everyone who knew him. There is no one in his community whose passing on will leave a larger place to be filled in the hearts of friends and neighbors. During his last illness he sought and found peace with God and only regretted that he had not long ago made an open confession of the faith that gave him peace while nearing the end. While still a young man he responded with enthusiasm to what he conceived to be his duty and served four years in the war of the Rebellion with the Confederate Army. All through his long life he courageously faced all duties and obligations and won the undying respect of all about him. He has gone on but leaves blessed memories and a great example for his children and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Wilson Cemetery, conducted by L.L. Johnson of Lowell.
Mary
April 16, 1851 - December 27, 1928
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