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Submitted: 10/5/12 • Approved: 8/18/19 • Last Updated: 8/21/19 • R763601-G763601-S3
Aaron
Company C 2 Tennessee Cavalry
Civil War Confederate
December 8, 1844 - January 26, 1934
*Obituary
Benton County Record & Democrat
Thursday, February 1, 1934
GARFIELD’S LAST CONFEDERATE SOLDIER DIES AT 89 YEARS
Aaron Ford, one of the pioneer citizens of Garfield community and the last Confederate soldier there, passed away, Jan. 26, 1934 at the ripe old age of 89 years. A large crowd attended the funeral conducted by Bro. B.R. Williams and his Brother Masons. His body was laid to rest in the Ruddick’s Cemetery to await the Judgment.
Born in Tennessee, Dec. 8, 1844, he married Sarah Edens in 1868 and moved to Benton County, Arkansas soon after. To this union was born five children. His wife died in 1883. He was again married, and a child was born to this union. Besides being a charter member of the Garfield Masonic Lodge, he was a charter member of the Baptist Church at that place, remaining a faithful and honorable member of both. He was a likable man of strong personality, very affectionate to his family and his grandchildren, often calling them to his side to embrace them. Loved by all who knew him, he had a host of kindred nephews and nieces and even the 5th generation stood at the grave to pay their loving respects to their great, great uncle. It can truly be said he had more kindred than anyone else in one neighborhood and stood in the highest respects of his neighbors. His good name will live on and on. “for his good works do follow him.”
Margret
November 10, 1846 - March 25, 1919
Age 73 yrs 4 mos 15 dys
*Obituary
Rogers Democrat
Thursday April 3, 1919
FORD, Mrs. Aaron - (from Ozark) Mrs. Aaron Ford was buried at the Ruddick graveyard Thursday afternoon. She passed away Tuesday evening about seven o'clock. Rev. Billberry conducted the funeral services. She was 73 years old and had lived in this neighborhood for many years. All who knew her loved and respected her for her many acts of kindness and charity.
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