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Submitted: 4/9/13 • Approved: 4/11/13 • Last Updated: 4/18/13 • R860814-G860812-S3
James
May 22, 1832 - July 2, 1909
*Obituary (as written)
Benton County Democrat
July 8, 1909
James Harvey Winton was born in Roane county, Tenn. May 23, 1832 and died at his home near Elk Horn, Benton county, Ark. July 2, 1909, age 77 years, 1 month and 9 days. At an early age he came with his parents to Polk county, Mo. where he spent his childhood and youth on the farm. At a time when the trip was attended with dangers and hardships he crossed the plains to California, where he tarried for a while, returning by way of the Isthmus of Panama, to Missouri, He was married to Martha J. Hammond June 26, 1855. To them were born one son and three daughters. The son preceded his father in death. He was conv erted in Polk county, Mo. at Mitchell camp ground {so named in honor of his maternal grandfather) and in 1857 united with the M.E. Church, South. He lived in the church of his choice until his death. No man has lived in this country who has been a greater blessing to it than he. He stood for everything that was for the good of his community. He was loyal to every interest of his country and his church. He went out from Cane Hill, Washington county, Ark. in 1861 to fight for what he believed to be a just cause. He was a brave soldier in the Confederate army. He was wounded at Jenkins’ Ferry, Ark. near the close of the war. This wound became very painful bef ore his death and was no doubt the cause of his death. He suffered a long time and severely until God released him from his pain. Brother Winton was connected with some of the leading families of 11nnessee. Many of his relatives were distinguished men in church and state. Rev. Geo. B. Winton, editor of the Nashville Advocate, is a nephew of his. He was a worthy descendant of a noble family and has left his influence for good upon those with whom he associated. He leaves a wife and three daughters: Mrs. J.A. Rice, Miss Minnie Winton and Mrs. Edna Latimer, and one sister, besides many other friends and relatives. The funeral was conducted at Buttram’s Chapel by his pastor, Rev. J.S. Hackler, and the writer, and we laid his body to rest by the side of his father and mother in the cemetery near the Chapel. R.E.L. Bearden.
Martha
Aug 25 1837 - July 5 1923
*Obituary (as written)
Rogers Democrat
July 12, 1923
Bentonville, July 6.- Mrs. Martin Winton, 87 years old, member of a pioneer Benton county family, died at her home, Winton Place, on Pea Ridge yesterday morning. Mrs. Winton is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James A. Rice and Miss Minnie Winton, both of Winton Place, and by a number of grandchildren. The Winton home, which is in the historic Pea Ridge section made famous by the battle of Pea Ridge, has one of the most beautiful locations in this section and is one of the show places of the county.
Contributed on 4/9/13 by wfields55
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