Markers & monuments, Archibald Yell, Fayetteville, Ark. [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. [195-?]

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Markers & monuments, Archibald Yell, Fayetteville, Ark. [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. [195-?]

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Negative taken of the historical marker that commemorates the life of Arkansas Governor Archibald Yell (1797-1847) at the Masonic section of the Evergreen Cemetery, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. The marker reads as follows: Born near Salisbury, North Carolina, Aug. 1797, Volunteer in Battle of New Orleans, 1815; member of Tennessee legislature, 1827; Grand Master of Masons in Tennessee, 1831; District judge of Arkansas Territory, 1832-1836; Charter member of Washington Lodge F & AM, 1835; member of Congress from Arkansas, 1836-1840, 1844-1846; Governor of Arkansas, 1840-1844; Colonel of Arkansas volunteers; in war with Mexico, 1846-1847; killed in action at battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, Feb. 23, 1847. A distinguished mason, a gallant soldier, an upright judge, fearless champion of popular rights, a sincere friend, an honest man. Erected by Washington Lodge No. 1, F & A masons and far West Chapter No. 1, Royal Arch masons, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

1 negative : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm. (2 x 2 in.)

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Deane, Ernie

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Yell, Archibald, 1797 or 1799-1847

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Governor of and U.S. representative from Arkansas, public official of Tennessee, jurist, and army officer. From the description of Archibald Yell papers, 1836-1847. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981226 From the description of Archibald Yell letter, 1839 Feb. 6. (Arkansas History Commission). WorldCat record id: 430350370 Archibald Yell was a soldier and congressman. From the guide to the Archibald Yell correspondence, 1836-1847., 1836-1847, (American ...

Arkansas History Commission

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The Arkansas History Commission was created by the General Assembly in 1905. Inspired and guided during its early years by John Hugh Reynolds, the commission is the official archives of the state, responsible for collecting and preserving the source materials of the history of Arkansas. From the description of Arkansas History Commission records, 1905-1984 [microform]. (Arkansas History Commission). WorldCat record id: 244818119 ...