Henry David Cantrell (abt. 1838 - 1862)

Born about 1838 in Madison County, Arkansas, USA

Ancestors

Died 7 Mar 1862 at about age 24 in Elkhorn Tavern, Benton County, Arkansas, USA

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Biography

Henry Cantrell served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: July 11, 1861
Mustered out: 7th Mar 1862
Side: CSA
Regiment(s): Fourteenth (McCarver's) Infantry, S-Y AND Fourteenth (Power's) Infantry, A-C

Military

On 11 Jul 1861, Henry enlisted in Company C of 14th AR Infantry during the Civil War. He was killed during Civil War at Elkhorn, AR.

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Private H. D. Cantrell, Company C, 14th (Power's) Arkansas Infantry, CSA (Cover)

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Private H. D. Cantrell, Company C, 14th (Power's) Arkansas Infantry, CSA, appears on Company Muster roll May & June 1862; enlisted on July 11, 1861 in Yellville, (Marion Co.) Arkansas by E. W. Turner for 12 months. Last paid by I. A. Willson on Oct 31, 1861. Kild (killed) at Elkhorn fight 7th Mar 1862

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Transcript of the letters of Admin. on the estate of Henry D. Cantrell died. Clerks fee $1, Certif., seal & oath .50 total fees $1.50 dated 1 Nov 1862

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Marion Co., AR, Sep 1862

Amanda J. Cantrell appeared and applied for letters of administration in the estate of Henry D. Cantrell, dec'd and made oath of his estate being not worth more than $300 in value and that the heir is Elizabeth Emily Cantrell living in Marion Co., AR. The deceased died without a will and that she will make an inventory and administration of all goods, shattles, rights and credit due the deceased and pay his debts. Signed: Amanda J. Cantrell

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Marion Co., AR, 6 Sep 1862

Amanda J. Cantrell listed as Administrix of the estate of Henry D. Cantrell. $600 bond was paid for goods, chattels, rights and credits of the estate of Henry D. Cantrell, dec'd. Names listed: Amanda J. Cantrell (widow), Eli Dodson (husband of Rhoda Caroline Cantrell and brother-in-law to Henry), W. P. Cantrell (Henry's brother William P. Cantrell).

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Marion Co., AR, 6 Sep 1862

Henry D. Cantrell of Marion Co., AR died on 7th Mar 1862. Amanda J. Cantrell of Marion Co, AR appointed as Administrix of his estate.

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Marion Co., AR 3 Oct 1862

Clerk seal

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Yellville, Marion Co., AR, 6 Oct 1862

Widow of Henry D. Cantrell, dec'd, who was mustered into service by E. W. Turner at Yellville on 11th July 1861 in Company C commanded by Capt. W. C. Mitchell and Capt. A. L. Hudson 14th Arkansas Regiment. Deceased was about 5 ft. 10 or 11 inches tall, dark complexion, black eyes and hair, age near 25, occupation: farmer, who was mentally wounded at the Battle of Elk Horn on 7th Mar 1862. The deceased at the time of death had 4 months & 26 days due wages at $11 a month and $25 due for clothing. Widow seeks payment of wages and clothes allowance. Signed: Amanda J. Cantrell of Yellville (Marion Co.,) AR.

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Marion Co., AR 3 Oct 1862

Clerk seal

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From the Adjutant & Inspector General's Office. Private H. D. Cantrell, Company C, 14th (Power's) Arkansas Infantry, CSA, enlisted July 11, 1861 for 12 mos. killed 7 Mar 1862.

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From the Adjutant & Inspector General's Office. Private H. D. Cantrell, Company C, 14th (Power's) Arkansas Infantry, CSA, enlisted July 11, 1861 for 12 mos. killed 7 Mar 1862.

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Private H. D. Cantrell, Company C, 14th (Power's) Arkansas Infantry, CSA (Deceased)

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Private H. D. Cantrell, Company C, 14th (Power's) Arkansas Infantry, CSA (Deceased) - For his pay

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Private Henry D. Cantrell, Company C, 14th (Power's) Arkansas Infantry, CSA - $71.56 due to Amanda Cantrell

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Private Henry D. Cantrell, Company C, 14th (Power's) Arkansas Infantry, CSA - regarding his pay

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Private Henry D. Cantrell, Company C, 14th (Power's) Arkansas Infantry, CSA - his company description & when he died.

Burial

Confederate Cemetery, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas

Find A Grave: Memorial #74678074

Sources

• This person was created through the import of PittsPenn_2010-09-21.ged on 22 September 2010 by MG Pitts.

• Marion Co., AR Families" Book - 1881 through 1900