Benjamin Cephas Mahurin (1829 - 1917)

Benjamin and Sally raised my grandpa Charlie, Enoch, and Belle after their parents died young. I do have a copy of Benjamin’s death certificate.

Diane

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CindyBecker90 More info on Benjamin Cephus Mahurin: Served as Pastor for Primitive Baptist Church in Little Flock,AR Served in Missouri Militia as PVT. during the Civil War in the76h Reg., E>M>M>. Enrolled 30 Apr. 1864@Mt. Vernon, Mo, calledto active duty, 25 Sept. 1864 - 19 days of service. Joined A Co,76th Reg. Oct 1864. Description: News article: 1917 - Aged Minister Killed in Motor Accident Struck when he attempted to board a street car, Rev. Mahurin is hurt fatily. Benjamin G. Mahurin, 88 years old of Garfield, Ark., a Minister in the Primative Babtist Church, died at St. Johns hospital on Friday morning as a result of injuries. He died at 3 o'clock Sun. afternoon. The Rev. was struck by a motor car driven by Berford Wilson, 17 years old, at the corner of 3rd & Main St. Mahurin was on the North side of the St. He had started across to board a St. car with a chum. Cecil Stemp was traveling west on 3rd. Apparently neither the occupants of the car nor Mahurin saw Wilson. An axil of the car struck Mahurin. Rev. Mahurin was thrown violently to the ground. His head received the force of an axil fracturing his skull. He was rushed to St. Joseph's hospital in the Hurlbut Ambulance. Coroner, R.M. James investigated the case yesterday afternoon. After hearing the evidence of all witnesses he said death was the result of an accident. Mr. Mahurin was here visiting his Grandson, Carl McVicker, No. 2018 Harlam Ave. & other relatives. He had lived in Garfield since he was 9 yrs. old, or since 1838. As a result of his residence in Benton County, he was one of the most widely known men in that section. Sons, Neil, Enoch & Charles arrived in town Saturday morn & took charge of the burial. Enoch was sent to Garfield last night with the (?). The funeral will take place, Tom (?) *****************

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