John Charles Betten was born on August 14th, 1838 in Iowa. When the war came, he joined the Confederate cause and fought as a Private in Company G of the 3rd Missouri Cavalry. Even though he wasn't native to the South, he stood with his neighbors in defense of it and it's rights. John survived the war, and returned home. John died on July 3rd, 1916, and was buried in an unmarked grave for ninety-four years until this beautiful military marker was placed.
In Broadfoot's 'Confederate Military History, Vol. XIV' he states:
'J. C. Betten, of Eureka Springs, is a native of Iowa, born August 14, 1838, but his mother dying in his childhood, he came to Missouri and was reared in the family of George W. Stephens, a nephew of Vice President Alexander W. Stephens. He promptly espoused the cause of his state and the Confederacy in 1861, and on May 10th enlisted in the State Guard under Gen. Martin Green. After the disbandment of the State Guard he entered the Confederate service in the regiment of Col. John B. Clark, and served until the close of the war, taking an active part in the campaigns in Arkansas and the raids in Missouri under General Marmaduke. Among the many engagements in which he participated may be mentioned those at Shelbina, Lexington, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Helena, Springfield, Hartsville, and Fort Stephens, where he was wounded. After the close of hostilities he entered upon the study of law, and removing to Arkansas in 1867, has been engaged in the practice of his profession with much more success in this state since 1875. For thirteen years his home has been at Eureka Springs. Mr. Betten is well known throughout the country as the founder of the National Order of Mohawks, which was initiated by him at Eureka Springs, November 24, 1896. He has served three years as assistant chief of the order.'
In Broadfoot's 'Confederate Military History, Vol. XIV' he states:
'J. C. Betten, of Eureka Springs, is a native of Iowa, born August 14, 1838, but his mother dying in his childhood, he came to Missouri and was reared in the family of George W. Stephens, a nephew of Vice President Alexander W. Stephens. He promptly espoused the cause of his state and the Confederacy in 1861, and on May 10th enlisted in the State Guard under Gen. Martin Green. After the disbandment of the State Guard he entered the Confederate service in the regiment of Col. John B. Clark, and served until the close of the war, taking an active part in the campaigns in Arkansas and the raids in Missouri under General Marmaduke. Among the many engagements in which he participated may be mentioned those at Shelbina, Lexington, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Helena, Springfield, Hartsville, and Fort Stephens, where he was wounded. After the close of hostilities he entered upon the study of law, and removing to Arkansas in 1867, has been engaged in the practice of his profession with much more success in this state since 1875. For thirteen years his home has been at Eureka Springs. Mr. Betten is well known throughout the country as the founder of the National Order of Mohawks, which was initiated by him at Eureka Springs, November 24, 1896. He has served three years as assistant chief of the order.'
John Charles Betten was born on August 14th, 1838 in Iowa. When the war came, he joined the Confederate cause and fought as a Private in Company G of the 3rd Missouri Cavalry. Even though he wasn't native to the South, he stood with his neighbors in defense of it and it's rights. John survived the war, and returned home. John died on July 3rd, 1916, and was buried in an unmarked grave for ninety-four years until this beautiful military marker was placed.
In Broadfoot's 'Confederate Military History, Vol. XIV' he states:
'J. C. Betten, of Eureka Springs, is a native of Iowa, born August 14, 1838, but his mother dying in his childhood, he came to Missouri and was reared in the family of George W. Stephens, a nephew of Vice President Alexander W. Stephens. He promptly espoused the cause of his state and the Confederacy in 1861, and on May 10th enlisted in the State Guard under Gen. Martin Green. After the disbandment of the State Guard he entered the Confederate service in the regiment of Col. John B. Clark, and served until the close of the war, taking an active part in the campaigns in Arkansas and the raids in Missouri under General Marmaduke. Among the many engagements in which he participated may be mentioned those at Shelbina, Lexington, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Helena, Springfield, Hartsville, and Fort Stephens, where he was wounded. After the close of hostilities he entered upon the study of law, and removing to Arkansas in 1867, has been engaged in the practice of his profession with much more success in this state since 1875. For thirteen years his home has been at Eureka Springs. Mr. Betten is well known throughout the country as the founder of the National Order of Mohawks, which was initiated by him at Eureka Springs, November 24, 1896. He has served three years as assistant chief of the order.'
In Broadfoot's 'Confederate Military History, Vol. XIV' he states:
'J. C. Betten, of Eureka Springs, is a native of Iowa, born August 14, 1838, but his mother dying in his childhood, he came to Missouri and was reared in the family of George W. Stephens, a nephew of Vice President Alexander W. Stephens. He promptly espoused the cause of his state and the Confederacy in 1861, and on May 10th enlisted in the State Guard under Gen. Martin Green. After the disbandment of the State Guard he entered the Confederate service in the regiment of Col. John B. Clark, and served until the close of the war, taking an active part in the campaigns in Arkansas and the raids in Missouri under General Marmaduke. Among the many engagements in which he participated may be mentioned those at Shelbina, Lexington, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Helena, Springfield, Hartsville, and Fort Stephens, where he was wounded. After the close of hostilities he entered upon the study of law, and removing to Arkansas in 1867, has been engaged in the practice of his profession with much more success in this state since 1875. For thirteen years his home has been at Eureka Springs. Mr. Betten is well known throughout the country as the founder of the National Order of Mohawks, which was initiated by him at Eureka Springs, November 24, 1896. He has served three years as assistant chief of the order.'
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