OLD VETERAN DIES
Calvin Estes, aged 88 years, died Sunday night. Mr. Estes was the oldest federal veteran in the county. He was a well-to-do farmer, who has resided on his farm, one mile east of Agnos, for the past 65 years. Flu which later developed in pneumonia caused his death. He leaves a wife and six children, besides a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. He was a good citizen and his death cast a pall gloom over the entire community.
Calvin Estes
By Brian Nix Hall
Ash Flat, Arkansas
Calvin Estes was born on March 25, 1843, the first child of 8 born to James and Rebecca (Nolan) Estes. Calvin's father James Estes was born on August 31, 1821, and Calvin's mother was born on July 15, 1824. A funny thing about Calvin's mother, Rebecca, she was found, as a baby, on the banks of the Black River of Alabama after the Federal Government moved the Native American Indians off of their land and onto their own reservations. The Native American Indians of that particular area happen to be from the Creek tribe. James and Rebecca (Nolan) Estes reared 7 boys and 1 girl, they are as follows: Calvin Estes, William Marl Estes, Thomas N. Estes, John F. Estes, James Madison Estes, Hugh Pryor Estes, David Orr Estes and Rebecca Frances (Estes) Heath. Calvin's family belonged to the Baptist church until 1858, when the Estes family decided to join the Church of Christ.
On May 1, 1861, Calvin married Milly Rebecca (Wiles) Estes, daughter of Dr. William and Millie Wiles that emigrated from Tenn. to the Ash Flat, Ark. area. Calvin was only 18 years of age when he got married, and only 20 years of age when he went off to fight in the Civil War. When the Civil War broke out, Calvin was on the opposite side of the fence to most of his neighbors. Most of Calvin's were strongly in favor of secession and the Confederacy. Calvin was once quoted as saying "Since I would not be a slave, I would not own a slave." Calvin supported the Union cause with all of his might. In fact, it was that very reason that made Calvin liable to arrest after the state of Arkansas succeeded from the Union. It was then that Calvin decided to join the Union Army. Calvin belonged to Company G. of the 11th Calvary of the U.S. Army, where he earned his way up to the rank of Corporal. Once while Calvin was stationed at Fort Lenardwood in Missouri, his wife, Milly Rebecca (Wiles) Estes, left Agnos, Arkansas, with a friend and her baby. This friend also had a husband stationed in Missouri. They left out on this long, hard trip in an ox cart that was being pulled by a milk cow. This harsh trip was only to be cut short when Confederate solders turned the two women and child around in West Plains, Missouri, and sent them back to their homes back in Arkansas. During a battle in 1863, Calvin was shot in the back and shoulder, however, Calvin survived the War, only to carry those Confederate bullets to his grave some 65 years later.
After coming home from the war, Calvin worked as a carpenter and very successful farmer. It was said that few men have lived to be able to chop more timber with an axe than Calvin Estes, and that no mule could be too mean for him to handle. Calvin was also one of very strong convictions. His views strayed different from the views of his neighbors, especially when it came to politics and religion – the two best topics for people to argue about in the late 1800's. After the Civil War, Calvin swore never to vote for another Democrat as long as he lived. Calvin kept that promise, except for voting in the 1928 Presidential election for Democrat Al Smith, and that was because Calvin didn't like all of the preachers going out for Herbert Hoover.
Calvin Estes, aged 88 years, died Sunday night. Mr. Estes was the oldest federal veteran in the county. He was a well-to-do farmer, who has resided on his farm, one mile east of Agnos, for the past 65 years. Flu which later developed in pneumonia caused his death. He leaves a wife and six children, besides a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. He was a good citizen and his death cast a pall gloom over the entire community.
Calvin Estes
By Brian Nix Hall
Ash Flat, Arkansas
Calvin Estes was born on March 25, 1843, the first child of 8 born to James and Rebecca (Nolan) Estes. Calvin's father James Estes was born on August 31, 1821, and Calvin's mother was born on July 15, 1824. A funny thing about Calvin's mother, Rebecca, she was found, as a baby, on the banks of the Black River of Alabama after the Federal Government moved the Native American Indians off of their land and onto their own reservations. The Native American Indians of that particular area happen to be from the Creek tribe. James and Rebecca (Nolan) Estes reared 7 boys and 1 girl, they are as follows: Calvin Estes, William Marl Estes, Thomas N. Estes, John F. Estes, James Madison Estes, Hugh Pryor Estes, David Orr Estes and Rebecca Frances (Estes) Heath. Calvin's family belonged to the Baptist church until 1858, when the Estes family decided to join the Church of Christ.
On May 1, 1861, Calvin married Milly Rebecca (Wiles) Estes, daughter of Dr. William and Millie Wiles that emigrated from Tenn. to the Ash Flat, Ark. area. Calvin was only 18 years of age when he got married, and only 20 years of age when he went off to fight in the Civil War. When the Civil War broke out, Calvin was on the opposite side of the fence to most of his neighbors. Most of Calvin's were strongly in favor of secession and the Confederacy. Calvin was once quoted as saying "Since I would not be a slave, I would not own a slave." Calvin supported the Union cause with all of his might. In fact, it was that very reason that made Calvin liable to arrest after the state of Arkansas succeeded from the Union. It was then that Calvin decided to join the Union Army. Calvin belonged to Company G. of the 11th Calvary of the U.S. Army, where he earned his way up to the rank of Corporal. Once while Calvin was stationed at Fort Lenardwood in Missouri, his wife, Milly Rebecca (Wiles) Estes, left Agnos, Arkansas, with a friend and her baby. This friend also had a husband stationed in Missouri. They left out on this long, hard trip in an ox cart that was being pulled by a milk cow. This harsh trip was only to be cut short when Confederate solders turned the two women and child around in West Plains, Missouri, and sent them back to their homes back in Arkansas. During a battle in 1863, Calvin was shot in the back and shoulder, however, Calvin survived the War, only to carry those Confederate bullets to his grave some 65 years later.
After coming home from the war, Calvin worked as a carpenter and very successful farmer. It was said that few men have lived to be able to chop more timber with an axe than Calvin Estes, and that no mule could be too mean for him to handle. Calvin was also one of very strong convictions. His views strayed different from the views of his neighbors, especially when it came to politics and religion – the two best topics for people to argue about in the late 1800's. After the Civil War, Calvin swore never to vote for another Democrat as long as he lived. Calvin kept that promise, except for voting in the 1928 Presidential election for Democrat Al Smith, and that was because Calvin didn't like all of the preachers going out for Herbert Hoover.
OLD VETERAN DIES
Calvin Estes, aged 88 years, died Sunday night. Mr. Estes was the oldest federal veteran in the county. He was a well-to-do farmer, who has resided on his farm, one mile east of Agnos, for the past 65 years. Flu which later developed in pneumonia caused his death. He leaves a wife and six children, besides a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. He was a good citizen and his death cast a pall gloom over the entire community.
Calvin Estes
By Brian Nix Hall
Ash Flat, Arkansas
Calvin Estes was born on March 25, 1843, the first child of 8 born to James and Rebecca (Nolan) Estes. Calvin's father James Estes was born on August 31, 1821, and Calvin's mother was born on July 15, 1824. A funny thing about Calvin's mother, Rebecca, she was found, as a baby, on the banks of the Black River of Alabama after the Federal Government moved the Native American Indians off of their land and onto their own reservations. The Native American Indians of that particular area happen to be from the Creek tribe. James and Rebecca (Nolan) Estes reared 7 boys and 1 girl, they are as follows: Calvin Estes, William Marl Estes, Thomas N. Estes, John F. Estes, James Madison Estes, Hugh Pryor Estes, David Orr Estes and Rebecca Frances (Estes) Heath. Calvin's family belonged to the Baptist church until 1858, when the Estes family decided to join the Church of Christ.
On May 1, 1861, Calvin married Milly Rebecca (Wiles) Estes, daughter of Dr. William and Millie Wiles that emigrated from Tenn. to the Ash Flat, Ark. area. Calvin was only 18 years of age when he got married, and only 20 years of age when he went off to fight in the Civil War. When the Civil War broke out, Calvin was on the opposite side of the fence to most of his neighbors. Most of Calvin's were strongly in favor of secession and the Confederacy. Calvin was once quoted as saying "Since I would not be a slave, I would not own a slave." Calvin supported the Union cause with all of his might. In fact, it was that very reason that made Calvin liable to arrest after the state of Arkansas succeeded from the Union. It was then that Calvin decided to join the Union Army. Calvin belonged to Company G. of the 11th Calvary of the U.S. Army, where he earned his way up to the rank of Corporal. Once while Calvin was stationed at Fort Lenardwood in Missouri, his wife, Milly Rebecca (Wiles) Estes, left Agnos, Arkansas, with a friend and her baby. This friend also had a husband stationed in Missouri. They left out on this long, hard trip in an ox cart that was being pulled by a milk cow. This harsh trip was only to be cut short when Confederate solders turned the two women and child around in West Plains, Missouri, and sent them back to their homes back in Arkansas. During a battle in 1863, Calvin was shot in the back and shoulder, however, Calvin survived the War, only to carry those Confederate bullets to his grave some 65 years later.
After coming home from the war, Calvin worked as a carpenter and very successful farmer. It was said that few men have lived to be able to chop more timber with an axe than Calvin Estes, and that no mule could be too mean for him to handle. Calvin was also one of very strong convictions. His views strayed different from the views of his neighbors, especially when it came to politics and religion – the two best topics for people to argue about in the late 1800's. After the Civil War, Calvin swore never to vote for another Democrat as long as he lived. Calvin kept that promise, except for voting in the 1928 Presidential election for Democrat Al Smith, and that was because Calvin didn't like all of the preachers going out for Herbert Hoover.
Calvin Estes, aged 88 years, died Sunday night. Mr. Estes was the oldest federal veteran in the county. He was a well-to-do farmer, who has resided on his farm, one mile east of Agnos, for the past 65 years. Flu which later developed in pneumonia caused his death. He leaves a wife and six children, besides a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. He was a good citizen and his death cast a pall gloom over the entire community.
Calvin Estes
By Brian Nix Hall
Ash Flat, Arkansas
Calvin Estes was born on March 25, 1843, the first child of 8 born to James and Rebecca (Nolan) Estes. Calvin's father James Estes was born on August 31, 1821, and Calvin's mother was born on July 15, 1824. A funny thing about Calvin's mother, Rebecca, she was found, as a baby, on the banks of the Black River of Alabama after the Federal Government moved the Native American Indians off of their land and onto their own reservations. The Native American Indians of that particular area happen to be from the Creek tribe. James and Rebecca (Nolan) Estes reared 7 boys and 1 girl, they are as follows: Calvin Estes, William Marl Estes, Thomas N. Estes, John F. Estes, James Madison Estes, Hugh Pryor Estes, David Orr Estes and Rebecca Frances (Estes) Heath. Calvin's family belonged to the Baptist church until 1858, when the Estes family decided to join the Church of Christ.
On May 1, 1861, Calvin married Milly Rebecca (Wiles) Estes, daughter of Dr. William and Millie Wiles that emigrated from Tenn. to the Ash Flat, Ark. area. Calvin was only 18 years of age when he got married, and only 20 years of age when he went off to fight in the Civil War. When the Civil War broke out, Calvin was on the opposite side of the fence to most of his neighbors. Most of Calvin's were strongly in favor of secession and the Confederacy. Calvin was once quoted as saying "Since I would not be a slave, I would not own a slave." Calvin supported the Union cause with all of his might. In fact, it was that very reason that made Calvin liable to arrest after the state of Arkansas succeeded from the Union. It was then that Calvin decided to join the Union Army. Calvin belonged to Company G. of the 11th Calvary of the U.S. Army, where he earned his way up to the rank of Corporal. Once while Calvin was stationed at Fort Lenardwood in Missouri, his wife, Milly Rebecca (Wiles) Estes, left Agnos, Arkansas, with a friend and her baby. This friend also had a husband stationed in Missouri. They left out on this long, hard trip in an ox cart that was being pulled by a milk cow. This harsh trip was only to be cut short when Confederate solders turned the two women and child around in West Plains, Missouri, and sent them back to their homes back in Arkansas. During a battle in 1863, Calvin was shot in the back and shoulder, however, Calvin survived the War, only to carry those Confederate bullets to his grave some 65 years later.
After coming home from the war, Calvin worked as a carpenter and very successful farmer. It was said that few men have lived to be able to chop more timber with an axe than Calvin Estes, and that no mule could be too mean for him to handle. Calvin was also one of very strong convictions. His views strayed different from the views of his neighbors, especially when it came to politics and religion – the two best topics for people to argue about in the late 1800's. After the Civil War, Calvin swore never to vote for another Democrat as long as he lived. Calvin kept that promise, except for voting in the 1928 Presidential election for Democrat Al Smith, and that was because Calvin didn't like all of the preachers going out for Herbert Hoover.
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