THE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

OF THE HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF MARION COUNTY ARKANSAS

This Fourth of July we wish to celebrate with us as we recap the CMI War in YelMile in pictures.

THE CAMP

The Confederate flag flew valiantly over the camp.

Tents were raised and camp gear was laid out to use.

JUST CHECKING

SOLDIERS PREPARING FOR BATTLE

Pride in one's country

No Matter the outcome, we stand for what we believe and

For our country.

Many wives and lovers followed the soldiers from camp to camp

Come what may, we are ready.

Leisure time in camp

On the banks of Crooked Creek, Camp Adams sheltered many soldier

No matter the age or gender they fought for their Beliefs.

A CAMP FIRE AND A TENT WAS HOME FOR MANY DURING THIS TIME OF CIVIL UNREST

ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME

TROOPS MARCHED TO THE YELLVILLE SQUARE ON SATURDAY TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE MANY VETERANS WHO FOUGHT AND DIED DURING THE BLOODY BATFLE OF THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES. MANY MEN FROM MARION COUNTY SAW SERVICE IN THIS WAR AND ON THIS DAY THE TROOP PAID TRIBUTE TO THOSE MEN.

VICKI ROBERTS, CHAIRPERSON, READ THE NAMES OF SOME 300 MEN OF THE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF MARION COUNTY

TWENTY ONE GUN SALUTE TO THOSE CIVIL WAR VETERANS AS MEMBERS OF THECOMMUNITY OBSERVED

Gene Waters, Bob Thather, Aaron Middleton (front)

Brian Jones and Kevin Middleton

Johnny Bowman, Jesse Crowly, Kevin Bodenhiemer, John Crane, Jim Kincace and Walter Kincade

BATTLE PLANS BEING MADE

TAKING CARE OF OLD GLORY

CONFEDERATE TROOPS POSE FOR THE CAMERA

PREPARING TO MARCH

PREPARING THE CANNONS

MORE PREPARATIONS FOR THE COMING DAYS

THE BATTLE

Ole Glory flew proudly as the Yankees charged across the battlefield.

SMOKE FILLED THE AIR AROUND THE BATTLE FIELD AS THE TROOPS TOOK AIM AND FIRED RIFLES AND CANNONS.

THE END

FROM THE EDITOR

This entire newsletter L dedicated to the re-enactment of the Battle of Yellville and Camp Adams, which rook place on Memorial weekend of 2004. Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and all the re-enactors who came and took part in the battle. A special Thank You goes out to Kevin Bodenhiemer and to John Crane for helping to organize the many re-enactors who took part in this event This editor was on hand to view the action and relive a vital part of Marion County and American history Hope you enjoy as much as I did. Have a safe and restful summer.

The Ancestor Fair was held in Marshall this year and was a huge success, Yours truly was on hand with Mysty to show off our new picture hook and to see what was new in the other counties. Found several new items to add to the genealogy collection.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the Marion County Library Board for their help in expanding the Genealogy Room at the Marion County Library. The room is almost totally complete with new shelves and workspaces, new microfilm reader and printer. (thanks to a grant from Natco and the Board), a new computer and printer, new walls, carpet and a lot of new additions. The society members are in the process of refurbishing the existing books and they really look great.

We have a brand new addition of added microfilm and several new books, thanks to Norma Freeman who has just moved to California and left her collection to the Society. We are growing all the time. If you are in the area, drop by and see us at the Marion County Library. All of our books are there and many of them 'for sale' ones are there as well.

SERVICE DIRECTORY is published in Bramble Bush as a service to those who may wish to advertise some of the many books, products, and services available that relate to historic and/or genealogical research. The charge per ad is $12 per year. Ads from both members and non-members are accepted. The name and address of a contact person must accompany each ad.

BOOKS FOR SALE

"EARLY DAYS AND WAR TIMES IN NORTHERN ARKANSAS." Thomas Jerome Estes. Reprint 1999 (1928). $5. HGSMCA, P0 Box 761, Yellville AR 72687.

"EARLY DAYS OF MARION COUNTY." Lester & Marian Burnes. Indexed. $25. Marion Burnes, 2102 W. Jefferson, Sioam Springs AR 72761.

"GENEALOGIES OF MARION COUNTY FAMILIES 1811-1900." Genealogies of 400+ families settling in MCAR by 1900. Hardbound. Indexed. $60. HGSMCA, PO Box 761, Yellville AR 72687.

"INDEX TO THE MOUNTAIN ECHO 12 March 1886 thru 26 June 1903." Births, marriages, deaths. Indexed. $24.50 + $3.50 s/h. Margie Garr, 1505 Mistletoe, Mountain Home AR 72653, (870)-425-0405.

IZARD CO. AR 1830 FEDERAL CENSUS. Indexed. $4. Nancy A. Wood, 4643 S 28 Avenue, Tulsa OK 74107

MARION CO. AR 1840 FEDERAL CENSUS. Indexed. $4. Nancy A. Wood, 4643 S 28 Avenue, Tulsa OK 74107.

MARION CO. AR 1850 FEDERAL CENSUS. Indexed. $10. Nancy A. Wood, 4643 S 28 Avenue, Tulsa 0K 74107

MARION CO. AR 1870 FEDERAL CENSUS. Indexed. Annotated. $20. Nancie Todd Weber. HGSMCA, PO Box 761, Yellville AR 72687.

MARION CO. 1880 FEDERAL CENSUS. Indexed. $21. Gladys Horn Brown. HGSMCA, PO Box 761, Yellville AR 72687

"MARION COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS 1887-1896." Marian Burnes & Vicki Roberts. Indexed. $15. Vicki Roberts, 363 MC 5032, Yellville AR 72687

"MARION COUNTY MARRIAGERECORDS 1896-1905" Marian Burnes & Vicki Roberts. Indexed. $15. Vicki Roberts, 363 MC 5032, Yellville AR 72687

"MARION COUNTY MARRIAGES 1905-1917." Marian Burnes & Vicki Roberts. Indexed. $15. Vicki Roberts, 2363 MC 032, Yellville AR 72687.

"MARION COUNTY 1890 CENSUS." Reconstructed from 1880 & 1900 census; land, tax records, etc. Indexed. Hardbound. $45 HGSMCA, PO Box 761, Yellville AR 72687

The Mining Era of Marion County Arkansas by Vicki Roberts ,$30.00 + $3 s&h 2363 MC 5032 Yellville, AR 72687

"Silver Anniversary" History of Marion County. Reprinted 2002. Indexed, $75 plus $5 sh, HGSMCA P.O. Box 761, Yellville, AR 72687

"Marion County: The Divided" by Vicki Roberts and Mysty McPherson, $5.00 + $1 s&h HGSMCA, P.O. Box 761 Yellville, AR 72687

"Marion County, The Way She Was in 1836" by W.B. Flippin, $5.00 + $1.00 s&h P.O. Box 761 Yellville, AR 72687

"Gleenings of PIoneer History" by W.R. Jones , $5.00 + $1 s&H, P.O. Box 761 Yellville, AR 72687

GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH. Marion Co. AR and surrounding areas. Experienced researcher. $10 per hour plus copy costs and postage. Vicki Roberts, 2362 MC 5032, Yellville AR 72687 (870) -449-6195 aft 6:00pm CST. E-mail: Whiskers@yellville.net

GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH. Marion Co. AR area. $10 per hour plus copy costs and postage. Experienced researcher. Mysty McPherson, 35 MC 6023, Yellville AR 72687; (870)-449-5223. E-mail: shakerag@mtnhome.com

Bramble Bush is published quarterly by the Historic Genealogical Society of Marion County Arkansas, PO Box 761, Yellville AR 72687. EDITORIAL STAFF: Editor, Vicki Roberts; Design/Production, Mysty McPherson; Art Work, Bonnie Sanders; Queries, Mary Birrer; Subscriptions, Barbara Holland; Printing, Penny Pincher Printing, 722 Locust, Conway AR 72034; Contributing writers, Janice Mears. HGSMCA Officers: Chair Vicki A. Roberts; Vice-Chair, Mysty McPherson; Secretary, Sherry Berthot; Treasurer, Barbara Holland; Grants/Purchasing Mysty McPherson.