Old Soldiers Reunion

Submitted by Donnie Pickard

Van Buren County Democrat, August 23, 1929, p1, c6

Only four old soldiers of the county were in attendance which shows to what extent their ranks have been thinned by the Great Reaper. Those present were Uncle Warren Williams of Union township, Uncle Wash Hardin of Bradley township, R.E. Lankford of Griggs township and W.T. Hunt of Craig township. The oldest veteran present was Uncle Warren Williams of Union township. Uncle Warren was born in Benton County, Tenn. March 22, 1844, and is now in his 86th year. His residence in Van Buren county dates from 1860 . In the war between the states he was identified with the Confederacy and served throughout the war. He took part in Price's raid as a member of Witt's regiment and Dobbins brigade.

Note from Donnie: The following data showing when the last four men died.
Warren W. Williams died 8-27-1937 per death index.
George Washington Harden 1848-1932 Hardin Cemetery.
R.C. Lankford buried Huie Cemetery (no date).
William Thomas Hunt 1848-Feb 27, 1935 buried Foster Cemetery.