Aaron R Beall 1835-1886

BEALL, SCOTT

Posted By: Georgea Clinton (email)
Date: 6/9/2011 at 11:09:15

April 16, 1886 - Carroll Sentinel - Mr. A.R. Beall died at his home just north of the city limits last Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, after an illness of several months of Bright's disease. We take the following brief biography from the Herald:

He was born in Washington county, PA. in the year 1835 and was about 51 years old at the time of his death. In 1851 he removed to Johnson county, Iowa, and while residing there during the year 1857 was married to Sarah H. Sexton. Five children were born to them, two only of whom survive him, Mrs. N.J. Scott, of Lakefield, Minn., and little son.

Mr. Beall enlisted at Iowa City in Co. 1 of the Iowa Infantry in August 1862, and served until July 1865, when he was discharged at Savannah, Ga., having served until the termination of the rebellion. His regiment saw as much hard service as any in the army, having traveled from Iowa City through Missouri, fought the campaign around Vicksburg, leading the famous charge of New Orleans and Texas. Then it took shipping for North Carolina and was engaged in the campaign under Sheridan in Virginia. During his term of service Mr. Beall was engaged in the following battles: Champion, Illinois, Black River Bridge, Siege of Vicksburg, Siege of Jackson, Winchester, Cedar Creek and Fishers Hill.

Mr. Boell and his family removed to Carroll in 1874 and he engaged in mercantile business for several years. Then he sold his interest in this and engaged in farming on a pleasantly located tract of land just north of Carroll. Here he resided until his death. His last illness was not known to be serious until a few months prior to its fatal termination. He felt hopeful, almost confident of recovery, until within two weeks.

The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, and were under the auspices of Jeff C. Davis post, of which Mr. Beall was an active and honored member. The day was very stormy and disagreeable. The attendance was large, both from the G.A.R. and the people, so many of whom know the deceased so well and hold him in such high regard. The band and Co E in full uniform were present. Rev. Mr. Linn opened the services with prayer, and Rev. James Lisle delivered an eloquent and feeling address. The procession which formed at the church and marched to the cemetery was very large, extending over several blocks.

A.R. Beall was one of nature's noblemen, a kind, loving husband and father, a warm hearted and sympathetic neighbor, a man everyone liked to meet and associate with. He had not an enemy in the world, indeed he was a man who could not create or harbor enmity, and whoever knew him respected and liked him heartily. He will be missed greatly, not only in the home which has lost its loving guardian, but among the whole people with whom he has so long been associated.