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Bevins, Alva 1806-1862

BEVINS

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 10/12/2024 at 17:28:02

Among the long and sad list of casualities at the battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, it gives us pain to make mention of Captain A. Bevins, of Volga City in this county. We have not yet learned the details of his death but only know that he fell in action at the head of his men while dashing upon the enemy.

The event has cast a gloom over the whole county, for Capt. Bevins was universally known, loved, and respected. He was no holiday soldier, seizing a commission for the honors and emoluments thereof, he drew his sword because his flag was menaced - because an armed rebellion threatened the division of the glorious old Union, of which he was so proud.

He has fallen; but standing around his ashes, the loyal men of old Clayton will demand that indemnity be made for the loss of the noble men who have been slaughtered by traitors to the government and for the pecuniary sacrifices a loyal people have been forced to make to vindicate and preserve the integrity of the Union.

~Weekly North Iowa Times, Wednesday, March 26, 1862; pg 2

Note: Died 3/7/1862. Burial Fayetteville Nat'l Cemetery, Arkansas.


 

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