Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
. . .Totten had trained the local artillery militia company, the Pulaski Light Artillery, and 3 months later, both units would face each other at Wilson's Creek.

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My great-great-grandfather fought at Wilson's Creek and Pea Ridge, I believe. He was from the Clarksville area--a farmer with several acres where a cousin of mine still lives. He's even buried in the church yard at the old Hayes Chapel Methodist Church with his unit enscribed on the tombstone. I've lost the photo of it, but I'll be back to take another one day.

His name was Ben Robertson, and his is the Robertson blood I proudly claim.

I long to be in Little Rock for so august an address. For the unitiated, Gen. Douglas MacArthur was born in Little Rock. Your visit will be eventful and a great place fora student of history at the very least.