United Daughters of the Confederacy®
Arkansas Division
Joe Wheeler Chapter No. 247
Dardanelle, Arkansas
On February 11, 2006, in 33 degree temperatures and 20-25 mph winds, 42 people met at the Banks Hill Cemetery in Yell County, Arkansas for the Unveiling and Dedication of the Grave Markers
Capt. Mark Anthony Junius Bonville
Co. H 1st AR Mounted Rifles
Co. F, 7th AR Cavalry
History Given by: Betsy Harris
  
Cpl. Thomas Jefferson Atchison
Co. D 7th AR Cavalry
History Given by: Jeni Atchison Floyd
  
Cpl. Benjamin B. Banks
Co. H 1st Arkansas Mounted Rifles
History Given By: Elizabeth Harris
 
Capt. Thomas J. Daniel
Co. H 1st AR Mounted Rifles
History Given By: Dr. Don Banks
 
Pvt. Hardy Murphy Banks
Co. D 7th AR Cavalry
History Given By: Robert W. Banks
 
Many folks assisted us with the clean up of the cemetery, the setting of the stones, and the memorial service.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts:
Our Special Guests:
Susan Railsback, Registrar General
Jo Ann Cooper, Arkansas Division President
Glenn Railsback, Arkansas State Commander-Military Order of the Stars and Bars
Mike McCullah, John W. Randle Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans
James McAlister
Bill Jeffries (and Gus the mule)
Mike and Tammy Whitaker
Harold Windle, Jimmy Walker and the boys
AND MANY THANKS TO BEVERLY HOLLOWAY FOR THESE PHOTOS--BEING THE PICTURE TAKER, SHE FAILED TO APPEAR IN ANY.
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