Winnie Davis Camp No. 108 UCV
Records from Membership Register
A. C. Marchbanks
Elected April 2, 1917 Entered Conf Serv April 1864, Pvt Co B, Bates. Was detailed to gather
beef cattle for Confederate Army; disch at close of war. Was born in
Tenn. Sept. 19, 1847 [A second entry for him gives same information except
for change from Bates to Cory Regt.]
A Brother's Tribute
Comrade Alfonso Calvin Marchbanks was a son of Thomas Calvin Marchbanks
and Josephine Pauline (Sullivan) Marchbanks. He was born Sept. 19,
1847, and died of a cancer on the left side of his face. Fifteen years
ago it appeared on his frontal bone and was always a menace, and for several
years preceding his death, it was a torture, yet he was patient and optimistic,
and was always appreciative of the kindness and attentions shown him by his
family, friends, and his doctor. Dr. O. P. Sweatt, whose kindness and attention
were never lacking. On the night of Sept. 29, 1921, his faithful heart
ceased to beat, and the hour he had long hoped for had come and with it eternal
peace. May we not hope, eternal happiness?
His parents came from Tennessee to Ellis County, Texas, Waxahachie, October
1851. To these parents were born eight children - five boys and three girls
- viz: Boling Feltz, now nearing the end of his 82nd year, and only
survivor of the family; newton Blackstone, Victoria Ann, Alfonso, the subject
of this sketch; Josephine Sullivan, Laura J,, Josiah Osceola and Augustus
Donnell. And of the population of the embryo city of Waxahachie in
1851 the writer is doubtless the only one now living in this city.
Having two brothers in the army "Fon" as all called him, chafed under
the restraint of his youth and the objections of his father and brothers.
When 16 years and five months old he enlisted in the army and became
a full fledged '"Confederate soldier. He enlisted in Col. Bates cavalry
regiment and was at once detailed to go with an officer and others of the
detail to collect beef cattle and drive them to the soldiers in louisiana
He continued in this service till the close of the war - having enlisted
April 1864.
Alfonso grew to young manhood in his saddle, mounted upon a young Spanish
pony, and on the range looking after his father's stock. He was a fearless
and graceful rider, and needed no training of drilling in the line of duty
assigned to him. He was his horse's master. As a young man he
was of find figure, tall and handsome. And when mounted on his splendid
bay, horse and ride made a picture worthy of any artist.
Alfonso married Miss Annie Scheihagen in Milan County, Texas Oct. 6, 1878.
He is survived by his wife and eight children, viz: Telefus, Alfonso
Calvin, "Billy," MIss Minnie Tea, Mrs. Annie May Langsford, Sylvester, Lester
and Donnie. He was truly a loyal and devoted husband and a kind and
loving father and well did wife and children recompense him during his long
suffering for his life long love and devotion.
Resolved. That Camp Winnie Davis mourns the taking of our Comrade
and that we tender to this devoted wife and children our greatest sympathy
for their great loss.
Resolved. That these statements and resolutions be copied in our
records.
B. F. Marchbanks. By request of the committee
[Another version of the above tribute was found in Barbara Knox's files.]
Tribute
Alfonso Calvin Marchbanks
Alfonzo Calvin Marchbanks, son of Thomas Calvin Marchbanks and Josephine
Pauline Sullivan Marchbanks, was born Sept. 19, 1847 and died Sept.
21, 1921, of cancer affecting the left side of his face. He had suffered
from this for some fifteen years - the later years being most painful, but
he was always appreciative of his family's and doctor's concern
and attention (Dr. O. P. Sweatt.)
The Marchbanks family came to Waxahachie, Ellis County, in October 1851.
There were eight children - 5 boys and 3 girls: Boling Feltz, (only
survivor and now almost 82 years old); Newton Blackstone, Victoria Ann, Alfonso,
Josephine Sullivan, Laura J., Josiah Osceola and August Donnell.
"Fon" as he was known, had two brothers in the army and, over the objctions
of his father and brothers, enlisted in the army in April 1864 -just over
16 years old. As a member of Col. Bates Cavalry Regiment, he was assigned
to a detail to collect beef cattle and drive them to the soldiers in Louisiana.
He continued in this service until the end of the war.
Alfonso grew to young manhood in his saddle, mounted upon a young Spanish
ponh on the range looking after his father's stock. When mounted on
his splendid bay, horse and rider made a picture worthy of an artist.
On Oct. 8, 1878 Alfonso married Miss Annie Scheihapen in Milam County,
Texas. He is survived by his wife and eight children: Telefus, Alfonso
Calvin, Billy, Miss Minnie Tea, Mrs. Annie May Langsford, Sylvester, Lester
and Donnie.
Resolved: That Camp Winnie Davis mourns the taking of or comrade, and
that we tender to his devoted wife and children our greatest sympathy for
their great loss.
Resolved. That these statements and resolutions be copied in our records.
B. F. Marchbanks
by request of the committee
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