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Submitted: 3/6/09 • Approved: 3/7/20 • Last Updated: 3/10/20 • R164001-G164000-S3
George
SERGEANT
Company F 34th Arkansas Infantry
Civil War Confederate
June 14, 1842 - June 15, 1928
*Obituary (as written)
Rogers Democrat
Thursday, June 21, 1928
GAMBELL, George W. - George W. Gambell, 86 years old, died at his home on West Walnut street late Friday after a long illness. He is survived by his widow and four children. They are: John W. Gambell, Claremore, Okla.; B.W. Gambell, Rogers; Mrs. S.E. Murdock, Lisle, Mo.; Mrs. B.Y. Pursell, Oakland, Calif. All except Mrs. Pursell were here for the funeral services which were held at the residence Sunday afternoon with Rev. A.A. DuLaney, pastor of the Baptist church, in charge. Mr. Gambell was among the oldest settlers of this county. He was a Confederate soldier under Captain C.L. Pickens who is 88 years old, resides in Bentonville and was present at the services. Mr. Gambell was married 61 years ago to Miss Nancy Wilson. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Wade Sikes of Rogers who is in his ninety-ninth year and who also attended the funeral. Mr. Gambell died the day following his birthday anniversary.
*Obituary
Rogers Daily News
Saturday, June 16, 1928
GAMBILL, George Washington - George Washington Gambill, better known as Wash, died at his home in Rogers Friday, June 15 at the age of 86 years. He was one of the early settlers of Benton county and lived for the greater part of his life on a farm near Osage Mills. He had been ill for the past eight months. Funeral services were conducted from the home Sunday afternoon with interment in the Oakley Chapel cemetery. The services were largely attended. He was an old Confederate soldier and served in Captain C.L. Pickens' company. He was married to Miss Nancy Wilson March 26, 1867 and to this union was born six children, two have preceded him in death. They were married by Rev. Wade Sikes who also attended the funeral. Mr. Gambill is survived by his widow; two sons, B.W. Gambill of Rogers; John Walter Gambill of Claremore, Okla. and two daughters, Mrs. S.E. Murdock of Lisle, Mo. and Mrs. B.Y. Purcell of Oakland, Calif.
Nancy
October 29, 1845 - February 20, 1936
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