James Monroe Shackelford, Lafayette Co, AR

A query from the Internet asks if anyone has any information on James
Monroe Shackelford.

I don’t know if this is appropriate, however, I just discovered my gr. gr.
grandfather, James Monroe Shackelford was a member of the 6th Arkansas
Infantry Regiment, Company F. They were known as the “Lafayette Guards” and
I assume most were from Lafayette County. Any information would be
appreciated.

Ed Shackelford lford@redshift.com


Dear Ed,

I ran some searches on the net and discovered you have probably looked in
all the nooks and crannies that I have access to. I was left with a number
of very old genealogy books that were written in the 50’s and of course the
ones from our local genealogy association. I have found a James Shackelford
with two children in this area. The names are Clarence Clifford Shackelford
dob 1895 and Larry Monroe Shackelford 1898.

Tax receipts Columbia County 1890 show C. H. Shackelford for 1 poll.

Today I find several Shackelford families still living in this area ,
perhaps the posting of this query, some may follow with more information.
Also the University of Arkansas in their Manuscript Resources for Civil War
would have more information on James Monroe. I did not find him in my
research. I also perused the Falcon Guards Rolls.

Aunt Ludie