Obituary of General James C. Tappan, Phillips Co, Ar

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New York Times, Mar 21, 1906 - Gen. James C. Tappan - Helena, Ark. - Mar. 20 -
Brig. Gen. James C. Tappan, one of the seven general officers furnished to the
Confederacy by Phillips Co., Ark., died at his home here last night. He was born
in Tennessee, and was a graduate of Execter Academy, N. Hampshire, and Yale. As
Colonel commanding the 13th Arkansas Regiment he received the first shock of
Gen. Grant’s first onslaught on Belmont, Mo., and with his single regiment held
the Federal forces in check until reinforcements crossed the river from
Columbus, Ky., and swept the field. He also faught at Shiloh and other famous
battles of the civil war. After the war he served both his State and his
reunited county in high offices. Virtual election as Governor of Arkansas was
twice offered to him, but he declined each time. Buried Maple Hill Cemetery,
Helena, Ark. born Sep. 9, 1825 Died Mar. 19, 1906.

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