Archibald Yell 1831 Most Worshipful Grand Master Grand Lodge Free And Accepted Masons Of TN

Archibald Yell 1831

Shelbyville No. 41

Born August 1797

Died February 22, 1847, Killed in the Battle of Beuna Vista in the Mexican War. His body was exhumed by his fellow soldiers and carried back to Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was laid to rest in Evergeen Cemetery August 3, 1847

Soldier in War of 1812

Member of Tennessee Legislature

Lawyer and first Judge of Territory of Arkansas, appointed by President Jackson

First Congressman and the second Governor of Arkansas

Colonel in the Mexican War

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