Cane Hill, Washington County, Arkansas
PYEATT, Jonathan C. - Julia A. Pyeatt, widow of Jonathan C. Pyeatt, who died July 16, 1888, filed Widow Application #29252 with the Confederate Pension Board of Washington County for a Confederate widow pension and it was received as allowed August 15, 1927 at the State, citing her husband’s service with the Arkansas cavalry from 1862 thru 1865. Mrs. Pyeatt died October 11, 1938. [State of Arkansas Confederate Pension Archives] [Fayetteville Democrat 8/31/1888]
PYEATT, John C. - We are truly sorry to learn of the death of Mr. John C. Pyeatt which sad event occurred at his residence, at 10 o’clock Monday, at Prairie Grove. His mortal remains were laid to their final rest in the burying ground at that place, at 7 p.m. of the same day, the funeral services
being conducted by Revs. Earle and Hopkins. Mr. Pyeatte was born
in Washington County and never knew any other place as home. He was
universally known and loved throughout that section and his acquaintances
and friendships extended throughout Northwest Arkansas. He was a
generous, liberal, public spirited Christian gentleman and a most useful,
enterprising citizen. The death of such a man would be a loss to any community.
He was devoted to his home and family and upon them, more than
all the world besides, does his taking off fall with the darkest gloom.. The
Democrat feels the deepest sympathy for his widow and interesting family
of children. [Fayetteville Democrat 7/20/881
{Memorial} To the W.M. Wardens and brethren of Viney Grove Lodge, No.
265 F. and A.M., your committee on memorial of the death of brother J.C.
Pyeatt who died at his home at Prairie Grove July 16, 1888, submit the
following: Whereas, The All Wise Creator in his beneficience has seen fit to
remove from our midst our worthy brother, therefore be it Resolved, That
this Lodge has lost one of its most faithful members, the community one of
its best citizens, his family a kind husband and an indulgent father. Second,
That while we feel the great loss sustained by the fraternity, we tender to
the bereaved family of our deceased brother our heartfelt sympathies in
their great loss. Third, That the members of this Lodge wear the usual
badge of mourning for thirty days. Fourth, That the resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of this Lodge, a copy of the same be presented to the
family of our deceased brother, snd a copy be sent to the Fayetteville
Democrat for publication. A. Borden, J.C. Devin, W.C. Kuykendall,
committee. [Fayetteville Democrat 8/3/1888]