Hugh Morrow

MORROW, Hugh was born May 6, 1828 in Washington County, Arkansas and died August 28, 1907 at Van Buren, Arkansas. He was the son of George Morrow of Charleston, South Carolina and was a Cumberland Presbyterian minister for 60 years in Arkansas. He was the son of John Morrow and his wife Mary Calhoun. Maiden name of subject’s mother was Elizabeth Buchanan, daughter of Thomas Buchanan and his wife Jennie Patterson. Subject was educated in the common schools of the county, was a Democrat and Cumberland Presbyterian. He served with the 34th Arkansas Infantry. He married Hattie Miller in 1859 or 1860 at Van Buren, Arkansas. Their children are: John Elbert Morrow, Hollis, Oklahoma and Mrs. Hugh Alice (Frank) Knight. [1911 Arkansas Confederate Census]

Mr. Hugh Morrow, a native of this county, and a brother of Hon. G.W. Morrow of Morrowtown, died a few days ago at his home at Van Buren, aged 79 years. The Van Buren Camp of Confederate Veterans, of which the deceased was a member, in their tribute of respect, gave the following in reference to his war record: “In June, 1862, Comrade Morrow enlisted in Company B, commanded by Captain F.R. Earle, afterwards Colonel 34th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, Confederate States of America, and served until the close of the war. He exemplified in his life as a soldier the same sterling traits of character that he so abundantly and beautifully manifested in his work and residence in this community, as a good citizen and Christian gentleman for more that 40 years. As a soldier he endured the terrible hardships of many campaigns with unflinching fortitude : he faced the fire of battle with intrepid gallantry, and he bore the humiliation of defeat and the tempest of adversity with dauntless courage. He has fought the good fight. The drum has sounded “Taps” and he is at rest. [Prairie Grove Herald 9/12/1907]