Eli Dodson
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Eli Dodson (May 22, 1828-1921) was a lawyer, Confederate Army officer, state legislator, and judge in Arkansas.[1] He served as a Captain and a Colonel during the American Civil War.
He was born in Spencer, Tennessee. His wife's name was Cantrell.[2] In 1862 he represented Martin County and Searcy County in the Arkansas Senate.[3]
He led the 14th Arkansas Infantry. He was severely wounded in the hip in the Battle of Pea Ridge.[4]
He settled in Cooke County, Texas in 1870 before returning to Arkansas in 1885.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Jordon, Nate (August 17, 2015). Harrison. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781439652831 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Dodson, Eli". Confederate Veterans Questionnaires, 1911. December 31, 1911.
- ^ Arkansas (December 21, 1903). "Reports of State Officers" – via Google Books.
- ^ Jordon, Nate (August 17, 2015). Harrison. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781439652831 – via Google Books.
- ^ Hill, Luther B. (December 21, 1910). "A History of the State of Oklahoma". Lewis Publishing Company – via Google Books.