Winnie Davis Camp No. 108 UCV Records from Membership Register   A. C. Marchbanks Elected April 2, 1917 Entered Conf Serv April 1864, Pvt Co B, Bates. Was detailed to gather beef cattle for Confederate Army; disch at close of war.  Was born in Tenn. Sept. 19, 1847 [A second entry for him gives same information except for change from Bates to Cory Regt.] A Brother's Tribute Comrade Alfonso Calvin Marchbanks was a son of Thomas Calvin Marchbanks and Josephine Pauline (Sullivan) Marchbanks.  He was born Sept. 19, 1847, and died of a cancer on the left side of his face. Fifteen years ago it appeared on his frontal bone and was always a menace, and for several years preceding his death, it was a torture, yet he was patient and optimistic, and was always appreciative of the kindness and attentions shown him by his family, friends, and his doctor. Dr. O. P. Sweatt, whose kindness and attention were never lacking.  On the night of Sept. 29, 1921, his faithful heart ceased to beat, and the hour he had long hoped for had come and with it eternal peace.  May we not hope, eternal happiness? His parents came from Tennessee to Ellis County, Texas, Waxahachie, October 1851. To these parents were born eight children - five boys and three girls - viz: Boling Feltz, now nearing the end of his 82nd year, and only survivor of the family; newton Blackstone, Victoria Ann, Alfonso, the subject of this sketch; Josephine Sullivan, Laura J,, Josiah Osceola and Augustus Donnell.  And of the population of the embryo city of Waxahachie in 1851 the writer is doubtless the only one now living in this city. Having two brothers in the army "Fon" as all called him, chafed under the restraint of his youth and the objections of his father and brothers.  When 16 years and five months old he enlisted in the army and became a full fledged '"Confederate soldier.  He enlisted in Col. Bates cavalry regiment and was at once detailed to go with an officer and others of the detail to collect beef cattle and drive them to the soldiers in louisiana  He continued in this service till the close of the war - having enlisted April 1864. Alfonso grew to young manhood in his saddle, mounted upon a young Spanish pony, and on the range looking after his father's stock.  He was a fearless and graceful rider, and needed no training of drilling in the line of duty assigned to him.  He was his horse's master.  As a young man he was of find figure, tall and handsome.  And when mounted on his splendid bay, horse and ride made a picture worthy of any artist. Alfonso married Miss Annie Scheihagen in Milan County, Texas Oct. 6, 1878.  He is survived by his wife and eight children, viz: Telefus, Alfonso Calvin, "Billy," MIss Minnie Tea, Mrs. Annie May Langsford, Sylvester, Lester and Donnie.  He was truly a loyal and devoted husband and a kind and loving father and well did wife and children recompense him during his long suffering for his life long love and devotion. Resolved. That Camp Winnie Davis mourns the taking of our Comrade and that we tender to this devoted wife and children our greatest sympathy for their great loss. Resolved. That these statements and resolutions be copied in our records. B. F. Marchbanks. By request of the committee [Another version of the above tribute was found in Barbara Knox's files.]   Tribute Alfonso Calvin Marchbanks Alfonzo Calvin Marchbanks, son of Thomas Calvin Marchbanks and Josephine Pauline Sullivan Marchbanks, was born Sept. 19, 1847 and died  Sept. 21, 1921, of cancer affecting the left side of his face.  He had suffered from this for some fifteen years - the later years being most painful, but he was always appreciative of his family's  and doctor's  concern and attention  (Dr. O. P. Sweatt.) The Marchbanks family came to Waxahachie, Ellis County, in October 1851. There were eight children - 5 boys and 3 girls: Boling Feltz, (only survivor and now almost 82 years old); Newton Blackstone, Victoria Ann, Alfonso, Josephine Sullivan, Laura J., Josiah Osceola and August Donnell. "Fon" as he was known, had two brothers in the army and, over the objctions of his father and brothers, enlisted in the army in April 1864 -just over 16 years old. As a member of Col. Bates Cavalry Regiment, he was assigned to a detail to collect beef cattle and drive them to the soldiers in Louisiana.  He continued in this service until the end of the war. Alfonso grew to young manhood in his saddle, mounted upon a young Spanish ponh on the range looking after his father's stock. When mounted on his splendid bay, horse and rider made a picture worthy of an artist. On Oct. 8, 1878 Alfonso married Miss Annie Scheihapen in Milam County, Texas.  He is survived by his wife and eight children: Telefus, Alfonso Calvin, Billy, Miss Minnie Tea, Mrs. Annie May Langsford, Sylvester, Lester and Donnie. Resolved: That Camp Winnie Davis mourns the taking of or comrade, and that we tender to his devoted wife and children our greatest sympathy for their great loss. Resolved. That these statements and resolutions be copied in our records. B. F. Marchbanks by request of the committee   Copyright © 2002-2017, Ellis County TXGenWeb. All Rights Reserved. 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