Glidewell Cemetery on Dogwood Drive-Benton AR-Saline Co.

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There was a story about this cemetery in the Benton Courier, Thursday, March 15, 2007, about the cleanup of this cemetery. <See story below> While researching, I have concluded this cemetery is Glidewell Cemetery. The obituary of Mary Louise Glidewell Leech states she is beside her husband, John A. Leech in Glidewell Cemetery. I and my sister-in-law went to the cemetery to survey and take pictures of the stones, Sunday, March 18th. There are only 5 gravestones standing,and at least 20 unknown graves, one with an illegible funeral home marker, some only marked with rocks. The ones with gravestones are in really good condition. If you know more about this cemetery, or the families interred in it, please let me know, as this page will be updated as more information is found.

I've searched the census to find the following names in the census and marriage records.
The results will be listed after the information of each one's gravestones, along with others connected to the families.

John Joseph Alexander Leech married Mary Louise Glidewell. In the following census were listed: Charles, Clara, Mary W., and Allice M. Other children were Albert, Dottie and Walter that had evidently died, as they were not listed in the census. I assumed the grave with the illegible funeral marker was John A.'s wife, Mary Louise Glidewell Leech, but have since been told that it is John's father, who is John W. Leech. Mary Louise is on the other side of John A. SALINE COUNTY ARKANSAS MARRIAGE RECORDS LEECH, John J. A. 31 to GLIDEWELL, Mary L. Sept. 25 1874 Book:C Page:282 #007006 Mary Louise with son Charles: 1930 SALINE CO. AR Saline Twp 296/308 Line:35-36 Sheet:14A Page:156 ED:25 SD:9 Apr 25 Leech Charles Head O mw 50 s AR TN AR Carpenter Odd Jobs Leech Mary L Mother fw 81 Wd AR TN TN 1920 SALINE CO. AR Saline Twp 167/249 Line:63-65 Sheet:13B ED:188 SD:6 Jan 26 Leech J J A Head O mw 76 M TN NC NC Farmer Truck Farm Leech Marry Wife fw 70 M AR TN TN Leech Charles son mw 41 M AR TN TN Laborer Lumber Yard 1910 SALINE CO. AR Saline Twp 249-259 L21-24 Sheet:13A Page:133 ED:160 SD:6 Apr 27 Leech John A Head mw 66 M1 35 TN TN TN Farmer Farm Work Leech Mary L Wife fw 61 7/3 AR TN TN Leech Allie M Dau fw 21 s AR TN AR 1900 SALINE CO. AR Benton Town; Saline Twp 328/334 Line:68-71 Sheet:17B ED:147 SD:5 Jun 26 Leech John J Head wm Apr 1843 57 M25 TN NC NC Farmer Leech Mary L Wife wf Sep 1848 51 7/3 AR NC TN Leech Mary W Dau wf Jan 1881 19 s AR TN AR Leech Allice M Dau wf Jun 1887 11 s AR TN AR 1880 SALINE CO. AR Saline Twp 180/185 Line:31-34 Page:20 ED:164 SD:2 Jun 11 Leech John wm 37 Head M Farmer TN TN TN Leech Louisa wf 31 Wife M Keeping House AR TN TN Leech Charles wm 2 Son s AR TN AR Leech Clara wf 7/12 Dau s b.Nov AR TN AR 1870 SALINE CO. AR PO:Benton Saline Twp 91/93 Line:18-23 Pg:2014 Jun 25 Leech William 59 mw Farmer 800 1400 TN Leech Elizabeth 54 fw Keeping House TN Leech John J A 27 mw Farm Laborer TN Leech Abner S 17 mw Farm Hand AR Ramsey Margaret 32 fw Helps in House TN Ramsey Mary L 9 fw AR 1860 SALINE CO. AR PO:Benton Saline Twp 958/958 Line:1-8 Pg:147 Pg:699 Jul 30 Leech William 49 m Farmer 800 800 TN Leech Elizabeth 45 f Farmer TN Leech Sarah J 21 f Farmer TN Leech William H 19 m Farmer TN Leech John J 17 m Farmer TN Attended School Leech Martha M 10 f AR Attended School Leech Abner S 7 m AR 1850 SALINE CO. AR Saline Dist 308/325 Line:1-8 Pg:106 Oct 24 Leech William 39 mw Mechanic 200 TN Leech Elisabeth 35 fw TN Leech Margaret P 14 fw TN Leech Sarah Jane 12 fw TN Leech William H H 10 mw TN Leech John J A 8 mw TN Leech James J 3 mw TN Leech Martha M 3/12 fw AR

  Obituary & Memorial submitted by Patti Vance Hays

Even though Anni's gravestone states Glidewll twice, I believe the name is Glidewell. HAVE FOUND ANNIE listed as Adopted Daughter in 1900: 1900 PULASKI CO. AR Owen Twp 120/122 Line:93 ED:104 SD:4 Jun 12 Hudson C H Head wm Jun 1833 66 M36 MD MD MD Farmer Hudson Holly Wife wf Oct 1830 69 6/6 AR AR TN Hudson W S G-son wm Aug 1885 14 s AR AR AR Coger Annie Ad Dau wf Dec 1886 13 s AR AR AR ***** Note that Annie's name is Coger in the census and Corger in the marriage records. SALINE CO. ARKANSAS MARRIAGE RECORDS GLIDEWELL, Henry 32 Benton-Saline to CORGER, Annie 19 Mabelvale-Pulaski Feb 9, 1904 Bk:J Pg:238 #0073359 Henry w/2nd wife & family: 1930 SALINE CO. AR Bryant Twp 40/43 Line:54-48 Sheet:2B ED:5 SD:9 Apr 11 Glidewell Henry Head O mw 57 M37 AR US US Farmer Farming Glidewell Sarah Wife fw 47 M27 OH OH OH Glidewell Elzwerth Son mw 18 s AR AR OH Glidewell Coy Son mw 16 s AR AR OH Climmons Jack Lodger mw 32 s AR OH OH 1920 SALINE CO. AR Byrant Twp 173/173 Line:90-94 Sheet:9B ED:183 SD:6 Jan 26 Glydwell Henry Head O mw 54 M AR SC SC Farmer General Farm Glydwell Sara Wife fw 38 M AR AR AR Glydwell Ellsworth Son mw 8 s AR AR AR Glydwell Coy Son mw 5 s AR AR AR Rainey John C Uncle mw 63 s AR AR AR 1910 SALINE CO. AR Bauxite Twp 79/85 Line:85-88 Sheet:4B ED:153 SD:6 Apr 18 Boarding with Joe A & Hattie H Broyles family Gedewell Henry Boarder mw 39 Wd AR TN US Wagon Driver General Merchandise 1900 SALINE CO. AR Bryant Twp 155/155 Line:1 Sheet:10A Pg:35 ED:140 SD:5 Jun 21 Boarding w/CC & Sofa Brazel family Glidel Henry Boarder wm May 1872 28 s AR AR AR Day Laborer ---------------------- Saline Co AR Marriages Glidewell, Thomas H 38 to Leech, Martha 36 Dec 23 1858 Bk:B P:178 #0077394 Glidewell, Thomas H 52 to Mayo, Malissa 30 Aug 18 1873 Bk:C P:243 #0076930 Glidewell, Thomas H to Raney, Susan Apr 6 1875 Bk:C P:306 #0077051 Susan was Thomas Henderson Glidewell's 4th wife. Their son Samuel married one of my cousin's, Clida/Clyda Elrod. Samuel is a half-brother of Mary Louise Glidewell Leech and Henry Glidewell. 1900 SALINE CO AR Benton Town Saline Twp 333/336 L:83-89 Sheet:17B ED:147 SD:5 Jun 26 Glidewell Susan Head wf Feb 1846 54 Wd 11/8 TN TN TN Washing Glidewell Nellie dau wf Jul 1879 20 s AR SC TN Glidewell Angie dau wf Dec 1881 19 s AR SC TN Glidewell William son mw Jun 1882 17 s AR SC TN Glidewell Samuel son wm Feb 1884 16 s AR SC TN (married Clida Elrod) Glidewell Winnie dau wf Nov 1887 12 s AR SC TN Glidewell Freddie son wm Aug 1890 9 s AR SC TN Henry w/father, step-mother & siblings - age 8 yrs old: 1880 SALINE CO. AR Saline Twp 182/187 Line:41-45 Page:20 ED:164 SD:2 Jun 11 Glidewell Thomas mw 60 Head M Farmer SC SC SC Glidewell Susan wf 35 Wife M Keeping House NC VA NC Glidewell Henry wm 8 son TN SC KY ***** Glidewell Finis wm 3 son AR NC TN Glidewell Nellie wf 1 dau AR NC TN Henry w/parents: 1870 SALINE CO AR PO:Benton Saline Twp 81/84 Line:7-15 Pg:12 Pg:542 Jun 23 Glidewell Thomas H 51 mw Farmer 1000 450 TN Glidewell Martha 46 fw Keeping House TN Glidewell Henry T 16 mw Farm Laborer AR (Harry T in 1860 census b.1854) Glidewell Alfred H 12 mw At Home AR Love Fayette 45 mb Farm Laborer AR Love Harriett 35 fb Cook AR Love Margaret 2 fb AR Love Jane M 1 fb AR Love Joseph 1/12 mb AR Henry T listed as Harry T w/parents: 1860 SALINE CO AR PO:Benton Owen Twp 437/432 Line:17-24 Pg:67 Pg:619 Jul 3 Glidwell Thomas H 49 m Farmer 800 200 NC Glidwell Martha 34 f Farmer TN Glidwell John H 18 m Farmer TN Glidwell Hezekiah E 16 m Farmer TN Glidwell Mary L 12 f AR {Mary Louise married John A. Leech} Glidwell Frances J 10 f AR Glidwell Harry T 7 m AR (prob. Henry b.1853) Glidwell Alfred 4 m AR 1850 SALINE CO AR Saline Dist 5/5 Line:23-28 Pg:167 Oct 5 Glidewell Thomas H 31 m Farmer 100 NC Glidewell Lethe A 30 f TN Glidewell Drewcilla 10 f TN Attended School Glidewell Hezekiah 7 m TN Attended School Glidewell Mary L 2 f AR (Mary Louise married John A. Leech) Glidewell John 8 m TN ---------------------------------------------------- Finis, Henry's half-brother who is Samuel's brother: 1930 SAN FRANCISCO CO CA SF Twp 596/156-298 L:54-55 Sht:12B ED:268 SD:6 Apr 11 Glidewell Finis E Head R mw 52 M39 AR LA AR No Occupation Glidewell Margaret A wife fw 50 M37 Can Scot Scot Manager Apartment House 1920 SALT LAKE CO UT Ft Douglas Military Res Wd:5 29 4/5 L:13-14 Sht:1A P:111 ED:160 SD:2 Jan 3 Glidewell Finis E Head R mw 41 M3 AR SC AR Sergeant U.S. Army Glidewell Margaret A wife fw 40 M3 Can Scot Scot 1910 PULASKI CO AR Ft Logan H Roots Hill Twp L:25 Sht:3A P:133 ED:151 SD:5 Apr:13 Glidwell Finis E Private mw 32 s AR TN AR English Soldier U.S. Army 1900 Philippine Islands Sara Island of Pansy L:79 Sht:2B P:276 Co:G Reg:18th Infantry Glidewell Finis E Private Benton Ark wm May 18 1877 23 s AR TN AR -------------------------------- Sam Glidewell w/wife & children: 1930 GARLAND CO AR Hot Springs Twp 132 Gaines St 287/420 L:89-92 Sht:16B ED:13 SD:9 Apr 11 Gladwell Sam Head R15 mw 46 M24 AR AR AR Proprietor Laundry Gladwell Clyda wife fw 38 M21 AR AR AR Laundry House Gladwell Clarence son mw 15 s AR AR AR Gladwell Edwin son mw 9 s AR AR AR 1920 GARLAND CO AR Hot Springs Twp 138 Gaines Ave 409/437 L:42-44 Sht:15A ED:78 SD:6 Jan 10 Gladwell Sam W Head R mw 35 M AR TN AR Fireman Army Navy Hospital Gladwell Clyda wife fw 27 M AR AR AR Gladwell Clarence H son mw 5 s AR AR AR WWI DRAFT CARD # 841 Order# 2919 Name: Sam Whitthorn Glidewell Home Address: 841 Spring St Hot Spgs Garland Ark Age: 34 Date of Birth: Feb 3 1881 White Native Born Occupation: Fireman Employees Name: U S Govt Place of Employment: A & N Hospital Hot Spgs Ark Nearest Relative: Mrs Clida Glidewell Address: 841 Spring St Hot Spgs Ark Height: Tall Build: Medium Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Sep 12 1918 Local Board for the County of Garland, State of Ark, Hot Springs, Ark. U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Serial Number: 1189 1. Name: Sam Whitthorn Glidewell 2. Place of Residence: 308 Jackson, Hot Springs, Garland, Ark 3. Mailing Address: 308 Jackson, Hot Springs, Garland, Ark 4. Telephone: 4357 5. Age in years: 58 6. Place of Birth: Benton, Saline Date of Birth: Feb 3 1884 Town or county: Arkansas 7. Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Fred H. Glidewell, 201 Blake, Hot Springs, Ark 8. Employer's Name and Address: Clarence Glidewell 9. Place of Employment: Laundry, 308 Jackson, Hot Springs, Ark Who are these two Glidewell's?: 1920 GARLAND CO AR Hot Springs Twp Wd:6 292/381 L:100-3 Sht:13B-14A ED:84 SD:6 Jan 15 Ellison Elijah H Head O mw 47 M MS GA GA Salesman Grocery Store Ellison Louise V wife fw 46 M AR TN VA Glidewell Alfred L b-i-l mw 38 s AR TN VA b.1882 ***** Glidewell Willie A b-i-l mw 34 s AR TN VA b.1886 *****

=============================================================================== Goodspeed's History of Saline County 1890, Central AR, Saline Co. page 265-266 Biography of Thomas H. Glidewell, Jr. Thomas H. Glidewell, one of the oldest farmers of Saline Township, was born in North Carolina, in the year 1819, and is the son of Thomas H. and Susan (Allen) Glidewell, natives, respectively, of Virginia and North Carolina, and of Scotch and Welsh origin. Thomas H. Glidewell, Sr., was an overseer in North Carolina for some four years moving from there in 1823, and settling in Lincoln County, Tenn., where he bought wild land and soon made himself a home and farm, keeping a country inn. Remaining there until 1857, he then moved to Cape Giradeau, Mo. Near Jackson. While in Tennessee Mr. Glidewell was captain in the State militia, and was known as Col. Glidewell. After coming to Missouri he engaged in farming for two years, dying in 1861. He was married about 1816 the first time, becoming by this marriage the father of thirteen children, five of whom survive: Thomas H. (our subject), John and Mary (twins, the latter the wife of Mr. Steelman), Drucilla (widow of Abner Freeman ), and William J. (who lives in Florida). The mother died about 1834. She was an honored member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Glidewell was married the second time to Agnes Billings, who bore him these children: Atlanta (wife of Isaac Ridicks, who lives in Cape Girardeau County, Mo.), Terry (who lives in Illinois), Babe (in Illinois), and Rufus (in Illinois). Mrs. Glidewell died in 1884. She and her husband were both members of the Baptist Church. John Glidewell served in the War of Independence as a private, and Thomas H. Glidewell was a soldier in the War of 1812, being in the battles of Norfolk and Richmond, VA. At the early age of seventeen years, Thomas H. Glidewell, the subject of this sketch, began life as a farmer on rented land in Central Tennessee. After ten years of farming he joined a colony of thirty-one families, en-route to Dallas County, Tex. As most of the colonists died there, Mr. Glidewell only remained until fall. The colony was planted by Mercer, who received a large tract of land from the Territory, provided he would settle it by a certain time. Mr. Glidewell received 640 acres of land for his portion, but the locality proved so unhealthy that he left. His father-in-law and brother-in-law were buried there, and his wife and mother, four years later, secured a title to the 1,280 acres given them. In 1847 Mr. Glidewell settled on Saline River, within two miles of Benton, acting as overseer for two years for Green B. Hughes. In 1851 he entered the land on which he now lives, for 12 cents per acre. This farm now consists of 160 acres, with 80 acres under cultivation. Mr. Glidewell has been married 4 times. The first wife was Miss Leath A. Simmons, who became the mother of ten children, seven of whom survive: Drucilla (widow of James Eddleman, living in this county), James H. (in this township), H.E. (in Little Rock, and the present treasurer of Pulaski County, Ark.), Francis (in Hot Springs), Louisa (wife of John Leath [LEECH]), and Alfred (in the State of Oregon). Mrs. Glidewell died in 1857, a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Glidewell's second marriage was to Miss Martha Leach [LEECH] (a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church) in 1858. She died in 1874. [Note from CR: believe she was Henry T's mother.] In 1875 he was married to Mrs. Melissa Mayo, from whom he was separated in 1877. His fourth marriage was to Miss Susan Reaney[Raney], in 1878. By this union there were nine children, seven of whom are living: Doctor A. (deceased), Finnis, Nellie L., Angie, William, Samuel, Addie (deceased), Wyatt and Winnie (twins). Mr. Glidewell served a few months in the Confederate home guards, and was taken to little Rock by the United States troops and imprisoned for three weeks. At the close of the war he found himself nearly broken up. He has been justice of the peace for three years, and served his township as constable for nine years. He is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, while his wife has linked her faith with the Baptists. The I.O.O.F. also claim him as a member. He votes with the Democratic Party, and is thoroughly imbued with the spirit of improvement. Mrs. Glidewell is the daughter of Timothy and Mary Reaney, who were natives of Tennessee. Timothy Reaney came to this State in 1848, settling in Hot Spring County, where they reared a family of ten children, eight of whom are now living: Martha (wife of Thomas Richardson ), Catharine (wife of C. Brooks ), Susan (now Mrs. Glidewell), Josephine (wife of M.C. McConckey), Robert, John Richmond, Sarah (at home), Thomas Dean (died when small), William and Fannie. https://sites.rootsweb.com/~arsaline/gspeed.html

J. E. PUTHUFF
Apr. 13, 1866
Jan. 23, 1918
There is rest in heaven
Woodmen of the World
Camp No. 168
Benton, Ark.

The J. E. Puthuff in the following marriage records doesn't seem to be the one married to Lucy Puthuff, as she died in 1909, at age 72 yrs. making her birth abt. 1837. Lucy's gravestone states she was the wife of John Puthuff, So... it could be Lucy is J. E's mother, and her husband, J. E's father was named John also. Florence may be J.E.'s little sister that died before she reached 10 yrs old. Another interesting item: There is a James Puthuff, age 66 (born 1864) living next door to Charles and Mary Louise Leech in the 1930 census. SALINE COUNTY ARKANSAS MARRIAGE RECORDS: PUTHUFF, J. E. 25 Benton to MANGUM, Mattie 18 Benton Mar 3, 1892 Bk:G Pg:295 #0074860 PUTHUFF, J. E. 36 Benton to PETTY, Hattie 27 Benton Jul 7, 1904 Bk:J Pg:286 #0073409 PUTHUFF, W. B. to WRAY, Mina Lavinia Jun 5, 1929 Bk:T Pg:366 #0067338 Sharon Cemetery Puthuff, Mattie E, w/o J E Puthuff d/o J. H. and N. C. Mangum 10/27/1873-3/28/1892 Note: Mattie married March 3 and died March 28th. I believe J H is the brother of John Ellis Puthuff: 1910 SALINE CO. AR Saline Twp 247/257 Line:16-17 Sheet:13A Pg:133 ED:160 SD:6 Apr 27 Puthuff J H Head mw 46 Wd KY KY KY Farmer Farmwork b.1864 Riggin Annie House Keeper fw 56 Wd 6/3 TN US US Housekeeper Private Family John Ellis Puthuff w/2nd wife: 1910 SALINE CO. AR Saline Twp 210/219 L:54-56 Sheet:11B ED:160 SD:6 Apr 26 Puthuff Ellis Head mw 40 M2 6 KY KY KY Laborer Odd Jobs Puthuff Hattie Wife fw 33 M1 2/1 AR TN TN Puthuff Clyde Son mw 7 s AR KY AR 1900 SALINE CO. AR Benton Town; Saline Twp 318/321 Line:13-15 Sheet:17A Pg:127 ED:147 SD:5 Jun__ Puthuff James H Head wm Mar 1864 36 s KY KY KY Farmer Puthuff John E Brother wm Apr 1866 34 Wd KY KY KY Saw Laborer Saw Mill Puthuff Rebecca Mother wf Jan 1844 66 Wd 5/4 KY KY KY b.1834 John E's sister (can't find John E): 1870 GREENUP CO. KY PO:Greenupsburg Pct:1 366/358 L:14-16 P:51 P:26 Jun 20 Wilson James 38 mw Farmer 500 --- England Wilson Mary 28 fw House Keeping KY Puthuff Margaret 15 fw Seamstress KY Believe this to be John E's parents & siblings: 1860 GREENUP CO. KY PO:Greenupsburg 455/452 Line:3-8 Pg:44 Jul 9 Puthuff John W 33 m Farmer 3000 250 KY Puthuff Rebecca 22 f KY b.1838 Puthuff Rhoda 9 f KY Attended School Puthuff Watson 6 m KY Puthuff Margarette 4 f KY Drake Mary 15 f Domestic KY It has been found on Ancestry that Rebecca's maiden name was Osburn. This may or may not be John E's father: 1850 GREENUP CO. KY First Dist 509/516 L:22-26 ED:1 Oct 2 Puthuff John 27 m Laborer KY Puthuff Frances 30 f OH Drake Silas 8 m OH Attended School Drake Nancy 6 f OH Attended School Drake Mary 4 f KY

LUCY
wife of
JOHN PUTHUFF
Died Jan. 27, 1909
Age 72 YRS.
Gone To A Brighter Home,
Where Grief Can Not Come

THE BENTON COURIER March 15, 2007 By Rickie Adams Benton code officers help clean up cemetery Benton code enforcement officers recently cleaned up an abandoned cemetery on Dogwood Drive. The cemetery contains numerous graves, including the grave of John A. Leech, a private in the Confederate Army. The oldest grave dates back to 1898. �There are probably graves in there we don�t even know about,� Code Enforcement Officer Bobby Shell said last week, noting the many gravestones that were knocked down and large stones that seemed to serve as gravestones. �There�s a big oak tree there, too, that�s probably seen all of it,� Code Enforcement Officer Jody Morphew said. The project was spearheaded by Shell, who found out about the property last June when a woman from the neighborhood complained about pests and insects originating from the property. A tree from the cemetery also fell onto the property at 308 Dogwood a few years ago during an ice storm, Shell said. Shell and the Community Development Office began researching the property. �Everyone that we contacted that we thought might have ties to the property all denied knowing anything about it,� Shell said. �We�ve been to the courthouse and looked at every record that we know of and we can�t find anybody� related to the property. The Code Enforcement Division declared the property abandoned and received approval from Benton Mayor Rick Holland and Benton Chief of Police Gary Sipes to assume control of the property. A crew from the Arkansas Department of Corrections began cleaning up the property last Tuesday and finished the task on Friday. The crew was comprised of Act 309 inmates. 309 inmates are �good behavior-type inmates that help out with government-type stuff such as maintenance,� Morphew said. The crew cut down dead trees and cleared out the undergrowth at the property, using a wood chipper truck provided by the City of Benton. A large dead tree and tree stumps on the property will be taken care of soon, Shell said. Shell said several unmarked graves were found during the process. �It looks 100 percent better,� Shell said. �We�ve just got to maintain what we�ve done.� The Department of Community Corrections will help the officers maintain the cemetery, Shell said. Shell and the Code Enforcement Division have already received several complements from residents on Dogwood Drive, although he still hopes to find anyone that has ties to the property. �Maybe if someone sees this story they�ll come forward,� Shell said. �We don�t want them to think they�re going to be in trouble for the poor conditions. We just want to find out if anyone has a claim (to the property)�. For information about this property, contact the Benton Police Department Code Enforcement Division at 776-5965.

This is proof that they are in Glidewell Cemetery
Obituary of Mary Louise Glidewell Leech Benton Courier Nov. 26, 1931 Page 5		Memorial Article of Mary Louise Glidewell Leech Benton Courier March 31, 1932 Page 4