Roland "Rollie" Filgroy Abshier

Footstone in cemetery reads: Roland F. Abshier PVT2 Ark. Inf CSA

ABSHIER, R.F.- R.F. Abshier, an old Confederate soldier residing near Strickler died last week from the effects of paralysis. He was about seventy-one years of age and was first stricken about five tears ago [The Springdale News 6/5/1903]

Roley F. Absire submitted Veteran Application #25792 for pension and was approved August 21, 1902 for service with Company D, 2ndArkansas Infantry from 1862 thru 1865. Mr. Abshire died May 27, 1903. Mrs. R.A. Abshire was approved for a widow’s pension August 13, 1903. [State of Arkansas Confederate Pension Archives]