Title
Preview
Description
Black and white sketch of Archibald Yell, including biographical narrative.
Transcription
The hero of Buena Vista
Archibald Yell
Born in North Carolina 1797, Archibald Yell emigrated to Tennessee in early youth.. Here he met General Andrew Jackson.. As boy captain of the Jackson guards Yell led his men in the campaign against the Creeks… He was a volunteer in the Battle of New orleans.. In 1818 he served under Jackson in the Seminole War... Practiced law in Fayetteville, Tenn..
When Jackson became president, he named Yell judge in Arkansas... He located in Fayetteville. Elected first congressman from state of Arkansas. Became governor 1840. Resigned seat in congress 1844 to volunteer for the Mexican War... He was killed in the Battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 22, 1847...
Physical Description
Document, 11" x 14"
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000379, Image 67
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, MS.000379
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Archibald Yell, Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
