Aaron VanWinkle – Good old Aaron Van Winkle is dead. He died at his home 1 ½ miles west of this city (Bentonville), last Monday night, the 9th inst. at 10:30 o’clock after a lingering illness of several months.
The funeral services were conducted in the colored M.E. church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and the remains were interred in the colored peoples burying ground in the I.O.O.F. cemetery immediately after the service.
Because of his wide popularity and strict integrity Uncle Aaron Van Winkle deserves more than a passing notice. Any man or woman, be they black or white, rich or poor, who lives to such a ripe old age as Uncle Aaron did, and during all those years conducted themselves as did this old darkey, richly deserves the many kind words that were uttered by so many when the news of the death of Uncle Aaron spread over the town. Out of respect to the good old man, many white citizens attended the funeral and burying. After the services, all those who so desired were allowed to view the remains, the white people present being requested to pass around first. The writer was one among the number and as we looked upon the cold and silent form there was nothing about the features of the old man to indicate that he had suffered any pain when the summons came but it seemed that he had only gently fallen asleep. Many eyes were dimmed with tears as the people passed the bier of the good old man and looked upon his face for the last time. Kind ladies had brought flowers and the casket was covered with the beautiful emblems of purity.
Everybody who knows Uncle Aaron is sad because he is gone. He was kind, courteous, and obliging to every individual with whom he came in contact. He was as honest as the days are long and his word was as good as his bond. If everybody, both black and white, were as honest and trustworthy as was Uncle Aaron Van Winkle this would be a much better world.
Aaron Van Winkle was brought to Benton County in March 1836 by Colonel Hugh Anderson and at that time he was about six years of age. After the war he commenced working for Peter Van Winkle as engineer at the Van Winkle mill, eight miles east of White River. He remained with Mr. Van Winkle until the latter’s death which occurred on the 10th day of February, 1882. Uncle Aaron them moved to Osage Mills where he bought a farm and resided there until about five years ago when he moved to this city and purchased the farm west of town.
In politics, Uncle Aaron was a Democrat and was always to be found at the polls on election day unless prevented by causes over which he had no control. Aaron, thy days of toil have ended and the time of rest is at hand. The tired body is sleeping in the grave but the good old man’s spirit has returned to Him who gave it. [Benton County Democrat - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - May 12, 1904]
∼The Springdale News
Springdale, AR
May 20, 1904
VAN WINKLE, Aaron - {from The Rogers Democrat} Old Aaron Van Winkle, better known to our people as "Rock" Van Winkle, died Monday at Bentonville. He was one of the old time slaves and was known all over Benton county. J.A.C. Blackburn hands us the following regarding him. "It is a pleasure to me to here state that I have known this old colored man since 1855 and I think I knew him as well as anyone living and during there many years I never knew of his ever doing an ungentlemanly act. Old Rock was one of the slaves of Peter Van Winkle before the war and after the war he returned home with his old master and made him a better servant after the war than he did before. The weather was never too cold or too dark or too wet for him to get out of bed and go on an errand for his master or any of his children or grandchildren. He had always had the respect and good will of everybody that knew him and while his skin was very dark his heart was as white and pure as any man living."
The funeral services were conducted in the colored M.E. church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and the remains were interred in the colored peoples burying ground in the I.O.O.F. cemetery immediately after the service.
Because of his wide popularity and strict integrity Uncle Aaron Van Winkle deserves more than a passing notice. Any man or woman, be they black or white, rich or poor, who lives to such a ripe old age as Uncle Aaron did, and during all those years conducted themselves as did this old darkey, richly deserves the many kind words that were uttered by so many when the news of the death of Uncle Aaron spread over the town. Out of respect to the good old man, many white citizens attended the funeral and burying. After the services, all those who so desired were allowed to view the remains, the white people present being requested to pass around first. The writer was one among the number and as we looked upon the cold and silent form there was nothing about the features of the old man to indicate that he had suffered any pain when the summons came but it seemed that he had only gently fallen asleep. Many eyes were dimmed with tears as the people passed the bier of the good old man and looked upon his face for the last time. Kind ladies had brought flowers and the casket was covered with the beautiful emblems of purity.
Everybody who knows Uncle Aaron is sad because he is gone. He was kind, courteous, and obliging to every individual with whom he came in contact. He was as honest as the days are long and his word was as good as his bond. If everybody, both black and white, were as honest and trustworthy as was Uncle Aaron Van Winkle this would be a much better world.
Aaron Van Winkle was brought to Benton County in March 1836 by Colonel Hugh Anderson and at that time he was about six years of age. After the war he commenced working for Peter Van Winkle as engineer at the Van Winkle mill, eight miles east of White River. He remained with Mr. Van Winkle until the latter’s death which occurred on the 10th day of February, 1882. Uncle Aaron them moved to Osage Mills where he bought a farm and resided there until about five years ago when he moved to this city and purchased the farm west of town.
In politics, Uncle Aaron was a Democrat and was always to be found at the polls on election day unless prevented by causes over which he had no control. Aaron, thy days of toil have ended and the time of rest is at hand. The tired body is sleeping in the grave but the good old man’s spirit has returned to Him who gave it. [Benton County Democrat - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - May 12, 1904]
∼The Springdale News
Springdale, AR
May 20, 1904
VAN WINKLE, Aaron - {from The Rogers Democrat} Old Aaron Van Winkle, better known to our people as "Rock" Van Winkle, died Monday at Bentonville. He was one of the old time slaves and was known all over Benton county. J.A.C. Blackburn hands us the following regarding him. "It is a pleasure to me to here state that I have known this old colored man since 1855 and I think I knew him as well as anyone living and during there many years I never knew of his ever doing an ungentlemanly act. Old Rock was one of the slaves of Peter Van Winkle before the war and after the war he returned home with his old master and made him a better servant after the war than he did before. The weather was never too cold or too dark or too wet for him to get out of bed and go on an errand for his master or any of his children or grandchildren. He had always had the respect and good will of everybody that knew him and while his skin was very dark his heart was as white and pure as any man living."
Aaron VanWinkle – Good old Aaron Van Winkle is dead. He died at his home 1 ½ miles west of this city (Bentonville), last Monday night, the 9th inst. at 10:30 o’clock after a lingering illness of several months.
The funeral services were conducted in the colored M.E. church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and the remains were interred in the colored peoples burying ground in the I.O.O.F. cemetery immediately after the service.
Because of his wide popularity and strict integrity Uncle Aaron Van Winkle deserves more than a passing notice. Any man or woman, be they black or white, rich or poor, who lives to such a ripe old age as Uncle Aaron did, and during all those years conducted themselves as did this old darkey, richly deserves the many kind words that were uttered by so many when the news of the death of Uncle Aaron spread over the town. Out of respect to the good old man, many white citizens attended the funeral and burying. After the services, all those who so desired were allowed to view the remains, the white people present being requested to pass around first. The writer was one among the number and as we looked upon the cold and silent form there was nothing about the features of the old man to indicate that he had suffered any pain when the summons came but it seemed that he had only gently fallen asleep. Many eyes were dimmed with tears as the people passed the bier of the good old man and looked upon his face for the last time. Kind ladies had brought flowers and the casket was covered with the beautiful emblems of purity.
Everybody who knows Uncle Aaron is sad because he is gone. He was kind, courteous, and obliging to every individual with whom he came in contact. He was as honest as the days are long and his word was as good as his bond. If everybody, both black and white, were as honest and trustworthy as was Uncle Aaron Van Winkle this would be a much better world.
Aaron Van Winkle was brought to Benton County in March 1836 by Colonel Hugh Anderson and at that time he was about six years of age. After the war he commenced working for Peter Van Winkle as engineer at the Van Winkle mill, eight miles east of White River. He remained with Mr. Van Winkle until the latter’s death which occurred on the 10th day of February, 1882. Uncle Aaron them moved to Osage Mills where he bought a farm and resided there until about five years ago when he moved to this city and purchased the farm west of town.
In politics, Uncle Aaron was a Democrat and was always to be found at the polls on election day unless prevented by causes over which he had no control. Aaron, thy days of toil have ended and the time of rest is at hand. The tired body is sleeping in the grave but the good old man’s spirit has returned to Him who gave it. [Benton County Democrat - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - May 12, 1904]
∼The Springdale News
Springdale, AR
May 20, 1904
VAN WINKLE, Aaron - {from The Rogers Democrat} Old Aaron Van Winkle, better known to our people as "Rock" Van Winkle, died Monday at Bentonville. He was one of the old time slaves and was known all over Benton county. J.A.C. Blackburn hands us the following regarding him. "It is a pleasure to me to here state that I have known this old colored man since 1855 and I think I knew him as well as anyone living and during there many years I never knew of his ever doing an ungentlemanly act. Old Rock was one of the slaves of Peter Van Winkle before the war and after the war he returned home with his old master and made him a better servant after the war than he did before. The weather was never too cold or too dark or too wet for him to get out of bed and go on an errand for his master or any of his children or grandchildren. He had always had the respect and good will of everybody that knew him and while his skin was very dark his heart was as white and pure as any man living."
The funeral services were conducted in the colored M.E. church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and the remains were interred in the colored peoples burying ground in the I.O.O.F. cemetery immediately after the service.
Because of his wide popularity and strict integrity Uncle Aaron Van Winkle deserves more than a passing notice. Any man or woman, be they black or white, rich or poor, who lives to such a ripe old age as Uncle Aaron did, and during all those years conducted themselves as did this old darkey, richly deserves the many kind words that were uttered by so many when the news of the death of Uncle Aaron spread over the town. Out of respect to the good old man, many white citizens attended the funeral and burying. After the services, all those who so desired were allowed to view the remains, the white people present being requested to pass around first. The writer was one among the number and as we looked upon the cold and silent form there was nothing about the features of the old man to indicate that he had suffered any pain when the summons came but it seemed that he had only gently fallen asleep. Many eyes were dimmed with tears as the people passed the bier of the good old man and looked upon his face for the last time. Kind ladies had brought flowers and the casket was covered with the beautiful emblems of purity.
Everybody who knows Uncle Aaron is sad because he is gone. He was kind, courteous, and obliging to every individual with whom he came in contact. He was as honest as the days are long and his word was as good as his bond. If everybody, both black and white, were as honest and trustworthy as was Uncle Aaron Van Winkle this would be a much better world.
Aaron Van Winkle was brought to Benton County in March 1836 by Colonel Hugh Anderson and at that time he was about six years of age. After the war he commenced working for Peter Van Winkle as engineer at the Van Winkle mill, eight miles east of White River. He remained with Mr. Van Winkle until the latter’s death which occurred on the 10th day of February, 1882. Uncle Aaron them moved to Osage Mills where he bought a farm and resided there until about five years ago when he moved to this city and purchased the farm west of town.
In politics, Uncle Aaron was a Democrat and was always to be found at the polls on election day unless prevented by causes over which he had no control. Aaron, thy days of toil have ended and the time of rest is at hand. The tired body is sleeping in the grave but the good old man’s spirit has returned to Him who gave it. [Benton County Democrat - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - May 12, 1904]
∼The Springdale News
Springdale, AR
May 20, 1904
VAN WINKLE, Aaron - {from The Rogers Democrat} Old Aaron Van Winkle, better known to our people as "Rock" Van Winkle, died Monday at Bentonville. He was one of the old time slaves and was known all over Benton county. J.A.C. Blackburn hands us the following regarding him. "It is a pleasure to me to here state that I have known this old colored man since 1855 and I think I knew him as well as anyone living and during there many years I never knew of his ever doing an ungentlemanly act. Old Rock was one of the slaves of Peter Van Winkle before the war and after the war he returned home with his old master and made him a better servant after the war than he did before. The weather was never too cold or too dark or too wet for him to get out of bed and go on an errand for his master or any of his children or grandchildren. He had always had the respect and good will of everybody that knew him and while his skin was very dark his heart was as white and pure as any man living."
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