Little Rock Arkansas, Sept. 24 -
Colonel John W Colquitt, former Commissioner of State Lands, died tonight at his home in this city. He was 68 years of age. He was a veteran of the Confederate Army, having been Colonel of the First Arkansas Infantry.

1st Wife: Mollie A. Bond Colquitt
2nd Wife: Mollie Hudner Colquitt
Education:
Attended Georgia Military Institute
Occupation before War:
School Teacher in Monticello Arkansas
Civil War Career:
1861 – 1862: 3rd Lt. In Company I 1st Arkansas Infantry Regiment
1862: Major of 1st Arkansas Infantry Regiment
1862: Captured while on Furlough in Huntsville Alabama escaped
1862: Lt. Colonel of 1st Arkansas Infantry Regiment
1862 – 1864: Colonel of 1st Arkansas Infantry Regiment
1864: Wounded and disabled during Battle of Atlanta shot in right foot
1864 – 1865: Confederate Post Commander at West Point Mississippi
1865: Retired from the Confederate army on March 3, 1865
Occupation after War:
School Teacher in Little Rock Arkansas
Judge of Drew County Arkansas County Court
Real Estate Agent in Pulaski County Arkansas
Tax Assessor for Pulaski County Arkansas
1898 – 1902: Arkansas State Land Commissioner

Colquitt, John W., Col.-Born:Oct.28,1840 Columbus, Ga. Died:Sep.24,1903 Little Rock, Ark.Buried in Oakland Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark.--Service Unit:1st Ark.Inf, Capt.Jackson's Co., 2nd Lt, Major, Colonel-Confederate Veteran Magazine:v.13, p.240 & i-Text: In the death of Col.John W.Colquitt, of Little Rock, Ark., there passed from the scene of action one who had been closely identified with public affairs of the city and State, a gallant gentleman whom to know was to adminre. He was born in Columbus, Ga., in 1840, attended the Military Institute at Marietta, graduating in 1859, and moved to Arkansas in 1860, locating near Monticello. In April 1861, he enlisted in Capt. Jackson's Company, 1st Ark. Infantry, was chosen second lieutenant, and served twelve months in the Army of Northern Virginia. After this regiment was disbanded, and upon reorganization John W.Colquitt was elected Major of the regiment. This was just prior to the battle of Shiloh, in which Major Colquitt received a severe wound, and while on the way to his Georgia home on furlough, he was captured by the Federals and held for two weeks. He made his escape, and got home safely. After reporting for duty again, he was promoted to Colonel of the regiment upon the resignation of Col. James A. Fagan. Col. Colquitt lost his right leg in the battle of Atlanta; but after two months he reported to headquarters, and was assigned to post duty in the sub department of North Mississippi. He made his headquarters at West Point till the war closed, then returned to Monticello, Ark. In 1866 he was elected county and probate judge; but after about eighteen months' service he was swept out of office, during the days of reconstruction, and became a teacher. In 1890, he was elected tax assessor of Pulaski County, and in 1899 State and Land Commissioner, being reelected in 1901. After his retirement from public office, he had engaged in the real estate business. Col. Colquitt was twice married, the second time to Mollie Hudner of Drew county, who survives him with two daughters. His last wish was to be buried in his suit of Confederate gray; and shrouded in that beloved color his form now rests in the City Cemetery, awaiting resurrection with comrades who had so long preceded him. No man felt keener interest in the welfare of comrades during and since the war. He was so anxious and concerned that he attended every Confederate reunion or assemblage or convention that he could, though often physically in such condition that it was indiscreet for him to do so. He went to the last annual reunion at Nashville, but was too infirm to remain. The Bivouac attended the funeral in a body, together with a multitude of friendsConvention: Arkansas, Newport:p.29 Confederate Veteran Magazine January 1903.-ARKANSAS DIVISION, U. D. C.-The seventh annual convention, Arkansas Division, U. D. C., held at Newport, Ark., October 22, 1902, is reported by Mrs. C. H. Williams, Recording Secretary. It is in substance as follows: Our little Arkansas town, Newport, welcomed within her gates charming guests in the Daughters of the Confederacy on October 22. They came from every part of the State, and there were in attendance eighteen Chapters, representing forty nine votes accepted, the largest convention ever held by this Division. We hope another year that no Chapter will fail to be represented in either State or general convention. The convention was called to order in the court room, which had been magnificently decorated for the occasion in red and white bunting, flowers, and Confederate flags. One of these was the flag presented by some of the ladies present to the Jackson Guards when they left early for the great conflict. This old flag brought back to these dear women the faces of their soldier boys as they left that day. As brave now as then, they smiled to think how their dear flag had been proudly taken off and, though furled when it was tenderly carried back home, it came without a blot upon its honor. The local Methodist minister, Rev. J. W. Smith, invoked God's blessing on the assembly. Mrs. C. H. Wilmans delivered the address of welcome, responded to by Mrs. Clementine Boles, of Fayetteville, in her witty and pleasant style. The President, Mrs. B. E. Benton, then gave her annual address, which was most heartily received and enjoyed. Beautiful music was rendered by Mrs. G. A. Hillhouse and her able assistants. Each session was a treat to all present. On the evening of the first day a large reception was given. Hon. Charles Coffin presided, introducing the speakers in his own bright and graceful way. The exercises were opened by the bugle call on the cornet, answered by the old veterans, who marched upon the rostrum and stood in a row, "looking like a lot of happy, mischievous schoolboys. They sang "Dixie" as only old veterans can. Mrs. W. M. Neal, of Helena, President of the State Federation of Clubs, gave the U. D. C. a fraternal greeting from the Federation. Mrs. Keller, of Hot Springs, on behalf of the U. D, C., responded to Mrs. Neal's address with thanks and appreciation for Mrs. Neal's goodness in coming to extend such kindly thoughts to this organization, at the same time expressing disapproval of any Chapter of the U. D. C. ever federating. Mrs. R. B. Willis, of Searcy, gave a fine address on "Southern Literature," which was considered so worthy of wider notice that the convention requested that it be sent to the VETERAN for publication, which will be done. Miss Esther Neill, of Batesville, a gifted daughter of Gen. Robert Neill, read Father Ryan's "Conquered Banner," which was received with enthusiasm. Maj. Cabell Minor, recently returned home from the Philippines, gave a Negro dialect story, which "brought down the house." There were many other interesting features, especially fine music. The evening closed with an informal reception where dainty refreshments were served to the old soldiers and other guests. On Thursday evening, at the home of the Misses Brandenburg, the young ladies' clubs received the delegates, visitors, and members of the local Chapter, The rooms were beautifully decorated in red and white, the color scheme being carried out in refreshments, and in every possible way this perfectly arranged function was conceded to be the crowning event of the week. Friday noon saw the convention's close. The election of officers was as follows: President, Mrs. B. E. Benton, Pine Bluff, Vice Presidents, Mrs. S. S. Wassell, Little Rock, Mrs. Mary Hunter Hall, Dardanelle, Recording Secretary, Mrs. C. H. Wilmans, Newport, Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Fay Tullis, Nashville, Treasurer, Miss Lela Gatewood, Lonoke. The convention accepted the invitation of Mrs. J. M. Keller to come to her interesting city, Hot Springs, next year. Friday afternoon the visitors were taken for a drive along the banks of the beautiful White River and up to the old, historic, deserted village of Jacksonport. At night the guests were given a theater party, thus ending one of the most pleasant weeks in the history of Newport.