CYPERT, Jesse Newton of Searcy, Ark., born 5 Dec 1823, at Indian Creek, Wayne Co., TN, son of Jesse Cypert born at Tar River, NC.

My great uncle Robin Cypert, brother of my grandfather Francis Cypert was a Revolutionary veteran and I have seen his discharge and pension certificate. My father was at athe Battle of New Orleans in War of 1812." Subject was educated in county school in Wayne Co., TN and was licensed to practice in 1849.

Began active practice of law in Marion, Crittenden Co., [ARK] in May, 1850 and came to Searcy, White Co.,, Feb 14 1851 where he served, resided and practiced law. Was a Whig until after the Civil War - since has been identified with the Democratic Party. Was a member of M. E. Church, South; Masons and Oddfellows. "Have written for publication a Chapter on Secession Convention of Ark. published in Vol. One, pages 314-324, Arkansas Historical Publication. Was a Captain of Co. A, Desha's 5th Ark. Bat. on the organization of same.

Was elected Major at Pocahontas, Ark., in Nov., 1861, after the Battle of Shiloh - it was consolidated with 8th Ark. Reft and was discharged and sent in Commissary Dept. in Train, Mississippi. Married Sarah Harlen Crow, daughter of Joshua B. Crow and wife Lavinia West Crow who lived at West Point, Ark. Married in White Co., Ark, Feb 6, 1855. "J. B. Crow, my wife's father, was the son of Rev. Charles Crow and his wife Sarah Harlon. Her mother, Lavinia (West) Crow, was the daughter of the Rev. William West and his wife Mary (Howard) West." Children:

1. Florence, oldest daughter married Wm. Watkins, died August 6, 1896
2. Allice m. H. W. Smith and died Feb. 11, 1896
3. Eugene Cypert, my only son, married L. I. Seat, and they now reside at Searcy, Ark. Eugene Cypert is my present law partner.

Certified by Dave M. Holleman, Assessor of White Co., Ark. 15 Jan 1912.

Info Posted by Kay

A CSA Officer of the Civil War. Jesse Newton Cypert Jr. enlisted from White Co. AR 1861 and was elected Captain of Company C, Deshias' 5th Arkansas Battery. In November 1861, he was elected Major of the division while his unit was at Pocahontas, Arkansas. After the Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, his unit was combined with the 8th Arkansas Regiment and Cypert served as Captain of Co. K. He was discharged and reenlisted in the Commisary Department located in Train, Mississippi. He was later captured at Searcy and held in Little Rock.