Aclpfar Arell "Acca" Marsteller

Aclpfar Arell “Acca” Marsteller M R V K Y

[NOTE: need to confirm which Marst. is on M, if any]

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Born: “A. A. Marsteller,” September 1844.[2589] [NOTE: Krick was quoting catalog, prob. not magzn:[2590]] Around 1844 if 18 years old in 1862.[2591] 1844, “most likely” in Alexandria.[2592] Born in Prince William County.[2593]

Married: He wed Emma Norman Smith,[2594] who was born in 1859.[2595] They wed in 1879.[2596] She lived until at least 6 January 1911. Her parents were [Susan Paulina (Norman) and[2597]] Anderson Doniphan Smith [BH].[2598]

Died: 17 May 1904.[2600] 1904, “[l]ocation unknown.”[2601] Buried in family plot at “Arellton,” family home near Thoroughfare Gap.[2602]

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Children: He had a “[s]on of the same name, [Aclpfar Arell Marsteller,]” 20 May 1884–10 September 1979 and a “[d]aughter, Pauline Marsteller, no other data.”[2603] Emma Norman Smith had two children.[2604]

Parents and Siblings: Emily Warder and Samuel Arell Marsteller.[2605] “A. A. Marsteller is probably Leclaire’s older brother Aclpfar Arell Marsteller.”[2606]

Other Family: “Aclpfar is his actual first name and his nickname was Acca or Accy to his family. His name was formed from the first letters of all his uncles names I believe.”[2607] “His grandfather was Philip Marsteller. He was a friend of George Washington and was a pall bearer at George’s funeral. It is said that Acca was also in the funeral cortege.”[2608] Stiles lists the Confederate service record of Louis Adolphus Marsteller, Company A, Fourth Virginia Cavalry. “Enlisted 23 April 1861; absent for horse March to April 1863; captured 22 August 1863 Prince William County; Old Capitol Prison; Point Lookout Prison 26 September 1863; exchanged 29 October 1864; paroled 3 May 1865 Fairfax Courthouse.”[2609] See Anderson Doniphan Smith [BH] for information on Acca’s wife’s family. [NOTE: incorporate info at next entry into this one to disambiguate among Acca, LeClaire, & Louis Adolphus. Latter two not BH. LeClaire is brother. Louis A. might be first cousin. Louis A. is the L. A. in the one story with W. H. Triplett & Rich Lewis, February 1865. Keep story based on the two BH cavalrymen. If don’t keep since this is typical of stories re Rich & since Triplett’s part is minimal, at least mention it per diambiguation. Review military abstracts there—is best way to keep the 3 men straight. Re-ckh all stories mentioning Acca or A. A.—make sure they say A. A., not an L. A.]

Stories, Letters & Biographies: “I know you Black Horse boys pay no attention to records, but rely entirely upon your memory, … [Y]ou had better keep for the benefit of your family [this] record of General Stuart complimenting you. …”[2610] See Letters Chapter under Richard Henry Lewis. [Acca & Rich Lewis] “Both of these scouts were educated gentlemen, well qualified to command a regiment….”[2611] [NOTE: See letters sent by Lewis Leigh, Jr., March 20, 2002 & 2005.][2612] His wife is mentioned in “Mr. A. D. Smith Celebrates His 82nd Birthday.”[2613] See Biographies Chapter under Anderson Doniphan Smith.

CSR: [NOTE: “A. A. Mastilla”?] Company H; 5’8”; light complexion, light hair, blue eyes; enlisted 11 February 1862; 18 years old; AWOL September to October 1863; detached as scout for Genl. Stuart April 1864; paroled 6 May 1865 Winchester.[2614]

Additional Information: Listed as “A. A. Marsteller.”[2615] Wounded at Stephensburg, 1863. Physician. Washington, D.C.[2616] “Acca” according to Wm Payne. See Lewis brothers above. More information might be found at reference.[2617]