Near Bright Star, AR, we visited the graves in the area of those we research. Because of lack of time, we did not compile a listing, but instead only documented a few we were looking for. Two major cemeteries held these families. The Macedonia Cemetery, and the Olive Branch Cemetery, Bright Star, AR.

Macedonia Cemetery From the main red light on Hwy 59 in Queen City TX, take loop 236 East to CR 74, cross railroad track, go 5.7 miles to Bloomburg, turn left then back right on CR 249 East which turns into 160AR for 3 miles. Turn on N237 and go 0.7 miles to church cemetery.

In the center sits the Bankston stone. On the left is the stone of Perry T., son of Henry and Martha Bankston, and on the right is the stone of Evie, his wife. (click to enlarge photo)

IDA LITHONIA BANKSTON b. January 08, 1862, Bright Star, AR; d. December 15, 1862, Bright Star, AR

The Bankstons lost two children as infants. (click to enlarge photos)

JIMMIE BENTLY BANKSTON,  b. March 27, 1877, Bright Star, AR;  d. December 13, 1878, Bright Star, AR.