Robert Yeakle
Little Rock Fire Dept. - January 27, 1892
Robert Yeakle was the second Little Rock Volunteer firefighter to die in the line of duty.
Robert was born in Pennsylvania in 1853 and died January 27, 1892. Firefighter Yeakle attempted to jump on the side running board of a horse drawn fire apparatus, to respond to a call. Unfortunately, he fell and was run over by the rear wheels. He is buried at Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock.
He was very well read, upon his death he owned 196 books. Robert traded at MM Cohns, Stifft's Jewelers, banked at Worthen, among many others along Main Street. He also owned a horse. His will and all receipts were kept on file in Pulaski County Probate Court, including his funeral costs.
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