Excerpts from: “Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Western Arkansas”

Publishers Chicago and Nashville, The Southern Publishing Company, 1891.

(please excuse any errors from the original transcription as this is retyped from an old typed transcription 8/2008)

John B. Bailey, is a liveryman of Booneville, AR, and also a farmer. He attained his growth in Greene County, TN., and in 1866 was married to Miss Nannie Murphy, a native of Tennessee, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bailey have been born at interesting family of six children: Thomas G. (married Miss Linty Gideon, March 17, 1869, and have one child, Gusey). James E., Georgia, Orville, Maggie, and Lula M.

Henry Bangs, is a planter of Booneville, AR., and he ha two brothers Benjamin and Stephen, who are farmers. Henry came to Arkansas and was married in what is now Logan County, in 1850 to Miss Sarah Walton, a native of Kentucky. Of the twelve children born to this union, six sons and six daughters – seven are now living, viz.: George, Emily (wife of John Basinger), Levenia (wife of Andrew Smith), Adelia, (wife of A. Starns). Elizabeth, (wife of S. Suttles), Franklin and Robert.

J. W. Barnett, was a farmer, and ginner of Magazine, AR. Mr. Barnett has been twice married, his first union being with Miss Mary Fitzgerald, who bore him two children, Tennessee and John. His second union, which occurred in 1867, was to Mrs. Permelia Underwood and to them were born six interesting children, all living and in the enjoyment of the best of health. They are named, Candonia, Arrenna, Lillie, Wyoma, Edna and Ora.

Isaiah Beck was a prominent farmer and stock raiser of Logan County who married Mis Lucinda Fox, daughter of Henry Fox, and they ad eight children: Joseph M., Marion J., Charles P., Leona Etter, Benjamin M., Archie G., and John H. and Maggie (twins) Joseph M. married Josephine Brice, daughter of Martin Brice.

Alexander S. Bennett, prominent citizen of Roseville Township, entered into partnership with C. F. Wood in 1875 and they bought out business from Mafy W. and Joseph D. They are deeply interested in educational advantages for their children.

W. R. Bevans, groceryman, Booneville, AR. Was married in Jackson County of this state, n 1873, to Miss Jennie Patrick, who bore his nine children, four of whom are now living, Latha, Oscar M., Boxwell M., and Changler. In 1888 he engaged in the grocery business.

George W. Biggs, is a farmer of Paris AR. When we was twenty years of age, he was married to Miss Mary E. Barbee, daughter of Lewis Barbee, of Tennessee. This union resulted in the birth of eleven children: Sarah J., Louisa C., William S., Mary E., Calvin A., Tilden, Martha (died in November 1887), George W., Ader M., James S., and Benjamin. Sarah married John S. Storts, a farmer, and they have two children, Viz: Arla May and Delmer Dallas. Louisa C. married Thomas Wear, a farmer, and they have an infant son.

M. J. Bowers, postmaster at Paris,was married in Newton Co., to Mrs. Sebary Christy Barnes, a native of Tennessee. She was a widow and the mother of two children by her first marriage, she being a descendant from the Cherokee Indians. In 1887 and 1888 he was deputy sherriff of the county, and for two years he was half owner and manager of the Paris Serpent, which he made a vigorous Republican paper. On July 25, 1889, he was appointed postmaster at Paris. He was married in 1877 to Miss Ellen S. Anderson, a native of this county, and a daughter of Capt. C.P. Anderson of Magazine. This union resulted in the birth of seven children; Etta, Lillie June, Ezra James and Ellen Edna (twins), Charles Dennis, Freda May and Powell Clayton.

H. C. Brown, is a farmer and carpenter of Paris, AR. He was married in 1876 to Miss Susan Raybury, by whom he had three children: Viola, John H. and Ethel. Mrs. Brown died in 1887, and Mr. Brown was married the second time, in 1889, to Mrs. Martha McVeigh. Mrs. Brown’s first marriage occurred in 1877 to Mr. J.B. McVeigh, a native of Arkansas, by whom she had four children, only one, Addie M., now living.

Rev. William Bunch, a pioneer planter living in Boone Township was married in Decatur County, TN, in 1838, to Miss Jany Mays, a native of TN, and the daughter of Abraham and Rebecca (Rhodes) Mays. Of the ten children born to that union seven are now living; Susan, Nancy J., Mary E., Julian, Martha, William H., and David H. On April 30, 1865, Mr. Bunch was married in Hopkins County, TN to Miss Mary E. Eledge, and the result of this union was five children: Isaac S.J., Catherine P., Lucy A., Joseph Eli. And Elisa (deceased). Mr. Bunch has been a Baptist minister since Dec 19, 1859.

Rev. Sterling Burton, a farmer of Chismville, AR, was married to Miss Lillie A. Weaver a native of Arkansas, in 1886, and to this union were born the following children: Charles, John, Francis A., Rebecca J., Sara R., Eugene, Price, Robert L., and Ida.

Mr. W. H. Butler, is a physician of Paris AR. He graduated in 1868 from the medical department of the University of Nashville. In 1869, he went back to Gibson County, and from there to Arkansas, locating in Logan County, at Ellsworth. He was married in 1855 to Miss Susan J. Todd, of Tennessee, who died on May 12, 1856. His second marriage was to Miss Amanda A., daughter of Silas Travis, of Tennessee. She died in 1868, leaving three children: Lilly Irene, Flora J and Frances Josephine, all deceased. In 1869 Dr. Butler was married to Miss Luisa A. Walker, of Gibson County, TN, and twelve children were born to this union, four of whom are living: Sarah T., Susan, Diana, Benjamin C.

Edmond G. Butler, a planter and nurseryman of Paris, AR., in 1864 he was united in marriage to Miss Diana Sturdivant, who was also from Tennessee, her birth occurring in that state in 1842. To Mr. and Mrs. Butler were born fourteen children – six sons and eight daughters – seven now living; Johanna (wife of S. R. Rodgers), Alice (wife of J.D. Hayes), Francis, Eunice, Donna, Albert and Jessee.

The Hon. Jacob Buttram, farmer of Sugar Grove, AR. Was wedded to Miss Josephine Wilson, a native of TN, born in 1826, and the daughter of George Wilson. To this marriage have been born eight children, only one of whom is now living; Margaret (wife of James Henderson). In his second marriage, Mr. Buttram took for his second wife in 1879, Mrs. Emma R. (Barnett) Logan, who was born in Alabama in 1842, and who is the daughter of Thomas and Nancy Barnett. Her first husband was James Logan Jr., and by him she had one child, a daughter, J. E. Logan, who was born in 1875. In order to secure a trading point in the valley of Petit Jean, Mr. Buttram gave forty acres, in the year 1884, for the purpose of laying off a town, the nearest point at which goods of any kind could be bought being at Magazine which was eight miles distant.

C. A. Callan, farmer and postmaster, Delaware, AR. Was married in 1867 to Miss Elvira Johnson, a native of North Carolina, born in 1843, and the daughter of Robert A. and Nelvina Johnson. To Mr. and Mrs Callan were born seven interesting children, Viz.: Cicero A., Eugene, Matilda, Venia, Sarah, Caley, and Albert. In his second marriage in 1889, Mr. Callan was married to Miss Annie McAllister, a native of Arkansas, born in 1865, and daughter of Larkin L. and Ninerva McAllister.

Dr. T. S. Cope chose Miss S. A. Burnett, daughter of John Burnett, a farmer of this county, and his life companion, and they were married in 1879. Mr. Cope was a merchant of Driggs, AR. One child was born to this marriage, T. A. Cope. In 1880 they removed from Osage County, MO., to Logan Co, AR and here Dr. Cope engaged the practice of medicine, continuing the same up to 1889, when he abandoned his practice to engage in merchandising.

S. T. Carolan, planter and merchant of Carolan, AR. He is a son of W. P. and Hannah A. Sealy Carolan, natives of South Carolina, the father born on March 18, 1800, and the mother born in 1807. Of their large family only eleven lived to be grown: William B., J.H.T., S.T., Mr. Carolans second marriage was in 1874 to Miss Alice Edwards, a native of Mississippi born on September 24, 1852, and the daughter of Lewis Edwards. To Mr. and Mrs. Carolan were born four children – three sons and one daughter – Walter E., John W., Samuel E., and Mamie. In 1877 Mr. Carolan embarked in the mercantile business at Carolan, and carries a stock of goods valued at about $4000. He was appointed postmaster in 1878.

J. C. Catner, farmer and merchant, of Chismville, AR., was married in 1868 to Miss M.E. Stanley, daughter of G.W.C. and Adeline (Hudson) Shirley. Their eight children are named as follows: Georgian, Antonia, Mary, Sally B., and Sydney B. (twins). James, Maret and Maset (twins) Georgian married V. L. Estes, a merchant of Greenwood, Sebastian County. Mr. Catner is the owner of 1300 acres of land in Logan County and has about 400 acres under cultivation. He has also been occupied in merchandising at Chismville, where he has a stock of general merchandise worth about $6000.

Benjamin H. Caulk, farmer, Caulksville Ar., is a native of this county, born in 1822 and is the son of George and Nancy (Fort) Caulk, probably natives of Missouri. He was married in Sept 1859 to Miss Martha Davis, daughter of Ned Davis, and one child, a boy named George, was the only issue of this union. Mrs. Caulk died in Jan 1861. He was married the second time to Miss Nancy A. Ledgewood, in 1870. She was the daughter of Lansom Ledgewood, and to them have been born seven children – four daughters and three sons; Minnie Lee, Martha L., Hobart, Hattie, Adaline, Archie and one child died in infancy.

Thomas Cauthron, is a planter and ginner in Booneville, AR. He was married in 1855 to Miss Nancy Anderson, a native of AR, born in 1828, and the daughter of Pinkney Anderson, a pioneer settler of this state. Five children were born to this marriage; Charles C., Walter P., Edward, Thomas R., and Nancy H., who is now the wife of R. E. Rorie, of McKinzie, TN. Mrs Cauthron died in 1864. Mr. Cauthron was married again in 1867 to Mrs. N. J. Cornelius, widow of Austin Cornelius, who bore him five children, four now living; John E. (deceased), Robert M., Eleanor S., Samuel S., and Joannah. Thomas Cauthron’s father was Col. Walter Cauthron, a native of Georgia, born in 1797, and was a farmer by occupation. He was married in Red River County, TX in 1822, to Miss Bashiba Wilson, a native of TN, born in 1803. They became the parents of nine children – five sons and four daughters – five of whom are now living: C. W., Charles, Thomas, Parthenia (widow of Rev. Mr. Burne of Hood Co., TX), and Lucindia (wife of Maj. M.T. Tatum, of Greenwood, AR.

A.M. Chitwood, farmer and miller, Prairie View, AR. In 1886 he purchased 106 acres at Prairie View, where he now resides. He also purchased one-half interest in a saw mill, which he ran one year, and then after selling that mill, purchased the mill he now owns near Blaine post office. In 1863 Mr. Chitwood was married to a native of TN, and the daughter of Carrol Tompkins. To them were born three children, who are named as follows: Russell B., and Dora Isabel (tins) and Mary Luetta. Mrs. Chitwood died on January 13, 1874. In July, 1879, he was married to Mrs. Emily L. Wilkur Griffins, a native of AR, and the daughter of B. T. Wilkur. Seven children were born to this marriage: Cora L., Arthur, John A., Berry B., Sarah M., Wilbur N., and on unnamed.

John G. Chitwood, postmaster, Prairie View Ar. He started out for himself as a school teacher in 1865, and this was his principal occupation for many years. In 1875 he was married to Miss Mattie J. Bennett, daughter of Doseph and Mary (Hirchs) Bennett, and to this union were born the following children: Do SE, Kena, Russell G., Mary A., and Utha.

J.A. Corley is a prominent planter of Johnson Township. He was married in Logan Co., AR on Dec 28 1865, to Mrs. Mary A. Moore, native of AR, born on July 15, 1843, and five children are the fruits of this union: Lucy E., Lucinda C. (wife of L.C. Rodgers), John L., EP., and Vestile A.

J.P. Corley, ginner, miller, and farmer, Paris AR was married in Logan Co. AR in the year 1868 to Miss Mary F. Cunningham, a native of Mississippi, born in 1849. Seven children have been born through that union, six now living: James W., M.E. (wife of Frank Lee), Henry E., Emma, Lena A. (deceased), Rufus A. and Windford A.

J. H. Council, farmer, Ellsworth, AR, was married in 1846 to Miss Elizabeth Rogers, a native of TN, born in 1832, and the daughter of James and Elisabeth Rogers. The fruits of this union have been ten children, seven now living: Howard, Cleopatra (wife of J.E. Bennett), Candacy, (wife of Frank Selph), Charley, Virginia (wife of George Deen), Rufus and Ida.

B. F. Cowley, farmer and ginner of Booneville, AR, was married at the age of 23 to Miss Margaret Boshart, a native of Alabama, born in 1837, and the daughter of L.D.C.C. and Margaret (Barton) Boshart. To this union seven children were born, all of whom are living: Maud, Caledonia E., (Wife of David Tiffin(, David H., Robert C., Mary (Wife of John Swint), George and Charley.

J. L. Cravens, farmer and justice of the peace, of Shoal Creek Township, is a man esteemed and respected by all acquainted with him. Mr. Cravens was married in 1854 to Miss Emily A. Tobin, who bore him five children, only two of whom are now living: Cornelius R. and Jesse J. Mrs. Cravens died in 1864. Mr. Cravens was married, the second time, in 1866, to Miss Elizabeth F. Corban, a native of TN, born in 1842, and the daughter of Wilkins and Elizathe (Coffee) Corban. Eight children were the fruits of this union, five now living: Alice L., Sampson, Homer B., Nehemiah and Edith C.

W. L. Cravens, merchant and planter, Patterson’s Bluff, AR, married Miss Nancey Haney, who was born in South Carolina in 1827, and who was the daughter of Timothy and Mary Haney. To Mr. and Mrs. Cravens were born eight children four souns and four daughters: Arkansas A. (wife of Thomas Whitaker), Amelia J. (wife of J.J. Cravens), Fannie B. (wife of H.A. McKelney), Charles R., Adalaide G., Hanson W., Nehemiah H. (deceased).

S. A. J. Creekmore, farmer and ginner, Dublin AR was married to Miss Jane P. Davis in 1867. She was the daughter of Ralph and Jane (Calhoun) Davis. To Mr. and Mrs Creekmore have been born the following children: M.L., Lizzie M., Nannie R., and R.M.

J. B. Donathan, farmer, Magazine, AR, was married to Miss Merry Dunn, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Dunn and a native of AR. Her parents were natives of TN. To Mr. and Mrs. Donathan were born the following children: William H., James L. (deceased), Martha L., Benjamin F., Robert L. (deceased), Katie, John R., (deceased), Mary E., Margaret V., Emma and Laura J.

Jacob Dorough, planter, Paris, AR, was married in Heard Co, GA in 1865, to Miss Susan L. Mosely, a native of GA, born April 14, 1850. Twelve children have blessed this union, nine now living: James W., Milton M., Charles F., George S., Henry E., Robert S., Elbert R., Sarah C. (died Nov. 8, 1890, Rhoda J., Adolphus W. (deceased), Jacob H., and Emily R (died Nov 15, 1890.)

Truman Driggs, farmer and ginner, Driggs, AR, married Miss Catherine Cornwell who bore him one son. This child died in infancy, and the mother died a few days later. In 1842 Mr. Driggs married Elma Wood, and they became the parents of two children: Robert E. and Ruth Anna. Mrs. Driggs died in 1848, and Mr. Driggs took for his fouth wife the widow of Caleb Martin, her maiden name being Marcha Chandler.

W. H. Fort, hotel keeper, Paris, AR was married in 1846 to Miss Nancy Sewell, daughter of John Sewell of Mississippi. Eleven children were born to this union: Susan M., Mary T., Belle, James, Sallie, Harmon, Eudora, Isabella, Jefferson, Maud, and the next died in infancy. They have seven children now living. Mr. Fort is now the owner of the Paris Hotel in Paris, his property being worth about $5000.

James H. Fort, planter, Paris, AR was married in 1876 to Miss Rosa Anna Huckaby of this county.

John V. Frost, farmer, Driggs, AR, was married in 1857 to Miss Elisabeth James, who bore him five children, viz: Robert N., Martha A., Sarah F., Amanda A., and Mary E. (deceased). Mrs. Frost died in Aug 1866, and subsequently Mr. Frost married Miss Rachel Galor (Dec 1866), by whom he has two children: Jacob W (deceased) and Emily C.

Lerken B. Gamble, is the business manager of the Tribune, a Republican paper which is published in Paris. He was married on Dec 14, 1876, his marriage with Miss Annie M. Shafe, daughter of John & Mary A. Shafe, was solemnized in Benton Co., AR.

D. T. Goss, farmer and carpenter, Delaware, AR was married in 1867 to Miss Isabel Johnson, a native of North Carolina, born in 1847, and the daughter of Robert and Malvina Johnson. Of the eight children born to this union, five are now living: Benny, Norah V., Manfred E., Annie and Sammy (twins).

F. M. Gwaltney, merchant, Prairie View, AR was married in 1866 to Miss Nancy Cravens, daughter of J. and W. Cravens. The following children were the result of this union: Jennie, Katie, Adalaide, Nina J., William, Rilla, Pearl L., Ova J. and Boulanger.

W. H. H. Harley, lawyer and editor of the Tribune, Paris, AR. He established the Paris Express in 1879 and 1880, and had editorial charge for one year. He was then connected with the People’s Friend for one year, and in 1889 was engaged as editor and manager of the Paris Tribune. Mr. Harley was married in 1880 to Mrs. A.J. Harley, daughter of G.W. Wolf, a native of Logan County. To this union, four children were born: Edna Jane, Charles Bowen, Jessie and Benjamin H., the latter died in infancy, in 1889. In Mr. Harley’s household is a step-daughter, Willie Ann, an amiable and good girl.

Dr. W. A. Heartaill, physician and druggist, Morrisons Bluff AR, was married on January 3, 1880, to Miss Sallie Edmondson, a native of Spring Place, Murray County, GA to Doctor and wife have been born the following children: Cleve R., Isaac J.L.E. and William H., one child, Cleve R., died at the age of eight years and six months.

J. S. Hixson, planter, Paris AR, was married in Franklin Co., Dec 22, 1872, to Miss Laura Fort, who was born in Franklin County in 1848. The result of this union was the birth of eight children, seven now living, viz: Orlando, Ada and Ida (twins), Oscar, Elmer, Cleveland, Rilla and Arthur(deceased).

Hon. Matt Hixson, merchant, Shoal Creek, was engaged in the business in 1879 with J. A. Sadler and T. R. Sadler in general merchandising at Shoal Creek, and later Mr. Hixson purchased the entire stock of the firm with the store building. On Dec 25, 1870, Mr. Hixson was married to Miss Belila A. Sadler of AR, born Christmas day, 1844, and the daughter of Rufus and Elizabeth Sedler. Three children were born to this union, tow of whom are living: Gracie C. (born 1878), and Matt S. (born 1872)

L.F.A. Hollerman, Paris AR is a planter. He was educated in the Frankln Academy, and was married in Chattooga Co., GA on 11-10-1852 to Miss Narcissa Wyatt, who was born in GA on 1-11-1832. They became the parents of one son, W. E., who was killed in a railroad disaster on 7-17-1890. Mrs Holleman died 11-12-1854. On 10-14-1857 Mr. Holleman took for his second wife Miss M.E. Hendrix, a native of Alabama born on 12-16-1840, and to this union were born eight children, six now living, viz.: O.B., A.L., M.H., W.H., S.S., (deceased), J.B., N.V. (deceased)

Eli D. Hooper, merchant and farmer, Magazine AR, was married in 1865 to Miss Martha J. Franklin, a native of Illinois, born in 1844, and the daughter of Mr. William B. Frnklin. Mrs Hoper died on 7-16-1866, leaving two children, twins, one of whom died when about 16 years of age. The other, William F., is now a physician in Magazine. On 12-23-1867, Mr. Hooper was united in marriage to Miss Margaret E. Lloyd, who was born in Alabama in 1840, and who was the daughter of Thoas and Sarah Loyd. The fruits of this union were eight children: Patsie (wife of S. D. Sandefer), Sallie (wife of W. M. McInterf), Mary O. (wife of J. L. Gamble), Nellie W., Thomas P., Nancy L., Daniel W., and Hnery C.

Hon W.B. Jackson, a prominent lawyer and present representative of Logan Co., AR.

P.J. Jensen, Merchant Prairie View, AR in 1874 was married to Miss Elizabeth Scherter, who bore him the following children: Clara, Mattie, and Peter.

John A. Johnson, Planter, Paris, AR, was reared in this county, and was married here in 1857, to Miss Marry Lee, who bore him five children, three now living: W. L., William C., and Emma. The wife of our subject died in 1866 and he was married the second time to Miss Margaret Guthrey, 1869.

W. H. Jones, merchant, Prairie View, AR, was married to the former Miss Elisa J. Sykes, and she was the daughter of Robert and E. Sykes, and bore him the following childen: Minnie B., Clementine O., and Arnold (deceased) Roland F., James W., Ralph O., and Robert C.

Thomas Jones, Farmer, Driggs AR, was married in Logan Co in 1871, to Miss Trency Galer, and to them have been born eleven children, ten of whom are now living; John T., Jermiah S., Charles W., Sarah J., William E., Marzela, Zeba A., and Everett.

Dr. J. A. Keith , physician and merchant, Booneville, Ar, was married in 1856 to Miss Margaret Jones, a daughter of Thomas Jones, and a native of Greene Co., TN Dr. and Mrs. Keith are the parents of five children, three now living: James F., Laura (wife of W. D. McInturf), and Mattie E., James Frank Keith, son ofour subject, in a prominent attorney at law at Booneville, AR. In 1839, he was engaged in the newspaper business on the Booneville Enterprise. He was married 12-24-1885, to Miss Alice Stanford, a native of Alabama, and the daughter of Joseph P. and Sara Stanford. Two children are the fruit of this union: Ella, and James.

George Kincannon, farmer, Magazine, AR. Was united in Marriage in the year 1846 to Miss Eliza Wallen, daughter of Stephen and Betsy (Igo) Wallen. Mr. Kincannons present wife is a native of TN and was born in 1833. She is Miss Margaret Bowen, whom he married in 1871.

Frank Kinney, miller and ginner, Morrison’s Bluff, AR, was united in marriage on 1-1-1866, to Miss Charney Wilcox, daughter of Homer and Catherine Wilcox. To Mr. and Mrs.Kinney have been born the following hildren: Buddy, Frank G., Mary, Charlie, Florence, Lena and Edward, all living and enjoying good health.

Capt. James R. Lafferry, a prominent planter of Logan Co., AR, was married in 1848 to Miss Martne Smith, who bore him the following children: George, Mary Ann, Margaret, Catherine, Nancy, Julia, Curley, Josiah, James, Reuben and Amanda (twins), Nattie and Virginia.

M.K. Lee, planter, Paris, AR was married here in 1871 to Miss Arminta Moore, a native of Logan Co., born on 5-29-1848, and the daughter of John and Martha C. Moore. To our subject and wife were born eleven children, eight now living: John D., George D., Victoria, Genevra, Emma, Samuel, Lucy and Norman.

Nick Lens, miller and ginner, Morrison Bluff, AR. His nuptials with Miss Annie Rina, a native of AR, were celebrated in 1888, and to this union has been born on e child, Lizzie C.

Dr. S. Leslie, physician, Dublin, AR. In 1884 Miss C. Peters became his wife, and three interesting children have followed this union: S. Elen, Burdett, and John V.

J. T. Lewis, planter, Booneville, AR. Was married in Logan Co., to Miss Rebecca McLoid, who bore him five children, viz: Francis, William, Nancy, James E., and Mattie. Mr. Lewis second marriage occurred in 1869.

Henry M. McCaslin, postmaster, Booneville, AR. He was in the Pea Ridge fight, the Saling fight and various others of minor importance. He was discharged on 8-8-1865, at Clarksville, AR. After the war he came back to his old home in Illinois, married Miss Lucinda Dyer, daughter of Joel and Elisabeth Dyer, and remained engaged in farming in that state for four years. To his marriage were born these children: Jessie S., William P., Minnie, Charles Dyer, Felix (deceased), John Logan, and Lucy E., Jessie married C. C. Cauthron, a farmer living near Booneville, AR……….(There was more,, just didn’t copy)

Dr. W. Y. McClure, physician and surgeon, Delaware, Ar was married in 1884 to Miss Lizzie J. Reese, a native of GA. To this union have been born these children, Samuel Arthur (born 1886), Minnie Ethel (born 1887), nd Willie Harrison (born in 1889).

David T. McVay, planter and miller, Paris, AR, was married in Logan Co in 1876 to Miss Harriet Streets. Mr and Mrs. McVay were born five children two sons and three daughters: George, James, Eller O., Flora, and Martha.

Mathew Maberry, farmer, Paris, AR was married in June 1879 he was married to Miss Lou Ann Sewell, daughter of William Sewell, of Logan Co., AR. The Sowell family was among the pioneer settlers of Logan Co.

Dr. B.M. Miller, physician and planter, Shoal Creek, AR. Married Miss Marry Watton in 1815. Our subject was married the second time in 1867, to Miss M.J. Sellers, a native of TN. To this union have been born four children: Se. E. born in 1867, Aubrey born in 1868, Dudley born in 1876, and Jean born in 1878.

F. J. Moore, planter, Ellsworth, AR was married in Jonson Co, AR 11-30-1857 to Miss Mary Chitwood, a native of TN. Mr. Moore the father of four children: Sarah E. wife of L.F. Watson, Marion M., John N., and Miss Caroline L. Lassater, who was born in TN in 1840. They have six children: William H., Leroy F., Maggie M., Richard J., Rachel and Amanda.

J. E. Norfleet, liveryman, Paris AR, at the outbreak of the war, enlisted in the first company organized in Mississippi, Company G, 9^th Mississippi, and was in the service in Florida the first year. He was then with Gen. Forrest, on out post duty and was in the last battle fought in Alabama, east of the Mississippi River. He was married at the age of 17 years in 1854, to Miss Angeline Cooper, and the result of this union was 12 children: Robert N., Lucian M., William L., Mattie, Lina Effie, Kate, James, Thomas, Almira, John, and Bettie. The latter two dying in infancy.

M. W. Parker, postmaster, Shoal Creek AR was married to Miss Jemima Jones, who was born in Alabama, and who was the daughter of John and Jencie (Bobbett) Jones. To this union were born 7 children: all of whom are living: Mary J., Annie, Joshua, William, Jessie, Olive, and Bell.

L.J.W.J. Powell, farmer, Booneville, AR was married in Dec 1868 to Miss Frances T. Lyons, a native of AR and the daughter of Johna dn Rebecca Lyons. Mrs. Powell died in 1869, leaving one daughter, Rebecca Lyons now the wife of H. H. Omier. In 1871, Mr Powell was wedded to Miss Mary Jane ox, and the fruits of this union have been 10 children, eight of whom are now living: Alice May, Oceola Mark, Arthur Lee, Alberta, Louisa Ellen, Rosa Viola, Oscar Randolph, and Ernest Lester.

Dr. B. Priddy, physician, Magazine Ar was married to Miss Sarah K. Scott, daughter of S. A. and E.E. Scott, and their children were named as follows: Eudora, Florence E., Edna S., Arthur B., and Blanch, all of whom are living.

James Redden, a prominent and pioneer planter, residing in Johnson Township, Logan Co., AR is a native of TN. Mr Redden was married in Logan Co in 1861, to Miss Martha Smith a native of GA, born in 1837. The result of this union was the birth of 7 children four sons and three daughters: Denison J., J.C., William, Joseph, Dora, Emily and Jennie.

D. J. Redden, teacher and planter, Paris, AR was married in Logan Co on 12-16-1836 to Miss Minnie Maberry, a native of this county, born on April 17, 1864, and the daughter of Charle and Ellen (Thompson) Maberry. To Mr. and Mrs. Redden were born two children, Opie and Doy.

J. R. Roper, farmer, Morrison Bluff, AR in 1857 celebrated his marriage to Miss Frances Randolph, the daughter of J. and Margaret Randolph. The result of this union was the following: Jeptha M., William M., P.R. and John F.

John F. Roper, farmer, Morrison Bluff, AR, was married in February 1885 to the former Miss Abbie Fox, daughter of Francis and Abbie Fox. To Mr. and Mrs. Roper were born two children: Jennie and Beulah, the former of whom died in infancy.

Dr. Florenz Rotert, physician and farmer, Dublin AR, by his marriage, which occurred in 1965, to Miss Lissie Wiedebush, he became the father of the following: F. B., John N. and Lizzie: Dr. Roterts second marriage took place in 1880, to Miss Margaret Underwood, and the fruits of this union were the following interesting children: Henry, Dora, Herman, Fran, Annie, and Clara.

Hon. M. C. Scott, farmer, Sugar Grove, AR, participated in the battles of Oak Hill, (Mo.), Elk Horn, Murfreesboro, Chickamaugua, Franklin, Nashville, Richmond, Atlanta, Resaca, Bentonville, Jonesboro, and numerous other engagements. In 1867 Mr. Scott was married to Miss Mary Henderson a native of Tennessee, born in 1845 and the daughter of A.H. and Martha J. Henderson, a native of TN. Of the five children born to this marriage three are now living: Charley born in 1875, Early born in 1880, and Lester born in 1882. Mr. Scott represented Logan Co in legislature in 1885 and 1886.

Samuel I. Shelton, a prosperous farmer of the county was married in TN in 1856 to Miss Susan Brown, daughter of James Brown, and the fruits of this union were two children: The eldest on died when an infant and the second one , John R Shelton, also died when young. Mrs. Shelton received her final summons in 1862. Subsequently Mr. Shelton married Mrs. Amanda Lee, widow of Lovett Lee, her maiden name being James. Three children have been born to this union: L.H., J. H., and A.A., all single and at home.

Isaac Smith, farmer, Corley, AR was married to Miss Annie McKinney in 1840, and the fruits of this union were four children: John (deceased), Mary, Isaac D. and Catherine (deceased). Mr. Smith was married the second time, to Hester A., daughter of James and Katie Cummins, and to this union were born three children: Ellen, Peter, and James (deceased)

D. Speer, planter, Booneville, AR was married in TN and the result of this union was the birth of nine children, six of whom are now lving: D. C., Lee A., G.C., P.M., Martha F. (wife of George Keyes), and William. Mr. Speer’s son, P.M., was born 9-6-1854 and was married in the county in 1874 to Miss Anna M Terwilliger, a native of PA, born in the year 1851. Four children were born to this union, three of whom are now living Minnie E., Nelie M., Dew, and Viola (deceased)

Emil Spieler, farmer and ginner, Spielerville, AR was married in 1887, to Miss Mary Ejkorn. Six children were born to this union: Emile (deceased), Englebert, Mary, Eda, Pauline, and Emily.

J. W. Stanfield, farmer, Booneville, AR was married in 1885 to Miss Ellen Graine, daughter of J. V. Craine, and they have on child, a daughter, named Nora Lee. The father was a soldier in the US Army, and wad killed in 1865. The mother removed from TN to AR in 1880. Their daughter Mary J., was married in TN, to Buck Lynch, and then removed to Alabama, where she now resides. Charity (married J. W. Fields of Booneville, Logan Co., AR), Comfort (married A.T. Barlow, a farmer in Logan Co), and Joseph married Miss Ida Barlow, sister to A.T. Barlow.

Harris T. Teague, farmer Paris, AR was married in 1876 to Mrs Grounds, of this county, but formerly of TN and they have James R., Claudie T., Esther and Myrtle, all at home and attending the public schools.

Dr. E. W. Thomas, physician, Booneville, AR. Dr. Thomas received a good practice in education in youth, read medicine under Dr. J.T. Foster (whose daughter afterward became his wife), and in 1879, and 1880 attended medical lectures at the Arkansas Industrial School at Little Rock, beginning to practice in the spring of 1880 at Ola, Yell Co., AR. There he was married the following year to Miss Rosa A. Foster, daughter of J.T. Foster, now of Booneville, AR. Four children were born to this marriage: Harriet E., Jimmie C., James W. (deceased) and Rosa Dell. Dr. J.T. Foster, father in law of Dr. Thomas, graduated at what was then the University of Louisiana and began practicing at Beebe, White Co., AR. He was born at Greenville, VA, married Miss Harriet Alison at Memphis, TN, 6-26-1859, who bore him o5 children: R.A., J.H., B.B., O.T.(deceased), and R.S. The mother died in 1869, and later Dr. Foste wedded Ann Hill of Perry Co, and by her became the father of five children.

W. P. Tygart, merchant and farmer, Prairie View, AR was married in 1869 to Miss Mary A. Sivley, daughter of Wiliam R. and Obedience Sivley, and to this union have been born eight children, who are named: G.W. (deceased), William M. (deceased), Mary B. (deceased), P.M., Waity (deceased), Mary E., Ira O., and May.

W. P. Van Hooser, liveryman and planter, Paris, AR was married to Miss Ada G. Titsworth, a native of Logan Co. The marriage was consummated in Nov 1880, and they have one child, Nellie.

Martin Wahl, farmer, Paris, AR, married the former Miss Frances Emo, who was the daughter of Michael and Susan Emo. Mr. and Mrs. Wahl, have been born the following children: Charles, Lizzie, Mary, Martin, and Frank.

D. C. Watkins, farmer Revelee, AR, was married in Alabama in 1869 to Mrs. Margaret Weaver. His nuptials were blessed by the birth of eight children Lucinda, William, Mattie, Viola, Rachel, Two died in infancy and John (died at the age of nine months).

M. A. Williams, merchange Chismville, AR was married Oct 4, 1869 to Miss Georgianna R. Stanley, a native of Alabama.

W. A. L. Williams, farmer Chismville, AR was married to Miss Margaret Palmer. Their children were: Uriah, Tema A., A.J., Mary E., L., Dora, Alice, Oscar, and Wallace.

John Young, a highly respected citizen and a prosperous farmer, was born in Marion Co, TN in 1828. His marriage was blessed by the birth of 9 children: Sarah wife of Joseph Noah, Julia wife of D.T. Williams, Margaret, Rebecca, Jane married John Howard, Savannah, John T., Martha married C. Donaldson and died in 1889, leaving her husband and three children, Malissa married John Seth and resides in Clark Co, Mr. Youngs first wife died in Feb 1880, and the following year he married to Miss Prudy Rainey, who bore him five children four sons and one daughter Henry, George, Alvin E., James B., and Marvin, all small and at home. Mr. Young is a minister of the gospel in the Baptist Church.