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Jacob L. Presson was born in Tennessee in 1859, a son of Mathew James and Nancy Presson. The father was a farmer throughout his life and gained substantial success. in 1881, J. L. Presson came to Arkansas and located near Greenwood. There he engaged in farming and was active along that line until about eight years ago, when he came to Mansfield and purchased an interest in the Dixon-Rogers Company. Four years ago he bought out the business and conducted it with great success until a short time ago, when he was burned out. He has rebuilt, however, and his business is assuming larger proportions. Mr. Presson is a capable business man, resourceful and energetic and the continued success of his enterprise is assured because of his tireless effort and determination of spirit, the qualities that invariably win for their possessor the reward for which he strives. _ Forty-one years ago in West Tennessee, occurred the marriage of Mr. Presson to Miss Almeda Mathew and to them thirteen children have been born, ten of whom are living. One son. Luther, served his country in the World war as a member of the Thirty-ninth Division Heavy Artillery and was overseas eleven months; and a daughter, Bertha, is engaged in teaching school. Mr. Presson is a public-spirited citizen and is actively interested in the growth and development of Mansfield. Loyal in his friendships and honorable in his business relations, he stands on a firm footing in the esteem of his fellow citizens. |