Dr. Byron C. Sorrels
1866-1936
Source: Centennial History of Arkansas Vol 2&3 1922
In almost every town in Arkansas is found some capable representative of the medical profession men who hold to high standards in practice
and have served their fellowmen with marked ability. Such a one is Dr. Byron C. Sorrels of Mansfield. He is a native son of Arkansas,
born in Hempstead county on the 2nd of February, 1866, his parents being Dr. J. W. and Anna (Barnett) Sorrels. The father, also
successful physician, practiced at Mansfield for many years. He was graduated from the medical department of the University of Louisville at
Louisville. Kentucky, and then came to this state for active professional work. He was long established as one of the most efficient physicians
of his part of the state and enjoyed the high regard and confidence of his colleagues and contemporaries in the profession as well as of the
general public. At the time of the Civil war he served with the Confederate army and he was always loyal to the best interests and welfare of
the city in which he made his home. His death occurred in 1913.
Dr. Byron C. Sorrels spent his youthful days under the parental roof, enjoying the privileges and opportunities that came to most boys
of the period, and after completing a public school course he attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in preparation for the practice
of medicine and surgery. He became interested in this vocation through association with his father and when quite young determined to follow
in his father's professional footsteps. With the completion of his University course he returned to Mansfield, where he has remained, and he
is today recognized as the leading physician of the city. His ability is the result of close and comprehensive study. thoroughness in everything
that he undertakes and the utmost care exercised in the diagnosis of his cases,
In 1898 Dr. Sorrels was united in marriage to Miss Allie Davis of Sebastian county, and they have become parents of two children:
Fay Hempstead and Duane. The former joined the army during the World war and was on active duty till his services were no longer
needed. The family is well known in Mansfield, where Dr. Sorrels has so long resided. He enjoys the confidence, goodwill and high
respect of all, his circle of friends being almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintance.
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