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<b><font size="+3"></b><center>HISTORY OF ST.FRANCIS COUNTY-1954 Biographies
HISTORY OF
ST.FRANCIS COUNTY,ARK.
1954-TIMES HERALD PUBLISHING CO.
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70-PICTURE - ABEL - O. - S. - - - BIO - Amid pioneer surroundings in the latter part of the nineteenth century when Forrest City was a small struggling community of a little over 500 hardy souls with the Bank of Eastern Arkansas only one year old, the late O.S.Abel, an early Arkansas settler, founded his well contracting business which today is being proudly continued by his son and his grandson, James H.Abel Sr. and James H.Abel Jr., as one of the oldest firms in St.Francis County. The business of well and house-moving contractors, dates back to 1887 when their sturdy pioneer ancestor started bringing in his first well in this rich agricultural community. The last O.S.Abel came to Old Town, Ark., in Phillips County, in 1850 from Mississippi and in 1886 moved to Palestine. His father had moved from South Carolina to Mississippi, a few years after the Revolutionary War.
70-PICTURE - ABEL - JAMES - HENRY - SR. - - BIO - James H.Abel Sr., son of O.S.Abel, was born in 1878 in Old Town, Phillips Co., Arkansas, and moved to Palestine with his father in 1886, attended the Palestine Public Schools and then served as foreman of several large saw mills in the area before entering into the well-drilling business when his father died in 1910. Mr.Abel has seven children, five by a previous marriage to Mrs.Lucy Wilkerson, who died in 1920, and two by his present wife, Miss Jesse W.Cooper of Palestine. For relaxation he loves to fish.
71-PICTURE - ABEL - JAMES - HENRY - JR. - - BIO - James H.Abel Jr. was born in Grenada, Miss, and came to St.Francis county in 1925 with his parents when he was only six months old. He graduated from Forrest City High School and attended the James Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. On July 26,1943, he entered World War II as a private in the Army Air Corps, and was assigned to the 8th Air Force and was discharged with the commissioned rank of First Lieutenant on Oct.17,1947. He is married to the former Miss Virgimai Porter, of Forrest City, and they have two children. He is active in the First Baptist Church as a Deacon and Superintendent of Adult No.1 Department.
- ABLES - ANNA - C. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JOHN J.ABLES-Mr. Ables was married the following August, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Stutts. They are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living: Cora Belle, John W., Willis R., Anna C., Micager C., Samuel, James D. and Emma Lou.
- ABLES - CORA - BELLE - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JOHN J.ABLES-Mr. Ables was married the following August, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Stutts. They are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living: Cora Belle, John W., Willis R., Anna C., Micager C., Samuel, James D. and Emma Lou.
- ABLES - EMMA - LOU - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JOHN J.ABLES-Mr. Ables was married the following August, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Stutts. They are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living: Cora Belle, John W., Willis R., Anna C., Micager C., Samuel, James D. and Emma Lou.
- ABLES - JAMES - D. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JOHN J.ABLES-Mr. Ables was married the following August, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Stutts. They are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living: Cora Belle, John W., Willis R., Anna C., Micager C., Samuel, James D. and Emma Lou.
MEXICAN/CIVIL - ABLES - JOHN - J. - - - - 1844 NA ARKHISBIO John J. Ables, proprietor of one of the leading groceries of Colt, is a native of this county, and when a boy worked on his father's farm, attending school at intervals; although not regular in attendance, he being a bright scholar and willing to learn, received a fair common-school education. In May, 1861, at the age of seventeen, he entered the Confederate service, enlisting in Company B, Fifth Arkansas Regiment, Govan's brigade, Pat Claburne's division, Hardee's and Cheatham's corps of the Army of the Tennessee, commanded by Beauregard, Albert Sidney Johnston, Braxton Bragg, Joseph E. Johnston and J. B. Hood, of Texas. Mr. Able's career as a soldier led him through many different battles-Chickamauga, Murfreesboro, Franklin, from Bowling Green, Ky., to Bentonville, N. C., via Nashville, Chattanooga and Dalton down the railroad and State line to Atlanta, thence to Jonesboro via Augusta, Ga., back to Bentonville. He fought the last battle under Johnston at that place, that famous general then falling back to Greensboro, N. C., where he surrendered. Mr. Ables took his chances for his home in Arkansas, and was in all the engagements of that march, soldiering through East Tennessee, around Knoxville, on Clinch River, at Clinton, with Bragg through Cumberland Gap to Kentucky. He was wounded in the right hand, losing his little finger, which, though a small and seemingly unimportant member, necessitated his absence from active duty for three months. He served throughout the war, and took an active part in every battle of his division in the Mississippi Valley, with the exception of those during the three months of his disability. Returning home in May, 1865, Mr. Ables was married the following August to Miss Mary A. Stutts. They are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living: Cora Belle, John W., Willis R., Anna C., Micager C., Samuel, James D. and Emma Lou. Following his matrimonial venture Mr. Ables engaged in farming, and now has a nicely improved farm of 160 acres. He was born in 1844, being the son of M. C. and Jane C. (Moore) Ables, natives of Tennessee and Alabama, respectively. M. C. Ables came to Arkansas in 1828, and settled in this county at a time when there were but few families in the locality. Here he bought a farm of 320 acres, on which he lived until the time of his death, with the exception of a year or two during his residence in Wittsburg, and also while in the Mexican War.In 1887 our subject sold out his farming interests and came to Colt Station, embarking in the grocery business, in which he is still engaged. In this he has been very successful. He held the office of constable of his township before moving to Colt, and was also justice of the peace for ten years, and has now a commission as notary public. Mr. Ables is a stanch Democrat and a member of the I. O. O. F. and Knights of Honor.Goodspeed's Biography 1884
- ABLES - JOHN - W. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JOHN J.ABLES-Mr. Ables was married the following August, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Stutts. They are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living: Cora Belle, John W., Willis R., Anna C., Micager C., Samuel, James D. and Emma Lou.
- ABLES - M. - C. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO FATHER OF JOHN J. ABLES-being the son of M. C. and Jane C. (Moore) Ables, natives of Tennessee and Alabama, respectively. M. C. Ables came to Arkansas in 1828, and settled in this county at a time when there were but few families in the locality. Here he bought a farm of 320 acres, on which he lived until the time of his death, with the exception of a year or two during his residence in Wittsburg, and also while in the Mexican War.
- ABLES - MARY - A. - - STUTTS - - NA ARKHISBIO WIFE OF JOHN J.ABLES-Mr. Ables was married the following August, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Stutts. They are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living: Cora Belle, John W., Willis R., Anna C., Micager C., Samuel, James D. and Emma Lou.
- ABLES - MICAGER - C. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JOHN J.ABLES-Mr. Ables was married the following August, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Stutts. They are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living: Cora Belle, John W., Willis R., Anna C., Micager C., Samuel, James D. and Emma Lou.
- ABLES - SAMUEL - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JOHN J.ABLES-Mr. Ables was married the following August, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Stutts. They are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living: Cora Belle, John W., Willis R., Anna C., Micager C., Samuel, James D. and Emma Lou.
- ABLES - WILLIS - R. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JOHN J.ABLES-Mr. Ables was married the following August, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Stutts. They are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living: Cora Belle, John W., Willis R., Anna C., Micager C., Samuel, James D. and Emma Lou.
90 - ACKLIN - HENRY - E. - REV. - - - PASTOR OF THE GRAHAM MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
32 - ADAMS - CHARLIE - - - - - Municipal Leaders of Hughes in 1954:ALDERMEN:CHARLIE ADAMS
111-PICTURE - ADAMS - NELTA - EDWARD - SR. - - BIO - N.E.Adams, a native of Lee County having been born near Goodwin, today is recognized as one of the most successful business men in St.Francis County with an ever increasing investment in a multitude of commercial interests. His Adams Building built in 1948 on North Washington across from Stevens Funeral Home houses some of the nicest stores in town. He employs ten people in the Adams Home Furnishings Co., managed by Mrs.O.E.Jackson; Eastern Arkansas Pure Oil Co., managed by Walter Bradford; Adams Liquor Store, managed by A.E.Sheltor; Adams Coin Operated Machines, managed by Olan Jackson, Jr.; and Delta Petroleum Corp. Mr.Adams received his formal education at Goodwin and Moro. He moved to Forrest City in 1933 to operate a service station on West Broadway, now the site of the Chism Cafe‚. On July 22,1947, he married the attractive Ruth Jones of Haynes, and to that union has been born a son, Nelta Edward, Jr. and Virginia Sue.
18 - ADAMS - - - - - - EARLY LAWYERS -OF FORREST CITY
- ADARE - J. - L. - - - 12 - 27 1850 3 27 1899 LOUGHRIDGE J. L. Adare, a native of Northern Alabama, is a son of Samuel W. and Mary J. (Freeze) Adare, who also came originally from that State, the father being of French descent, and the mother of Irish ancestry. J. L. Adare assisted his father on the farm until twenty years of age, when he was engaged in clerking for about four years. In 1879 he came to Arkansas and located in St. Francis County, gave his attention to farming the first year, and the following year entered the employ of Mr. Vital Lesca, as clerk, and is now at the head of the business. Mr. Adare was born in Madison County, Ala., on December 27, 1850, and was married on September 8, 1889, to Mrs. Delia Lesca, widow of his former employer, and a daughter of Stephen Snowden, a native of Tennessee. Mr. Adare is a member of the K. of H., and is a well known citizen and highly respected. Goodspeed's Biography 1884
- AHLSTEDT - CHARLES - A. - - - 9 - 2 1861 AFTER 1930 CITY Ahlstedt, C.A. -The Forrest City Times' Art Souvenir-1905-Page 106:The building trades are well represented in the growing city of Forrest City, and some of the most expert mechanics in Eastern Arkansas are numbered the several contractors and builders, who pursue their avocations in this town. Mr.C.A.Ahlstedt came here in 1898 from Little Rock, to build the handsome courthouse under a contract with Mr.C.W.Clark, of Malvern. The subject of this sketch was born September 2,1861, the country of his nativity being Sweden. His parents moved to America in his early youth, and he was educated in Iowa, attending the country schools until he was admitted to college at Cornell, in the same state, where he studied for some time. In 1888 he came to Arkansas from California, where he had spent two years, and in 1898 came to Forrest City as above stated. He was married in 1882 to Miss Jennie Liddle, of Nevada, Missouri, who died in 1897. His second marriage occurred in 1891, Miss Maria O. Smith, of Little Rock, becoming his wife. To this union one child has been born,-Mary, now aged ten years.Mr.Ahlstedt is reportedly buried with his SECOND wife MARIA in the City Cemetery in the Southwest portion, but it appears the stones have washed away, per Alan Ford, son of Mary Bernard Ford, Dec.2006 Head MALE 1862 W 68 - 1930 CENSUS Sweden CONTRACTOR MADISON TOWNSHIP 62-19 13A JACKSON STREET -Mr.C.H.Ahlstedt, who constructed the County Courthouse, also constructed the Walker Apartments in 1938 for George Walker and his wife.
60-PICTURE - ALDERSON - JOHN - WILLIAM - SR. - - BIO - In Dec.1902, when Rollwage & Co. dissolved, Louis Rollwage had become impressed with the business ability of John W.Alderson, the young husband of his daughter, Annie Katerine. Mr.Alderson was successfully operating a shoe and hat business in Bristol, Va.-Tenn., under the name Davis-Alderson Company. Mr.Rollwage wrote to his son-in-law to ask him to come to Forrest City to talk over a business arrangement. Mr.Alderson came and was given an interest and took an active part in the management of the new Rollwage & Alderson Co., which resulted. He soon became a valuable citizen in his adopted community. He was born in Lebanon, Virginia, the son of the Hon.T.M.Alderson and Ada (Davis) Alderson, SEE T.M.ALDERSON. Mr.John W.Alderson was educated in the public schools of Lebanon and was graduated from the Baker-Himel University of Knoxville, Tenn. He and Miss Rollwage, daughter of Louis and Lizzie (McDaniel) Rollwage, were married on Oct.30,1901, and to this union were born two children, Louise, now Mrs.James DeRossitt, and John W.Alderson, Jr., now President of Fussell-Graham-Alderson. The grandfather of Miss Lizzie McDaniel was John McDaniel, Jr., who came to St.Francis County in 1824 to become a prosperous farmer when there were not more than twelve families here. Before the death of Louis Rollwage on Apr.11,1905, Rollwage & Alderson Co. and Fussell, Graham & Co. took the step which gave St.Francis Co.one of the largest mercantile establishment in Arkansas and certainly one of the most respected. It was thus that Fussell-Graham-Alderson Co. was formed. It was located in the Fussell-Graham & Co. building on North Front Street. Rollwage & Alderson Co. had been located in the building up the street on the corner of Front and Washington Street, where the Watkins Music Center now stands, (1954). Capt.Fussell was President, and John W.Alderson was Vice President of the new company. In 1923, after the death of Capt.Fussell, Mr.Alderson became President. From the time he arrived here in 1902 until his death on Dec.10,1942, Mr.Alderson demonstrated to the people of his beloved St.Francis Co. that he was a man of calm wisdom, quick perceptions and of the highest integrity. His word was his bond, his family the recipient of his love and devotion, the Presbyterian Church stronger for his wise guidance and his fellow man the more fortunate for his constructive service and devotion to the public welfare. He had many accomplishments, and during the flood of 1927, when thousands of refugees arrived, as Chairman of the St.Francis County Red Cross, devised such an efficient and accurate method for handling the tremendous job of supplying the refugees from approximately $500,000 in American Red Cross funds that former President Herbert Hoover, then in charge of national relief, came to Forrest City to see the plan in operation. He was so impressed that he persuaded Mr.Alderson to accompany him to other flood-stricken areas to establish a similar program. Mr.Alderson started a peach orchard in 1921, and is now one of the best in the county.
61 - ALDERSON - JOHN - WILLIAM - JR. - - BIO - Mr.John W.Alderson, Jr., took over the footsteps of his father, John W. Sr., who is the present President of Fussell-Graham-Alderson Co. Mr.Alderson already has established a reputation of remarkable decision of character, able to enter upon great undertakings and carry them through to successful conclusions with fairness, honesty, and careful consideration of the opinions of others. Born of the sturdy pioneer stock which gave this country the early impetus to make it great, Mr.Alderson has continued operation of the Alderson Farming interests and has contributed even more dignity to the respected name of his father. Mr.Alderson received his early education at the Forrest City Public Schools and then was graduated in 1928 from Washington & Lee, Lexington, Va., where he received a B.S. in Business and Commerce and a major in Banking and Economics. The summer before he entered college, he got his first experience in farming when he took over a sharecropper's crop on his father's farm because the man was unable to finish it due to illness. On Feb.11,1934, he married Miss Maxine Morse, daughter of James Marion and Sara Frances (Duncan) Morse, of Marietta, Texas, and to this union have been born two children, Eugenia Katherine, now a student at Hollins College in Roanoke, Va., and John William III, a student at the Forrest City Public Schools. Mrs.Alderson had come to St.Francis County as U.S.Public Health Nurse. He has been active in the Bank of Eastern Arkansas in 1932, becoming Sect./Treasurer, and is now a director in the National Bank of Eastern Arkansas. He is presently raising a herd of Polled Herefords, featuring the Victor Domino breeding, and has encouraged farmers in diversification, especially the raising of livestock and fruit. He is a Ruling Elder of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church.
60 - ALDERSON - T. - M. - JUDGE - - BIO - John W.Alderson, was the son of the Hon.T.M.Alderson and Ada (Davis) Alderson. His father had a distinguished career as judge of the 9th Judicial District of Virginia. Commonwealth attorney for Wise Co., Va., and U.S.Attorney of Western District of Virginia, appointed by President William McKinley.
13 - ALLEN - A. - - - - - TREASURER 1848-1850 -ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
32 - ALLEN - ED - - - - - Municipal Leaders of Hughes in 1954:ED ALLEN, TREASURER
- ALLEN - ELIZA - L. - MRS - OLIVER - - ARKHISBIO MOTHER OF WILLIAM E.ALLEN, AND WIFE OF WILLIAM ALLEN
- ALLEN - ELLA - E. - MRS - GRAY - - ARKHISBIO 2ND WIFE OF WILLIAM E.ALLEN
- ALLEN - FLORA - L. - MRS - BEAZLEY - - ARKHISBIO WIFE OF WILLIAM E.ALLEN
- ALLEN - MARY - A. - - - - ARKHISBIO CHILD OF WILLIAM E. AND FLORA BEAZLEY ALLEN
30 - ALLEN - PHIL - - - - - Town of Hughes: Residents SEE HUGHES
NATIVE - ALLEN - WILLIAM - E. - - - -
- ALLEN - WILLIAM - - - - - ARKHISBIO FATHER OF WILLIAM E.ALLEN
- ALLEN - WILLIE - L. - - - - ARKHISBIO SON OF WILLIAM E. AND ELLA GRAY ALLEN
- ALLEY - EMMA - L. - MRS - COBBS - - NA ARKHISBIO WIFE OF DR.W.H.ALLEY-DR.Alley's wife was formerly Miss Emma L.Cobbs, daughter of Paul M. Cobbs, State and land commissioner of Arkansas. To their union one interesting little daughter has been born, Mary. 6-12-1908
13 - ALLEY - J. - H. - - - - CORONER 1898-1906 -ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
- ALLEY - MARY - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO DAUGHTER OF DR.W.H.ALLEY-DR.Alley's wife was formerly Miss Emma L.Cobbs, daughter of Paul M. Cobbs, State and land commissioner of Arkansas. To their union one interesting little daughter has been born, Mary.
17 - ALTHEIMER - LOUIS AND BEN - - - - - EARLY MERCHANTS -OF FORREST CITY
94-PICTURE - ALTMAN - ENOS - THOMAS - - - BIO - With over a half century of residence in Forrest City, Enos Thomas Altman has rendered faithful and loyal service to his adopted home town, first as Clerk with the old Forrest City Times, and now as City Clerk. Mr.Altman was born in Elsah, Illinois, the son of John W. and Sarah (Ramsey) Altman. In 1892 he moved to Forrest City from Marianna and has been a citizen here ever since. He attended the old Crowley Ridge Institute. On Mar.11,1914 her married Mary Elizabeth Hughes, daughter of Mears and Mattie (Hill) Hughes of Forrest City, and to this union was born one son, Enos Ramsey Altman, now of Brookhaven, Miss. Mr.Altman was with the Forrest City Times for 27 years, then owned by Landvoight & Vadakin, advancing from printer's devil to bookkeeper-manager. From Sep.1, 1930 to April 1940, he served as City Clerk, which he regained in 1946 till now. He is a member of the Methodist Church, has been Consul Commander of the Woodmen of the World Camp 29, of Forrest City. In addition he has farming interests in St.Francis County.
13 - ANDERS - A. - - - - - TREASURER 1866-1868 -ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
NATIVE-PIONEER 1839 - ANDERSON - MARGRET - E. - - - 1 - 1 1839 NA ARKHISBIO On the first day of January, 1839, was born in St. Francis County the subject of this sketch. Her father, Alfred K. Houston, first saw the light of this world in South Carolina, December 21, 1814, and came to Arkansas with his parents at the age of five years, who settled in St. Francis County, Ark., where he was reared, and followed the occupation of a farmer, dying in this county in March, 1879. He was married to Miss Sallie Evans, of North Carolina origin, who came to Arkansas when a girl, and who departed this life in 1860. The issue of this union was seven children, four of whom are living: Margret E. (the principal of this sketch), Wellman C. (a farmer of this county), Hiram (living in this county, whose sketch is given elsewhere), Francis M. (also a resident of this county). Mrs. Anderson has been twice married, and is now a widow, her second husband dying some ten years ago. Her first marriage, on June 20, 1855, was to Aaron M. Hughes, of Georgian birth, and who died May 18, 1862; by this marriage were two sons, only one of whom is living, Wellman T., born November 15, 1860. She married again on June 20, 1867, to Robert Anderson, of South Carolina, and a son of Robert and Lucy (Beazley) Anderson, who died February 20, 1879. Four children were given to them, three of whom are still living: Sarah L., Robert K. and Nancy E. Of her husbands it can be said they were honest, industrious farmers, who succeeded in life and laid up some property for those who were dependent on them, and merited the great respect shown them. Mrs. Anderson is now living on her magnificent farm, situated on the banks of the St. Francis River, and in connection with this, owns a half-interest in 560 acres of valuable land, also the homestead, 115 acres. Her son, William T. Hughes, a model and rising young farmer, has the affairs of the farm under his supervision, and is making a decided success of it, and they have a happy home, wherein dwells ease, comfort and plenty. Mrs. Anderson is a member of and worships with the Methodist Episcopal Church. William T. Hughes is a member of the Knights of Honor. Goodspeed's Biography 1884
- APPERSON - MARTHA - - MRS. - HOWES - - NA ARKHISBIO MOTHER OF SAMUEL D.APPERSON-son of W. T. and Martha (Howes) Apperson, originally from Virginia and Tennessee, respectively. The parents had a family of six children, three now living, of whom Samuel D. is the third in order of birth. The latter accompanied his parents to Arkansas when quite young, and having settled near Forrest City before the present site was located, can justly be deemed a pioneer of the community.
- APPERSON - SAMUEL - D. - - - 2 - 22 1853 7 16 1909 CITY Samuel D. Apperson-Goodspeed's Biography 1884Samuel D. Apperson, the present popular and capable assessor of St. Francis County, was born in Marshall County, Miss., near Holly Springs, February 22, 1853, being the son of W. T. and Martha (Howes) Apperson, originally from Virginia and Tennessee, respectively. The parents had a family of six children, three now living, of whom Samuel D. is the third in order of birth. The latter accompanied his parents to Arkansas when quite young, and having settled near Forrest City before the present site was located, can justly be deemed a pioneer of the community. He remained here until 1873, attending the schools of the county, and then drove stock over the States of Tennessee, Indiana and Mississippi. In 1875 he returned home and came to Forrest City, where he conducted a general freight and dray business until 1880. His fitness for the position becoming recognized, he was elected marshal of Forrest City and served two terms of one year each. In 1886 he accepted the superintendency of trestle work on the Bald Knob Railroad from Bald Knob to Memphis, receiving a salary of $115 per month. Returning to Forrest City he found employment awaiting him as farm superintendent, which position he held for one year. Mr. Apperson was then elected county assessor to fill a vacancy, and is now discharging the manifold duties of that office in a highly creditable manner. He is a member of the K. of H. and I. O. O. F. fraternities, and a Democrat in his political views. He is of French descent, his grandfather having been a native of France. Mr. Apperson is progressive in his ideas, and many improvements in the city owe their existence to his liberal support and hearty co-operation. Goodspeed's Biography 1884
- APPERSON - W. - T. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO FATHER OF SAMUEL D.APPERSON-son of W. T. and Martha (Howes) Apperson, originally from Virginia and Tennessee, respectively. The parents had a family of six children, three now living, of whom Samuel D. is the third in order of birth. The latter accompanied his parents to Arkansas when quite young, and having settled near Forrest City before the present site was located, can justly be deemed a pioneer of the community.
13 - ARMSTRONG - RENA - - - - - CITY OF COLT ADMINISTRATION IN 1954:MRS.RENA ARMSTRONG, CITY TREASURER
58 - ARMSTRONG - WILLIAM - VESTAL - - - BIO - Mr.Armstrong was born on a farm 10 miles north of Forrest City, the son of J.R. and Delia (Snowden) Armstrong. He attended the New Castle Elementary School in this county, and graduated high school from the Arkansas State College Academy in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in 1925. In 1935 he received his B.S.Degree from Arkansas State College. On Oct.4,1929 he married Miss Louise Devereux, daughter of S.A. and Hugh Ella (Hamilton) Devereux of Forrest City, and to this union had been born two children, Snowden, age 13, and Patsy Lou, age 8. Mr.Armstrong is active in most welfare organizations of the county, being on a committee of the County TB Association, Salvation Army and the County Infantile Paralysis Organization. The article mentions many other accomplishments. Since 1933, he has scrupulously discharged the duties of St.Francis County School Supervisor. Practical experience while teaching in the Dillon School, New Castle School and Forrest City Junior High School.
85 - ARWOOD - JOHN - - - - BIO - The firm of Memphis Tailors was established in Forrest City in May of 1940, and now in their 14th year. The late John Alexander Arwood, his wife, Mrs.Mary E.Arwood, a native of Ireland, and their son, John Jr. started the business. Mr. Arwood Sr. died in 1949, and the business is now operated by Mrs.Arwood and the son. John Arwood is a native of Clarksdale, Miss.. He graduated from Portland , Arkansas, High School, and attended Henderson State Teachers College. He served in the U.S.Army Infantry from June, 1941, till Dec.1945. He served overseas for a year and eight months, where he was awarded four bronze service stars for participation in the Ardennes, Rhineland, Northern France, and Normandy campaigns. He was a sergeant when discharged. He is a member of the King-Beazley American Legion Post.
131-PICTURE-132 - ASH - EDWARD - - - - BIO - In 1941, Mr.Edward Ash purchased the Gilbert Furniture Company, in the same building where he housed his Maidwell Garment Co., manufacturers of low cost womens dresses until it was closed down in 1947 when government labor problems continued to mount. The furniture store is under the management of V.P.Harmon, Sr. Louis Ash, a nephew of Mr.Ash assumed the management in 1949 when Mr.Harmon entered business for himself. Mr.Louis Ash remained until moving to Arizona for his health in 1953, when Miss Madolyn Ash, bookkeeper and buyer, and his other two nephews, Shelly Ash and Bob Van Vranken, undertake their share of management to insure the success of the firm. Within twelve years after an ambitious teen-age young man reached the strange shores of America in 1910, and his arrival in Forrest City to work in his brother's restaurant, speaking only the unfamiliar tongue of his native land of Lebanon, he became the prosperous owner of Arkansas' largest dress manufacturing plant as well as a leading citizen and property owners of Forrest City. In 1914, Ed Ash and his brother opened the Ash Bros. clothing store on North Washington in the building now occupied by Broadway Drug Store. In World War I he found himself facing still another challenge with English in the Army Quartermaster Corps, when the war ended he was in officer's training. He married his youthful sweetheart, Miss Elsie Beshwate of New York City. The dream of entering the manufacturing field materialized when he started making two dressy aprons with four machines over the store now occupied by Busy Dept.Store. Practically overnight he sold his designs to Bry's in Memphis, and Marshall Field. He expanded, first over Grobmyer's Grocery, then to his own small building, which he enlarged, now the Ash Furniture Company building. Mr.Ash is President of the Forrest City Savings & Loan Assn., a past President of the Rotary Club, and has been President of the Forrest City Country Club for the past six years, and a Warden in the Catholic church.
7-PICTURE - ASH - EDMUND - - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
132-PICTURE - ASH - MADALYN - - - - BIO - In 1941, Mr.Ed Ash purchased the Gilbert Furniture Company, in the same building where he housed his Maidwell Garment Co., manufacturers of low cost womens dresses until it was closed down in 1947 when government labor problems continued to mount. The furniture store is under the management of V.P.Harmon, Sr. Louis Ash, a nephew of Mr.Ash assumed the management in 1949 when Mr.Harmon entered business for himself. Mr.Louis Ash remained until moving to Arizona for his health in 1953, when Miss Madolyn Ash, bookkeeper and buyer, and his other two nephews, Shelly Ash and Bob Van Vranken, undertake their share of management to insure the success of the firm. In addition, she is the President of the Business and Professional Women's Club, a member of the Catholic church, and President of the Catholic Ladies Altar Society during 1948-1950. A native of the city.
- ASHWORTH - FLORENCE - - MRS. - DAVENPORT - - unk 3 10 1913 CITY -The Forrest City Times' Art Souvenir-1905-Page 129:Rawlison is a postoffice two miles north of above the Cut Off. Mr.Sam Ashworth is the postmaster, and the office is located in the store of Ashworth Brothers. Mrs.Ashworth, nee Florence Davenport, of Forrest City, takes a very great and proper pride in their home.
- ASTIN - J. - R. - - - BIO - Assisting Mr.J.Newell Burns in managing Independent Linen Service Co. of Arkansas, are J.R.Astin, Auditor; Joe Dunn, plant superintendent; W.C.Halford, route superintendent; Andy Whitaker, garage superintendent; Henry Dickson, linen assembly foreman; Jeannie Sossamon, bookkeeper; and Alyne Todd, file clerk.
13 - AVAN - J. - W. - - - - TREASURER 1892-1894-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
13 - AYCOCK - T. - J. - SR. - - - JUDGE 1945-1953-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
32 - BADDOUR - VICTOR - - - - - Municipal Leaders of Hughes in 1954:ALDERMEN:VICTOR BADDOUR
7-PICTURE - BAILEY - S. - P. - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-LEADERS-FORREST CITY-SCOUTMASTER)
13 - BALDWIN - J. - G. - - - - CORONER 1880-1886-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
32 - BANKS - HENRY - - - - - EARLY SETTLERS OF PALESTINE:HENRY BANKS
32 - BANKS - LOVE - D. - - - - MAYOR OF PALESTINE IN 1954:LOVE D.BANKS
- BARKER - PERCY - HARRISON - SR. - - 6 - 1 1866 2 17 1929 CITY Gravestone IMAGE1260 The Forrest City Times' Art Souvenir-1905:Percy Harrison Barker,of whom the halftone is a splendid likeness, is a native of Louisiana, and was born in Shreveport on June 1,1866, soon after removing with his parents to Mississippi, in which state he was raised. He is a son of William Wallace and May Fran (Harrison) Barker. His father was a native of Alabama. A graduate of West Point, and resigned to join the Southern army. He was Commissary General of the Confederate Army, Southwest Department, until the surrender. The mother of our subject was a Virginian, and a niece of the famous Wm.H. (Tecumseh) Harrison, who was inaugurated President of the United States in 1841. Mr.P.H.Barker was educated in the University of the South, at Sewannee, Tennessee, and the University of Virginia. He is a professional accountant and general office man, and came to this city from Memphis in 1898, to take charge of the office and books of the large mercantile business of J.W.Beck & Co., and is now business manager of the Forrest City Ice and Power Company. On June 24,1899, Mr. Barker was happily married to Miss Ada McDaniel, youngest daughter of Capt.W.H. and Mollie (Fondren) McDaniel, and now occupies the old homestead at the head of North Washington Street. One child, a bouncing baby boy, has blessed their union, and he will celebrate the first anniversary of his birth on Christmas Day of the present year.-Cupid's Capers-Married at Forrest City, Saturday morning, June 24,1899 at ten o'clock, Mr.Percy H.Barker and Miss Serap Ada McDaniel. The bride Is the youngest daughter of Capt.and Mrs.W.H.McDaniel, of this city. The groom was born in Shreveport, La., and lived at Terry, Hinds Co., Mississippi until he became of age. He attended the University of Virginia, and now occupies the position of bookkeeper for J.W.Beck & Co. of this city.-Cupid's Capers-Married at Forrest City, Saturday morning, June 24,1899 at ten o'clock, Mr.Percy H.Barker and Miss Serap Ada McDaniel. The bride Is the youngest daughter of Capt.and Mrs.W.H.McDaniel, of this city. The groom was born in Shreveport, La., and lived at Terry, Hinds Co., Mississippi until he became of age. He attended the University of Virginia, and now occupies the position of bookkeeper for J.W.Beck & Co. of this city.
- BARNES - CHARLES - VAN - - - 1 - 5 1856 5 7 1929 HARRIS CHAPEL Birth: Jan. 5, 1856 Death: May 7, 1929 Chas Van Barnes married Ella Carter near March 29, 1885 when marriage license was issued.(Ella was listed as being 18 years of age.)Information supplied by Great Grandson Donald M. Waldo Sr.If anyone has information on where Ella is buried please advise. Thank you! BRENDA HUNTLEY.
94-PICTURE - BARNETT - LLOYD - S. - - - BIO - When Lloyd S.Barnett opened Barnett's Upholstery Shop in Forrest City in April 1952, to give the city the only automobile and furniture upholstery business. Mr.Barnett came from Memphis, born in Pine Bluff, the son of William Henry and Estella (Ham) Barnett. He graduated from Beebe High School, and the Agricultural College in 1935. On Dec.25,1938 he married Miss Mary Francis Liles, daughter of William Robert and Elsie Liles of Memphis. To this union have been born a son, Lloyd Jr.,, and a daughter, Toby Estella. On Feb.23,1942, Mr.Barnett joined the U.S.Army during World War II at Camp Shelby, Miss., and was assigned to the 696th Quartermaster Salvage Company. He spent twenty three months overseas in the European Theatre, received three Bronze Stars, and discharged as a Sergeant on Oct.23,1945, at Camp Gordon, Alabama. The Barnett's are members of the First Baptist Church.
13 - BARROW - E. - J. - - - - CORONER 1921-1925-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
10 - BASKET - SAMSON - - CAPT. - - - (EARLY STEAMBOAT ON ST.FRANCIS RIVER WAS THE "MOLLIE HAMBLETON (HAMILTON) BUILT BY CAPT.BOWMAN-TILL WHEN IT WAS SUNK NEAR MADISON IN 1875)
115-PICTURE - BASKINS - GEORGE - W. - - - BIO - Too few people realize the significance of the Employment Security Division office in Forrest City and, more importantly, what it means to people suddenly faced with the serious and real problem of finding employment. It is all too familiar for George W.Baskin, who as manager of the local office finds the responsibility a serious one. He came to Forrest City in 1942 from Casa, Ark., to be farm representative for the division office. On July 1,1944, Mr.Baskin was promoted to manager to supervise the varied activities of the local office which covered six counties-St.Francis; Cross; Crittenden; Lee; Monroe; and Prairie. He is a member of the First Christian Church, the Chamber of Commerce. His wife is the former Jessie Mae Henry, who manages Carl's Courts. They have one son, Bill, who recently married the pretty Mary Ann Parnell of this city.
- BEAUCHAMP - N. - P. - DR - - 1 - 22 1850 2 16 1916 CITY -The Forrest City Times' Art Souvenir-1905-Page 107:The St.Francis County News was established in 1902 at Madison, by Mr.Charles R.Izard, a native of St.Francis county, and a former employee of The Forrest City Times., in which shop he "learned the business". In 1904, Dr.N.P.Beauchamp took an interest in the paper, and moved it to Forrest City above the E.Turley & Co. in the Hancock building. The subscription price is $1.00 per year.-IMAGE2200-Gravestone
18 - BEAUCHAMP - N. - P. - DR. - - - EARLY DOCTORS -OF FORREST CITY
13 - BEAUCHAMP - N. - P. - DR. - - - CORONER 1890-1894-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
31 - BECK - J. - O. - E. - - - There was quite a bit of rivalry over Mr.Hughes entering business and opening a bank. So J.O.E.Beck, A.L.Waring, and B.C.Pouncey organized the Planters National Bank in the fall of 1919. It opened for business on Feb.18,1920. This bank weathered two financial storms and is still in operation.
13 - BECKER - W. - - - - - CIRCUIT CLERK 1868-FEB.1870-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
18 - BECKER - A. - - - - - BANK OF EASTERN ARKANSAS ORGANIZED
17 - BECKER & LEWIS - - - - - - EARLY MERCHANTS -OF FORREST CITY
18 - BECTON - BEN - - - - - EARLY LAWYERS -OF FORREST CITY
123-124 PICTURE - BELL - FRANK - P. - - - BIO - The dealership of Shackleford Motor Company, formed in 1946 by Frank T.Shackelford and E.E.(Gene) Shackleford when they were selling Kaiser's and Frasier's in Helena. After receiving the Lincoln-Mercury Franchise they moved to Forrest City serving six counties in Eastern Arkansas. At this time they were joined by their brother-in-law, Frank P.Bell. So in the fall of 1948 they began construction of the new facility on West Broadway. Employing 12 employees, the firm is very successful and important to Forrest City. The third member of the firm, Frank P.Bell, whose principal occupation is serving as Sales Engineer for the Hardwicke-Etter Cotton Gin Mfg. Co., is also engaged in farming and raising livestock. He was born in Dallas County, Arkansas, the son of Charles A. and Emily Catherine (Roberts) Bell of Flower Branch, Georgia. He was graduated from the Arkadelphia High School. For fifteen years he has been a cotton merchant and in 1937 joined the Hardwicke-Etter Co. with which he has been associated for the past 16 years. On July 23,1928, he married Miss Margaret Shackelford, daughter of E.W. and Margaret E. (Park) Shackelford, and to this union was born a daughter, Margaret Louise. He belongs to the Methodist church, and the Masonic Lodge.
64-PICTURE - BELSHE - EDWIN - BAIRD - - - BIO - Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Planters Bank & Trust Co. is E.B.Belshe, one of the county's most prominent and respected plantation owners. In addition to operating his 1900 acre plantation east of Forrest City, Mr.Belshe is Sect/Treas. of the Modern Co-operative Gin Co. of Round Pond and of Growers Equipment Co. of Forrest City. He has been a director since 1941.
92-PICTURE - BENTON - WILLIAM - W. - DR. - - BIO - The practice of dentistry calls forth the best in a man and makes necessary a full comprehension of both theory and application in a particular technical field. Dr.William W.Benton opened his practice in Forrest City in June 1949. He was born in Joplin, Missouri on Sep.4,1920, the son of W.A.and Georgia (Thayer) Benton, later of West Helena. The elder Benton is a distant relative of Thomas Hart Benton, State Senator of Missouri for 30 years, and a distant cousin of the artist Thomas H.Benton. Dr.Benton graduated from Kilgore, Texas High School, and then studied at the University of Arkansas from 1939 to 1942, when World War II interrupted his schooling. He enlisted in the U.S.Army and was assigned to the 33rd Division, 130rd Infantry where he served for two and a half years overseas, seeing action in the New Guinea and Philippine campaigns. Wounded in battle, he received the Purple Heart Medal and also received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars. He received his honorable discharge in November 1945 with the grade of Technical Corporal, 5th Grade. He enrolled with the University of Tennessee Dental College and in 1949 received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. On Apr.26, 1946, he married Miss Maxine Crisman, daughter of Guy and Minnie (Dagnell) Crisman of Kilgore, Texas. They are the parents of two children, Thomas W., aged 7, and Patricia, aged 2. Dr.Benton belongs to the American Dental Association, the Northeast Dental Society, the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, Lions Club, and the Chamber of Commerce. (He later died while doing one of his favorite pastimes, fishing, when his motorized car/boat cap sized in a lake.)
34 - BERRY - R. - C. - - - - CITY OF MADISON OFFICIALS IN 1954:R.C.BERRY, TREASURER
13 - BIRD - ALBERT - - - - - CORONER 1860-1862-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
101 PICTURE - BLANKENSHIP - DALTON - - - - BIO - When you not only have to create your own supply as well as a market requires plenty of courage, resourcefulness, to make a poultry and egg business a success in a traditional agricultural county. This Mr.Noah Blankenship who moved here from Batesville six years ago and founded Quality Poultry & Egg Market. He has a market in St.Louis, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Memphis and other cities in the south with his son Dalton. Noah Blankenship and his wife, the former Beulah Sutter of Pleasant Plains, Ark. have five children. Their son Dalton is married to the former Irene Pate of Searcy, and they have two children.
101 PICTURE - BLANKENSHIP - NOAH - - - - BIO - When you not only have to create your own supply as well as a market requires plenty of courage, resourcefulness, to make a poultry and egg business a success in a traditional agricultural county. This Mr.Noah Blankenship who moved here from Batesville six years ago and founded Quality Poultry & Egg Market. He has a market in St.Louis, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Memphis and other cities in the south with his son Dalton. Noah Blankenship and his wife, the former Beulah Sutter of Pleasant Plains, Ark. have five children. Their son Dalton is married to the former Irene Pate of Searcy, and they have two children.
58 - BLOCK - R. - - - - - Original Board of Directors of National Bank of Eastern Arkansas.
18 - BLOCK - R. - - - - - BANK OF EASTERN ARKANSAS ORGANIZED
69-70 - BOATNER - LAWRENCE - J. - - - BIO - Mr.Lawrence J.Boatner has been engaged in the contracting business in Forrest City and the surrounding area since 1927. He started helping his father at age 11, and was born in Centerville, Miss. on Mar.14,1889, the son of the late Jacob & Julia Emma (Phares) Boatner. On Dec.6,1941 he married Miss Mamie Hunt, daughter of Archie & Marie (Marcy) Hunt of near Tupelo, Miss., they have one son, Frances Emmett Boatner. He has built many structures in the Hughes area as well as Forrest City, including cotton gins, and had operated gins during the season for 12 years in the Memphis area.
148-149 PICTURE - BOGART - CLARENCE - NALL - DR. - - BIO - Dr.Clarence Nall Bogart was born Aug.2,1904, in Wheatley, Ark., the son of Nell Manasco Bogart and the late Dr.J.A.Bogart. A leading physician with his father, he operated the Bogart Clinic in Forrest City for a number of years. He volunteered for the Armed Forces, serving in the India-Burma Theatre during World War II, leaving as a Major. On his return to Forrest City, he retired in July of 1949 because of ill health. He attended the University of Tennessee Medical School, from which he graduated in 1929. He has two son, John of Houston, Texas, and Forrest, of Palestine, Arkansas. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the King-Beazley American Legion Post and the Graham Memorial Presbyterian church. He died of heart ailment on May 24,1950, in Forrest City.
10-PICTURE - BOGART - FORREST - - - - - (PICTURE IN 1911 OVERLAND WITH DR.P.P.BOGGAN)
9-148 PICTURE-10-PICTURE - BOGART - JULIUS - ABRAM - DR. - - BIO - (PICTURE IN 1911 OVERLAND WITH DR.P.P.BOGGAN) MEMORIAL-Dr.Julius Abram Bogart was one of Eastern Arkansas' most widely-known physicians. A most lovable and colorful individual, as was Dr.Bogart, will be held in high esteem for years to come. He was born on April 13,1869, in Vermillion County, Illinois; was married to Miss Nell Manasco, Feb.4,1892. They had two children, Forrest and Nall. He received his license to practice medicine when he was 20, and began in North Little Rock, and practiced about fifty years in St.Francis county and Eastern Arkansas. Moving to Wheatley in 1894, and Forrest City in 1906, where he practiced until a year before his death, when he retired because of ill health. He established the first clinic in Forrest City, and held offices in the County and State Medical Associations. He served on the City Council of Forrest City many years. At the time of his death, he was on the Police Commission, a Scottish Rite Mason, Knight Templar and a member of the Sahara Temple of Pine Bluff. He died of a heart ailment at his home on Nov.17,1941. Placed by Forrest and Pauline Bogart and Mrs.J.A.Bogart.
148 - BOGART - JULIUS - TAYLOR - - - BIO - Julius Taylor Bogart was born on Jan.14,1934, in Little Rock, the son of Mr.& Mrs.Forrest Bogart, and the grandson of the late Dr.J.A.Bogart, prominent physician of Forrest City. He was a third grade student in Peabody School in Little Rock at the time of his death. He was one of the first purchasers of Defense Bonds in his school. "Ju Ju", as he was called, died Mar.23,1942, at the age of eight in Little Rock.
10-PICTURE - BOGGAN - P. - P. - DR. - - - (PICTURE IN 1911 OVERLAND WITH DR.P.P.BOGGAN)
- BOGGAN - P. - P. - DR. - - - NA FCTIMES 7-30-1909 Dr.P.P.Boggan, and his estimable wife and daughter, Miss Mai, left here for Forrest City where they will make their home. Dr.Boggan came to East Prairie from New Madrid county in 1894, and at once became identified with the affairs of this city, taking an active part in the work of developing the city and country along educational and industrial lines. He was the president of the board of education for nine years. As a physician, he ranks with the best in his profession. He is strictly ethical being a member of the Mississippi county, the Missouri, and the American Medical Association. The doctor is a democrat, and always ready to defend the principles of his party. He is an optimist, believing that there is a silver lining in every cloud. He is distinctly a gentleman of the old school, refined and generous, with a strict regard for his word, we will miss him and wish him the best in his new residence. East Prairie, Missouri, Eagle.
153-154 - BOND - CLIFFIE - J. - - - - SEE U.S.BOND
153 - BOND - MAGNOLIA - - - - - SEE SCOTT BOND
153-PICTURE - BOND - SCOTT - - - - BIO - Seldom in the eventful history of St.Francis County has there come to the front a man who accomplished in his life's span as much as did the almost legendary Negro figure, Scott Bond, a slave child who became one of Arkansas' largest and most prosperous landowners and an inspiring leader. In the small town of Madison, on the west bank of the St.Francis River at the foot of Crowley's Ridge will always be recognized and respected by all who knew him. He was born in Canton, Madson Co., Mississippi on March 15,1852, son of slave parents. When he was three years old, he and his mother and younger brother were moved to Cross County by their master. Young Scott served as a house boy until the end of the Civil War. His mother died when he was thirteen years old, when he took on the raising of his younger brothers. On Jan.11,1874, he married Miss Magnolia Nash of Forrest City. Scott Bond with his step father moved to Madison in 1872 and remained with him until he was 22 years of age. That year he rented his first piece of land-35 acres. The first land he owned was 300 acres along the Rock Island railroad near Madison. He greatly increased his land holdings, with the Allen farm totaling over 2,200 acres on the old Military Road along the St.Francis river. I later years, another famous highway, the Broadway of America, Highway 70 passed thru his land. Before he passed away on March 23,1933, when he was fatally injured by one of his registered bulls, he owned and farmed 12,000 acres and ginned over 3,600 bales of cotton, and owned six cotton gins, and a successful lumber business, a sawmill, and a orchard of 3,000 Alberta peach trees, and 2,000 Ben Davis Winesap apple trees, and owned some of the finest gravel pits from which for thirty years furnished the Rock Island Railroad many thousand cars of gravel, produced at one time 62 car loads of potatoes, raised registered livestock, and operated a large mercantile store in Madison, along with being a stockholder in the Madison Brick & Tile Co. Scott and Magnolia Bond had eleven boys, all of whom were exemplar and gained and retained the respect of the community. Magnolia Bond passed away Oct.6,1943, and today the only surviving member of the original family is U.S.Bond. Another outstanding son was Theo Bond before his death on April 19,1949.
153-PICTURE - BOND - THEO - - - - BIO - Theo Bond was born near Madison and spent his entire life in the familiar surroundings which had been developed by his father. When Scott Bond died among the things he loved it went to the shoulders of Theo to carry on. He was involved with his brother, U.S.Bond, in the Bondol Laboratories and the Funeral Directors Exchange, both located at Madison. The exchange made wooden caskets sent all over the nation, and Bondol made embalming fluid furnished to approximately fifty percent of the Negroe morticians in America. During World War II, he aided in the War Bond sales, was a staunch supporter of the Red Cross. Before the death of Theo Bond, there was no distinct separation of the activities of Theo and U.S.Bond.
153-154 PICTURE - BOND - ULYSSES - S. - - - BIO - U.S.Bond, still adding to the success of his father, Scott, and brother, Theo, he was born Aug.1,1897. From 1913 to 1917, he studied at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga.. On leaving Morehouse, Ulysses S.Bond completed a business course at Oberlin Business College and then joined his father and brother's firm, Scott Bond & Sons, as junior partner. Since U.S.Bond joined the firm, the two senior partners have died; the partnership has been dissolved; and U.S.Bond is operating the various businesses with his affable and efficient wife, the former Cliffie Carter, whom he married April 19,1926. He ceased operating the farm, renting it out, and mainly concentrated on Bondol Labs, and has opened a motel, known as the U.S.Bond Motel on Highway 70 between Madison and Forrest City. Mrs.Bond is active in the local and county schools, the Red Cross, tuberculosis, Infantile Paralysis, and United Negro College Fund. She is a member of the Madison Light church, local PTA President for fourteen years, and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from A.M.& N. College at Pine Bluff. She is a former teacher of english and history in the Booker T.Washington High School in Memphis.
13 - BONEY - J. - S. - - - - CORONER 1878-1880-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
- BONNER - CARL - RAY - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF EDWARD BONNER-EDWARD, IN 1869 was married to Miss Julia G., daughter of Elijah and Julia (Ray) Harris, and their marriage has been blessed with three interesting children:Edward L., Carl Ray and Erma. The oldest child, Edward is a promising young man, and bids fair to be a leader among men, standing intellectually far above the average, a young man whose example is worthy of imitation.
CIVIL-Company G, Fifth South Carolina Regiment - BONNER - EDWARD - - - - 11 - 5 1841 11 26 1913 CITY Edward Bonner was born in Spartanburg, District, S.C., in 1841, being the son of Andrew and Louisa Bonner, also natives of that state. Young Edward remained in the vicinity of his birthplace until grown to manhood, receiving but limited advantages for an education, and attending school only a portion of each year. When nineteen years of age he assumed charge of his father's farm, and after the latter's death remained with his mother conducting the business in a most satisfactory manner. When twenty years old he enlisted in the Confederate Army in Company G, Fifth South Carolina Regiment under, Captain Carpenter, commanded by Col.Jenkins, and participated in the first battle of Manassas, but being taken ill shortly thereafter, he was detailed to manage the Magnetic iron works, located at Cherokee Ford, S.C. This was one of the most important branches of industry in connection with the Southern cause. Mr.Bonner remained in this position until the close of the war, after which he commenced business as a merchant at Limestone Springs, S.C. After one year, at his mother's earnest solicitation, he returned to her home and resumed control of her extensive business. In 1869 he was married to Miss Julia G., daughter of Elijah and Julia (Ray) Harris, and their marriage has been blessed with three interesting children:Edward L., Carl Ray and Erma. The oldest child, Edward is a promising young man, and bids fair to be a leader among men, standing intellectually far above the average, a young man whose example is worthy of imitation. Mr.Bonner moved to St.Francis Co. in 1984, locating in Forrest City, and four years later was appointed postmaster at that place, serving in that capacity for five years, and also as agent for the Southern Express Company. The change of administration in 1883, or President Garfield's reign, caused his removal from the position of postmaster. Since leaving the office Mr.Bonner has been merchandising, and at present managing the co-operative store at Forrest City inaugurated by the people for their benefit. The stock is valued at $45,000 and under his efficient control is rapidly increasing in value, and is one of the city's leading enterprises. In politics our subject is a Democrat, and in religious belief a Baptist, as is also his wife. Mr.Bonner is a liberal contributor to all charitable movements, and, in fact, every act that be tokens the good or growth of the county finds him a staunch supporter. Previous to the war his parents were quite wealthy, but the ravages incident to that period robbed them of nearly everything, their land being about all that they possessed. The paternal grandfather was a native of Virginia, born near Petersburg, but afterward moving to South Carolina, died there at the age of sixty three. The maternal grandfather was Joseph Camp, of South Carolina nativity, who was called to his final home at an advanced age. Mrs.Bonner's father was Rev.Elijah Ray, a Baptist minister of South Carolina. Her mother's father, Col.William Washington Harris, a native of North Carolina, was a soldier in the War of 1812, serving as Colonel in the volunteer service, and died at the age of eighty-eight years. He was one of the first settlers of Spartanburg, S.C.
- BONNER - EDWARD - L. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF EDWARD BONNER-EDWARD, IN 1869 was married to Miss Julia G., daughter of Elijah and Julia (Ray) Harris, and their marriage has been blessed with three interesting children:Edward L., Carl Ray and Erma. The oldest child, Edward is a promising young man, and bids fair to be a leader among men, standing intellectually far above the average, a young man whose example is worthy of imitation.
18 - BONNER - EDWARD - - - - - FIRST POSTMASTER -OF FORREST CITY
32 - BOONE - W. - L. - - - - EARLY SETTLERS OF PALESTINE:W.L.BOONE
78-PICTURE - BOSTICK - TULOUS - ERASTUS - - - BIOGRAVESTONE - Two names synonymous with rural electrification are Woodruff Electric and T.E.Bostick, joining the firm in 1939, the membership has grown from 266 to 12,000 now. Mr.Bostick, a single man was born in Gulden, Miss., son of Dr. & Mrs.A.E.Bostick, now of Iuka, Miss. A graduate of Tishomingo County Agricultural High School, he later studied at the Univ. of Mississippi. Mr.Bostick, with over 25 years in the electric business with TVA, Memphis Power and Light Co., and Inland Utilities building power plants, etc. before joining Woodruff Electric. He served in World War I.
66-67 - BOWEN - JOHN - Canada - JR - - BIO - Mr.Bowen is now capably managing the St.Francis Motor Co. (1954). Under his leadership it is one of the most successful Ford dealer ships in the Memphis District. John Bowen was born Feb.5,1916, in Senatobia, Miss., son of John C. and Annette (Gill) Bowen Sr. After attending Senatobia Public Schools, he studied at the University of Texas and then received his B.A.Degree from the University of Mississippi in 1935. During World War II he was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S.Navy in March, 1943, and was assigned to the PT Squadron 33, attached to the 7th Fleet, on duty in the Southwest Pacific, where he saw action in three engagements, New Guinea, Netherlands East Indies and Philippines. On Dec.1,1945 he was put on inactive reserve as a Lieutenant, senior grade. He is active in local community activities. He and his brother in law, William Tucker, own the Twin-View Ranch, north of Forrest City, on which they raise registered Polled Herefords.
73-PICTURE - BOWEN - JOHN - JR. - MRS. - McDANIEL - BIO - DAUGHTER OF LOUIS AND MONTINE (KIRKPATRICK) McDANIEL-The former Laura Louise McDaniel, better known as "Doots", is one of the most prominent women of St.Francis County, having done much in many fields of endeavor for her home community. Mrs.Bowen graduated from Forrest City High School, attended Stephens College, and then was graduated from the Univ. of Arkansas. On Aug.15,1939, she married John Canada Bowen, of Senatobia, Miss., who now operates the St.Francis Motor Company, and has farming and cattle interests in the county. They have three children:John C.Bowen III; Montine; and Louis McDaniel. She took over her father's business interests when he became ill, and died in 1945, until her husband returned from World War II.
31 - BOWEN - W. - C. - - - - Judge E.A.Rolfe and Sam Rolfe of Forrest City opened the first automobile agency in 1924 as the Hughes Motor Company and sold Ford cars for three years with W.C.Bowen as manager. The company is still in operation under the name of Hughes Auto Company and now sells Chevrolet cars and trucks.
10 - BOWMAN - THOMAS - R. - CAPT. - - - (OPERATED EARLY STEAMBOATS, ST.FRANCIS NO.1 AND NO.2 WITH HIS WIFE PAULINE, UNTIL (CIVIL WAR WHEN CONFEDERACY TOOK A BOAT OF HIS, AND IT BURNED IN THE FALL OF LITTLE ROCK), ON ST.FRANCIS RIVER)
20 - BOYLE - A. - D. - MAYOR - - - EARLY MAYORS OF FORREST CITY AFTER GROGAN
- BOYLE - ARTHUR - D. - - - 9 - 28 1866 7 17 1926 FPARK 1617 NEXT TO LUCRETIA BOYLE-The Forrest City Times' Art Souvenir-1905-Page 62:The subject of this sketch was born in Memphis, Tennessee,September 28,1866, and is the second son of Peter D. and Euphemia Boyle. His father is a native of Grennock, Scotland of Irish parents, and came to this country when nineteen years of age. His mother was born in Glasgow, Scotland, of Scotch parents, and is a third cousin to Robert Burns, Scotland's immortal bard. She came to this country when four years of age. Our subject attended school in Memphis and Forrest City about two years. His education is self-obtained, and he has filled various positions of trust. He came to this city in 1875 from Memphis, and in 1881-2 he learned telegraphy, and took his first position in April, 1882, at Blackfish, as operator for the old Memphis & Little Rock Railroad. He worked at various stations for this and other railroads until March 1888, when he accepted the agency for the Southern Express Company, which position he held until that company withdrew from this territory in 1892. He worked for several other positions until he accepted the position as telegraph operator for the Forrest City Cotton Exchange. Mr.Boyle was married on November 14,1889 to Miss Lucretia Hinton of this city. One child, Mary E. Boyle, has blessed this union. GRACELAND
8-PICTURE - BRADFORD - JAMES - - - - -
18 - BRADLEY - MARY - - MRS - FORREST - - GRANDDAUGHTER OF GEN.NATHAN FORREST
17 - BRADSHAW - C. - E. - - - - EARLY MERCHANTS -OF FORREST CITY
- BRAMEL - CHELNESSE - - MRS - HARRIS - BIO - Mrs.George P.Walker, Sr., of Forrest City, is one of the most remarkable and inspiring women ever to live in St.Francis County. A true matriarch, loved and revered by her six living children, eighteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Now in her 76th year, Mrs.Walker is still as active and vigorous of mind and body as a woman many years her junior. Mrs.Walker, the former Alice Bramel was born near Moro in Lee County, the daughter of the late Peter and Chelnesse (Harris) Bramel.
- BRAMEL - PETER - - - - BIO - Mrs.George P.Walker, Sr., of Forrest City, is one of the most remarkable and inspiring women ever to live in St.Francis County. A true matriarch, loved and revered by her six living children, eighteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Now in her 76th year, Mrs.Walker is still as active and vigorous of mind and body as a woman many years her junior. Mrs.Walker, the former Alice Bramel was born near Moro in Lee County, the daughter of the late Peter and Chelnesse (Harris) Bramel.
94-PICTURE - BRANTLEY - J. - NALL - - - BIO - A conscientious man can be of great service to his community by just his daily living, and when you add an upright life duties pertaining to his church, on can truly feel he has accomplished much. This is particularly true of Nall Brantley, manager of the City Water & Sewer Dept. since the later part of 1951. A member. Chairman of the Board of Deacons, and Superintendent of the Sunday School at the and Trustee of the First Baptist Church, he is very involved in the life of his church. He was born in Forrest City, the son of the late A.N.and Emma (Carr) Brantley, the latter a native of this county. On June 7,1931 he married Miss Helen Virginia Myers, the daughter of Leslie C. and Mamie Elizabeth (Sellers) Myers, natives of this county. They have a son, David, and a daughter, Barbara. Mr.Brantley graduated from Forrest City High School, spent four years in the U.S.Marine Corps, worked in the post office for ten years, managed Collins Dept.Store for five years and then entered his present position. He is a member of the American Waterworks Assn., Chairman of the East Arkansas District Water and Sewer Assoc., Executive Board Member of the Ark.Water & Sewer Conference, is recognized as a State Licensed Waterworks Operator.
7-PICTURE - BRANTLEY - J. - NALL - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
10-PICTURE - BREEDING - FLOYD - - - - - 1954 FIRE DEPT
7-PICTURE - BRIDEWELL - A. - C. - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-LEADERS-FORREST CITY)
20 - BRIDEWELL - A. - C. - MAYOR - - - EARLY MAYORS OF FORREST CITY AFTER GROGAN
7-PICTURE - BRIDEWELL - DAVID - - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
7-PICTURE - BRIDEWELL - EDWARD - - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
10-PICTURE - BRINEY - RAYMOND - - - - - 1954 FIRE DEPT
143-PICTURE - BRITTON - EUGENE - B. - - - BIO - Gene Britton, the local manager of Kroger's Grocery Store, who came to Forrest City in 1928 when they purchased "Mr. Bower's Company". Eugene B.Britton is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and Director of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He is active in the First Baptist Church, a native of the area, having been born in Colt, Ark. Dec.5,2926, the son of Mr.& Mrs. J.W.Britton, now of Caldwell. He graduated from the Forrest City High School. He joined the U.S.Navy as a seaman in 1944, and was assigned to the Amphibious Forces tank landing craft. He served overseas for two years in the Pacific Theater, and saw action in the landing at Leyte in the Phillipine Islands. He was honorably discharged on June 17,1946, as a Petty Officer, 2nd Class. He became local manager in 1949 in which capacity he has served capably and faithfully both the Kroger company and the people of his home area.
13 - BROWN - C. - F. - - - - TREASURER 1872-1874-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
20 - BROWN - J. - M. - MAYOR - - - EARLY MAYORS OF FORREST CITY AFTER GROGAN
13 - BROWN - JAMES - - - - - ASSESSOR 1892-1898-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
17 - BROWN - JOHN - R. - - - - EARLY MERCHANTS -OF FORREST CITY
13 - BROWN - ROBERT - - - - - ASSESSOR 1876-1880-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
33-34 - BROWNLEE - SAM - - - - - 1954 Town of Wheatley Early Mayors:SAM BROWNLEE
7-PICTURE - BRUMFIELD - STANLEY - - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
8-PICTURE - BRYAN - LLOYD - - - - - (PICTURE 1954 CITY POLICE-FORREST CITY)
13 - BRYANT - W. - C. - - - - CITY OF COLT ADMINISTRATION IN 1954:ALDERMAN:W.C.BRYANT
20 - BUFORD - CHARLES - D. - MAYOR - - - EARLY MAYORS OF FORREST CITY AFTER GROGAN
38 - BUFORD - CHARLES - - MRS. - - - FORREST CITY LIBRARY:SECOND LIBRARIAN, MRS.CHARLES BUFORD WHO RESIGNED IN AUG 1931
110-PICTURE - BUFORD - CLAUDE - D. - - - BIO - Mr.Claude D.Buford was born in Forrest City on Sep.14,1914, the son of the late Thomas A. and Claudia (Mallory) Buford, and is well-known and resourceful farmer of St.Francis County. After graduation from Forrest City High School, he attended the University of Arkansas for three years. From 1940 to 1947 he served as Deputy Tax Collector of St.Francis County except for four years in military service during World War II, when he enlisted in the U.S.Army as a private on June 6,1942, and was assigned to the 31st Infantry Division and when the war was over, he was placed on inactive status in the Reserve On April 17,1946, with the commissioned rank of Captain.On April 22,1942, he married Miss Eleanor Davidson, daughter of the late Dr.J.S. and Margaret (Aldridge) Davidson of Forrest City, and to this union have been born three children, Betty Jo, aged 10; Eleanor Joyce, aged 8; and Claude D.Jr, aged 5. Mr.Buford's maternal grand parents were George B. (Laughinghouse) Mallory and his paternal grand parents were Edgar and Anna (Hatcher) Buford, all widely-known and respected citizens of the earlier days of Forrest City. He is a member of the Methodist church.
- BUFORD - CLAUDIA - - MRS. - MALLORY - BIO - Mr.Claude D.Buford was born in Forrest City on Sep.14,1914, the son of the late Thomas A. and Claudia (Mallory) Buford, and is well-known and resourceful farmer of St.Francis County.
- BUFORD - THOMAS - A. - - - BIO - Mr.Claude D.Buford was born in Forrest City on Sep.14,1914, the son of the late Thomas A. and Claudia (Mallory) Buford, and is well-known and resourceful farmer of St.Francis County.
153-155 PICTURE - BURKE - JOHN - EMERSON - DR. - - BIO - One of the foremost dental surgeons in the Mid-South, Dr.John Emerson Burke of Forrest City is also highly respected and influential public spirited citizen of this community. He was born in LaGrange, Texas, 1898, son of John E. and Lillie Cornelia (Ware) Burke. After graduation from the LaGrange High School, he attended Philander Smith College in Little Rock, and received his D.D.S. Degree at McHarry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn., in 1918. On Oct.13,1918, he married Miss Thelma B.Williams, daughter of Daniel A. and Mary F. (Goens) of Forrest City. The Burke's have a son, John Emerson Jr., manager of Burke's Mortuary in Forrest City. During World War I, from 1913 to January, 1919, Dr.Burke served in the U.S.Army Dental Corps as a Second Lieutenant. He began his dental practice in the Suggs Building on Hill Street in 1918. and later the Norton Building on Washington Street for the last 15 years. He has taken post graduate work at Mayo's Clinic in Rochester, Minn., University of California, at Berkeley; Chicago Dental College; McHarry Medical College in Nashville; and McKesson School of Anesthesia at Toledo, Ohio. He is a member of the Baptist church, St.Francis County Non-Partisan Voters League, the American, National, and Arkansas Dental Associations. He also operated farming interests located Northwest of Palestine.
155 PICTURE - BURKE - JOHN - EMERSON - JR. - - BIO - The firm of Burke's Mortuary was started in 1913 by H.L.Williams, uncle of the present owner, J.E.Burke, Jr., as the H.L.Williams Undertaking Co. where the Esso station is located on Hwy 70 downtown, and now the National Bank of Eastern Arkansas. On Sept. 14,1951, it became Burke's Mortuary. Mrs.Burke Sr. had operated the firm after her brother, Robert J.Williams died in 1938, who had been operating the firm since H.L.Williams passed away in 1922. The firm was taken over by John Emerson Burke Jr. at that time in 1951. They also operate the Peoples Burial Association. John Jr. graduated from the Palmer Memorial Institute in Sedalia, N.C., attended Arkansas A. & M. in Pine Bluff, Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn., and Eckels College of Mortuary in Philadelphia, Pa., finishing in Sept.1950. He also took post graduate training in Mortuary Science at the Metropolitan Funeral Home in Chicago. He had been helping out since age 14 in the funeral home activities. He is a talented musician, as head of the department of Music at the Palmer Memorial Institute, and had his own band for a time during his schooling in Pine Bluff. On Dec.31,1952, he married Miss Gussie Mae Ford, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs.Ernest Ford of Pensacola, Fla. He belongs to the First Baptist Church, Masons, Elks, Forrest City Civic League, St.Francis county and Forrest City Voters Leagues, Arkansas Negro and National Funeral Directors Associations. He is Sect. of the Forrest City Cemetery, Inc.
32 - BURNS - DONALD - - - - - OFFICIALS FOR PALESTINE IN 1954:ALDERMAN:DONALD BURNS
117-PICTURE - BURNS - J. - NEWELL - - - BIO - From Memphis 12 years ago came an efficient executive to open and manage the large plant of the Independent Linen Service Co. of Arkansas in Forrest City. Mr.J.Newell Burns, a native of Blytheville, has taken an active part in the community life here. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Masonic Lodge, a Past President of the YBMC and former Rotarian. He and his wife, the former Dorothy Wilburn of Memphis, have three children, and are members of the Presbyterian Church. Assisting Mr.Burns, are J.R.Astin, Auditor; Joe Dunn, plant superintendent; W.C.Halford, route superintendent; Andy Whitaker, garage superintendent; Henry Dickson, linen assembly foreman; Jeannie Sossamon, bookkeeper; and Alyne Todd, file clerk.
140 - BUTLER - BYRON - L. - - - BIO - Butler's Cafe‚ & Service Station, located on N.Washington near the Community Center, started as a small hamburger stand back in 1913, opened by Bryon L.Butler. In 1915, they sold out and moved to Widener to open the Widener Market in the C.C.Fogg Store. After a few years, they moved back to open the Butler's Cafe‚ & Service Station on the curve of Highway 70 East. In 1938, they moved to their present location. In March, 1943, when Mr.Butler passed away, his wife, the former Annie Boyett, and his daughter, Mrs.G.G. (Bell) May, continued to operate until March 1953, when Mrs.Butler retired.
38 - BUTLER - E. - J. - MRS. - - - FORREST CITY LIBRARY:BOARD MEMBERS IN 1954:Mrs.E.J.Butler
34 - BUTLER - ELDRIDGE - - - - - FIRM OF L.B.JONES & CO. OF MADISON:OWNED AND OPERATED BY WILEY JONES AND ELDRIDGE BUTLER IN 1954
- CALDWELL - AMANDA - - MRS. - CHRISTAN - 2 - 1816 4 1888 ARKHISBIO MOTHER OF JAMES L.CALDWELL-son of William and Amanda (Christan) Caldwell, who came originally from South Carolina and Tennessee, respectively. William Caldwell was born in 1811 and was reared on a farm, removing to Bedford Co., Tenn, when a young man, where he was married in 1844 to the mother of our subject. In 1861 they came to this county, and here the father engaged in farming and also in the milling business, in which he was occupied until his death in 1865. He was a prominent citizen of his county, a member of the Masonic order and of the I.O.O.F, and belonged to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and at one time, while a resident of Bedford Co.Tenn., represented that county in the State legislature. Mrs.Caldwell was born in Bedford Co.,Tenn. in Feb.,1816, and died in April, 1888.
- CALDWELL - ANNIE - - MRS. - HALBERT - - NA ARKHISBIO WIFE OF JAMES L.CALDWELL-He was married November 20,1874, to Miss Annie Halbert, a daughter of John Halbert, a native of Missouri. They are the parents of six children:Willie J., Lillie A., Mary Ann, Henry H., Tennie and James L.
- CALDWELL - HENRY - H. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JAMES L.CALDWELL-He was married November 20,1874, to Miss Annie Halbert, a daughter of John Halbert, a native of Missouri. They are the parents of six children:Willie J., Lillie A., Mary Ann, Henry H., Tennie and James L.
29-30 - CALDWELL - J. - D. - - - - Town Officials in Widener in 1954: Recorder J.D.Caldwell
- CALDWELL - JAMES - L. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JAMES L.CALDWELL-He was married November 20,1874, to Miss Annie Halbert, a daughter of John Halbert, a native of Missouri. They are the parents of six children:Willie J., Lillie A., Mary Ann, Henry H., Tennie and James L.
CIVIL - CALDWELL - JAMES - L. - - - 3 - 23 1846 NA ARKHISBIO James L. Caldwell is a native of Tennessee and a son of William and Amanda (Christan) Caldwell, who came originally from South Carolina and Tennessee, respectively. William Caldwell was born in 1811 and was reared on a farm, removing to Bedford Co., Tenn, when a young man, where he was married in 1844 to the mother of our subject. In 1861 they came to this county, and here the father engaged in farming and also in the milling business, in which he was occupied until his death in 1865. He was a prominent citizen of his county, a member of the Masonic order and of the I.O.O.F, and belonged to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and at one time, while a resident of Bedford Co.Tenn., represented that county in the State legislature. Mrs.Caldwell was born in Bedford Co.,Tenn. in Feb.,1816, and died in April, 1888. James L. Caldwell also first saw the light of day in Bedford County, his natal day being March 23,1846, and when a young man he took charge of his father's mill, continuing it until 1864. Then he enlisted in a company raised by C.M.Biscoe, which formed a part of McGee's regiment,(The Fifth Arkansas Cavalry), was elected second lieutenant, and a short time after promoted to First Lieutenant. After the war he returned home and engaged in merchandising for about a year, subsequently entering into the saw mill business, which he followed in this and Cross Counties until selling out to his brother in 1887. He erected a mill two miles west of Caldwell, and also took a contract for building ten miles of the Bald Knob Railroad which he completed the following year. Mr. Caldwell has built and owned fourteen different mills in St.Francis and Crittenden Counties, and now owns the mill near Caldwell and a half interest in a mill in the last named county; besides this he has and operates several farms in these two counties and Cross County, in all about 1,800 acres, with over 100 acres under cultivation, the rest being fine timber land. He aided largely in putting in most of the bridges in St.Francis and Crittenden Counties, and now has taken the contract for the erection of the buildings for the Little Rock Oil Company. He was married November 20,1974, to Miss Annie Halbert, a daughter of John Halbert, a native of Missouri. They are the parents of six children:Willie J., Lillie A., Mary Ann, Henry H., Tennie and James L. Mr. Caldwell was justice of the peace of Johnson Township for six years, and is one of the prominent men of his county. He is a member of the Masonic order, and belongs to the County Wheel, being made vice-president at its organization here.
- CALDWELL - LILLIE - A. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JAMES L.CALDWELL-He was married November 20,1874, to Miss Annie Halbert, a daughter of John Halbert, a native of Missouri. They are the parents of six children:Willie J., Lillie A., Mary Ann, Henry H., Tennie and James L.
- CALDWELL - MARY - ANN - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JAMES L.CALDWELL-He was married November 20,1874, to Miss Annie Halbert, a daughter of John Halbert, a native of Missouri. They are the parents of six children:Willie J., Lillie A., Mary Ann, Henry H., Tennie and James L.
- CALDWELL - TENNIE - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JAMES L.CALDWELL-He was married November 20,1874, to Miss Annie Halbert, a daughter of John Halbert, a native of Missouri. They are the parents of six children:Willie J., Lillie A., Mary Ann, Henry H., Tennie and James L.
- CALDWELL - WILLIAM - - - - BIO - 1811 1865 ARKHISBIO FATHER OF JAMES L.CALDWELL=son of William and Amanda (Christan) Caldwell, who came originally from South Carolina and Tennessee, respectively. William Caldwell was born in 1811 and was reared on a farm, removing to Bedford Co., Tenn, when a young man, where he was married in 1844 to the mother of our subject. In 1861 they came to this county, and here the father engaged in farming and also in the milling business, in which he was occupied until his death in 1865. He was a prominent citizen of his county, a member of the Masonic order and of the I.O.O.F, and belonged to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and at one time, while a resident of Bedford Co.Tenn., represented that county in the State legislature. Mrs.Caldwell was born in Bedford Co.,Tenn. in Feb.,1816, and died in April, 1888. Caldwell, located five miles north of Forrest City on Highway 1 and the Missouri Pacific railroad, is believed to have been named for a Caldwell, possibly William Caldwell, who came to St.Francis County and settled in the community about 1861. He engaged in farming and also in the saw mill business. The chief occupation of the people living there is agriculture. The largest store is the Lindsey Mercantile Store, and the Lindsey Gin Co. is also located there.
35 - CALDWELL - WILLIAM - - - - - Caldwell, located five miles north of Forrest City on Highway 1 and the Missouri Pacific railroad, is believed to have been named for a Caldwell, possibly William Caldwell, who came to St.Francis County and settled in the community about 1861. He engaged in farming and also in the saw mill business. The chief occupation of the people living there is agriculture. The largest store is the Lindsey Mercantile Store, and the Lindsey Gin Co. is also located there.
- CALDWELL - WILLIE - J. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF JAMES L.CALDWELL-He was married November 20,1874, to Miss Annie Halbert, a daughter of John Halbert, a native of Missouri. They are the parents of six children:Willie J., Lillie A., Mary Ann, Henry H., Tennie and James L.
98-PICTURE - CALLOWAY - R. - DUKE - - - BIO - Upon the recommendation of friends, R.Duke Callaway, a native of Mississippi, came to Forrest City eight years ago to open an accountant and tax service office-and in those few years has established himself as a most competent, self-reliant and worthy citizen with a high sense of duty. Mr.Callaway was born at Horn Lake, Miss., the son of G.E. and the late Belle (Duke) Callaway. He was graduated at the Oakland Miss.High School and then attended Mississippi State College. During World War I, he served from 1917 to 1918 in the U.S.Army Infantry. For the next twenty-five years he received training and experience, which was to move invaluable to him in his chosen profession. He first worked at several banks, and from 1923 to 1943 as an auditor for the National Bank of Commerce in Memphis. On July 1,1945, he left a practice in Tutwiler, Miss. and opened an office in the Mallory building in Forrest City. Mr.Callaway is a member of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, a Shriner, and a member of the Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, and the King-Beazley American Legion Post. On Oct.27,1937 he married Miss Helen Steidley, daughter of L.R. and Lucy A.Steidley of Heth, and to that union has been born a son, Gilroy, and a daughter, Elsie Lou.
11 - CALVERT BROTHERS - - - - - - (PIONEERS-AMONG THE EARLIEST SETTLERS IN THE COUNTY)
57-58 - CAMPBELL - ANNIE - AUSTIN - MISS - - BIO - Few men and women in public service in Arkansas enjoy the deep respect and unqualified confidence the people of St.Francis County have shown in her due to her abilities as County Clerk, Miss Annie A.Campbell. In an office which is charged with the responsibility of the county's tax record, Miss Annie has few peers, if any. Miss Annie is the daughter of Silas Calvin and Jessie (Griggs) Campbell. Griggs township was named for her great grandfather, J.M.Griggs, Sr., who was one of the early county judges. Her grandfather, J.M.Griggs, Sr., also served as a county judge. Miss Annie was first elected in 1940-and has been re-elected each succeeding term without opposition. Miss Annie can always be found in her office attending to the tremendous amount of detailed bookkeeping. The cherished reputation for competence, accuracy, and honorable public trust Miss Annie has earned is deeply appreciated by the people of St.Francis County and is recognized throughout the state. She is a member of the Methodist church, County Clerk's Association, Business and Professional Women;s Club, and Chamber of Commerce. She was a member of the original Garden Club. She attended Forrest City High School and Draughon's Business College in Little Rock. She is a sister of Tom C. and William W.Campbell, other well known citizens of Forrest City. PICTURE 57 COUNTY CLERK 1941-1955-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY-PICTURE ON 57
13 - CAMPBELL - J. - M. - - - - SHERIFF 1925-1941-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
58 - CAMPBELL - JAMES - CARL - - - BIO - When James Carl Campbell, farmer and timber man, was elected to the important office of Sheriff and Ex-Officio Tax Collector of St.Francis County, he promised to faithfully conduct the duties of the office in a fair and impartial manner with the utmost efficiency. Sheriff Campbell, who was sworn in Jan.1,1953, is a quiet and un-assuming official who has been faithful in all his business undertakings, loyal in friendship and upright in thought and deed.. He was born in Caldwell, the son of W.J. and Fannie (Haynes) Campbell. he received his formal education at Caldwell. In 1925 he was employed by the old Dixie Motor Company selling Star automobiles. From 1927-1929, he owned the Pierce Oil agency; 1930-1931, hauled gravel for the State Highway Dept.;1932, engaged in the timber business; and in 1941 started farming. He still supervises his farming interests. On May 1,1926 he married Miss Myrtle Davis, daughter of Charles and Nan (Hull) Davis of Forrest City., and to this union has been born a daughter, Dorothy Dean, now Mrs.W.C. Gatling. The Campbell's have two fine grandsons, Mark and James Gatling. Sheriff Campbell belongs to the First Baptist Church, of which he is President of his Sunday School Class and is a member of the Finance Committee.. PICTURE 58 SHERIFF 1953-1955-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
- CAMPBELL - JOHN - THOMAS - - - - SON OF SILAS AND JENNIE CAMPBELL-DIED IN 1952
- CAMPBELL - MARTHA - - MRS. - - IZARD - WIFE OF THOMAS CAMPBELL-SEE
57 - CAMPBELL - SILAS - CALVIN - - - BIO - Married to Miss Jennie (Griggs), had three children:William W.Campbell, Miss Annie A.Campbell, and Tom T.Campbell=SON OF THOMAS CAMPBELL AND MARTHA PHILLIPS (IZARD), DAUGHTER OF MARK W.IZARD
- CAMPBELL - THOMAS - H. - - (1824=1854) - BIO - From Book By Julia Izard Hemenway of Izard Family of Arkansas:1935:Record of the first marriage of Mark Whitaker Izard and Martha Philips, his first wife: Mark Whitaker Izard was born near Lexington, Kentucky November 12th, 1800. Died in St. Francis County, Arkansas, August 8th, 1866 and was buried beside his father, Nicholas Hoffman Izard in old Mt. Vernon Cemetery. He married Martha in Lincoln County, Tennessee February 8th, 1821. She died in 1823, leaving one little girl, Martha. Martha Philips Izard married Thomas Campbell in St. Francis County, 1842, where her parents married, 1825. Thomas H. Campbell was born, 1824 and died in 1854 (dates may not be exact. Issue: three boys: Mark W., Nathan and Silas Campbell. She died soon after the Civil War ended. Mark W. married a widow (Mrs. Arnold) Both dead--no children. Nathan married three times, but as they moved from St. Francis County, have no record of them, he died several years ago. Silas Campbell born Jan. 8th, 1854 and still living, Aug. 1934, in Forrest City, Ark. Married Miss Jessie Griggs, born in Forrest City, about 1865. Married.in 1888. Three children: William Wilson, Annie, and Thomas. William Wilson married Victoria Mann of Marianna, Ark. in 1919. They had two children, William and Ann. Both are good students and intelligent. William W. Campbell was president of the Bank of Eastern Ark. for some years, but the name was recently changed to the First National Bank of Forrest City. He is quite prominent in banking and financial circles, Annie, the daughter of Silas and Jessie Campbell, has been deputy clerk of Forrest City for several years and has made a good record. Thomas, the youngest son, has a responsible position as secretary and treasurer of St. Francis Motor Co.
58 - CAMPBELL - WILLIAM - W. - - - BIO - William W.Campbell succeeded his kind benefactor, Capt.J.W.Fussell, as President of the National Bank of Eastern Arkansas in 1923. He served as Assistant Bookkeeper until 1911, when he became Assistant Cashier; a Director in 1911; Cashier in 1920; and President in 1923. He faithfully filled this position from this time to Jan.13,1954, at which time he was elevated to the newly-created position of Chairman of The Board, and he continues active as Chief Executive Officer of the bank. He was gratified to be succeeded in the Presidency by his son, William Mann Campbell.
56-57 - CAMPBELL - WILLIAM - WILSON - - - BIO - In "Mister Will," for thirty years President and now Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Eastern Arkansas (NBEA), the people of Forrest City and St.Francis County have an almost legendary figure in United States banking. Born in 1889 on the family farm nine miles north of Forrest City on Crowley's Ridge, the same place as where his mother was born. A graduate of the old Crowley Ridge Institute, Mr.Campbell furthered his education at the University of Arkansas and later at the Eastman Business College at Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where he specialized in Business and Banking. He returned to become Assistant Bookkeeper at Fussell-Graham-Alderson Co. for six months, and when a vacancy occurred at the NBEA. His father's friend, Capt.James Fussell, President of NBEA, who gave him his first position in banking, which was to become his life's work. He eventually became President in 1923 when Capt.Fussell died. On Dec.14,1916, he married Miss Victoria Mann, daughter of W.B. and Pearl (Parham) Mann, prominent in business and farming in Lee County. To this union has been born two children, William Mann Campbell, now President of NBEA, and Ann, gracious wife of Mr.Dennis Y.Jarratt, a progressive farmer of St.Francis county. Mr.Campbell is the son of Silas Calvin and Jessie (Griggs) Campbell. They had three children, William W. and the late J.Tom Campbell, respected Sect./Treas. of The Service Company, and a daughter, Annie A., beloved County Clerk of St.Francis County. Silas Campbell, who died Feb.25,1935, was one of the most honorable men who ever lived in this county. Mrs.Jessie Campbell, being 89 years, is probably the oldest surviving pioneer women in the county. The article goes on with him many accomplishments to date! He was known as the "Arkansas Farmer of the Year, 1949," and the "Man of the Year in Service to Arkansas Agriculture in 1951. In June 1949, the University of Arkansas at it's 75th annual commencement exercises awarded an honorary Doctor of Law Degree. He brought even more nationwide recognition to his bank and his home town when he was featured in the Nov.1947, issue of The Reader's Digest and then exactly one year later in the Fortune Magazine as the most representative of the nation's "Country Bankers." PICTURE ON 56
38 - CAMPBELL - WILLIAM - WILSON - - - - FORREST CITY LIBRARY:BOARD MEMBERS IN 1954:Mr.W.W.Campbell
57 - CAMPBELL - WILLIAM - MANN - - - BIO - Endowed with the natural aptitude for executive leadership, guided by a thorough understanding of banking as a result of practical experience and specialized training, William Mann Campbell has attained the highest distinction of his outstanding banking career on Jan.1,1954 when he was elected President of the NBEA, succeeding his distinguished father. He was born in Forrest City, Oct.24,1917, the son of William W. and Victoria (Mann) Campbell. He graduated from Forrest City High School, and the University of Arkansas with a B.S.Degree in Business Administration, in June 1939. In WWII, he enlisted in June 1942 in the U.S.Navy as an apprentice seaman, and became a Commissioned Officer aboard the USS Marcus Island, a CVE. For almost two years he served overseas in the South Pacific and saw action there in several battles, being decorated with two Battle Stars and the Navy Unit Commendation. He served until Jan.22,1946 when he was in the U.S.NAVY Reserve as a Lieutenant. On Feb.15,1946 he married Miss Virginia Rhea, daughter of J.W. and Daisy (Hicks) Rhea of Waldo, Arkansas.They have a daughter, Miss Daisy Ann, now aged 5. PICTURE ON 57
58-59-88 PICTURE - CANNON - CARROLL - C. - - - BIO - Years of specialized training in different fields, but allied with the legal profession, has proved invaluable to Carroll C.Cannon in building a lucrative law practice and in the successful operation of the St.Francis County Abstract Company. Mr. Cannon, since he opened his law practice in Forrest City in 1946, has acquitted himself with distinction as an able lawyer, well versed in the principles of jurisprudence and with an energetic nature which prompts him in the careful preparation of every case. He was born in St.Louis, Missouri, the son of Thomas D. and Marguerite (Carroll) Cannon, After his graduation from the St.Louis University High School, Mr.Cannon attended the Washington University and then received his L.L.B. degree from the City College of Law in St.Louis in 1933. Different positions in Title Examination, and Attorney for the Federal Land Bank of St.Louis from 1933 to 1938, when he opened his law practice which he continued till 1941. He was appointed as Special Agent for the FBI and served until 1946. He moved to Forrest City then and joined his brother in law, the late Fred F.Harrelson, in the practice of law and abstract business. After a partnership with Fred Harrelson Jr. for several years, he revived the old St.Francis Abstract Co. and also opened a law office on "Lawyer's Row." On Nov.2,1940, he married Miss Helen Harrelson, daughter of Mrs.Pearl (Crippen) Harrelson and the late Fred F.Harrelson of Forrest City. Mrs.Cannon's great grandfather was a pioneer settler in South Arkansas. The Cannons have one son, Carroll Jr., a student in the fourth grade. Mr.Cannon has served as President of the Lions Club in 1951-1952, President of the Arkansas Land & Title Association, 1951-1952, and a Director of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1937. He belongs to the St.Francis Catholic Church, and a member of the Arkansas Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, American Bar, and St.Francis County Bar, and the Arkansas Historical Society. In 1885, the St.Francis County Abstract Company was founded Capt. J.G.Stern, a northern man who located in St.Francis County and owned extensive real estate east of St.Francis River. The next owner was N.B.Fizer, lawyer and preacher and father of Mrs.J.G.Sanders. About 1897, Mr.Fizer sold the firm to Mrs. Alice E.Matthews, a sister of John I. Jones and Mrs.A.A.French. both still residents of Forrest City. Mrs.Matthews married S.H.Mann in 1912 and the company was operated by Mr.Mann until his death in 1938. After his death, the company was purchased by Mr.F.F.Harrelson, lawyer and owner of the Title Guaranty and Abstract Company, until 1950 they two companies were operated together until 1950-first by Mr.Harrelson until his death in 1946, and then by F.C.Harrelson and Carroll C.Cannon. In 1950 the firm is owned and operated solely by Mr.Carroll C.Cannon.
14-PICTURE - CARR - RUTH - - - - - (PICTURE JAN.1909-GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM) MRS.ESTELLE REMLEY
79-PICTURE - CARROLL - R. - E. - - - BIO - Two men stand out in the successful firm of Growers Equip. Co., and they are R.E. (Dick) Carroll, and E.H. (Bertie) Simmons. Mr.Carroll was born in Reedsburg, Wisc. on June 17,1910. After graduation from Evanston (Illinois) High School, he studied at the Univ. of Missouri. On Sep.2,1933, he married Miss Alta Dee Belshe of Wilmette, Illinois. To this union have been born two children, a daughter, Linda, aged 15, and son, Scott, aged 9 years. Mr.Carroll is a descendant of Charles Carroll, one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence. Mr.Carroll joined the firm in 1940 to become a partner from Wilmette, Illinois.
71 - CASBEER - THOMAS - - SR. - - BIO - Thomas Casbeer Sr. was one of the pioneer families in St.Francis County, arriving in 1817.
21-71 PICTURE - CASBEER - VIRGIL - C. - - - BIO - DESCENDANTS OF PIONEER FAMILIES IN PICTURE 1954-Taylor-Casbeer men's store was founded in 1936, and has grown since 1937 when Virgil C.Casbeer bought out his partner, Alston Taylor. Virgil Casbeer is the son of the late Dr.Joe and Mabel (Gatten) Casbeer of Colt. His great-great grandfather, Thomas Casbeer Sr. was one of the earliest settlers in St.Francis County, coming here in 1817. In July 1942, he joined the Army Air Corps, served overseas in Italy, and was honorably discharged in Oct.1945. On June 18,1941 he married Miss Tolise King, daughter of J.E. and Nannie (Davis) King, of McCrory, and to this union has been born two sons, Joe E.Casbeer and John V.Casbeer. Mr.Casbeer is a Steward of the First Methodist Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club, King-Beazley American Legion Post, and Chamber of Commerce.
- CASTEEL - ABRAHAM - CALLOWAY - - - - 1817 12 27 1901 CITY Husband of Isabel Casteel--The Forrest City Times' Art Souvenir-1905-Page 33:Among the old landmarks of Forrest City Methodism were also the late Calloway Casteel and his wife. They were octogenarians, and had been members of the Methodist church for sixty years
PIONEER 1828 - CASTEEL - JOHN - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO John Casteel [3] from Blount County came to Arkansas c 1828 Sometime probably around 1828 John Casteel [3] from Blount County, TN moved to Arkansas, settling down about 20 miles west of the Mississippi near what would become Forrest City in St. Francis County (see map below). According to ARKHISBIO's history (1884) the first settlers came into St. Francis County starting around 1819 from TN and KY, and the "Castiles" are named as early pioneers. The case connecting this John to the John Casteel [3] of Blount County is straightforward and convincing. For example, not only is John [3] the only John that we know of that was born in the 1760's (taken from the 1830 census), but he sold his land in Blount in 1828 (the same year he moved to Arkansas), several neighbors of John's from Blount moved to the same area at the same time (e.g. Henry Franks), and his daughter Patience married John Varvel (son of the Philip Varvel who was John [3]'s neighbor in Greene County, TN) who also came down to St. Francis County and lived among the Casteel's for several years. John is mentioned several times in early St. Francis County records. He purchased an 80 acre tract on Nov 10, 1830 [#3 on map below], and sometime before 1840 he acquired a 160 acre tract just south of there (both tracts are mentioned in his 1840 administration). He is named in the 1830 census as 60-70 years old (dating his birth to the 1760's) with a wife the same age. In this census he is listed immediately after Philip Casteel, then Henry and Chisley Franks, (and a page after Moses Casteel and John Varvel). By 1840 John died, survived by his wife Jemima and his several grown children. The administration of his estate was executed in 1840, as detailed below:To Henry Casteel, John Varvel, - right of his wife Patience Varvel, alias Patience Casteel; Robert Haslip, in right of his wife Nancy Haslip, alias Nancy Casteel; and Elizabeth Gilbreath, and to all whom it may concern. Take Notice that we, the under signed Administrators of the estate of John Casteel, late of St Francis County, and State of Arkansas, deceased, will apply to the Probate Court of St Francis County, State of Arkansas, at the October term thereof next ensuing this date, for partition of the slaves and real estate belonging to the estate of the said John Casteel, late of said county, deceased: the negroes of the following names, to wit: Tisby, Molly, Alexander, Adam, John, and Charlotte: the real estate is of the Half of the south-west quarter of section three of township four north in range three east, containing eighty (80) acres. Also, the south-east quarter of section fourteen (14) township four (4) in range three (3) east, containing one hundred and sixty (160) acres all in St Francis county and State aforesaid; - if it can be equitably done, and if not, that the said Negroes and land be sold, and the proceeds divided, as the law directs. John Casteel - Phillip Casteel, Administrators of the Estate of John Casteel, deceased, Madison - August 5, 1840 - 32-6th Robert W Casteel, adm of the estate of John Casteel Sr., Dec'd, Court at Most Vernon - 1848[Casteel Research, Jean Brown, XVII-r, p 229] John's estate - 6 slaves; 2 tracts of land: 80 acres - « of SW quarter of S3, T4N, R3E; 160 acres - SE quarter of S14, T4, R3E (both in St. Francis County)
23-84 PICTURE - CAUSEY - FRED - M. - - - BIO - OWNS AND OPERATES THE F.M.Causey Printing Co., the CROWLEY RIDGE CHRONICLE NEWSPAPER AND THE HUGHES STAR HERALD NEWSPAPER-The Crowley Ridge Chronicle was started in 1905 by Charles R.Izard, and in 1927, Mr.Fred M.Causey joined him, and later bought him out. In 1942, Mr.Causey bought the Hughes Star-Herald, and had bought the H.T.Royce Job Printing Co. Mr.Causey was born on Mar.19,1896 in Pine Bluff, Ark., son of the late Eugene A. and Melissa (Wilson) Causey. He graduated from Monticello High School and then attended Monticello Business College. In March 1918, he joined the U.S.Army and was assigned to the training cadre of the 87th Army Division. He received an honorable discharge as sergeant on Dec.16,1918. His first printing experience was with the Desha County Democrat, owned by his brother-in-law, the late Clyde E.Carnahan. In the fall of 1927 he came to Forrest City, to join the Crowley Ridge Chronicle. On May 23,1926, he married Miss Verlie Hays of Dumas, Ark., daughter of the late Robert Lee and Annie (Snyder) Hays. She is active in the business with her husband, and is also in real estate, and updating the Causey Hotel, formerly the Aycock Apartments on North Izard Street, which she recently purchased. They are members of the Methodist church, and have a daughter, Beverly Ann, a sophomore at Memphis State College, and a son, Frederick Jr., a senior at Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, Tenn. They are members of the Forrest City Country Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Arkansas Press Association. Mr.Causey at one time was commander of the local King-Beazley American Legion Post, and a member of the Lions Club.
13 - CAVIN - HOMER - - - - - CIRCUIT CLERK 1943-1947-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
30 - CHAFFIN - E. - J. - DR. - - BIO - A young doctor, E.J.Chaffn, came to Hughes in 1914; soon afterwards he married and he and his wife built the second nice size home in the town. Dr.Chaffin and R.C.Nickle opened the first drug store in the building now occupied by the R.B.Wise's Drug Store.
84 - CHAMBERS - PAUL - - - - BIO - Paul Chambers was founder of the Hughes Star-Herald, who sold to Mr. Fred L.Hedges, also, of Hughes, and then in 1942 sold to F.M.Causey Printing Co.
13 - CHAPMAN - C. - C. - - - - ASSESSOR 1872-1874-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
11 - CHENEY - JACK - - - - - 1ST MAN TO MOUNT THE BREASTWORKS AT THE BATTLE OF HELENA WITH PAUL M.COBBS COMPANY
3-PICTURE - CHOWNING - BOB - INTRODUCTION OF AUTHOR - - - - BIO
115-PICTURE - CHOWNING - KATIE - - MRS. - SISK - BIO - Mrs.Bob (Katie) Chowning of Forrest City, wife of author of this book, is a partner with her husband in their now widely-known enterprise, the Chowning Associates, which produces and directs beauty pageants throughout the Mid-South. She was born in Wynne, daughter of Forrest and Thelma (DeLille) Sisk. She graduated from Wynne High School, where she made many public appearances singing with her grandfather, the late J.B.DeLille, of Wynne. In 1946, she was chosen Miss Wynne. At present the Chowning's have two children, a six year old daughter, Diane, and an 18 months old son, Douglas Robert.
10-PICTURE - CHRISTIAN - JOHN - - - - - 1954 FIRE DEPT-CAPT.
13 - CHRISTOPHER - PARHAM - - - - - CORONER 1937-1939-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
13 - CHRISTOPHER - TALMAGE - E. - - - BIO - A man of a high sense of duty and a deep realization of public trust, Talmage E.Christopher as the Circuit and Chancery Clerk of St.Francis County has wisely utilized the wide experience and valuable training of his previous positions to enable him to discharge the duties of his important office in an efficient manner. Mr.Christopher was first elected in 1946 and is now serving his fourth term. He married Retha Reynolds of Fulton, Miss., on Oct.15,1921. They have one son, Jere Pat, a sergeant, USAF, in electronics, stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base. Mr.Christopher was born and raised at Colt where he also received his early schooling before attending the Macon and Andrew Business College in Memphis. He moved to Forrest City 33 years ago. Mr.& Mrs.Christopher are members of the First Baptist Church in which he was Asst. Sunday School Superintendent and a Deacon and has been Clerk and Secretary-Treasurer. He taught school at Colt for two years, then joined the Armed Forces of World War I, and after the war was over, he served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Fussell-Graham-Alderson Co., for ten years and later became City Clerk of Forrest City for six years. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Masonic Order, The American Legion and has farming interests in the county.-PICTURE 58 CIRCUIT CLERK 1947-1955-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
72-PICTURE - CLANTON - WILLIAM - JAMES - - - BIO - William J. Clanton, owner of the new Broadway Drug Store, opened Feb.14,1949, with co-owner Henry C.Gray, both are registered pharmacist, Mr.Gray since 1920, and Mr.Clanton since 1930. Mr.Clanton came to Forrest City in 1935 from Jonesboro, and bought the store. He sold a half interest in 1946 to Mr.Gray. Mr.Clanton was born in Wilmar, Ark. on Dec.22,1907, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.D.Clanton. A graduate of Monticello A & M School, he received his professional training at the Jonesboro College of Pharmacy, finishing in 1930. During World War II, he served in the Army Medical Corps. On Aug. 30,1940 he married Miss Edith Benson, daughter of the late Robert and Lucile (Dye) Benson of Forrest City. She is a descendant of Mark W.Izard, one of the most prominent early Forrest Citians. Mr.Clanton is a member of the First Methodist Church, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Arkansas Pharmaceutical Association, St.Francis County Farm Bureau, King-Beazley American Legion Post and is a thirty second degree Mason. He has farming interests in the county and deals in real estate.
7-PICTURE - CLARK - JAMES - ALBERT - - - BIO - James Albert Clark holds a prominent place in the development of St.Francis County. In addition to supervising the operation of his highly cultivated 1000 acre farm along Hwy 70 East of Forrest City, he is also a partner in the Hill & Clark Mercantile Store, and Director of the Hill Gin. Mr.Clark was born June 3,1884, son of George and Betty Clark of St.Francis County. In Sep.1910, he married Miss Allie B.Watts of Little Rock, who passed away Nov.1,1913. He returned to his home county in 1922 and engaged in farming. "Jim" Clark then married Miss Vera Mae Lancaster on Dec.12,1923, daughter of Ulman and Mary Lancaster of St.Francis County.
124 - CLARK - M. - E. - - - BIO - When it became known in 1946 that a grocer from Little Rock and Pine Bluff was planning to open a super market, few expected it to be one of the most successful in Eastern Arkansas, in the seven years since it's opening. The founder, the late M.E.Clark, had convenient parking facilities in a well lighted facility. Four children survived the union of M.E.Clark and Pearl McFall. They are Joyce, now Mrs.G.L.Young of Arlington, Texas; Gwen, of Pine Bluff; Gene, manager of the store now; and Gloria, who is assisting Gene.
124-125 PICTURE - CLARK - GENE - - - - BIO - When it became known in 1946 that a grocer from Little Rock and Pine Bluff was planning to open a super market, few expected it to be one of the most successful in Eastern Arkansas, in the seven years since it's opening. The founder, the late M.E.Clark, had convenient parking facilities in a well lighted facility. Four children survived the union of M.E.Clark and Pearl McFall. They are Joyce, now Mrs.G.L.Young of Arlington, Texas; Gwen, of Pine Bluff; Gene, manager of the store now; and Gloria, who is assisting Gene. At age 20, Gene is probably the youngest manager of a super market of its size in the state and has been so since December, 1952. Gene was born at Madison, graduated from Pine Bluff High School, and later attended Draughon's Business College in Memphis. On Nov.29,1952, he married Miss Corinne Snyder, daughter of Louie and Ruth (Suddath) Snyder of Turner, Arkansas. Gene is a member of the First Methodist Church and their choir.
57 - CLARK - M. - D. - - - BIO - He was born in Slate Spring, Miss. and moved to St.Francis county in 1910. He and his faithful wife, the former Leta Lyon of Caldwell live on their farm north of Forrest City. Judge Clark attended school at Caldwell, Colt, and later Jonesboro A. & M. He also won a scholarship to the University of Arkansas. He received a first grade teacher's certificate in 1918 and taught school for two years. He has served in the Arkansas Legislature and two terms as tax assessor for St.Francis County. His 43 years of residence in St.Francis County earned him the respect to be elected County Judge of St.Francis County. PICTURE 57 JUDGE 1953-1955, ASSESSOR 1949-1953-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
156 - CLAY - EARL - C. - DR. - - BIO - Among the leading dentists of this area, you will always find the name of Dr.Earl C.Clay, of Forrest City prominently listed. Dr.Clay was born in Okolona, Miss., Oct.21,1896, son of the late Rev.N.R.Clay and Mrs. Agnes (Bardwell) Clay. He was graduated from East College High School and Sophomore College before he received his D.D.S. Degree from MeHarry Medical College in 1922. He came to Forrest City from Amory, Miss. on Aug.1,1922, and opened his office. On July 28,1922, he married Lela Raines, daughter of David H. and Grace Ann (Williams) Raines of Shreveport, La.. She is a registered pharmacist of Arkansas, and a graduate of School of Pharmacy at MeHarry Medical College, in 1921. They have one son, Earl Jr., who is attending the University of Arkansas Medial School, and a daughter, Alice Clay, who is now Mrs.Kenneth G. Purvis. Mr.Purvis is employed with the filing department of the U.S.Government Ordnance Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. They have four children, Alcie, Kenneth Gray, Lamont Cranston, and a daughter, Mrs.Lennie Raines Bargyh, a teacher at Lincoln High School, Forrest City. The older two brothers, Dr.R.F.Clay, deceased, who practiced medicine in Forrest City from 1922 to 1925, and Roy F. Clay of Cleveland, Ohio. Dr.Clay is a member of the Arkansas Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Society, and the National Dental League, and the Methodist church. During World War I he was a member of the U.S.Army, enlisting Oct.5,1918 and discharged Dec.17,1918.
PIONEER 1848 - CLIFTON - WILLIAM - THOMAS - - - - 1823 NA ARKHISBIO William Thomas Clifton, an active carpenter of Forrest City, was born in Elerton, Jefferson Co., Alabama, near Birmingham, March 23,1823, being a son of Amza H. and Adeliss (Goode) Clifton, natives of Virginia and North Carolina, respectively. The paternal grandfather of our subject, William Clifton was a Scotch man by birth and came to America about the close of the Revolutionary War, settling in North Carolina, where he married a Miss Martha Rice, daughter of John Rice. Mr.Rice was in the employ of the United States Government as a surveyor under President Monroe, and assisted in moving the Indians west, receiving 5,000 acres of land for his services, part of which tract is the land on which Memphis in now situated, and to this day it is known as the Rice grant. The father of Adelissa Goode (Thomas Goode), was a soldier and served seven years in the Revolutionary War, and was commissioned colonel in Gen.Washington's body guard, and his grandson, Thomas Goode Clark, was a soldier in the late war, and fell at the battle of Gettysburg, together with his son; the pine boards which marked their resting place are now among the relics at the Libby Prison War Museum. Mr.Amza H. Clifton was born in Caswell County, N.C., and was married in 1821 at Hopkinsville, Ky. he settled in Jefferson County, Alabama, moved to Tennessee about 1828 and located in Covington, Tenn. where he lived about ten years, and then moved to Mississippi in 1837. In 1840 going to Memphis, Tenn., he resided their until his death in 1849. William T. Clifton gave his attention to the carpenter's trade under his father's instruction until of age, and in 1845 came to Arkansas, but remained only a short time, in 1847 making another trip. IN 1848 he was married to Miss Araminta Cathey, and settled in Mount Vernon near the present site of Forrest City, where he has since lived. He and wife are the parents of three children:Mattie C. (wife of Joseph M.Davis, of this city), William a. ( a confectioner of Morrllton, Ark.), and Mollie, now Mrs.Ritter of the same place. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton are members of the Baptist church. He is a strong Democrat and a prominent citizen.
34 - COATS - H. - L. - MRS. - - - CITY OF MADISON OFFICIALS IN 1954:ALDERMAN:MRS.H.L.COATS
11 - COBBS - PAUL - M. - - - - RAISED FIFTH COMPANY IN CIVIL WAR-ATTACHED TO COL.McNEIL'S REGIMENT IN THE FIFTH ARKANSAS CAVALRY
- COBBS - PAUL - M. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO DR.W.H.Alley's wife was formerly Miss Emma L.Cobbs, daughter of Paul M. Cobbs, State and land commissioner of Arkansas. To their union one interesting little daughter has been born, Mary.
10-PICTURE - COCKRELL - BILLY - - - - - 1954 FIRE DEPT
13 - COFFEE - W. - H. - - - - JUDGE 1886-1892-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
- COFFEY - CLARENCE - ELBERT - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF W.H.COFFEY-WIFE OF W.H.COFFEY- In December, 1873, he was again married to Mary A. Houston, a daughter of James M. Houston. They are the parents of eight children, five of whom are still living:Mary E., Martha T., Noma, Nora Belle and Clarence Elbert.
32 - COFFEY - HUGH - - - - - MAYORS OF PALESTINE:HUGH COFFEY
- COFFEY - JAMES - W., - - - - 1870 NA ARKHISBIO SON OF W.H.COFFEY-WIFE OF W.H.COFFEY- Miss Mary E.Haris, who died in 1870, leaving one son, James W. In 1872 Mr.Coffey removed to Arkansas, and settled in St.Francis Co.,, on a farm nine miles from Forrest City,
- COFFEY - MARTHA - T. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF W.H.COFFEY-WIFE OF W.H.COFFEY- In December, 1873, he was again married to Mary A. Houston, a daughter of James M. Houston. They are the parents of eight children, five of whom are still living:Mary E., Martha T., Noma, Nora Belle and Clarence Elbert.
- COFFEY - MARY - A. - MRS. - HOUSTON - - NA ARKHISBIO WIFE OF W.H.COFFEY- In December, 1873, he was again married to Mary A. Houston, a daughter of James M. Houston. They are the parents of eight children, five of whom are still living:Mary E., Martha T., Noma, Nora Belle and Clarence Elbert.
- COFFEY - MARY - E. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF W.H.COFFEY-WIFE OF W.H.COFFEY- In December, 1873, he was again married to Mary A. Houston, a daughter of James M. Houston. They are the parents of eight children, five of whom are still living:Mary E., Martha T., Noma, Nora Belle and Clarence Elbert.
- COFFEY - MARY - E. - MRS. - HARRIS - - 1870 ARKHISBIO WIFE OF W.H.COFFEY-And in 1869 was married to Miss Mary E.Haris, who died in 1870, leaving one son, James W. In 1872 Mr.Coffey removed to Arkansas, and settled in St.Francis Co.,, on a farm nine miles from Forrest City,
- COFFEY - NOMA - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF W.H.COFFEY-WIFE OF W.H.COFFEY- In December, 1873, he was again married to Mary A. Houston, a daughter of James M. Houston. They are the parents of eight children, five of whom are still living:Mary E., Martha T., Noma, Nora Belle and Clarence Elbert.
- COFFEY - NORA - BELLE - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF W.H.COFFEY-WIFE OF W.H.COFFEY- In December, 1873, he was again married to Mary A. Houston, a daughter of James M. Houston. They are the parents of eight children, five of whom are still living:Mary E., Martha T., Noma, Nora Belle and Clarence Elbert.
CIVIL-Fourth Tennessee Infantry, - COFFEY - W. - H. - JUDGE - - - NA ARKHISBIO 1884 Judge W.H.Coffey, an eminent lawyer of St.Francis County, widely known and highly esteemed by his associates on the bench, is originally of Fayette Co., Tenn, but was taken by his parents when an infant, to DeSoto, County, Mississippi, in which state his father died two years later. His mother then returned to her father's home in Hardeman County, Tenn., and afterward married John Coates, of that county. In 1861 Mr.Coffey enlisted in the Fourth Tennessee Infantry, taking an active part in the battles of Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Missionary Ridge, Chickamauga, and a number of others. He was captured and taken prisoner at the battle of Missionary Ridge, thence conveyed to Camp Morton, Ind., held in captivity for nine months, when he was exchanged, and receiving a furlough turned his face toward his native land, walking over 225 miles, and reaching home a short time before the surrender. He then took up farming for his livelihood, and in 1869 was married to Miss Mary E.Haris, who died in 1870, leaving one son, James W. In 1872 Mr.Coffey removed to Arkansas, and settled in St.Francis Co.,, on a farm nine miles from Forrest City, purchasing the first 160 acres of land, to which he has added from time to time, until know he owns 1,120 acres, and besides these he has his home farm, 225 acres, which are under cultivation.Two years after his removal to this county, he was elected justice of the peace, holding this office until 1886, when he was elected county judge, and was again elected to this office in 1888, and is now finishing his second term. In December, 1873, he was again married to Mary A. Houston, a daughter of James M. Houston. They are the parents of eight children, five of whom are still living:Mary E., Martha T., Noma, Nora Belle and Clarence Elbert. Mr.Coffey affiliates with the Masonic fraternity, in which order he has taken the degree of Royal Arch., and in the thirteen years of membership, he has not missed but four regular meetings. He is also a charter member of the County Wheel, being one of the charter members of this lodge, and was its first president..
92-PICTURE - COGBURN - H. - N. - DR. - - BIO - Crawley-Cogburn Clinic, the successor to the Laughrun Clinic, the first in Forrest City, is modern, well-equipped and staffed with thoroughly-trained nurses. Its laboratory and x-ray facilities are on a par with any other clinic of its size in Arkansas. Dr.Cogburn was born in DeLeon, Texas, on Dec.9,1921, the son of N.R. and Artie E. (Brown) Cogburn. After graduation from the Lubbock High School, he attended Texas Tech University, and then received his M.D. Degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Meanwhile he had been sworn into the U.S.Navy on July 1,1943, served until May, 1946, when he was placed on inactive status as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. He served overseas for six months in the Philippines. After working in Greenwood, Mississippi, he moved to Forrest City to become a partner with his classmate, Dr. Charles Edward Crawley, in April 1947. On March 30,1945 he married Miss Virginia House of Sledge, Miss., daughter of Dr.J.D. and Corinne (St.John) House of Sledge, Miss., and to this union has been born one daughter, Jean Claire, and a son, John House. Dr.Cogburn is a member of the Church of Christ, the Forrest City Rotary Club. At present, Dr.Cogburn is stationed at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, and anxious for his return to Forrest City.
137 PICTURE - COHEN - MAX - - MR. & MRS. - - BIO - Max Cohen has been a resident of Forrest City since August 1933 for his new business venture. Three years later he married Miss Ella Louise Riegler who has helped him develop his Cohen's Dept.Store into a solid clothing firm in the area. He spent his boyhood in Minneapolis, Minn., where he graduated at the North High School and then attended the University of Minnesota for two and a half years. He started a business in Little Rock in 1927, then moving to Eudora, Dermott before coming to Forrest City. His wife, the daughter of Mr.& Mrs.M.Reigler of Wynne, was married on Aug.23,1936. She was graduated from Wynne High School, and later finished Miss Wylie's Office Training School in Memphis. They are the parents of a son, Barry Alan, and a daughter, Debra Lynn. Mrs.Cohen is active in civic organizations like the Cosmos Club, PTA, Hadassah (Memphis) Chapter, B'nai B'rith Women's Chapter. Mr.Cohen is active in B'nai Scholen Lodge No.754 of B'nai R'ith, a 32nd Degree Mason, a Shriner, and First Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce.
16 - COLE - J. - H. - - - - STORY-STORE COLE & PREWETT/MARRIED MISS N.ELIZABETH IZARD-MET ON RETURN FROM MEXICAN WAR
MEXICAN - COLE - J. - H. - - - - 1827 NA ARKHISBIO In passing through Eastern Arkansas it would be impossible to meet a gentleman of more marked characteristics than J. H. Cole, the subject of this sketch. He is a typical Tennessean, and a man of more than ordinary physical strength and activity, and the observer needs to be no expert to recognize in him a person of un-yielding determination and will. He still stands erect and walks with the agility of a man of forty years, although three score years and two have passed their mantle upon him, his birth occurring in 1827. He spent his boyhood days in Stewart and Humphries Counties, Tenn., but the monotony of his quiet life made him restless and the opening of the Mexican War gave him an opportunity to see life in its most exciting phase. Eagerly embracing the opportunity, he enlisted in 1846, and followed the fortunes of the war until its close, participating in the famous battles of Monterey and Buena Vista At the close of hostilities he went to New Orleans, and for two years engaged in the drug business. Returning thence to Tennessee, shortly after he was married in Carroll County to Miss May Mathews, and moved to Hickman, Ky., where he accepted a position as marshal and wharf master. He then came to Madison, the old county seat of Arkansas, landing there in September of 1857, having made the journey from Helena in a dugout or canoe. In Madison he opened a livery business, acting as agent for the line to Hot Springs, and contractor for the lines from Helena to Cherokee Bluff. At the breaking out of the war he joined the Fifth Arkansas State Troops, under Ristor, but when they joined the Confederate army he left and took charge of Hardee's wagon train for Missouri. He was suddenly taken ill, and obliged to come home, but afterward reported to Col. Walker, and was with him in the fight at Helena. He was taken prisoner by Powell Clayton, a short time after receiving his parole; and was once charged with the burning of a boat, and on trial for his life, but Clayton proved him in his hands as a prisoner at the time, which act saved his life as soon as the war closed he opened at Madison the first store in St. Francis County, under the firm name of Cole & Prewett. He received all the goods with which to conduct it from New Orleans on credit, through the influence of friends, and from that departure made a fortune, The firm continued till the Governor of the State called for civil instead of marshal law. A committee was appointed to select some reliable man to go and secure the commission from the Governor, but, although various parties were appointed, no one would undertake the venture; accordingly Mr. Cole-always fearless as he was shrewd-started without telling any one of his intention. He went on horseback to Memphis, and from there by boat to Little Rock, where he secured an interview with the Governor, and received the commission. He then returned home and immediately called together some of the most reliable men of the county, appointing them to the various offices. Then in a field close to an old court house, he organized the first county court after the war. The records had been buried there during the war. The commissioner of the post came and ordered him to jail, but he read him the commission from the Governor, showing him that his time of service had expired the day before. Mr. Cole was not in favor of secession, but went with his State when it seceded. A man by the name of Inge was sent from Mississippi before the war for the purpose of preaching secession. Mr. Cole made the remark to Judge Pierce of the county, that it would have been better if South Carolina had slipped into the sea than to have slipped out of the Union. The secessionist procured a pistol and cowhide, and began to whip Mr. Cole. A fight ensued, in which Mr. Inge was killed. Our subject was afterward wholly exonerated by the court.
- COLE - MAY - - MRS. - MATHEWS - - NA ARKHISBIO WIFE OF J.H.COLE-married in Carroll County to Miss May Mathews, and moved to Hickman, Ky., where he accepted a position as marshal and wharf master. He then came to Madison, the old county seat of Arkansas, landing there in September of 1857,
16 - COLE - N. - ELIZABETH - MRS. - IZARD - - MARRIED J.H.COLE
- COLT - EDWIN - THOMAS - - - 9 - 1 1861 UNK LOYD SYBERT 2-18-1885 - Colt - Edwin Thomas - Sr. - (Thanks Loyd Sybert, who has considerable knowledge of S.Francis County)Descendants of Edwin Thomas COLT, Sr.Generation No. 11. EDWIN THOMAS1 COLT, SR. was born September 1861 in New York, and died Bef. 1930 in Poss. Garvin County, Oklahoma. He married FANNIE A. FUSSELL 19 February 1885 in Forrest City, St. Francis County, Arkansas, daughter of JAMES FUSSELL and LOUISA ALSTON. She was born 1862 in St. Francis County, Arkansas.Notes for EDWIN THOMAS COLT, SR.:I believe that Edwin T. Colt was the contractor that completed the Helena branch of the Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad through Taylor's Creek, Telico Township, St. Francis County in 1882. A station was located on the new railroad in Taylor's Creek and named Colt Station. See the entries below:The Missouri Census listed Edwin Colt, 18 as a roomer at the boarding house operated by John and Mary Simpson in the Village of Clarksburg, Moreau Township, Moniteau County, Missouri. Edwin was listed as attending school.E. T. Colt 24 and Fannie Fussell 23 were married 19 February, 1885 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. The marriage was performed by J. M. Clark, V.D.M., and is recorded on page 368, book D.During the period 1886-1889 Edwin and his family were in Colorado. His two daughters, Annie Louise and Daisy M. were born in Colorado.The 1900 Missouri Census listed Edwin T. Colt 38 and his wife, Fannie A. 38 as residing in Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County, Missouri. Edwin was listed as a invalid. Their children; Edwin T. 14, Annie L. 11 and Daisy M 7 all attended school. The birth location (TN) and birth date (Oct 18612) as listed in the census of Fannie conflicted with both anecdotal and Ancestry.com data. The 1910 Oklahoma Census listed Edwin T. Colt 48 and his wife, Fannie A. 48 as renting a home at 330 East 6th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Edwin was listed as unemployed. Children; Edwin T. 24 working as a clerk at a packing company, Annie Louise 21 working as a stenographer and Daisy M. a student. The census still listed Fannie as born in Tennessee.The 1920 Oklahoma Census (difficult to read) listed Edwin T. Colt (?58) as a patient in a sanitarium at (23) (Raney Ave) Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma. Loyd Sybert Notes for FANNIE A. FUSSELL:Family Data Collection - Individual Records Record about Fannie Fussell Name: Fannie Fussell Spouse: E T Colt Parents: James V Fussell , Louisa Alston Birth Place: St Francis Co, Forrest City, AR Birth Date: 1862 Marriage Place: Forrest City, St Francis Co, AR Marriage Date: 19 February 1885 The 1920 Oklahoma Census listed Fannie A. Colt 57 as an officer and teacher at the State Training School in Whitehead Township, Garvin County, Oklahoma. It appears she took employment at the training school to be near her husband Edwin T. Colt, a patient in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.The 1930 Oklahoma Census listed Fannie A. Colt 68 years old and a widow residing at 715 NE Eleventh Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. She owned her home valued at $5,500. She was listed as unemployed but she took in roomers; Edith Grisco 25 and what appeared to be her sister, Willie 19; a couple, Jess Adcock 35 and Leone 29; Lillian Anderson 6 and a male, Leonard 8 listed as one-fourth Choctaw Indian. There was no indication as to who Lillian Anderson or the Choctaw Indian, Leonard were related to.Loyd Sybert Children of EDWIN COLT and FANNIE FUSSELL are:2. I. EDWIN THOMAS2 COLT, JR., b. February 1886, Missouri.3. ii. ANNIE LOUISE COLT, b. March 1889, Colorado. iii. DAISY M. COLT, b. July 1892, Colorado.Notes for DAISY M. COLT:Daisy M. Colt and her brother, Edwin T. were listed with their brother-in-law, Paul C. Aderholt in Oklahoma City in the 1920 Census.Generation No. 22. EDWIN THOMAS2 COLT, JR. (EDWIN THOMAS1) was born February 1886 in Missouri. He married MARGARET 29 August 1923 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. She was born 20 March 1894 in High, , Texas, and died 30 November 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.Notes for EDWIN THOMAS COLT, JR.:Edwin T. C
119-120 PICTURE - CONNAWAY - ELIZABETH - - MRS. - - BIO - The enthusiasm, thoroughness, and meticulous care with which Mrs.Elizabeth Harris Connaway shows in her position with the St.Francis County Tuberculosis Association as Executive Secretary is highly respected by the community. Since Feb.1,1947, she has been associated with that organization, previously working in retail and public welfare. She was married to Marshall Bush Connaway on Dec.20,1922, and she is the daughter Albert James and Lowry (Brooks) Harris of Americus, Ga. She has a daughter, Betty Jean, now the wife of Marvin Conway Dougherty of Gates Bros. Lumber Co. here; a son, James Lowry Connaway attending the University of Arkansas as a sophomore; and three grandchildren, Elizabeth Anne, Alfred Conway II, and Kathryn Harris Dougherty. Mrs.Connaway was graduated from Americus High School and then attended Breanau College, Gainesville, Ga. A member of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, she has held many posts in local Business Women's club, and the American Legion Auxiliary, La Petite Auxiliary, and the Delphian Club.
7-PICTURE - CONNAWAY - FRED - - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
20-62-64-65PICTURE - COOPER - HERMAN - H. - PRESIDENT - - BIO - PLANTERS BANK PRESIDENT IN 1954-A native of Georgetown, Louisiana, and graduate of Brinkley High School, has always proved himself worthy of added responsibility. The son of the late Otto Herman and Daisy (Simmons) Cooper enlisted in the U.S.Army in May 1918, during World War I and was assigned to Battery B, 47th Regiment Coast Artillery Corps, A.E.F., and served overseas in France. After his discharge on March 13,1919, he resumed his career in banking as bookkeeper and teller for the Peoples Savings Bank & Trust Co. in Pine Bluff. He became a state bank examiner in 1921 and served for six years. In 1926, he was employed with the Bank of Fordyce, as Asst.Cashier, and then became Cashier in 1931. In 1934 he became a bank examiner for the F.D.I.C., Washington, D.C. He returned to Fordyce Bank in 1936, and in 1943 was made President. In 1948, he accepted the Planters Bank & Trust Co. office of President, succeeding Mr.S.J.Dean. On June 19,1921 he married Miss Lee Joy Slaton, daughter of the late Tom & Mrs. Mary (Bean) Slaton, and to this union was born two children, Herman H.Jr., and Layoye Cooper, also with the Planters Bank. They have one grandson, Billy Van Cooper.
58-59 - COPE - DANIEL - THOMAS - JR. - - BIO - Daniel Thomas Cope Jr., as the conscientious Treasurer of St.Francis County is an individual of the highest integrity, honesty and faithfulness with a deep feeling of public trust, but above all, Tom Cope with his loyal and vivacious wife, Betty, has a record of unselfish service to fellow man un-excelled anywhere. Mr.Cope was born in Lake Providence, La., Nov.28,1917, the son of Daniel Thomas and Polly Edna (Carlton) Cope Sr., residents of Cherry Street. The family came here in 1931 and Mr.Cope was graduated from Forrest City High School where he lettered in football. He later managed the Liberty Cash Grocery in Jonesboro and the Montesi Super Market in West Memphis. He served in the U.S.Army from August 1941, until April 1946, during World War II, and saw as well felt action on foreign soil. While stationed in Germany he was so critically wounded, it was necessary to amputate the right limb below the knee. He was hospitalized for 15 long months before his honorable discharge in 1946. On May 9,1946 he married Miss Mary Elizabeth Webber, daughter of the late Harry L. and Leah (Carey) Webber of Milford, Mass. Mr.Cope was sworn in as Treasurer of St.Francis County on Jan.1, 1947, and having earned the respect and confidence of the people of this county, has been re-elected without opposition for three terms. In addition to being a competent County Treasurer, Mr.Cope devotes many hours of his own time to serving as Adjutant of the King-Beazley American Legion Post, as a member of the State Board of the Legions' Child Welfare Dept., in which capacity he and his wife have received the love and appreciation of many families, especially at the Yule tide Season. Mr. & Mrs.Cope are members of the First Christian Church, of which he is chairman of the Board of Elders. PICTURE 58 TREASURER 1947-1955-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
IZARD - COTTEN - EMMA - HOWELL - MRS. - COTTEN - 4 - 20 1862 UNK UNKNOWN BIO-MARRIED MARK W.IZARD-BIO-NAME COULD BE COTTON ii. John Cotten died 1836 Ark. had lived near Memphis TN married in Ky Sarah Easter Nelson 1815 - 10 March 1834 1. John Newton Cotten 2 Mar 1834 - aft Feb 1921 CSA married 20 June 1859 Letha Carolina Taylor 1841 - 1865 a. Emma Howell Cotten 20 April 1862 - married 12 June 1879 Mark Whitaker Izard 2 Mar 1855 - I. John Josephus Izard 17 Nov 1881 - red. Van Buren Ark. married April 1911 Adell Cory ii. Mark Whitaker Izard 5 Aug 1884 - married 1909 Lydia Carolina Smith iii. Letha Cotten Izard - lived Hot Springs Ark. married 2nd Mrs. Louise Pruett
- COTTEN - JOHN - - - - - Unk 1836 CITY BIO-NAME COULD BE COTTON ii. John Cotten died 1836 Ark. had lived near Memphis TN married in Ky Sarah Easter Nelson 1815 - 10 March 1834 1. John Newton Cotten 2 Mar 1834 - aft Feb 1921 CSA married 20 June 1859 Letha Carolina Taylor 1841 - 1865 a. Emma Howell Cotten 20 April 1862 - married 12 June 1879 Mark Whitaker Izard 2 Mar 1855 - I. John Josephus Izard 17 Nov 1881 - red. Van Buren Ark. married April 1911 Adell Cory ii. Mark Whitaker Izard 5 Aug 1884 - married 1909 Lydia Carolina Smith iii. Letha Cotten Izard - lived Hot Springs Ark. married 2nd Mrs. Louise Pruett
CIVIL - COTTEN - JOHN - NEWTON - - - 3 - 2 1834 AFT 1921 UNKNOWN BIO-NAME COULD BE COTTON ii. John Cotten died 1836 Ark. had lived near Memphis TN married in Ky Sarah Easter Nelson 1815 - 10 March 1834 1. John Newton Cotten 2 Mar 1834 - aft Feb 1921 CSA married 20 June 1859 Letha Carolina Taylor 1841 - 1865 a. Emma Howell Cotten 20 April 1862 - married 12 June 1879 Mark Whitaker Izard 2 Mar 1855 - I. John Josephus Izard 17 Nov 1881 - red. Van Buren Ark. married April 1911 Adell Cory ii. Mark Whitaker Izard 5 Aug 1884 - married 1909 Lydia Carolina Smith iii. Letha Cotten Izard - lived Hot Springs Ark. married 2nd Mrs. Louise Pruett
20 - COTTEN - JOHN - NEWTON - MAYOR - - - EARLY MAYORS OF FORREST CITY AFTER GROGAN
18 - COTTEN - JOHN - NEWTON - - - - STORY-STOLE COUNTY RECORDS IN MADISON
- COTTEN - LETHA - CAROLINA - MRS - TAYLOR - - 1841 1865 UNKNOWN BIO-NAME COULD BE COTTON ii. John Cotten died 1836 Ark. had lived near Memphis TN married in Ky Sarah Easter Nelson 1815 - 10 March 1834 1. John Newton Cotten 2 Mar 1834 - aft Feb 1921 CSA married 20 June 1859 Letha Carolina Taylor 1841 - 1865 a. Emma Howell Cotten 20 April 1862 - married 12 June 1879 Mark Whitaker Izard 2 Mar 1855 - I. John Josephus Izard 17 Nov 1881 - red. Van Buren Ark. married April 1911 Adell Cory ii. Mark Whitaker Izard 5 Aug 1884 - married 1909 Lydia Carolina Smith iii. Letha Cotten Izard - lived Hot Springs Ark. married 2nd Mrs. Louise Pruett
- COTTEN - SARAH - - MRS. - EASTER - - 1815 3 10 1834 UNKNOWN BIO-NAME COULD BE COTTON ii. John Cotten died 1836 Ark. had lived near Memphis TN married in Ky Sarah Easter Nelson 1815 - 10 March 1834 1. John Newton Cotten 2 Mar 1834 - aft Feb 1921 CSA married 20 June 1859 Letha Carolina Taylor 1841 - 1865 a. Emma Howell Cotten 20 April 1862 - married 12 June 1879 Mark Whitaker Izard 2 Mar 1855 - I. John Josephus Izard 17 Nov 1881 - red. Van Buren Ark. married April 1911 Adell Cory ii. Mark Whitaker Izard 5 Aug 1884 - married 1909 Lydia Carolina Smith iii. Letha Cotten Izard - lived Hot Springs Ark. married 2nd Mrs. Louise Pruett
- COTTON - JOHN - N. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO 1884 BIO-NAME COULD BE COTTEN M. W. Izard & Co. are the owners and operators of the largest saw and grist mills and cotton gin in St. Francis County, located near Colt Station. The firm is composed of M. W. Izard and John N. Cotton, both representative, active young business men, and thoroughly worthy of the position to which they have attained. Mr. Izard was born in Fayette County, Tenn., on March 3, 1855, being a son of F. J. and Sarah E. (Whittaker) Izard. Reared in this county, he attended public and private schools and received a good education, and at the age of seventeen was employed as a clerk, which occupation received his attention for about ten years. Subsequently he went into business for himself as a butcher, and two years afterward entered in the saw-mill business, later forming a partnership with his father-in-law, John N. Cotton, in the grist-mill and cotton-gin business. He also owns a large farm of 190 acres of land, with sixty-five acres under cultivation, having good improvements, a small orchard, etc. Mr. Izard was married June 12, 1879, to Miss Emma Cotton, daughter of J. N. Cotton, his partner in business. They are the parents of two boys: John and Mark W. Mr. Izard is an out spoken Democrat, and he and wife are members of the K. & L. of H. John N. Cotton owes his nativity to Western Tennessee, where his birth occurred March 2, 1834. His parents, John and Easter (Nelson) Cotton, were natives of Virginia and of English descent, their ancestors coming to this country in colonial days and taking part in the great struggle for liberty. Mr. and Mrs. Cotton moved from Virginia to Kentucky, and in 1834 to Arkansas, settling on a farm in this county, where they both died within two years after their arrival. John N. worked on a farm, and attended school three months during the first seventeen years of his life, improving his spare moments and finding opportunity to prosecute his studies for a few terms after reaching that age. Thus he acquired a good common-school education. He was then engaged in clerking in a grocery at Taylor's Creek, now Colt, until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in the Twenty-third Arkansas Infantry and served as first lieutenant until the close of hostilities. After peace was restored he embarked in the general mercantile business in Forrest City, followed it for ten or twelve years, and then entered into the tie and timber business in company with his son-in-law, M. W. Izard. Mr. Cotton was married on June 20, 1861, to Miss Taylor, who died in 1865, leaving one daughter, Emma, the wife of Mr. Izard. He was married the second time, September 2, 1867, to Mrs. Gullett. They are the parents of three children: Edna, Guy and Willie. Mr. Cotton has held several important offices since living in Forrest City, among them chief magistrate of the city, and deputy sheriff of the county. His family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of the Masonic and I. O. O. F. fraternities and of the County Wheel, belonging, too, to the K. & L. of H. He is also a thorough Knight of Labor. Goodspeed's Biography 1884
18 - COUCH - JOHN - - - - - EARLY LAWYERS -OF FORREST CITY
12-PICTURE - COUCH - JUDSON - - - - - (PICTURE 1900 CHAMPION BASEBALL TEAM THE CHOCTAWS)
- COUNCIL - ALLEN - - - - - 1805 NA ARKHISBIO SON OF Simeon COUNCIL, was born in North Caroliina, in 1805, and removed to Arkansas in April, 1822, settling in Crittenden county for a short time and then removed to Walnut Bend on the Mississippi River, being married in St.Francis county, in 1827, to Rebecca Lane, who was born in Alabama in April, 1811. He died in April 1848, and his wife in 1879. They were the parents of eleven children, three of whom are still living:Allen ( a farmer of St.Francis county), Mary J. (now Mrs.McKay, of Hood County, Texas), and William A. The latter was reared in this county and began life for himself at the age of nineteen.
- COUNCIL - ANNA - M. - - SMITH - - UNK 7 1874 ARKHISBIO WILLIAM A. COUNCIL was FIRST married, February 22,1874, to Miss Anna M.Smith, who died in July of that year.
- COUNCIL - ELIZABETH - - - FILINGIM - - UNK 4 22 1881 ARKHISBIO WIFE OF WILLIAM A. COUNCIL-The following April,.1875, Miss Elizabeth Filingim became his wife, who died April 22,1881, leaving one child, now deceased.
- COUNCIL - MARGARET - L. - - HUBBARD - - UNK 1885 ARKHISBIO WIFE OF WILLIAM A. COUNCIL-Mr. Council's third matrimonial venture was in February 1883, to Miss Margaret L. Hubbard, of Alabama nativity, who died two years later, having borne one child, that died in infancy.
- COUNCIL - MARY - J. - - McKAY - - 1805 UNK ARKHISBIO DAUGHTER OF Simeon COUNCIL, was born in North Caroliina, in 1805, and removed to Arkansas in April, 1822, settling in Crittenden county for a short time and then removed to Walnut Bend on the Mississippi River, being married in St.Francis county, in 1827, to Rebecca Lane, who was born in Alabama in April, 1811. He died in April 1848, and his wife in 1879. They were the parents of eleven children, three of whom are still living:Allen ( a farmer of St.Francis county), Mary J. (now Mrs.McKay, of Hood County, Texas), and William A. The latter was reared in this county and began life for himself at the age of nineteen.
- COUNCIL - REBECCA - - - LANE - 4 - 1811 1879 ARKHISBIO WIFE OF Simeon COUNCIL, MARRIED in 1827, to Rebecca Lane, who was born in Alabama in April, 1811. He died in April 1848, and his wife in 1879. They were the parents of eleven children, three of whom are still living:Allen ( a farmer of St.Francis county), Mary J. (now Mrs.McKay, of Hood County, Texas), and William A. The latter was reared in this county and began life for himself at the age of nineteen.
- COUNCIL - SIMEON - - - - - 1805 4 1848 ARKHISBIO His son Simeon, was born in North Caroliina, in 1805, and removed to Arkansas in April, 1822, settling in Crittenden county for a short time and then removed to Walnut Bend on the Mississippi River, being married in St.Francis county, in 1827, to Rebecca Lane, who was born in Alabama in April, 1811. He died in April 1848, and his wife in 1879. They were the parents of eleven children, three of whom are still living:Allen ( a farmer of St.Francis county), Mary J. (now Mrs.McKay, of Hood County, Texas), and William A. The latter was reared in this county and began life for himself at the age of nineteen.
- COUNCIL - WILLIAM - A. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO The village of Council Bend was named after Redwick Council, who built the first house in that locality, and who was the grandfather of the subject of this biography. His son Simeon, was born in North Caroliina, in 1805, and removed to Arkansas in April, 1822, settling in Crittenden county for a short time and then removed to Walnut Bend on the Mississippi River, being married in St.Francis county, in 1827, to Rebecca Lane, who was born in Alabama in April, 1811. He died in April 1848, and his wife in 1879. They were the parents of eleven children, three of whom are still living:Allen ( a farmer of St.Francis county), Mary J. (now Mrs.McKay, of Hood County, Texas), and William A. The latter was reared in this county and began life for himself at the age of nineteen. He was born here on December 28,1847, and was married, February 22,1874, to Miss Anna M.Smith, who died in July of that year. The following April, Miss Elizabeth Filingim became his wife, who died April 22,1881, leaving one child, now deceased. Mr. Council's third matrimonial venture was in February 1883, to Miss Margaret L. Hubbard, of Alabama nativity, who died two years later, having borne one child, that died in infancy. He joined the Union army at the age of 16, enlisting in the Twenty-fifth Wisconsin Infantry, participating in the battles of Buzzard's Roost, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Montain, Atlanta, and a number of others. After the conflict Mr.Council went to Wisconsin, and remained two years, then returning to Arkansas and settling in St.Francis County. He is now engaged in the timber business in connection with farming, and owns 160 acres on the St.Francis river, which is very fertile and well timbered.
- COUNCIL - WILLIAM - A. - - - 12 - 28 1847 NA ARKHISBIO SON OF Simeon COUNCIL, was born in North Caroliina, in 1805, and removed to Arkansas in April, 1822, settling in Crittenden county for a short time and then removed to Walnut Bend on the Mississippi River, being married in St.Francis county, in 1827, to Rebecca Lane, who was born in Alabama in April, 1811. He died in April 1848, and his wife in 1879. They were the parents of eleven children, three of whom are still living:Allen ( a farmer of St.Francis county), Mary J. (now Mrs.McKay, of Hood County, Texas), and William A. The latter was reared in this county and began life for himself at the age of nineteen.He was born here on December 28,1847, and was married, February 22,1874, to Miss Anna M.Smith, who died in July of that year.
- COVINGTON - PETE - - - - - NA FCTIMES -3-1-1901-WIDENER TIMES I believe every township except Griggs has a correspondent to the Times. But few citizens of our county, except those interested in lands, have the least conception of our township and its rapid improvements. But a few years ago in the eighties-no one could have a crop, unless he was a walking arsenal, for then it was a wilderness of cane, timber and wild beasts of the forest, with but few citizens, whose habitations were near the railroad and on the river, but the first pioneers, were the best, most honest men to grow up in the country. There were the Wideners, Mahaffeys, and Pinkstons, most all of whom have passed over the river with but few of their offspring are here now. Within the last ten years, thousands of acres that the noonday sun had never shown upon for the density of the timber and cane are today vast fields of cotton and corn fields, producing annually from one to one and a half bales of cotton or 40 to 80 bushels of corn per acre, and as to sweet and Irish potatoes, turnips, and pumpkins Griggs township is a world beater, little is thought of it. In fact from the river to Blackfish, and from the Military road to six miles south of Widener, is already in cultivation or is being cleared. At Widener we have three good stores run by three good business men, Col.Withers, Maj.DeRossitt, and Esq.John Hall, all of which are doing a big paying trade, both as to cash and credit. Maj.DeRossitt has one of the finest improved Munger gin plants in Eastern Arkansas, also has about 300 or 400 acres of good land in cultivation at his Lake View home on Fishing Lake. Mr.Graham of your city has a splendid farm of 250 or more acres, well improved, and run by Rev.Robert Walker. Capt.Wynne and Joe also have between two and three hundred acres under supervision of Prof.John Dean..Brandon and Baugh have five or six hundred acres in cultivation with a fine gin plant. Col.John Gatling also has several large and valuable farms. We also have these fine laborers: Pete Covington, Wash Burns, Henry Thomas, and John Stuart just to mention a few.
14-PICTURE - COWAN - COURTNEY - - - - - (PICTURE JAN.1909-GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM) MRS.BRADLEY-DECEASED 1954
13-30 - COWAN - JOHN - S.R. - JUDGE - - - HUGHES=Judge John S.R.Cowan, who was county judge of St.Francis county when the present court house was built in 1899, owned a plantation, one mile from what is now Hughes. He established a post office in his commissary and named it Lulu after his daughter. His land, on the other side of the section line with property owned by Robert M.Hughes, which parallels the present county road through the town, Judge Cowan owned most of the land. He donated land for a hotel and years later gave some more land for the negroes school. Trains of passenger cars and boxcars operated on the new railroad in 1913, hauling thousands of car loads of logs. The official name for the road was "Marianna Cut-off", but most local citizens called it the "Mud Line" or the "Limb Dodger". In 1916 Judge Cowan built the first brick building in the town, one is now occupied by R.B.Wise Drug Store No.1 and the other by the Good Luck store. JUDGE 1894-1898-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
9-PICTURE-145 PICTURE-146 - COX - LOUIS - F. - ALDERMAN - - BIO - (PICTURE 1945 CITY COUNCIL-FORREST CITY)-Louis F.Cox of Forrest City is one of the leading general contractors of Eastern Arkansas. He has built over 100 residences and many buildings in his quarter of a century experience. He now owns and operates Lewis Cox Specialty store. He was born Oct.10,1904, in Salem, Ky., son of the late James F. and Vannie (Rhodes) Cox. His paternal grandfather, W.E.Cox, was of Scottish descent, settled first in Virginia, then Kentucky. His maternal grandfather, John Henry Rhodes, of English descent, settled in Indiana and later Kentucky. Mr.Cox graduated from Golconda Illinois High School and then attended the Evansville Indiana College School of Engineering. He came to Forrest City in 1928 and was employed by John A. Moore, contractor for a year and a half before entering floor and cabinet work for himself. He worked during the war in the Jacksonville Ordinance Plant, and the Jones Mill Aluminum Plant, before returning to Forrest City in 1943. On Jan.4,1935, he married Miss Alice G.Sanders, daughter of the late J.T. and Lizzie Ross (Moores) Sanders of Russellville, Ark., and to this union have been born two sons, Fred and Billy, and a daughter, Elizabeth Rose. They are active in the Methodist church, and he is active in the Lions Club, the Masonic Lodge, and has been a member of the City Council as an Alderman from Ward 3 since 1946.
10-PICTURE - COX - SAM - - - - - 1954 FIRE DEPT-CAPT.
13 - CRAWFORD - JOHN - - - - - CORONER 1933-1937,1939-1943-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
13 - CRAWFORD - P. - P. - - - - CORONER 1862-1864-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
91-PICTURE - CRAWLEY - CHARLES - EDWARD - SR.-DR. - - BIO - Crawley-Cogburn Clinic, the successor to the Laughrun Clinic, the first in Forrest City, is modern, well-equipped and staffed with thoroughly-trained nurses. Its laboratory and x-ray facilities are on a par with any other clinic of its size in Arkansas. Dr.Crawley was born in Memphis on Oct.10,1921, the son of the late Henry K. and Josie L. (Ratliff) Crawley. A graduate of Messick High School, he attended Memphis State College and received his M.D. Degree at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis in 1945. The following year he began his career in Forrest City. On Nov.24,1945, he married Miss Nina Wadsworth, daughter of Rev.L.R. and the late Eddie (Bibb) Wadsworth, of Ripley, Tenn., and to this union have been born two daughters, Carolyn and Janet Lee, and two sons, Charles Eugene Jr. and Michael Edward. A member of First Methodist Church, the St.Francis County Medical Association, Arkansas State Medical Society, American Medical Association.
8 - CRITTENDEN - ROBERT - - - - - (PIONEER)
29-30 - CRONEY - C. - H. - - - - Town Officials in Widener in 1954: Alderman: C.H.Croney
13 - CROUCH - SPENCER - - - - - (PIONEER-1829) CIRCUIT CLERK 1829-1833-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
5 - CROWLEY - BENJAMIN - - - - - (PIONEER)
10 - CULLINS - W. - D. - - - - 1954 FIRE DEPT
18 - CUMMINGS - - - DR. - - - EARLY DOCTORS -OF FORREST CITY
13 - CURL - H. - H. - - - - (PIONEER-1836) TREASURER 1836-1838-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
13 - CURL - H. - J. - - - - (PIONEER-1838) TREASURER 1838-1840-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
13 - CURL - T. - J. - - - - (PIONEER-1832) SHERIFF 1832-1840-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
46 - CURTIS - EUGENE - - LT. - - - BATTERY B, 445TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD:OFFICERS IN 1954:LT.EUGENE CURTIS
18 - DAVANT - R. - C. - - - - FIRST SCHOOL TEACHER -OF FORREST CITY
18 - DAVIS - - - DR. - - - EARLY DOCTORS -OF FORREST CITY
- DAVIS - - - MRS - McCLINTOCK - - NA ARKHISBIO WIFE OF Mr.D.W.Davis was married in 1863 to Mrs.McClintock. They are the parents of five children:Blanche (wife of James W.Steward, who was superintendent of the public schools for ten years), De Witt (nineteen years of age and who is studying surveying, of which he has practical knowledge, having at the State Fair at Little Rock competed and taken the prize for the best plot of a thirty-two sided farm and architectural drawings), Annie, David, and Mabel.
- DAVIS - ANNIE - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF D.W.Davis was married in 1863 to Mrs.McClintock. They are the parents of five children:Blanche (wife of James W.Steward, who was superintendent of the public schools for ten years), De Witt (nineteen years of age and who is studying surveying, of which he has practical knowledge, having at the State Fair at Little Rock competed and taken the prize for the best plot of a thirty-two sided farm and architectural drawings), Annie, David, and Mabel.
CIVIL-31ST TENNESSEE REGIMENT - DAVIS - ANTHONY - D. - - - - 1836 NA ARKHISBIO Anthony D. Davis, also actively engaged in agricultural pursuits, was born in 1836 near the present site of Corinth, Miss., made historic during the war by one of the most famous battles of that period. His parents were Arthur and Elizabeth E. (Smith) Davis, natives of North Carolina. Anthony Davis did not receive many advantages from an education in youth, a few months passed in a neighboring school during the winter months, comprising the whole amount of his literary instruction. His first venture on his own account was at the age of nineteen, when he accepted a position as manager of a large plantation, discharging the manifold duties connected therewith in a most satisfactory manner. Soon becoming tired of this employment, and wishing to own land of his own, he resigned his position, much to the regret of his employers, and went to DeSoto County, Miss.. Not long after his arrival at that point the War broke out, which, of course, destroyed all his plans, for the time, at least. He enlisted Sept.15,1861, in Company G., Thirty-first Tennessee Regiment, Capt.Baker's company and Col.Bradford's regiment, and participated in the battles of Belmont, Chickamauga, Perryville, etc. At the close of the war Mr.Davis removed to St.Francis County, purchasing a farm of 240 acres, of which he has cleared and has in a good state of cultivation 140 acres. His improvements are such as would credit to any country, and his beautiful residence furnished in such excellent taste, gives evidence of culture and refinement. In addition to his farming operations he is an extensive stock raiser. In 1865 Mr.Davis was married to Miss Maria Prewett, and to them a family of four children were born:Daisy and Arthur now living, and Cheatham and William (deceased). In politics Mr.Davis is a Democrat, and in religious faith a Methodist. His wife is a Baptist, and a lady of many excellent traits and characteristics. mr.Davis is a liberal contributor to all worthy enterprises, but many of his generous acts never reach the ears of the world.
- DAVIS - ARTHUR - W. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF Mr. John M.Davis took for his second wife Miss Hester A.Davis, of Western Tennessee. They are the parents of ten children:Benjamin, Arthur W., Mattie P., Drucilla, John, Susie, Eliza, Myrtle, Claudia and Elizabeth.
- DAVIS - ARTHUR - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF ANTHONY D.DAVIS-n 1865 Mr.Davis was married to Miss Maria Prewett, and to them a family of four children were born:Daisy and Arthur now living, and Cheatham and William (deceased).
- DAVIS - BENJAMIN - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF Mr. John M.Davis took for his second wife Miss Hester A.Davis, of Western Tennessee. They are the parents of ten children:Benjamin, Arthur W., Mattie P., Drucilla, John, Susie, Eliza, Myrtle, Claudia and Elizabeth.
PIONEER 1832 - DAVIS - CORNELIUS - - - - - 1805 1868 ARKHISBIO Cornelius and Eliza (Holbert) Davis, were natives of Kentucky. The former came to Arkansas in 1828, and remained one year, then returning to Kentucky, where he was married in 1832, moving permanently to this county, At the time of his death, in 1868, at the age of sixty-three years. PARENTS OF JOHN M.DAVIS
13 - DAVIS - D. - W. - - - - (PIONEER-1834) CORONER 1834-1836-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
- DAVIS - D. - W. - - - - 1839 NA ARKHISBIO D.W.Davis, a brother of John M.Davis, whose sketch appears in this work, and a relative of Jeff.Davis, is a son of Cornelius Davis, the latter having come to Arkansas from Kentucky, his former home in 1828. At that time the Territory was but thinly settled, the forests were filled with bear, deer, wild turkey and other game, and the mode of traveling was in ox carts or on horseback. Our subject was reared to farm life, but had no advantages for acquiring and education when he was a boy, and it is a fact that, up to his eighteenth birthday, he could neither read nor write. He was born in this county December 9,1833. In 1851 he ran away from home, and went to Fulton County, Illinois, where he attended school for three years, working for his board and enough to keep him in clothes. Then returning home he commenced teaching school, and in that way earned means to take him through college, after which he took a course in civil engineering at the McKendrie College. Subsequently he went to Leavenworth, Kansas, and took part in the border wayfarer in Missouri and Kansas. Becoming located at Omaha, he was engaged in his profession of surveying a short time, but later returned to St.Francis County, and in 1857-58 held the position of deputy sheriff. At the breaking out of the war he enlisted in the Crittenden Rangers, the first company raised in Arkansas. A few months later he helped Marsh Walker raise his regiment, of which he was made Captain and commissary. After the war, Mr.Davis came home and commenced farming, and also took up the study of law, afterward entering upon his practice, but soon abandoned the legal profession and resumed farming. This he still follows, and is also engaged in surveying, in addition being timber inspector of the Third district, comprising St.Francis, Cross and Poinsett Counties. He has the credit of sending in more money than any other inspector in the state. He has a fine farm with over 100 acres under cultivation, upon which are good buildings and a fine orchard. His principal crop is cotton, but does not confine himself to that one product as do some. He has also tried introducing thoroughbred short-horned cattle, but the country is not yet educated up to seeing the value of fancy stock. Mr.Davis was married in 1863 to Mrs.McClintock. They are the parents of five children:Blanche (wife of James W.Steward, who was superintendent of the public schools for ten years), De Witt (nineteen years of age and who is studying surveying, of which he has practical knowledge, having at the State Fair at Little Rock competed and taken the prize for the best plot of a thirty-two sided farm and architectural drawings), Annie, David, and Mabel. Mr.Davis and wife are member of the Episcopal Church. He is also a member of the Knights of Honor, and is a strong Democrat.
- DAVIS - DAISY - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF ANTHONY D.DAVIS-n 1865 Mr.Davis was married to Miss Maria Prewett, and to them a family of four children were born:Daisy and Arthur now living, and Cheatham and William (deceased).
13 - DAVIS - DAVID - - - - - (PIONEER-1832) CORONER 1832-1834-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
- DAVIS - DAVID - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF D.W.Davis was married in 1863 to Mrs.McClintock. They are the parents of five children:Blanche (wife of James W.Steward, who was superintendent of the public schools for ten years), De Witt (nineteen years of age and who is studying surveying, of which he has practical knowledge, having at the State Fair at Little Rock competed and taken the prize for the best plot of a thirty-two sided farm and architectural drawings), Annie, David, and Mabel.
- DAVIS - DEWITT - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF D.W.Davis was married in 1863 to Mrs.McClintock. They are the parents of five children:Blanche (wife of James W.Steward, who was superintendent of the public schools for ten years), De Witt (nineteen years of age and who is studying surveying, of which he has practical knowledge, having at the State Fair at Little Rock competed and taken the prize for the best plot of a thirty-two sided farm and architectural drawings), Annie, David, and Mabel.
- DAVIS - ELIZA - - MRS - HOLBERT - - NA ARKHISBIO Cornelius and Eliza (Holbert) Davis, were natives of Kentucky. The former came to Arkansas in 1828, and remained one year, then returning to Kentucky, where he was married in 1832, moving permanently to this county, At the time of his death, in 1868, at the age of sixty-three years. PARENTS OF JOHN M.DAVIS
- DAVIS - ELIZA - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF Mr. John M.Davis took for his second wife Miss Hester A.Davis, of Western Tennessee. They are the parents of ten children:Benjamin, Arthur W., Mattie P., Drucilla, John, Susie, Eliza, Myrtle, Claudia and Elizabeth.
- DAVIS - ELIZABETH - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF Mr. John M.Davis took for his second wife Miss Hester A.Davis, of Western Tennessee. They are the parents of ten children:Benjamin, Arthur W., Mattie P., Drucilla, John, Susie, Eliza, Myrtle, Claudia and Elizabeth.
13 - DAVIS - H. - C. - - - - CIRCUIT CLERK 1874-1880-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
89 - DAVIS - HOWARD - SHELDON - REV. - - - CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
PIONEER-NATIVE - DAVIS - JOHN - M. - - - 7 - 14 1845 5 19 1923 CITY John M. Davis-Goodspeed's Biography 1884John M. Davis is numbered among the well-known farmers and stock raisers of Franks Township. He was born on the farm on which he still lives, in 1845. His parents Cornelius and Eliza (Holbert) Davis, were natives of Kentucky. The former came to Arkansas in 1828, and remained one year, then returning to Kentucky, where he was married in 1832, moving permanently to this county, and engaging in farming. At that time the country was very thinly settled, the nearest market being Helena. He first entered 160 acres of land, but at the time of his death, in 1868, at the age of sixty-three years, owned 600 or 700 acres. John M. Davis grew to manhood on his father's farm, his early educational opportunities being limited, as the senior Davis was one of those men who believed in acquiring a competence before spending it. When eighteen years old John went to Kentucky, and attended school for about two years. After the war, in which he did not take part on account of poor health, he returned to Arkansas and resumed farming, and is now conducting the old homestead which his father entered and improved on coming to this State, and where he was born. Mr. Davis has been twice united in the bonds of matrimony. First, in 1868, to Mary C. Folbre, who died in 1871, leaving one son, Thomas C., who was killed in a railroad wreck in 1887. Mr. Davis took for his second wife Miss Hester A. Davis, in January, 1874, a daughter of Rev. Arthur Davis, of Western Tennessee. They are the parents of ten children: Benjamin, Arthur W., Mattie P., Drucilla, John, Susie, Eliza, Myrtle, Claudia and Elizabeth. Mr. Davis is one of the most prominent Democrats of this locality, and is now the efficient sheriff of St. Francis County, and a man whose name is a terror to law breakers. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Mr. Davis is also connected with the Masonic order. Goodspeed's Biography 1884.
- DAVIS - JOHN - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF Mr. John M.Davis took for his second wife Miss Hester A.Davis, of Western Tennessee. They are the parents of ten children:Benjamin, Arthur W., Mattie P., Drucilla, John, Susie, Eliza, Myrtle, Claudia and Elizabeth.
- DAVIS - MARIA - - MRS - PREWETT - - NA ARKHISBIO WIFE OF ANTHONY D.DAVIS-n 1865 Mr.Davis was married to Miss Maria Prewett, and to them a family of four children were born:Daisy and Arthur now living, and Cheatham and William (deceased).
- DAVIS - MARY - C. - MRS - FOLBRE - - UNK 1871 ARKHISBIO First marriage for John M. Davis, in 1868, to Mary C.Folbre, who died in 1871, leaving one son, Thomas C., who was killed in a railroad wreck in 1887
- DAVIS - MATTIE - P. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF Mr. John M.Davis took for his second wife Miss Hester A.Davis, of Western Tennessee. They are the parents of ten children:Benjamin, Arthur W., Mattie P., Drucilla, John, Susie, Eliza, Myrtle, Claudia and Elizabeth.
- DAVIS - MYRTLE - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF Mr. John M.Davis took for his second wife Miss Hester A.Davis, of Western Tennessee. They are the parents of ten children:Benjamin, Arthur W., Mattie P., Drucilla, John, Susie, Eliza, Myrtle, Claudia and Elizabeth.
- DAVIS - SUSIE - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF Mr. John M.Davis took for his second wife Miss Hester A.Davis, of Western Tennessee. They are the parents of ten children:Benjamin, Arthur W., Mattie P., Drucilla, John, Susie, Eliza, Myrtle, Claudia and Elizabeth.
- DAVIS - THOMAS - C. - - - - UNK 1887 ARKHISBIO SON OF First marriage for John M. Davis, WHO MARRIED in 1868, to Mary C.Folbre, who died in 1871, leaving one son, Thomas C., who was killed in a railroad wreck in 1887.
- DAVIS - WILLIAM - - - - - NA ARKHISBIO CHILD OF ANTHONY D.DAVIS-n 1865 Mr.Davis was married to Miss Maria Prewett, and to them a family of four children were born:Daisy and Arthur now living, and Cheatham and William (deceased).
20-104-PICTURE - DEADERICK - RODGERS - - MAYOR - - BIO - EARLY MAYORS OF FORREST CITY AFTER GROGAN-Mr.Rodgers Deaderick, who has been a resident of the city since he moved her from Marianna in 1929. He graduated from Marianna High School and attended Georgia Tech. He married Miss Carrelyn Eldridge on Jun 8,1931, daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Rolfe Eldridge, Sr., of Forrest City. They have two sons, Michael and David, and a daughter, Camille. Mr.Deaderick is a member of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian church, past President of the Young Business Men's Club, and the Forrest City Arkansas Automobile Dealer's Association. He has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Club. He served as Mayor from 1945-1947. With Mr.Rolfe Eldridge, Sr, Paul Ritchie Eldridge, Mr.DEADERICK operate the Forrest City Motor Company.
74-PICTURE - DEAN - SAMUEL - J. - - - BIO - The name of Samuel J.Dean will always occupy a position of prominence in the history of the banking profession of Eastern Arkansas because of the outstanding career of this unusual man which began when he was 18 years of age. Mr.Dean was born Feb.5,1891, in Pike County, Arkansas. His father, Miles P.Dean was born in South Carolina. He came to Arkansas with his parents, who settled on a farm, and he himself was a farmer. His father died in 1919, Mrs.Lellie (Hanna) Dean, mother of Samuel J.Dean was born in Tennessee and she died in 1931. He attended public school in Okolona, Clark County. In 1909 he became the bookkeeper for the Clark County Bank of Gurdon, Arkansas. In 1920, he accepted a position with the State Banking Dept. as a Bank Examiner. On Jan.17,1921 he came to Forrest City as VP and Vice President of Planters Bank & Trust Co., and became President in 1934. He held several other positions over the years, and sold his interest in Planters in 1948. He was appointed State Bank Commissioner of Arkansas in and served in 1949. In Oct.1911, he married Claudia Turrentine of Arkadelphia, and they have three daughters; Margaret Louise, now Mrs.C.C.Fogg of Widener, who have three children, Shannon, Dean, John Sidney and Claudia Christine, now Mrs J.M.York of Montgomery, Pa.; and Dorothy, employee of Forrest City Finance Co.
62-PICTURE - DeROSSITT - PRENTICE - - - - BIO - The youngest but most active member of Fussell-Graham-Alderson is Prentice DeRossitt, Vice President and General Manager, under whose intelligent and carefully planned direction the firm has truly made its greatest advances in the past few years. Prentice is the third generation of the family to be associated with the company as his great-grandfather, Louis Rollwage, and his maternal grandfather, John W.Alderson, were two of the business' founders. His father, James DeRossitt, prominent St.Francis County planter, still is Sect-Treasurer. His paternal grandfather, the late Frank DeRossitt, came to this county in 1891 to eventually become a most prosperous and widely known farmer. Prentice, the son of James and Louise (Alderson) DeRossitt, was born in Forrest City Dec.27,1923. After graduation from the Forrest City High School, he attended Hendrix College and later received a B.S. Degree in Business Administration at the University of Arkansas in June, 1946, after which he joined Fussell-Graham-Alderson. On Aug.15,1946 he married Miss Alice Macmillan, daughter of Alfred and Vera (Terry) Macmillan, of El Dorado, and this union has been blessed with two children, James III born June 6,1947, and Alcie Price, born Nov.1951. The current building on Washington and Broadway was opened in 1928, where the original Rollwage & Co. had stood. In 1947, the firm stopped handling hardware, appliances, feed and seed, etc. In their place are the latest nationally advertised lines whose ancestry, too, was as prominent as that of FGA. In 1949 air conditioning was added. Present officers of FGA:J.W.Alderson, Sr.-Pres.;James Fussell, Sr.-Vice Pres.;Prentice DeRossitt-Vice Pres. and General Manager; and James DeRossitt-Sect./Treas. Among others associated withe FGA, the late VP Murray C. Hambleton; Director E.B. Smith; Sect/Treas. Talmalge Christopher and Wilber Alley.
- DEROSSITT - FRANK - W. - - - 10 - 1 1859 1922 CITY Photo May 2006--The Forrest City Times' At Souvenir-1905-Page 55:Hon.Frank W. DeRossitt, the subject of this sketch, was born on October 1,1859, in Kentucky, and is a son of Tolbert and Medussa DeRossitt, who were pioneers of Texas. He was educated in the common schools and came to Arkansas in 1879, locating in Mississippi county. Later he moved to Crittenden county, and in 1888 came to St.Francis County, where he expects to live and die. He was married in 1887 to Miss Sallie Persons, of Tennessee, and lived happily until her death in 1900. In 1901 he was married to Miss Mattie Watts, of Missouri, and two children-a boy and a girl, named respectively James and Louise-have blessed their union. He owns and operates a farm, of over 700 acres, 500 in cultivation, on which is located the celebrated Fishing lake. He was selected in 1897 to represent the county in the lower house of the General Assembly of Arkansas, and again in 1901, and now holds that position. Gravestone IMAGE0936
PIONEER - DEROSSITT - - - MAJOR - - - NA FCTIMES 3-1-1901-I believe every township except Griggs has a correspondent to the Times. But few citizens of our county, except those interested in lands, have the least conception of our township and its rapid improvements. But a few years ago in the eighties-no one could have a crop, unless he was a walking arsenal, for then it was a wilderness of cane, timber and wild beasts of the forest, with but few citizens, whose habitations were near the railroad and on the river, but the first pioneers, were the best, most honest men to grow up in the country. There were the Wideners, Mahaffeys, and Pinkstons, most all of whom have passed over the river with but few of their offspring are here now. Within the last ten years, thousands of acres that the noonday sun had never shown upon for the density of the timber and cane are today vast fields of cotton and corn fields, producing annually from one to one and a half bales of cotton or 40 to 80 bushels of corn per acre, and as to sweet and Irish potatoes, turnips, and pumpkins Griggs township is a world beater, little is thought of it. In fact from the river to Blackfish, and from the Military road to six miles south of Widener, is already in cultivation or is being cleared. At Widener we have three good stores run by three good business men, Col.Withers, Maj.DeRossitt, and Esq.John Hall, all of which are doing a big paying trade, both as to cash and credit. Maj.DeRossitt has one of the finest improved Munger gin plants in Eastern Arkansas, also has about 300 or 400 acres of good land in cultivation at his Lake View home on Fishing Lake. Mr.Graham of your city has a splendid farm of 250 or more acres, well improved, and run by Rev.Robert Walker. Capt.Wynne and Joe also have between two and three hundred acres under supervision of Prof.John Dean..Brandon and Baugh have five or six hundred acres in cultivation with a fine gin plant. Col.John Gatling also has several large and valuable farms. We also have these fine laborers: Pete Covington, Wash Burns, Henry Thomas, and John Stuart just to mention a few.
46 - DEVEREUX - HUGH - - FIRST SGT. - - - BATTERY B, 445TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD:HUGH DEVEREUX, FIRST SERGEANT
102-PICTURE - DEWS - J. - E. - - - BIO - J.E. "Chink" Dews of Forrest City, manager of Arkansas Power & Light Co.'s Eastern Division, is a veteran of 27 years with the firm. He joined the firm in Stuttgart in 1925, and became manager their in 1937. Mr.Dews is a member of the Presbyterian church, the Rotary Club, and the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs.Dews is the former Virginia Louise Tallman, they have a son and two daughters.
107-PICTURE - DIFFEY - JOHN - A. - - - BIO - One of the leading insurance agencies in Forrest City is the Diffey Insurance Agency. This young but progressive firm was established May 1,1947, and is owned and managed by John A.Diffey. They recently entered the real estate and mortgage loan field. Mr.Diffey is a member of the Arkansas Association of Insurance Agents and the Arkansas Real Estate Association. Mr.Diffey is a licensed attorney and a member of the Bar of Arkansas. John Diffey came from Little Rock to Forrest City to open a business and raise a family. He married the former Miss Joella Berry of Bentonville, Arkansas, and both are native Arkansan's and descendants of pioneer families. They received their education in Cotton Plant and Bentonville public schools, and were graduated from the University of Arkansas where they first met. They were married in 1941. John is a veteran of World War II and is a Major in the U.S.Army Reserve. They have three daughters, Susan, Jo and Laura, and are members of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church and are active in civic and charitable organizations.
30 - DILLAHUNTY - HUGH - - - - - SEE N.L.LOVE
97-PICTURE - DILLON - JAMES - H. - JR. - - BIO - James H.Dillon Jr., owner of Dillon's Dress Shop and co-owner of the Forrest Shoe Store on Rosser Street, is widely known throughout St.Francis County as a respected businessman and public spirited citizen who has always taken an active part in the civic affairs of the entire county. He was born May 12,1922, in Forrest City, the son of Mr.& Mrs.James H.Dillon. After graduating from Forrest City High School, Mr.Dillon studied at Hendrix College in Conway. During World War II, in Sep.1942, he enlisted in the U.S.Army Air Corps and served 29 months overseas in the European Theatre, before his honorable discharge in Jan.1946 as a staff sergeant. Upon return, he took over operation of the Dillon's Dress Shop, which had been started in 1932 by his mother, Mrs.Olie Mae Dillon. In 1953, Mr.Dillon opened the shoe store next to the dress shop, which is now being operated by his wife. ON May 5,1946, he married Miss Marjorie Pool, daughter of Mr.& Mrs.O.H.Pool of Wynne. Mr.Pool is a prominent citizen of Wynne, having served as Mayor for more than 20 years. Mr.& Mrs.Dillon have one son, James III. They are members of the Church of the Good Shepherd. Mr.Dillon is President of the Lions Club and Vice President of the Young Business Men's Club. He is also active in the Boy Scouts and the instrumental in raising funds for the new uniforms of the Forrest City High School Band. He is also active in farming with his father.
34 - DOANE - BRENDA - - MRS. - - - CITY OF MADISON OFFICIALS IN 1954:MRS.BRENDA DOANE, CITY RECORDER
13 - DOBSON - J. - R. - - - - ASSESSOR 1860-1864-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
CIVIL-McDonald's Company of Tennessee Cavalry, - DOOLEY - HAMMOND - PORTER - DR. - - 3 - 25 1847 2 21 1929 CITY BIO-Photo May 2006-Husband of Rhoda H.Dooley-Grave Stones IMAGE1308- Among those who have contributed liberally to the numerous enterprises of Forrest City, and are recognized as leading citizens the name of H. P. Dooley, dentist, is a familiar one. He is a native of Tennessee, his birth occurring in Maury County in 1847, being the son of W. A. and Sarah (Joyce) Dooley. W. A. Dooley was born in 1820, participated in the Civil War and died in 1877. The grandfather came originally from North Carolina and raised the first company of soldiers in Tennessee for the Creek War. He entered the service as captain, but came out as colonel, dying a few years afterward. The great-grandfather was of Ireland origin, and the great-grandmother from Scotland. H. P. Dooley, the subject of this sketch, received his literary education in the schools of his native State, afterward entering a seminary near Memphis, where the breaking out of the war found him. Putting away his books, despite his ambition to obtain a good education, he joined McDonald's Company of Tennessee Cavalry, serving in the Confederate army two and a half years. He was twice wounded, first receiving a severe wound in the leg, and the second time his arm was broken. Eighteen of his company were shot down, and a ball, which passed through his arm, knocked the mounting from his gun and injured him quite seriously. After recovering sufficiently to admit of his again entering the service, he returned and remained until the final surrender. The first year after the war Mr. Dooley engaged in farming, but attended school the winter of 1866, subsequently commencing the study of his profession under the tutelage of R. G. Edwards and next with one W. F. Southern. After one year spent in traveling in Northern Mississippi he came here, locating in Forrest City in 1870. When he began he had but very little, except undaunted courage and a determination to succeed, which is doubtless the secret of his present prosperity. He has amassed quite a fortune, and owns one of the most attractive residences in the city. He takes much interest in fine stock, paying careful attention to raising the same, and is trying to get the people interested generally in this industry. Mr. Dooley was married in Forrest City to Miss R. H. Johnson, a native of Arkansas and a daughter of G. V. C. Johnson. He was sheriff of this county at the time of his death. His father, John C. Johnson, was representative of St. Francis County for several years. Mr. Dooley has traveled quite extensively, and is a genial, courteous gentleman, one who makes friends wherever he may go. His business takes him in various parts of the State, and his reputation as an efficient dentist is an enviable one. He became a member of the Masonic lodge when it could boast of only seven members, and to him the lodge owes its present prosperous state. He was Worshipful Master four years, but recently refused to act any longer, though prevailed upon to accept the secretaryship; he has held an office ever since becoming identified with the order in 1872, in which year he was made Master Mason. Goodspeed's Biography 1884.He was married to Rhoda H. Johnson (daughter of G. V. C. Johnson and Cynthia A.) in 1872. Rhoda H. Johnson was born in 1851 in Arkansas.
- DOOLEY - SARAH - - MRS - JOYCE - - UNK UNK UNKNOWN BIO-MOTHER OF HAMMOND P.DOOLEY Among those who have contributed liberally to the numerous enterprises of Forrest City, and are recognized as leading citizens the name of H. P. Dooley, dentist, is a familiar one. He is a native of Tennessee, his birth occurring in Maury County in 1847, being the son of W. A. and Sarah (Joyce) Dooley. W. A. Dooley was born in 1820, participated in the Civil War and died in 1877. The grandfather came originally from North Carolina and raised the first company of soldiers in Tennessee for the Creek War. He entered the service as captain, but came out as colonel, dying a few years afterward. The great-grandfather was of Ireland origin, and the great-grandmother from Scotland. H. P. Dooley, the subject of this sketch, received his literary education in the schools of his native State, afterward entering a seminary near Memphis, where the breaking out of the war found him. Putting away his books, despite his ambition to obtain a good education, he joined McDonald's Company of Tennessee Cavalry, serving in the Confederate army two and a half years. He was twice wounded, first receiving a severe wound in the leg, and the second time his arm was broken. Eighteen of his company were shot down, and a ball, which passed through his arm, knocked the mounting from his gun and injured him quite seriously. After recovering sufficiently to admit of his again entering the service, he returned and remained until the final surrender. The first year after the war Mr. Dooley engaged in farming, but attended school the winter of 1866, subsequently commencing the study of his profession under the tutelage of R. G. Edwards and next with one W. F. Southern. After one year spent in traveling in Northern Mississippi he came here, locating in Forrest City in 1870. When he began he had but very little, except undaunted courage and a determination to succeed, which is doubtless the secret of his present prosperity. He has amassed quite a fortune, and owns one of the most attractive residences in the city. He takes much interest in fine stock, paying careful attention to raising the same, and is trying to get the people interested generally in this industry. Mr. Dooley was married in Forrest City to Miss R. H. Johnson, a native of Arkansas and a daughter of G. V. C. Johnson. He was sheriff of this county at the time of his death. His father, John C. Johnson, was representative of St. Francis County for several years. Mr. Dooley has traveled quite extensively, and is a genial, courteous gentleman, one who makes friends wherever he may go. His business takes him in various parts of the State, and his reputation as an efficient dentist is an enviable one. He became a member of the Masonic lodge when it could boast of only seven members, and to him the lodge owes its present prosperous state. He was Worshipful Master four years, but recently refused to act any longer, though prevailed upon to accept the secretaryship; he has held an office ever since becoming identified with the order in 1872, in which year he was made Master Mason. Goodspeed's Biography 1884.He was married to Rhoda H. Johnson (daughter of G. V. C. Johnson and Cynthia A.) in 1872. Rhoda H. Johnson was born in 1851 in Arkansas.
CIVIL - DOOLEY - W. - A. - - - - 1820 1877 UNKNOWN BIO-FATHER OF W.P.DOOLEY Among those who have contributed liberally to the numerous enterprises of Forrest City, and are recognized as leading citizens the name of H. P. Dooley, dentist, is a familiar one. He is a native of Tennessee, his birth occurring in Maury County in 1847, being the son of W. A. and Sarah (Joyce) Dooley. W. A. Dooley was born in 1820, participated in the Civil War and died in 1877. The grandfather came originally from North Carolina and raised the first company of soldiers in Tennessee for the Creek War. He entered the service as captain, but came out as colonel, dying a few years afterward. The great-grandfather was of Ireland origin, and the great-grandmother from Scotland. H. P. Dooley, the subject of this sketch, received his literary education in the schools of his native State, afterward entering a seminary near Memphis, where the breaking out of the war found him. Putting away his books, despite his ambition to obtain a good education, he joined McDonald's Company of Tennessee Cavalry, serving in the Confederate army two and a half years. He was twice wounded, first receiving a severe wound in the leg, and the second time his arm was broken. Eighteen of his company were shot down, and a ball, which passed through his arm, knocked the mounting from his gun and injured him quite seriously. After recovering sufficiently to admit of his again entering the service, he returned and remained until the final surrender. The first year after the war Mr. Dooley engaged in farming, but attended school the winter of 1866, subsequently commencing the study of his profession under the tutelage of R. G. Edwards and next with one W. F. Southern. After one year spent in traveling in Northern Mississippi he came here, locating in Forrest City in 1870. When he began he had but very little, except undaunted courage and a determination to succeed, which is doubtless the secret of his present prosperity. He has amassed quite a fortune, and owns one of the most attractive residences in the city. He takes much interest in fine stock, paying careful attention to raising the same, and is trying to get the people interested generally in this industry. Mr. Dooley was married in Forrest City to Miss R. H. Johnson, a native of Arkansas and a daughter of G. V. C. Johnson. He was sheriff of this county at the time of his death. His father, John C. Johnson, was representative of St. Francis County for several years. Mr. Dooley has traveled quite extensively, and is a genial, courteous gentleman, one who makes friends wherever he may go. His business takes him in various parts of the State, and his reputation as an efficient dentist is an enviable one. He became a member of the Masonic lodge when it could boast of only seven members, and to him the lodge owes its present prosperous state. He was Worshipful Master four years, but recently refused to act any longer, though prevailed upon to accept the secretaryship; he has held an office ever since becoming identified with the order in 1872, in which year he was made Master Mason. Goodspeed's Biography 1884.He was married to Rhoda H. Johnson (daughter of G. V. C. Johnson and Cynthia A.) in 1872. Rhoda H. Johnson was born in 1851 in Arkansas.
67-PICTURE - DOOLEY - GAITHER - E. - - - BIO - The name Dooley affixed so proudly to the facade of Dooley's Dept.Store in downtown Forrest City on the busy corner of Broadway & Rosser is of prominent pioneer ancestry in St.Francis County and of hardy Scot-Irish origin. It belongs to Gaither E.Dooley, son of W.G. and Addie (Leatherwood) Dooley of Forrest City, grandson of W.A. and Sarah (Joyce) Dooley, pioneer family of Tennessee. Mr.Dooley's great-great grandfather was from Ireland, and his great-great grandmother was from Scotland, and they settled in North Carolina, where Mr.Dooley's great grand parents were born. His great-grandfather was a Colonel in the Civil War. Gaither now lives in Marianna, because he owns and operates the New Star Dept. Store and the Thrifty Dept. Store in that town. His parents, brother Finas, and three of his sisters, Lucy (Mrs.A.M.Farley), Virginia and Lillian (Mrs.Ben Hamilton) are well known Forrest Citians. His other sister, Helen, now is Mrs.Vernon Thompson of Little Rock. He had a varied career in restaurant, grocery, and furniture business. He joined E.M.Collins, after working for W.G.Hoyle Wholesale Grocers in 1933, in partnership, and the two continued in business together until Dec.18,1941, when he sold his interest to Mr.Collins. In Feb.1952, Mr.Collins sold out his store to Mr.Dooley, the Collins Dept. Store, originally Collins-Dooley Dept.Store. Mr.Dooley's wife is the former Lola Mae Castling, daughter of Fred and Eunice (Robertson) Castling of Fort Smith, on May 6,1932. Mrs.Dooley is the niece of General E.C.Robertson, a prominent figure in Marianna for many years. Mr.& Mrs.Dooley have one daughter, Elizabeth Ann, a senior in the Marianna High School. The store in Forrest City is being managed by Mr.George McClure. Other personnel: Mr.John Latham, Asst.Mgr., Mrs.C.R. (Dula) Sturch, Mrs.Florence Culley, Mrs.I.L. McClellan, Mrs. R.B.Stephens, Mrs.Frank Morgan, and Lee Brown.
18 - DOOLEY - H. - P. - DR. - - - EARLY DENTIST -OF FORREST CITY
WAR OF 1812-PIONEER - DORRISS - JAMES - S. - - - - NA ARKHISBIO O. E. Dorriss, one of the oldest and most prominent of the early settlers of St. Francis County, was born in Jackson County, Ill., in the year 1819, being the son of James S. and Catherine Dorriss, of English and Irish descent, respectively. James Dorriss was a soldier in the War of 1812, and his father was chaplain to Andrew Jackson during the Creek War, participating in the famous battle of Horseshoe. Hamlet F., a brother of O. E. Dorriss, served in the war between Mexico and Texas, taking an active part in all the engagements of note, and was present at the capture of Gen. Santa Anna at Santa Jacinto. O. E. Dorriss' advantages for an education were extremely limited, but his constant reading and keen sense of observation have made him a well-informed man, conversant on all the important topics of the past and present. At the age of fourteen he left home, starting out to make his own fortune. In 1834 he came to Arkansas on a trading expedition, going south west, and upon reaching the Saline River, in the southwest part of the State, he was suddenly taken ill, which put a quietus to his business prospects for some time. After recovering he discovered to his horror that his partner had absconded with all the finances. This left him entirely destitute and among strangers, but in time he made his way to Little Rock, suffering many privations during his long journey. At this point he was met by his father, who had come to him in response to an appeal, written in a trembling hand during his convalescence. He returned to his home in Missouri, but soon after returned to St. Francis County, arriving here in 1835, and locating on a farm of 320 acres, which he improved and has since made his home. Mr. Dorriss ran among the first steamboats that ever plied up the St. Francis River, in the years 1844-45. In 1847 he was married to Miss Julia Hanson, of Morgan County, Ga., and to their union nine children were born: Josephine, Georgia A., Lugene, Franklin, Jenette, Julia, Sallie Vick, Lou Kate and Lee, of whom four are now living. In March, 1865, Mrs. Dorriss died, and in 1866 Mr. Dorriss married Miss Ann T. Ellis, who bore him six children: James, Mary, Ada, Willmorth, George and Thomas; of these three are deceased. Mr. Dorriss was a member of the Fifth Arkansas Regiment, Confederate army, during the war, and represented his county in the legislature of 1866. for ten years he was justice of the peace, discharging the duties of that office in a highly commend able manner, and during his entire term of office, from 1856 to 1866, only one of his decisions were taken to a higher court. He filled the office of sheriff by appointment for several years, and in this, as in everything else, gave entire satisfaction. In his political opinion he favors the Democratic party, but is not an enthusiast. Mr. Dorriss assisted in the removal of the Indians to their present home in the Indian Territory, and also gave his valuable support in laying out and opening up the old military road in this county in 1835-36. In addition to Esquire Dorriss' many enterprises he is running a fine steam-gin, with a capacity of eighteen bales per day, and a self-acting, or automatic, press of the latest improvement. He is a liberal contributor to all movements that have for their object the advancement of educational and religious matters. Mrs. Dorriss is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Goodspeed's Biography 1884.
PIONEER-1835-CIVIL WAR-FIFTH ARKANSAS REGIMENT - DORRISS - O. - E. - - - - 1819 NA ARKHISBIO O. E. Dorriss, one of the oldest and most prominent of the early settlers of St. Francis County, was born in Jackson County, Ill., in the year 1819, being the son of James S. and Catherine Dorriss, of English and Irish descent, respectively. James Dorriss was a soldier in the War of 1812, and his father was chaplain to Andrew Jackson during the Creek War, participating in the famous battle of Horseshoe. Hamlet F., a brother of O. E. Dorriss, served in the war between Mexico and Texas, taking an active part in all the engagements of note, and was present at the capture of Gen. Santa Anna at Santa Jacinto. O. E. Dorriss' advantages for an education were extremely limited, but his constant reading and keen sense of observation have made him a well-informed man, conversant on all the important topics of the past and present. At the age of fourteen he left home, starting out to make his own fortune. In 1834 he came to Arkansas on a trading expedition, going south west, and upon reaching the Saline River, in the southwest part of the State, he was suddenly taken ill, which put a quietus to his business prospects for some time. After recovering he discovered to his horror that his partner had absconded with all the finances. This left him entirely destitute and among strangers, but in time he made his way to Little Rock, suffering many privations during his long journey. At this point he was met by his father, who had come to him in response to an appeal, written in a trembling hand during his convalescence. He returned to his home in Missouri, but soon after returned to St. Francis County, arriving here in 1835, and locating on a farm of 320 acres, which he improved and has since made his home. Mr. Dorriss ran among the first steamboats that ever plied up the St. Francis River, in the years 1844-45. In 1847 he was married to Miss Julia Hanson, of Morgan County, Ga., and to their union nine children were born: Josephine, Georgia A., Lugene, Franklin, Jenette, Julia, Sallie Vick, Lou Kate and Lee, of whom four are now living. In March, 1865, Mrs. Dorriss died, and in 1866 Mr. Dorriss married Miss Ann T. Ellis, who bore him six children: James, Mary, Ada, Willmorth, George and Thomas; of these three are deceased. Mr. Dorriss was a member of the Fifth Arkansas Regiment, Confederate army, during the war, and represented his county in the legislature of 1866. for ten years he was justice of the peace, discharging the duties of that office in a highly commend able manner, and during his entire term of office, from 1856 to 1866, only one of his decisions were taken to a higher court. He filled the office of sheriff by appointment for several years, and in this, as in everything else, gave entire satisfaction. In his political opinion he favors the Democratic party, but is not an enthusiast. Mr. Dorriss assisted in the removal of the Indians to their present home in the Indian Territory, and also gave his valuable support in laying out and opening up the old military road in this county in 1835-36. In addition to Esquire Dorriss' many enterprises he is running a fine steam-gin, with a capacity of eighteen bales per day, and a self-acting, or automatic, press of the latest improvement. He is a liberal contributor to all movements that have for their object the advancement of educational and religious matters. Mrs. Dorriss is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Goodspeed's Biography 1884
PIONEER 1839 - DOUGLAS - ELIZABETH - - MRS. - SPARKS - 1 - 18 1837 UNK LOUGHRIDGE BIO-MOTHER OF JOHN E.DOUGLAS John E. Douglas has attained to a position of credit as a farmer and surveyor of St. Francis County. A native of Tennessee, he is the son of John E. and Elizabeth (Sparks) Douglas, who came originally from Alabama and Tennessee, respectively. The principal of this sketch was born on January 18, 1837. His father died when he was less than two years old and his mother then came to Arkansas and settled in St. Francis County where she was shortly after married to Curtis G. Tyer. Young John lived with his mother after her second marriage, and had the advantages of a good education in the subscription schools of the county, at the age of seventeen engaging in teaching in order to raise money enough to enable him to continue his studies, as he was very desirous of taking a thorough course in civil engineering. Three years later he was offered the position of assistant teacher in St. Francis Academy, where he completed his education, acquiring a superior knowledge of surveying, in both its theoretical and practical phases. Following this he resumed teaching until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in the Twenty-third Arkansas Infantry and served in Price's famous raid through Missouri. After the war Mr. Douglas again turned his attention to the instruction of the young, continuing it until 1868, when he bought 120 acres of land and commenced farming. He was married on March 7, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Casbeer. They are the parents of six children: Charles M., Thomas E., Nathaniel E., Effie D., Lucy A. and Leta J. Mr. Douglas owns a fine farm with good buildings, his large orchard containing all kinds of choice fruit, and also owns forty acres of desirable land in Cross County. In 1880 he was elected census enumerator, and the same year was made county surveyor, which position he has held since that time with a faithfulness and ability which have rebounded largely to his personal esteem and worth. Mr. Douglas is a member of the Knights of Honor and is an enterprising citizen, contributing liberally toward those enterprises which tend to the development or improvement of the community, physically, morally or intellectually. Goodspeed's Biography 1884.
CIVIL -Twenty-third Arkansas Infantry - DOUGLAS - JOHN - E. - - - 1 - 18 1837 UNK LOUGHRIDGE John E. Douglas has attained to a position of credit as a farmer and surveyor of St. Francis County. A native of Tennessee, he is the son of John E. and Elizabeth (Sparks) Douglas, who came originally from Alabama and Tennessee, respectively. The principal of this sketch was born on January 18, 1837. His father died when he was less than two years old and his mother then came to Arkansas and settled in St. Francis County where she was shortly after married to Curtis G. Tyer. Young John lived with his mother after her second marriage, and had the advantages of a good education in the subscription schools of the county, at the age of seventeen engaging in teaching in order to raise money enough to enable him to continue his studies, as he was very desirous of taking a thorough course in civil engineering. Three years later he was offered the position of assistant teacher in St. Francis Academy, where he completed his education, acquiring a superior knowledge of surveying, in both its theoretical and practical phases. Following this he resumed teaching until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in the Twenty-third Arkansas Infantry and served in Price's famous raid through Missouri. After the war Mr. Douglas again turned his attention to the instruction of the young, continuing it until 1868, when he bought 120 acres of land and commenced farming. He was married on March 7, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Casbeer. They are the parents of six children: Charles M., Thomas E., Nathaniel E., Effie D., Lucy A. and Leta J. Mr. Douglas owns a fine farm with good buildings, his large orchard containing all kinds of choice fruit, and also owns forty acres of desirable land in Cross County. In 1880 he was elected census enumerator, and the same year was made county surveyor, which position he has held since that time with a faithfulness and ability which have rebounded largely to his personal esteem and worth. Mr. Douglas is a member of the Knights of Honor and is an enterprising citizen, contributing liberally toward those enterprises which tend to the development or improvement of the community, physically, morally or intellectually. Goodspeed's Biography 1884.
121-122 PICTURE - DRAPER - OLIVIA - - MRS. - ALEXANDER - BIO - Mrs.W.W.Draper, Sr., has reached a prominent position among the outstanding church women of the State of Arkansas. Mrs.Draper, the former Olivia Alexander, daughter of V.O. and Sally (Buck) Alexander, of Pine Bluff, moved to Forrest City in July 1918 from Memphis. A graduate of Pine Bluff High School, she finished her formal education at the Texas Presbyterian Church, Milford, Texas, in 1908. On June 24,1914, she married W.W.Draper, Sr., widely known St.Francis County farmer and now owner of the W.W.Draper Seed Co., and to this union were born two children, W.W.Jr., farmer, who married Miss Mary Ashley and has two children, W.W.Draper III, and Sally Olvia; and Marylee Draper, who is married to Brooks Borden, farmer, and has three children, Beth, Sally, and Lee. A member of the Presbyterian Church, U.S., and has served on many boards of the church, and local civic organizations, including the Delphian Club.
13 - DRURY - CHARLES - - - - - MAYORS OF COLT:CHARLES DRURY
10-PICTURE - DUNHAM - CLYDE - - - - - 1954 FIRE DEPT
34 - DUNN - J. - L. - - - - CITY OF MADISON OFFICIALS IN 1954:J.L.DUNN, MAYOR
- DUNN - JOE - - - - BIO - Assisting Mr.J.Newell Burns in managing Independent Linen Service Co. of Arkansas, are J.R.Astin, Auditor; Joe Dunn, plant superintendent; W.C.Halford, route superintendent; Andy Whitaker, garage superintendent; Henry Dickson, linen assembly foreman; Jeannie Sossamon, bookkeeper; and Alyne Todd, file clerk.
30 - DUNN - L. - F. - - - - SEE ROBERT HUGHES
11 - DUNN - POINDEXTER - - - - - RAISED FIRST COMPANY IN CIVIL WAR-ATTACHED TO CROSS REGIMENT-FIFTH CONFEDERATE REGIMENT
13 - DUNN - WILLIAM - - - - - (PIONEER-1848) SHERIFF 1848-1852-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
33-34 - DUPUY - L. - I. - - - - 1954 Town of Wheatley Officials:L.I.Dupuy, Recorder
68 - DURST - JOHN - T. - - - BIO - The early history of The Herald. it was founded as the Forrest City Times back in 1871, the year the town became incorporated into a town. The Times was published weekly as a six-column newspaper and was recognized as one of the most enterprising papers in the state. The Times changed hands frequently until 1886, when it became the property of Col.Ed Landvoight and his son-in-law, Edwin L. Vadakin for $700, these two country printers who "knew the business from sweeping out to paying off," bought the paper including its good will and accounts from Thomas J.Hicks. In 1904, a momentous occasion was dutifully recorded when the firm of Landvoight & Vadakin was "replenished and greatly augmented by the addition of a beautiful new press of 300 pounds of handset type, a Reliance Drum Cylinder press, complete with steam fixtures, a folding machine, 3-horsepower gasoline engine, etc., and this is the first and only power outfit ever operated in the county." The Herald, (3-6-1896 - Forrest City Herald Arrives - A new paper called the Forrest City Herald, edited by Rev.H.G.Harrison, with Rev.W.S.Sherrill and Rev.R.R.Block, associates, and published by the Forrest City Herald Publishing Co. made its appearance in the city last Saturday. It is devoted to religious and literary work, and the betterment of the African race.-From the Forrest City Times on this date) past is incomplete but it is believed the paper was taken over at one time by the late Eugene Williams of Forrest City, and then bought by John T.Durst, who later was joined by his wife in the operation of the paper. Mr.Durst formed a stock company in 1919 and purchased The Times to form the Times-Herald. In 1931, he discontinued the weekly publication and started the Daily Times-Herald. In October 1943, Mr.Fred N.McCollum Sr. purchased the paper located on Front Street from Mr.Durst.
18 - DUVANT - R. - P. - RECORDER - - - WHEN RECORDS WERE BROUGHT FROM MADISON TO FORREST CITY
17 - DYE - REUBEN - G. - DR. - - - EARLY MERCHANTS -OF FORREST CITY
17 - DYE - REUBEN - G. - DR. - - - EARLY DOCTORS -OF FORREST CITY
17 - DYE - TOM - - DR. - - - EARLY DOCTORS -OF FORREST CITY
33-34 - EALEY - W. - J. - - - - 1954 Town of Wheatley Officials:ALDERMAN:W.J.EALEY
7-PICTURE - EDGAR - EMORY - - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
7-PICTURE - EDGAR - R. - D. - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
104-PICTURE - ELDRIDGE - PAUL - RITCHIE - - - BIO - Paul Ritchie Eldridge joined the firm of the Forrest City Motor Company in 1946 with his father and Mr.Deaderick, after three years service in the Army Air Corps in World War II as a pilot in aerial reconnaissance. He was placed on inactive status as a First Lieutenant on Jan.1,1946. Paul graduated at Forrest City High School and later attended the University of Arkansas and Alabama. On May 22,1948, he married Miss Rebecca Rogers of Memphis, and to this union has been born a son, Pud, and a daughter, Margaret. Paul is a member of the King-Beazley American Legion Post, and has been a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Club, Rotary Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the Methodist church, and in a partnership with his father in the Eldridge-Deaderick Farms west of Palestine.
9 - ELDRIDGE - RICHARD - - - - - (PIONEER)
95 - ELDRIDGE - ROLFE - C. - JR. - - -
12-PICTURE-104-PICTURE - ELDRIDGE - ROLFE - C. - SR. - - BIO - (PICTURE 1900 CHAMPION BASEBALL TEAM THE CHOCTAWS) The Forrest City Motor Company has a long history in Forrest City, as successor to the original firm, the Mallory-Eldridge Livery Stable, partners were Mr.G.B.Mallory and Rolfe Eldridge Sr., before automobiles came about. and was founded on Oct.1,1906. Mr.Eldridge had returned to Forrest City after working several years as a construction lineman for the Western Union Telegraph Co. in eastern states. He was born in 1880, the son of Mr.& Mrs.J.E.Eldridge on the old Eldridge farm north of Forest City. He graduated from Forrest City High School. In 1912, Mr.Josh Mallory died in 1912 and Mr.Eldridge had other partners, Rufus Scott, Bert Mallory, and J.W.Aven, before his son in law, Rodgers Deaderick purchased an interest. In 1916, the firm went by the name Forrest City Motor Company and sold the Gardner, Overland and other makes before acquiring the Chevrolet franchise. In 1918, they added the Studebaker dealership, but retained it only a few years. In 1947 they obtained the Oldsmobile franchise. In 1931, his son in law joined the firm. Mr.Eldridge married Miss Corrine Ritchie of Augusta on May 13,1910, and to that union wears born three sons, and two daughters. His daughter Carrelyn, married Mr.Rodgers Deaderick. His other daughter, Margaret, is the wife of Col.W.P.Wilson, Jr. of the National Guard Air Force in Washington, D.C. Mr.Rolfe's three sons are Rolfe Jr., engineer for the Vaccaro-Grobmyer Lumber Co here; John E., physician in pediatrics in San Francisco; and Paul Ritchie, an active partner in the motor company. Mr.Rolfe has been a member of the Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World, a member of the Methodist church for 43 years, and a member of the Forrest City School Board for six years. Mr.Rolfe loves fox hunting, and raises Walker fox hounds at the old Eldridge farm.
21 - ELDRIDGE - TOMMY - - - - - DESCENDANTS OF PIONEER FAMILIES IN PICTURE 1954
- ELLIOTT - ADELINE - E. - MRS - ADAMS - - GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
PIONEER - ELLIOTT - ALLEN - - - - - GOODSPEED BIO-FATHER OF WILLIAM ELLIOTT BIO-Bio-
- ELLIOTT - BENJAMIN - F. - - - - GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
- ELLIOTT - ELISHA - T. - - - - GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
- ELLIOTT - JAMES - H. - - - - GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
- ELLIOTT - JANE - - - - - GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
PIONEER - ELLIOTT - JANE - - MRS - - - GOODSPEED BIO-MOTHER OF WILLIAM ELLIOTT BIO-Bio-
- ELLIOTT - JOHN - A. - - - - GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
- ELLIOTT - MARTHA - - - - - GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
- ELLIOTT - MARY - E. - - - - GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
- ELLIOTT - MARY - - - - - GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
- ELLIOTT - MELISSA - J. - MRS - ADAMS - - GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
- ELLIOTT - ROBERT - L. - - - - GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
- ELLIOTT - SARAH - - MRS - STYRES - - 1854 GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
- ELLIOTT - SARAH - - - - - GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
PIONEER 1837 - ELLIOTT - WILLIAM - - - - - 1826 UNK ARKHIS Prominently identified with the prosperous and influential citizens of St. Francis County is William Elliott, who is a native of Alabama, his birth occurring in Huntsville, in 1826. He was the son of Allen and Jane Elliott, originally from the same State. When William was one year of age his parents moved to Arkansas, settling in St. Francis County, where his early boyhood days were passed in assisting his father on the farm. At the age of twenty-one years he homesteaded the place on which he now resides. This farm consists of 200 acres, with 125 acres under cultivation. Mr. Elliott is, aside from his many farming interests, quite extensively engaged in stock raising, and also has an interest in a good steam-gin, with a capacity of ten bales per day. He was united in marriage in 1851 to Miss Sarah Styres, and by her became the father of three children: John A., Sarah and Jane (all deceased). Mrs. Elliott died in 1854, and for his second wife Mr. Elliott chose Miss Adeline E. Adams, who bore him three children: James H. and Benjamin F. (both deceased) and William H. In 1861 Mr. Elliott enlisted in the Fifth Arkansas Regiment, Company A, and participated in several of the most important battles of the war, among them being Paducah, Tupelo, Prairie Grove and Union City. In 1863 he was married to Melissa J. Adams, and their union has been blessed by five children: Robert L., Elisha T. (deceased), Mary E. (deceased), Martha and Mary. Mr. Elliott is a Democrat, and with his wife is a member of the Baptist Church. He has held the office of magistrate, coroner and deputy sheriff in his township, serving acceptably in these various positions. He is one of the public-spirited citizens of the community. Goodspeed's Biography 1884
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13 - ELLIOTT - WILLIAM - - DEPUTY SHERIFF-CORONER - - - 1826 CORONER 1886-1888-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY GOODSPEED BIO-Bio-
PIONEER 1871 - ELLIS - CHRISTINE - - - - - 1858 UNK ARKHIS BIO-MOTHER OF WILLIAM T.ELLIOTT William T. Ellis, another enterprising farmer of St. Francis County, was born in North Carolina in 1858, as the son of James G. and Christiana Ellis, both also natives of the same State. The father enlisted in the Second North Carolina Infantry during the late war, but being wounded in the battle of Petersburg, Va., received his discharge and returned home. In 1871 William T. removed to Cross County, Ark., with his parents, with whom he remained until twenty-six years of age. However he had been married during this time to Miss Martha C. Hall, who lived only a short time after her marriage. In 1883 he was married to Melinda O. Hall, and by this union four children have been born: Mattie S., Mollie A., Thomas J. and James L. Mr. Ellis owns a farm of 123 acres, with thirty-two acres under cultivation, being engaged principally in stock raising. He is a stanch Democrat and a member of the County Wheel, and he and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Mr. Ellis is justice of the peace of his township, which office he has held for the past twelve years. He is well known throughout this part of the county, and is generally liked and respected, lending his aid and influence to all public movements for the good of the order. Goodspeed's Biography 1884
PIONEER 1871-CIVIL WAR - ELLIS - JAMES - G. - - - - 1858 UNK ARKHIS BIO-FATHER OF WILLIAM T.ELLIS William T. Ellis, another enterprising farmer of St. Francis County, was born in North Carolina in 1858, as the son of James G. and Christiana Ellis, both also natives of the same State. The father enlisted in the Second North Carolina Infantry during the late war, but being wounded in the battle of Petersburg, Va., received his discharge and returned home. In 1871 William T. removed to Cross County, Ark., with his parents, with whom he remained until twenty-six years of age. However he had been married during this time to Miss Martha C. Hall, who lived only a short time after her marriage. In 1883 he was married to Melinda O. Hall, and by this union four children have been born: Mattie S., Mollie A., Thomas J. and James L. Mr. Ellis owns a farm of 123 acres, with thirty-two acres under cultivation, being engaged principally in stock raising. He is a stanch Democrat and a member of the County Wheel, and he and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Mr. Ellis is justice of the peace of his township, which office he has held for the past twelve years. He is well known throughout this part of the county, and is generally liked and respected, lending his aid and influence to all public movements for the good of the order. Goodspeed's Biography 1884.
147-PICTUE - ELLIS - MYRA - - MISS - - BIO - Miss Myra Ellis, 17, daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Ad Ellis, was killed in a highway accident June 22,1953. She was a Junior in the Forrest City High School, and was an active member of the Baptist Church where she was the pianist. She was working at Causey Printing Co. as a Future Tradesman.
13 - ELLIS - R. - E. - - - - CITY OF COLT ADMINISTRATION IN 1954:ALDERMAN:R.E.ELLIS
13 - ELLIS - R. - E. - - - - MAYORS OF COLT:R.E.ELLIS
PIONEER 1871 - ELLIS - WILLIAM - T. - - - - 1858 UNK ARKHIS William T. Ellis, another enterprising farmer of St. Francis County, was born in North Carolina in 1858, as the son of James G. and Christiana Ellis, both also natives of the same State. The father enlisted in the Second North Carolina Infantry during the late war, but being wounded in the battle of Petersburg, Va., received his discharge and returned home. In 1871 William T. removed to Cross County, Ark., with his parents, with whom he remained until twenty-six years of age. However he had been married during this time to Miss Martha C. Hall, who lived only a short time after her marriage. In 1883 he was married to Melinda O. Hall, and by this union four children have been born: Mattie S., Mollie A., Thomas J. and James L. Mr. Ellis owns a farm of 123 acres, with thirty-two acres under cultivation, being engaged principally in stock raising. He is a stanch Democrat and a member of the County Wheel, and he and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Mr. Ellis is justice of the peace of his township, which office he has held for the past twelve years. He is well known throughout this part of the county, and is generally liked and respected, lending his aid and influence to all public movements for the good of the order. Goodspeed's Biography 1884.
18 - ENGLISH - - - SHERIFF - - - WHEN RECORDS WERE BROUGHT FROM MADISON TO FORREST CITY
13 - ENOS - WILLIAM - - - - - (PIONEER-1835) JUDGE 1835-1838-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
13 - EVANS - B. - G. - - - - CORONER 1872-1874-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
PIONEER - EVANS - ELIZA - - MRS. - RAGSDALE - - UNK ARKHIS BIO-MOTHER OF J.J.EVANS-BELIEVE THEY ARE BURIED ON THE POLAND PLACE J. J. Evans, of the prominent and substantial firm of H. Evans & Co., druggists of Forrest City, was born in this county in 1864, being the son of H. and Eliza (Ragsdale) Evans, also natives of Arkansas. Mr. Evans is now one the wealthiest planters of St. Francis County, and has the satisfaction of knowing that his fortune has all been acquired by his own personal industry and integrity. He received limited advantages for obtaining an education in youth, but determined that his children should receive a good, practical literary instruction, and is giving them every chance to become scholars and students in whatever right direction their ambition may lie. To himself and wife a family of eleven children have been born, eight of whom are now living, our subject, the youngest. Mr. Evans is still living, and, though having reached an advanced age, is quite active in business, managing the affairs of his large plantation with a sagacity that would put to shame many men of younger years who take pride in their superior and advanced ideas. J. J. Evans finished his literary education in Louisville, Ky., graduating from Bryant & Stratton's College in the scholastic year of 1883 and 1884. He had been occupied in laboring on the farm before going to college, earning enough money to defray his expenses, and although his father was generosity itself, he preferred to pay his own way, and at the end of his career, still had some $4,000 with which to commence business. Having a great admiration for, but no experience in the drug business, Mr. Evans engaged the services of an expert pharmacist and established a store at this place, and has made his business house as good as can be found in an average city of 40,000 inhabitants. The store is 23x180, and the stock contained therein is worth about $12,000, an annual business of between $10,000 and $12,000 being accorded this firm; this necessitates the services of three clerks. Mr. Evans is not a benedict, but a sincere admirer of the fair sex. He is a member of the K. of P. and A. F. & A. M., and is a Democrat in politics. Goodspeed's Biography 1884
PIONEER - EVANS - H. - - - - - UNK ARKHIS BIO-FATHER OF J.J.EVANS-BELIEVE THEY ARE BURIED ON THE POLAND PLACE J. J. Evans, of the prominent and substantial firm of H. Evans & Co., druggists of Forrest City, was born in this county in 1864, being the son of H. and Eliza (Ragsdale) Evans, also natives of Arkansas. Mr. Evans is now one the wealthiest planters of St. Francis County, and has the satisfaction of knowing that his fortune has all been acquired by his own personal industry and integrity. He received limited advantages for obtaining an education in youth, but determined that his children should receive a good, practical literary instruction, and is giving them every chance to become scholars and students in whatever right direction their ambition may lie. To himself and wife a family of eleven children have been born, eight of whom are now living, our subject, the youngest. Mr. Evans is still living, and, though having reached an advanced age, is quite active in business, managing the affairs of his large plantation with a sagacity that would put to shame many men of younger years who take pride in their superior and advanced ideas. J. J. Evans finished his literary education in Louisville, Ky., graduating from Bryant & Stratton's College in the scholastic year of 1883 and 1884. He had been occupied in laboring on the farm before going to college, earning enough money to defray his expenses, and although his father was generosity itself, he preferred to pay his own way, and at the end of his career, still had some $4,000 with which to commence business. Having a great admiration for, but no experience in the drug business, Mr. Evans engaged the services of an expert pharmacist and established a store at this place, and has made his business house as good as can be found in an average city of 40,000 inhabitants. The store is 23x180, and the stock contained therein is worth about $12,000, an annual business of between $10,000 and $12,000 being accorded this firm; this necessitates the services of three clerks. Mr. Evans is not a benedict, but a sincere admirer of the fair sex. He is a member of the K. of P. and A. F. & A. M., and is a Democrat in politics. Goodspeed's Biography 1884.
PIONEER - EVANS - HIRAM - - - - BIO - For more than a quarter of a century, Earl Jackson, Sr., has been buying cotton from St.Francis County Farmers. It was actually 30 years ago that he bought his first cotton. He now also retails and wholesales planting seed from his office on Cotton row in Forrest City. He is the son of the late George L. and Mollie (Evans) Jackson, and the grandson of the late Mr.& Mrs. Hiram Evans, who were the earliest settlers in the southern part of St.Francis County. The Evans Grove School, south of Forrest City, was donated to the Forrest City Public School District by Mr.Evans. Mr.Jackson was born on the Evans Estate and moved to Forrest City when he was a baby, and has lived at 100 East Cook for more than 50 years.
NATIVE - EVANS - J. - J. - - - - 1864 NA ARKHIS J. J. Evans, of the prominent and substantial firm of H. Evans & Co., druggists of Forrest City, was born in this county in 1864, being the son of H. and Eliza (Ragsdale) Evans, also natives of Arkansas. Mr. Evans is now one the wealthiest planters of St. Francis County, and has the satisfaction of knowing that his fortune has all been acquired by his own personal industry and integrity. He received limited advantages for obtaining an education in youth, but determined that his children should receive a good, practical literary instruction, and is giving them every chance to become scholars and students in whatever right direction their ambition may lie. To himself and wife a family of eleven children have been born, eight of whom are now living, our subject, the youngest. Mr. Evans is still living, and, though having reached an advanced age, is quite active in business, managing the affairs of his large plantation with a sagacity that would put to shame many men of younger years who take pride in their superior and advanced ideas. J. J. Evans finished his literary education in Louisville, Ky., graduating from Bryant & Stratton's College in the scholastic year of 1883 and 1884. He had been occupied in laboring on the farm before going to college, earning enough money to defray his expenses, and although his father was generosity itself, he preferred to pay his own way, and at the end of his career, still had some $4,000 with which to commence business. Having a great admiration for, but no experience in the drug business, Mr. Evans engaged the services of an expert pharmacist and established a store at this place, and has made his business house as good as can be found in an average city of 40,000 inhabitants. The store is 23x180, and the stock contained therein is worth about $12,000, an annual business of between $10,000 and $12,000 being accorded this firm; this necessitates the services of three clerks. Mr. Evans is not a benedict, but a sincere admirer of the fair sex. He is a member of the K. of P. and A. F. & A. M., and is a Democrat in politics. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
14-PICTURE - EVANS - NANNIE - - - - - (PICTURE JAN.1909-GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM)MRS.ALBERT GROBMYER-DECEASED 1954
- FEATHERSTONE - - - MRS - WHITE - - NA ARKHIS Hon. L. B. Featherston deserves prominent mention in the present volume not only as the efficient ex-president of the County Wheel at Forrest City, but on account of his worth as a citizen. A native of Mississippi, he was reared in Tennessee, and received a thorough, common-school education, and then attending the Law School at Lebanon, Tenn., which he was obliged to leave and give up the study of law on account of his eyesight, having lost one eye by hard study. He was then engaged in farming in Tennessee until 1881, when he removed to Arkansas and settled in St. Francis County, buying a farm, and now he owns 16,000 acres of land, with between 300 and 400 acres under cultivation. In 1886 he was elected to the State legislature from this county and served for two years. He entered politics to defeat the influence of the 'American Oil Trust', and introduced into the legislature the first anti-trust bill ever presented before any legislative body in the United States. The bill passed the house by a vote of seventy-two to five, but was defeated in the senate, and not allowed to come to a vote. Mr. Featherston was the recent nominee for the United States Congress, of a convention which met at Jonesboro, having for its platform, 'Fair ballot and free count for every citizen of the United States.' He is a man of influence and thought and willingly assists the promotion of what he considers the best interests of his adopted section. Mr. Featherston was born in 1851, being a son of Lewis and Elizabeth (Porter) Featherston, natives of Alabama and Virginia, respectively. The former is of Scotch descent, and removed to Georgia with his father and brother at an early day, then going to Alabama and later to Mississippi; he is now a respected resident of Shelby County, Tenn. The subject of this sketch was married in 1874 to Miss White, a daughter of E. A. White, of Memphis. They are the parents of five sons: Elbert, Lewis, John D., Paul and Douglass. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
- FEATHERSTONE - L. - B. - - - - 1851 NA ARKHIS Hon. L. B. Featherston deserves prominent mention in the present volume not only as the efficient ex-president of the County Wheel at Forrest City, but on account of his worth as a citizen. A native of Mississippi, he was reared in Tennessee, and received a thorough, common-school education, and then attending the Law School at Lebanon, Tenn., which he was obliged to leave and give up the study of law on account of his eyesight, having lost one eye by hard study. He was then engaged in farming in Tennessee until 1881, when he removed to Arkansas and settled in St. Francis County, buying a farm, and now he owns 16,000 acres of land, with between 300 and 400 acres under cultivation. In 1886 he was elected to the State legislature from this county and served for two years. He entered politics to defeat the influence of the 'American Oil Trust', and introduced into the legislature the first anti-trust bill ever presented before any legislative body in the United States. The bill passed the house by a vote of seventy-two to five, but was defeated in the senate, and not allowed to come to a vote. Mr. Featherston was the recent nominee for the United States Congress, of a convention which met at Jonesboro, having for its platform, 'Fair ballot and free count for every citizen of the United States.' He is a man of influence and thought and willingly assists the promotion of what he considers the best interests of his adopted section. Mr. Featherston was born in 1851, being a son of Lewis and Elizabeth (Porter) Featherston, natives of Alabama and Virginia, respectively. The former is of Scotch descent, and removed to Georgia with his father and brother at an early day, then going to Alabama and later to Mississippi; he is now a respected resident of Shelby County, Tenn. The subject of this sketch was married in 1874 to Miss White, a daughter of E. A. White, of Memphis. They are the parents of five sons: Elbert, Lewis, John D., Paul and Douglass. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
- FERGUSON - WILLIAM - G. - - - 8 - 18 1848 3 23 1906 McDANIEL BIO-Mr.W.C.Ferguson, of Fergusonville seven miles south of Forrest City, celebrated his fifty second birthday, attendees included parents, Mr.& Mrs.C.W.Ferguson (the father being 81 years of age and the mother 68 years of age) among four generations of family members.-8-24-1900 William C. Ferguson, the son of Joseph L. and Bettie E. Ferguson, was born in Shelby County, Tenn., in 1848, being denied in youth even such advantages for an education that were to be obtained at that period. When eighteen years of age he began life on his own responsibility, choosing for his vocation the most independent of all callings, farming. In 1874 he came to St. Francis County, Ark., locating on his present farm, which consists of 539 acres, with 340 cleared and carefully improved. He has also a gin (steam) with self-acting press, and a capacity of twenty bales per day, ginning on an average 700 bales each year. He is also extensively engaged in stock raising, in which he has been quite successful. In 1887 Mr. Ferguson opened a store on his place, carrying a stock valued at $3,500, from which he is realizing very satisfactory returns. He was married in 1870 to Miss Bettie E. Ligon, a daughter of J. A. and Bettie A. Ligon, natives of Dixon County, Tenn. The result of this union is nine children: Emma D., William R., Annie V., Joe, Elton T., Cleveland, Blanche, Lulu M. and Cora E. (deceased). Mr. Ferguson is a Democrat in his political views, and in religious belief, a Presbyterian. Mrs. Ferguson is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. In secret societies he is identified with the Knights of Honor. His maternal grandfather was a soldier in the War of 1812, and died at the advanced age of eighty-six years. The paternal grandfather, a native of South Carolina, reached four-score years and six. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
107-PICTURE - FERGUSON - E. - T. - JR. - - BIO - With a confidence born of success in other fields, E.T. (Jack) Ferguson, Jr., eleven years ago opened the Ferguson Drug Store in Forrest City, his first retail drug experience. With a registered pharmacy, he has Mr.J.M.Mathews on call. Mr.Ferguson is ably assisted by his brother Leon, who has been with him for eight years along with Mrs.Leonard Gray and Mrs. Ollie Mayfield. In 1923, Mr.Ferguson entered the drug business as delivery boy for Logan Drug Co., at the same location as his present store. He also worked at the Elite Cafe‚, then Gregory Furniture, and later the old Bowers Store. He bought the Haven restaurant in July of 1928, from the late Sweet Haven. In 1942, he tired of the restaurant business, and tired, and sold out. Meanwhile he and Mrs.Ethel Bridgeforth had formed the Bridgeforth-Ferguson Insurance Agency. Then when the chance came to buy the Williams Drug Store from the late Gladys Williams, he sold his interest in the agency in August 1943, and went into the drug business. Mr.Ferguson has been active in civic duties, as Alderman for 12 years from Ward 1, and other council committees. He was chosen to be the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Masonic Lodge, Young Business Men's Club, and the First Christian Church. He and his wife, the former Octavia Pruett of Paragould, have two lovely daughters, Jacqueline and Louise, both students at Forrest City High School. The Ferguson farm, six miles south of Forrest City, where Mr.Ferguson was reared, has been enjoyed by three generations of the Ferguson family. Mr.Ferguson, Sr., still lives there.
20 - FERGUSON - J. - E. - MAYOR - - - EARLY MAYORS OF FORREST CITY AFTER GROGAN
7-PICTURE - FERRELL - FRANCIS - - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
7-PICTURE - FERRELL - JOEL - - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
7 - FILLINGEN - SAM - - - - - (PIONEER)
13 - FINLEY - L. - - - - - JUDGE 1876-1880-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
7-PICTURE - FISHER - EDWARD - - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
7-PICTURE - FISHER - SIMS - - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
13 - FITCH - JOSH - - - - - SHERIFF 1890-1892-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
CIVIL - FITZGERALD - HOWARD - - - - - NA FCTIMES This is from Mr.Charles Fitzgerald, Greenwood, Miss. will be read at the convention where it will be held this week. The manuscript was found in his desk after being shot and killed in Clinton. It. is noted that the last verse is incomplete.-THE CONFEDERATE SOLDER=From the days of brave Leonidas, down the tides of life, In all their glory, pomp and pride and martial deeds sublime, Whether Saxon, Celt or Teuton or the flower of La Belle France, 'Mid the blazing belch of cannon, where the war steeds proudly prance, 'Mid scenes of death's wild carnage, where the war gods hold mad sway, Mortal eyes ne'er saw the equals of those glorious ranks of Gray. Paragraph:Of those born sons of freedom, on the death less scroll of fame, Writ heroic deeds of daring in our Sunny Southland's name, Grand, grim, titanic warriors of a cause forever just, The bards of coming ages will defy your dust, And the Cycle of the centuries no grander troops will see, Than the vanished hosts of Jackson and the scattered ranks of Lee. Paragraph:Then we meet you and we greet you on this glad reunion day, Survivors of our Southland's cause! Your faine can ne'er decay. "Tis the heritage of freemen and your deeds were not in vain, For descendants of such heroes, will show ancestral strain. But for blood baptized Columbia, cast in heroic mould, Would repeat the deeds of daring of their fighting sires of old. Paragraph: But your gallant ranks are thinning and that glorious line of gray, Like mist before the day king, is fast falling away; And soon a sainted memory will be all that shall remain, Of those death less, dauntless legions who marched to "Dixie's" strain. And with your earth-life ended and immortal spirits free, You'll rejoin the phantom columns of your Jackson and your Lee. Paragraph:We love you, grim old heroes, as in years gone by, When your courage thrilled the world, when you dared to do, or die; When proud Stars and Bars of Dixie ' mid the gonfalons of earth, Kissed first the breeze of Heaven and proclaimed a nation's birth. Greenwood (Miss.) Commonwealth.-6-4-1909
13 - FITZPATRICK - L. - G. - - - - MAYORS OF COLT:L.G.FITZPATRICK IS PRESENT MAYOR IN 1954 .
13 - FITZPATRICK - T. - O. - - - - CIRCUIT CLERK 1886-1892-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
16 - FITZPATRICK - T. - O. - - - - RODE WITH FORREST EQUIPMENT AND WORKERS ON THE STEAMER MOLLIE HAMILTON IN 1866/RODE ON FIRST TRAIN THRU FORREST CITY-MEMPHIS TO LITTLE ROCK, APR.27,1871
- FITZPATRICK - DAVID - - - - 2 - 19 1813 UNK LOUGHRIDGE Thomas O. Fitzpatrick, a successful resident of St. Francis County, is of Scotch-Irish descent, his great-grandfather having been obliged to come to this country from Ireland for political causes. He struck for the liberty of his countrymen. Upon arriving in the United States in the forepart of the eighteenth century, he served in the Revolutionary War. His son, Edmund Fitzpatrick, (grandfather of our subject) took part in the War of 1812, in which he held the position of captain. He had a family of nine children. David Fitzpatrick, the father of Thomas O., was born in Charlotte County, Va., on February 19, 1813. He was twice married; first to Miss Clementine Walker, a native of Virginia, and next to Permelia Hargrove who was the mother of three children: Marietta (the wife of Rev. C. H. Ford), Isabella (wife of E. H. Sanders, of Little Rock) and Thomas O. David Fitzpatrick was engaged in speculating in real estate until the panic of 1837, when he was financially ruined, after which he followed farming in Arkansas. Thomas O. was born in Lauderdale County, Tenn., in April, 1849. He spent his younger days on the farm, and attended the common and high schools of his county, and also had the advantages of a private tutor. On his return from school he was appointed county surveyor of Cross County, which position he held, also giving his attention to teaching, until 1871. He then started the Wittsburg Gazette, the first paper published in that county, which he continued to operate until he was elected clerk of the circuit court, and in this capacity remained until the adoption of the new constitution in 1874, when he was again a candidate on the Republican ticket, but was beaten by seventy votes. Coming to St. Francis County he embarked in farming, and also erected a steam-gin, which has proven a very profitable enterprise. In April, 1872, Mr. Fitzpatrick was united in marriage to Miss Sallie E. Eldridge, and they have five children: Eola, Garnett, Ernest D., Kate and Garfield. In 1883 Mr. Fitzpatrick was appointed postmaster of Forrest City, holding that office until Cleveland's administration. In September, 1886, he was elected county clerk, and still discharges the duties of that position with satisfaction to the community, and with credit to himself. He has also been a candidate on the Republican ticket for State senator. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of L., K. of H. and of the County Wheel. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
WAR OF 1812 - FITZPATRICK - EDMUND - - - - - UNK LOUGHRIDGE Thomas O. Fitzpatrick, a successful resident of St. Francis County, is of Scotch-Irish descent, his great-grandfather having been obliged to come to this country from Ireland for political causes. He struck for the liberty of his countrymen. Upon arriving in the United States in the forepart of the eighteenth century, he served in the Revolutionary War. His son, Edmund Fitzpatrick, (grandfather of our subject) took part in the War of 1812, in which he held the position of captain. He had a family of nine children. David Fitzpatrick, the father of Thomas O., was born in Charlotte County, Va., on February 19, 1813. He was twice married; first to Miss Clementine Walker, a native of Virginia, and next to Permelia Hargrove who was the mother of three children: Marietta (the wife of Rev. C. H. Ford), Isabella (wife of E. H. Sanders, of Little Rock) and Thomas O. David Fitzpatrick was engaged in speculating in real estate until the panic of 1837, when he was financially ruined, after which he followed farming in Arkansas. Thomas O. was born in Lauderdale County, Tenn., in April, 1849. He spent his younger days on the farm, and attended the common and high schools of his county, and also had the advantages of a private tutor. On his return from school he was appointed county surveyor of Cross County, which position he held, also giving his attention to teaching, until 1871. He then started the Wittsburg Gazette, the first paper published in that county, which he continued to operate until he was elected clerk of the circuit court, and in this capacity remained until the adoption of the new constitution in 1874, when he was again a candidate on the Republican ticket, but was beaten by seventy votes. Coming to St. Francis County he embarked in farming, and also erected a steam-gin, which has proven a very profitable enterprise. In April, 1872, Mr. Fitzpatrick was united in marriage to Miss Sallie E. Eldridge, and they have five children: Eola, Garnett, Ernest D., Kate and Garfield. In 1883 Mr. Fitzpatrick was appointed postmaster of Forrest City, holding that office until Cleveland's administration. In September, 1886, he was elected county clerk, and still discharges the duties of that position with satisfaction to the community, and with credit to himself. He has also been a candidate on the Republican ticket for State senator. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of L., K. of H. and of the County Wheel. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
- FITZPATRICK - THOMAS - O - - - 4 - 6 1849 2 5 1940 LOUGHRIDGE Thomas O. Fitzpatrick, a successful resident of St. Francis County, is of Scotch-Irish descent, his great-grandfather having been obliged to come to this country from Ireland for political causes. He struck for the liberty of his countrymen. Upon arriving in the United States in the forepart of the eighteenth century, he served in the Revolutionary War. His son, Edmund Fitzpatrick, (grandfather of our subject) took part in the War of 1812, in which he held the position of captain. He had a family of nine children. David Fitzpatrick, the father of Thomas O., was born in Charlotte County, Va., on February 19, 1813. He was twice married; first to Miss Clementine Walker, a native of Virginia, and next to Permelia Hargrove who was the mother of three children: Marietta (the wife of Rev. C. H. Ford), Isabella (wife of E. H. Sanders, of Little Rock) and Thomas O. David Fitzpatrick was engaged in speculating in real estate until the panic of 1837, when he was financially ruined, after which he followed farming in Arkansas. Thomas O. was born in Lauderdale County, Tenn., in April, 1849. He spent his younger days on the farm, and attended the common and high schools of his county, and also had the advantages of a private tutor. On his return from school he was appointed county surveyor of Cross County, which position he held, also giving his attention to teaching, until 1871. He then started the Wittsburg Gazette, the first paper published in that county, which he continued to operate until he was elected clerk of the circuit court, and in this capacity remained until the adoption of the new constitution in 1874, when he was again a candidate on the Republican ticket, but was beaten by seventy votes. Coming to St. Francis County he embarked in farming, and also erected a steam-gin, which has proven a very profitable enterprise. In April, 1872, Mr. Fitzpatrick was united in marriage to Miss Sallie E. Eldridge, and they have five children: Eola, Garnett, Ernest D., Kate and Garfield. In 1883 Mr. Fitzpatrick was appointed postmaster of Forrest City, holding that office until Cleveland's administration. In September, 1886, he was elected county clerk, and still discharges the duties of that position with satisfaction to the community, and with credit to himself. He has also been a candidate on the Republican ticket for State senator. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of L., K. of H. and of the County Wheel. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
18 - FITZSIMMONS - JOHN - - - - - FIRST TELEGRAPH IN HIS HOME -OF FORREST CITY
98 - FIZER - N. - B. - - - BIO - In 1885, the St.Francis County Abstract Company was founded Capt. J.G.Stern, a northern man who located in St.Francis County and owned extensive real estate east of St.Francis River. The next owner was N.B.Fizer, lawyer and preacher and father of Mrs.J.G.Sanders. About 1897, Mr.Fizer sold the firm to Mrs. Alice E.Matthews, a sister of John I. Jones and Mrs.A.A.French. both still residents of Forrest City. Mrs.Matthews married S.H.Mann in 1912 and the company was operated by Mr.Mann until his death in 1938. After his death, the company was purchased by Mr.F.F.Harrelson, lawyer and owner of the Title Guaranty and Abstract Company, until 1950 they two companies were operated together until 1950-first by Mr.Harrelson until his death in 1946, and then by F.C.Harrelson and Carroll C.Cannon. In 1950 the firm is owned and operated solely by Mr.Carroll C.Cannon.
111-PICTURE - FLANAGIN - ROBERT - E. - - - BIO - The outstanding workmanship, organizational ability, industry, and civic interest possessed by Robert E. (Gene) Flanagin have brought him to the front in St.Francis county in his field of general contracting and in worthwhile improvement of this area. He has built quite a few attractive homes and commercial buildings in the area. He was born in Okmulgee, Okla., June 1,1914, son of Thomas and Armanda (Brasuel) Flanagin, previously of Van Buren, Ark.. He came to St.Francis County in 1928, received his early education in the Hughes High School and from 1938 to 1942 was engaged in construction work in Forrest City and vicinity. During World War II, he was employed in defense work on the West coast and in 1946, returned to Forrest City to begin his own contracting business. He has also successfully invested in residential property in Forrest City. He is a member of the Lions Club, Director of the Young Business Men's Club, 32nd Degree Mason, Shriner, Sect.Treas.of Crowley Ridge Shrine Club, a member of the Eastern Star. and the Baptist Church. His wife is the former Marie Baker, daughter of Charles and Dora (Wells) Baker of Mt.Ida, Ark. They were married on Sep.9, 1939, and have four children, Barbara Jean, Linda Ray, Patrick Henry, and Dora Lee.
109-PICTURE - FLEMING - CHARLES - A. - - - BIO - Prosperous farmer, merchant, County Judge, State Representative and candidate for Governor of Arkansas-all have been attained by Charles A.Fleming, retired, now of Forrest City. Judge Fleming has been a resident of this county since 1900. "When I first came to Round Pond I had 30 cents in my pocket." I bummed my first meal from Mr.Ed Mallory and slept in the seed house my first night there. Wild bears could be killed anywhere there at that time. The first name of Round Pond was Mile Post 34, the second, Womack I helped name the town. It was named after a lake north of town. I was burned out in 1922 and lost nearly everything I had, but gained it all back in later years. I owned most of the town at one time. I operated a store and cotton gin there for several years before moving to Forrest City in 1942. Judge Fleming was born in Covington, Tenn., the son of the late Matt and Mary Fleming. He is a self-made and self educated man. He served a short time in the Army during the Spanish American War. In 1906, he married Miss Lessie Clark, daughter of S.V. and Leona Clark of Wiville, Arkansas, and to that union has been born four sons: Charles Jr., Henry Michael (Mike), Earl (Deceased), and James Archie (Pat), and a daughter, Lessie Dora, now Mrs.Hubert Christopher (divorced). The Flemings have four grand daughters: Gail and James Archie, whose parents are Mr.& Mrs.Pat Fleming; and Hubert Charles and Berkley, whose parents are Mr.& Mrs.Hubert Christopher. Judge Fleming's grandfather Fleming came from Ireland, and his other grandparent, Mr.Carr is thought to have come from Ireland also. Mr.Fleming served as County Judge from 1933-1935 and four years later was re-elected and was retained in office from 1939-1945. In 1930, he was elected to State Representative. Always active in politics, he unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Arkansas in 1948, under a much publicized slogan of "The Poor Man's Friend." He had used this slogan from the time he operated a store at Round Pond. He owned at one time about 1200 acres of land scattered throughout the county, but the most valuable is located at Round Pond. He belongs to the Church of the Good Shepherd, and is a 32nd degree Mason, Shriner, and a member of the McCrory Masonic Lodge.
13 - FLEMING - CHARLES - - - - - JUDGE 1933-1935, 1939-1945-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
10-PICTURE - FLEMING - GEORGE - - - - - 1954 FIRE DEPT
65 - FLETCHER - J. - BRICE - - - BIO - J.Brice Fletcher, Exec.Vice President of Planters Bank & Trust Co., is one of the most popular banking figures in St.Francis County. He is active in civic, religious, business and municipal affairs of Forrest City. He began his banking career in 1918 as the bookkeeper for the old First National Bank of Forrest City. He joined Planters in 1924 as Asst.Cashier, and in 1933 became Cashier for the Forrest City Water & Light Co., remaining on the Board of Directors. He rejoined Planters in 1936, as Executive Vice President, and has been head of the loan department for the last 17 years. He was born on May 9,1898, on a farm about 12 miles north of Forrest City on Crowley's Ridge, the son of William R. and Annie (Hamilton) Fletcher. She was born in Alabama, and he in Arkansas. On June 28,1922, he married Miss Wava Elizabeth Wyatt, daughter of J.H. and Martha (Green) Wyatt of Newbern, Tenn. She was a former school teacher, and is also active in the social, civic, and religious affairs of the community.
29-30 - FOGG - C. - C. - - - - Town Officials in Widener in 1954: Alderman: C.C.Fogg
13 - FOGG - G. - B. - - - - CIRCUIT CLERK 1937-1943-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
84 - FOGG - GEORGE - BENJAMIN - SR. - - BIO - George Benjamin Fogg, now as the efficient and competent owner of G.B.Fogg Insurance Agency of Forrest City, has a wide and varied experience in several fields. Mr.Fogg, was born in Pleasant Hill, Miss., on Feb.26,1898, the son of the late Chris C. and Mary (Tarver) Fogg, Sr.. He attended Forrest City High School and after graduation from the Tennessee Military Institute, he studied at Nelson Brothers Business College in Memphis, completing a course in business administration in 1918. On June 20,1920 he married Miss Rosa Faye Sterling of Jonesboro, daughter of F.Cornell and Mildred (Brooks) Sterling. The Foggs have one son, George B.Fogg, Jr., now with the same firm, and a daughter, Mary Jane, now Mrs. James Gafford with AP&L in Forrest City. They have three grandchildren, Deborah Fogg, Benjamin Gafford, and Rosamin Gafford. Mr.Fogg served as Circuit and Chancery Court Judge from 1937 to 1942, and Asst.Cashier with the Planters Bank & Trust Co. in Forrest City 1945-1948. In 1947 he established his insurance agency. He was one of the original organizers of the Forrest City Production Credit Assoc. and was the First President. He is a member of the Methodist church, and a 32nd Degree Mason.
129-130-PICTURE - FOGG - JOSEPH - P. - - - BIO - When Joseph P.Fogg retired June 20,1952, as Land Bank Appraiser for the St.Louis District of the Farm Credit Administration, after thirty years of service. A native of St.Francis County, having been born at Caldwell, Mr.Fogg finished school here, was graduated at George Robertson College in Henderson, Tenn, and then attended the University of Arkansas. He and his wife, the former Olive Ruth Beazley of this county, have three sons, Edward, William, and Robert. They are members of the Methodist church, and he was in education at Marked Tree for three years, then Assistant Postmaster in Forrest City until 1922, when he became the Land Bank Appraiser. He is a member of the Lions Club, and a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge.
7-PICTURE - FOGG - KUHL - - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
106-PICTURE - FOGG - WILLIAM - B. - - - BIO - A dream nurtured for years by a young Forrest Citian, William Fogg, has paid dividends for its incorporators of the radio station of KXJK of Forrest City, when on April 29,1949, that the 1000 watt daytime Radio Station become operational. Young Fogg worked at the Post Office while the application was considered by the Federal Communication Commission in Washington, D.C. Officers of the new company: Jack Bridgeforth, President; W.M.Campbell, Vice-President; William Fogg, Sect.Treasurer. Mr.Fogg is the son of J.P. and Ruth (Beazley) Fogg, of Forrest City. He graduated from Forrest City High School. He married Miss Nell Dean Dooley, daughter of H.P. and Eula (Crawford) Dooley of Forrest City on July 15,1938. To this union has been born two daughters, Donna and Deborah, and a son, William Jeffrey. They are members of the Methodist church. In 1944 Mr.Fogg joined the U.S.Marines Signal Corps an saw action in the South Pacific, including the amphibious landing on Iwo Jima. He also witnessed the now historical flag raising ceremony on Mount Surabachi, in Japan. He was with the American Occupation Force in Japan immediately after the surrender in World War II. He was discharged on May 20,1946. In his service with the American Radio Institute with the Signal Corps that young Fogg conceived of the radio station. Mr.Fogg serves as a Director of the Arkansas Broadcasters Association, and a member of the Forrest City Chamber of Commerce, King-Beazley American Legion Post, Young Business Men's Club, and Country Club.
22 - FOGG - WILLIAM - - - - - OPENED KXJK RADIO STATION IN 1949
13 - FOLBRE - F. - C. - - - - CIRCUIT CLERK 1894-1896-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
13 - FOLBRE - HOMER - - - - - JUDGE1927-1929-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
12-PICTURE - FOLBRE - HOMER - - - - - (PICTURE 1900 CHAMPION BASEBALL TEAM THE CHOCTAWS)
10 - FOLBRE - LINDEN - - - - - (LINDEN ISLE NAMED FOR HIM)
13 - FOLBRE - THOMAS - C. - SR. - - - JUDGE 1902-1908, ASSESSOR 1880-1884-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
CO.A-FIFTEENTH ARKANSAS-LT-CIVIL - FOLBRE - THOMAS - C. - SR. - - 6 - 14 1841 UNK CITY Birth: Jun. 15, 1841 Indiana, USA Death: 1911 St.. Francis County arkansas, USA [Edit Dates] Date of death unknown:The Forrest City Times' Art Souvenir-1905-Page 81:This sketch is about Judge Thomas C. Folbre, now judge of the County and Probate Courts of St.Francis County, and one of the most popular and efficient officers the county has ever had. He is a son of Charles L. and Mary J. (Baldwin) Folbre, and was born on June 15, 1841, at Aurora, Indiana. He was educated in private schools in Indiana and Kentucky, and in 1850 became a citizen of Arkansas. At the age of sixteen years he began business for himself at Linden. in this county. He came to Forrest City from near that place in 1869, to accept a situation as salesman for the Altheimer Brothers, who were then doing a general merchandise business on the corner of Washington and North Front Streets, now occupied by the Rollwage building in which J.S. Shields & Co. are doing general drug business. Forrest City was incorporated the following year, 1870, and he was elected the first Mayor, and G. Altheimer and Capt.Frank M. Prewett were also members of the Board of Aldermen. During his residence he has frequently been elected to the Town Council, Board of Health, and other official bodies, and in 1894 was elected Circuit and County Clerk, which he held two years. He was elected in 1902 to the office of County and Probate Judge of St.Francis County, and was re-elected in 1904. Judge Folbre was a gallant Confederate soldier. He enlisted in Confederate service in August 1861, and served through the entire period, surrendering May 25,1865, at which time he held the rank of Lieutenant of Co.A., Fifteenth Arkansas Infantry. He was the father of ten children. His wife was Mary M.Folbre and died earlier in 1886.
- FOLBRE - THOMAS - C. - JR. - - 2 - 13 1873 12 6 1914 CITY Son of Judge Thomas C. and Mary M.Folbre.The Forrest City Times' Art Souvenir-1905-Page 90:Mr.T.C.Folbre and his brothers, Homer and Hubert, manage and own the Magnolia Bar located at No.111 North Washington St., Forrest City. A specialty is made of Old Yannissee Whiskey, though many other leading brands are sold, this place is up to date, having undergone a $3,000 renovation in 1903
13 - FORBES - J. - H. - - - - (PIONEER 1840) CORONER 1840-1846, 1850-1852-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
80-PICTURE - FORD - ARCHIE - W. - - - BIO - Eighteen years ago, Archie W. Ford came to Forrest City from his home town of Des Arc for a visit with friends. He never left and today this ambitious young man owns and operates his own successful business, Ford's Food Center, which he opened Dec. of 1946. In the meantime he had owned and operated several service stations, and started the city's first Western Auto store. He spent 26 months in the U.S.Army in World War II. He met and married an attractive Forrest City girl, Mary Ahlstedt Bernard. They now have two sons, Charles Wade and Allen Bernard, and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth.
9-12-16 - FORREST - NATHAN - BEDFORD - GENERAL - - - (FORREST CITY NAMED FOR HIM-STORY ABOUT HIM ON 12)
18 - FORREST CITY TIMES - - - - - - EARLY NEWSPAPER -OF FORREST CITY
13 - FRANKS - E. - - - - - (PIONEER-1840) JUDGE 1840-1844-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
- FRENCH - A. - A. - - - BIO - Some of the long time employees of the Forrest City Cotton Oil Mill are G.B.Rucks, cashier and office since 1922, and J.M.Gilliam, seed buyer since 1924. Another well known figure at the mill from 1906 until his retirement in 1950 was A.A.French, who advanced from millwright to General Superintendent.
7-PICTURE - FRENCH - ASHLEY - - - - - (PICTURE 1922 BOY SCOUTS-FORREST CITY)
30 - FRIAR - B. - C. - - - - In 1914, F.O.Love and B.C.Friar built the first actual store in Hughes, a two story building. Mr.Friar was the first post master. He was succeeded by R.E.Love.
11 - FRISK - - - COMMANDER - - - RAISED SECOND COMPANY IN CIVIL WAR-ATTACHED TO CROSS REGIMENT-FIFTH CONFEDERATE REGIMENT
34 - FRY - CLARENCE - - - - - CITY OF MADISON OFFICIALS IN 1954:ALDERMAN:CLARENCE FRY
- FULKERSON - BECKY - J. - MRS. - CASTEEL - - UNK ARKHIS BIO-WIFE OF ANDREW J.FULKERSON Andrew J. Fulkerson was born in 1855, St. Francis County, Ark., claiming the advent of his birth. He is the son of John J. and Frances E. Fulkerson, natives of Arkansas and Indiana, respectively. Mr. Fulkerson died in 1880 and his wife in 1858. Andrew J. received but limited advantages for an education, and when only nineteen years of age commenced farming on his personal responsibility. He was married in 1877 to Becky J., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Casteel, and to their marriage five children have been given: Frances E., John H., James Arthur, William A. and Charles. Mr. Fulkerson owns 563 acres of excellent land, with over ninety under cultivation, and everything on his plantation gives evidence of thrift and prosperity. He is a Democrat in his political views, and in his religious faith a Baptist. He is a member of the Wheel and the K. of L. Mrs. Fulkerson belongs to the Methodist Church. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
NATIVE - FULKERSON - ANDREW - J. - - - - 1855 1880 ARKHIS Andrew J. Fulkerson was born in 1855, St. Francis County, Ark., claiming the advent of his birth. He is the son of John J. and Frances E. Fulkerson, natives of Arkansas and Indiana, respectively. Mr. Fulkerson died in 1880 and his wife in 1858. Andrew J. received but limited advantages for an education, and when only nineteen years of age commenced farming on his personal responsibility. He was married in 1877 to Becky J., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Casteel, and to their marriage five children have been given: Frances E., John H., James Arthur, William A. and Charles. Mr. Fulkerson owns 563 acres of excellent land, with over ninety under cultivation, and everything on his plantation gives evidence of thrift and prosperity. He is a Democrat in his political views, and in his religious faith a Baptist. He is a member of the Wheel and the K. of L. Mrs. Fulkerson belongs to the Methodist Church. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
- FULKERSON - CHARLES - - - - - UNK ARKHIS BIO-CHILD OF ANDREW AND BECKY FULKERSON Andrew J. Fulkerson was born in 1855, St. Francis County, Ark., claiming the advent of his birth. He is the son of John J. and Frances E. Fulkerson, natives of Arkansas and Indiana, respectively. Mr. Fulkerson died in 1880 and his wife in 1858. Andrew J. received but limited advantages for an education, and when only nineteen years of age commenced farming on his personal responsibility. He was married in 1877 to Becky J., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Casteel, and to their marriage five children have been given: Frances E., John H., James Arthur, William A. and Charles. Mr. Fulkerson owns 563 acres of excellent land, with over ninety under cultivation, and everything on his plantation gives evidence of thrift and prosperity. He is a Democrat in his political views, and in his religious faith a Baptist. He is a member of the Wheel and the K. of L. Mrs. Fulkerson belongs to the Methodist Church. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
- FULKERSON - FRANCES - E. - MISS - - - UNK ARKHIS BIO-CHILD OF ANDREW AND BECKY FULKERSON Andrew J. Fulkerson was born in 1855, St. Francis County, Ark., claiming the advent of his birth. He is the son of John J. and Frances E. Fulkerson, natives of Arkansas and Indiana, respectively. Mr. Fulkerson died in 1880 and his wife in 1858. Andrew J. received but limited advantages for an education, and when only nineteen years of age commenced farming on his personal responsibility. He was married in 1877 to Becky J., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Casteel, and to their marriage five children have been given: Frances E., John H., James Arthur, William A. and Charles. Mr. Fulkerson owns 563 acres of excellent land, with over ninety under cultivation, and everything on his plantation gives evidence of thrift and prosperity. He is a Democrat in his political views, and in his religious faith a Baptist. He is a member of the Wheel and the K. of L. Mrs. Fulkerson belongs to the Methodist Church. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
- FULKERSON - FRANCES - E. - MRS. - - - UNK ARKHIS BIO-MOTHER OF ANDREW J.FULKERSON Andrew J. Fulkerson was born in 1855, St. Francis County, Ark., claiming the advent of his birth. He is the son of John J. and Frances E. Fulkerson, natives of Arkansas and Indiana, respectively. Mr. Fulkerson died in 1880 and his wife in 1858. Andrew J. received but limited advantages for an education, and when only nineteen years of age commenced farming on his personal responsibility. He was married in 1877 to Becky J., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Casteel, and to their marriage five children have been given: Frances E., John H., James Arthur, William A. and Charles. Mr. Fulkerson owns 563 acres of excellent land, with over ninety under cultivation, and everything on his plantation gives evidence of thrift and prosperity. He is a Democrat in his political views, and in his religious faith a Baptist. He is a member of the Wheel and the K. of L. Mrs. Fulkerson belongs to the Methodist Church. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
- FULKERSON - JAMES - ARTHUR - - - - UNK ARKHIS BIO-CHILD OF ANDREW AND BECKY FULKERSON Andrew J. Fulkerson was born in 1855, St. Francis County, Ark., claiming the advent of his birth. He is the son of John J. and Frances E. Fulkerson, natives of Arkansas and Indiana, respectively. Mr. Fulkerson died in 1880 and his wife in 1858. Andrew J. received but limited advantages for an education, and when only nineteen years of age commenced farming on his personal responsibility. He was married in 1877 to Becky J., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Casteel, and to their marriage five children have been given: Frances E., John H., James Arthur, William A. and Charles. Mr. Fulkerson owns 563 acres of excellent land, with over ninety under cultivation, and everything on his plantation gives evidence of thrift and prosperity. He is a Democrat in his political views, and in his religious faith a Baptist. He is a member of the Wheel and the K. of L. Mrs. Fulkerson belongs to the Methodist Church. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
- FULKERSON - JOHN - H. - - - - UNK ARKHIS BIO-CHILD OF ANDREW AND BECKY FULKERSON Andrew J. Fulkerson was born in 1855, St. Francis County, Ark., claiming the advent of his birth. He is the son of John J. and Frances E. Fulkerson, natives of Arkansas and Indiana, respectively. Mr. Fulkerson died in 1880 and his wife in 1858. Andrew J. received but limited advantages for an education, and when only nineteen years of age commenced farming on his personal responsibility. He was married in 1877 to Becky J., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Casteel, and to their marriage five children have been given: Frances E., John H., James Arthur, William A. and Charles. Mr. Fulkerson owns 563 acres of excellent land, with over ninety under cultivation, and everything on his plantation gives evidence of thrift and prosperity. He is a Democrat in his political views, and in his religious faith a Baptist. He is a member of the Wheel and the K. of L. Mrs. Fulkerson belongs to the Methodist Church. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
- FULKERSON - JOHN - J. - - - - UNK ARKHIS BIO-FATHER OF ANDREW J.FULKERSON Andrew J. Fulkerson was born in 1855, St. Francis County, Ark., claiming the advent of his birth. He is the son of John J. and Frances E. Fulkerson, natives of Arkansas and Indiana, respectively. Mr. Fulkerson died in 1880 and his wife in 1858. Andrew J. received but limited advantages for an education, and when only nineteen years of age commenced farming on his personal responsibility. He was married in 1877 to Becky J., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Casteel, and to their marriage five children have been given: Frances E., John H., James Arthur, William A. and Charles. Mr. Fulkerson owns 563 acres of excellent land, with over ninety under cultivation, and everything on his plantation gives evidence of thrift and prosperity. He is a Democrat in his political views, and in his religious faith a Baptist. He is a member of the Wheel and the K. of L. Mrs. Fulkerson belongs to the Methodist Church. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
13 - FULKERSON - W. - M. - - - - (PIONEER-1844) JUDGE 1844-1848-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY
- FULKERSON - WILLIAM - A. - - - - UNK ARKHIS BIO-CHILD OF ANDREW AND BECKY FULKERSON Andrew J. Fulkerson was born in 1855, St. Francis County, Ark., claiming the advent of his birth. He is the son of John J. and Frances E. Fulkerson, natives of Arkansas and Indiana, respectively. Mr. Fulkerson died in 1880 and his wife in 1858. Andrew J. received but limited advantages for an education, and when only nineteen years of age commenced farming on his personal responsibility. He was married in 1877 to Becky J., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Casteel, and to their marriage five children have been given: Frances E., John H., James Arthur, William A. and Charles. Mr. Fulkerson owns 563 acres of excellent land, with over ninety under cultivation, and everything on his plantation gives evidence of thrift and prosperity. He is a Democrat in his political views, and in his religious faith a Baptist. He is a member of the Wheel and the K. of L. Mrs. Fulkerson belongs to the Methodist Church. Goodspeed's Biography 1884 .
96-PICTURE - FUSSELL - JAMES - - SR. - - BIO - The son of Captain James Fussell, who was one of the most successful businessmen in this area, James Fussell Sr. is head of The Service Company associated with the city for over fifty six years in such enterprises as cotton ginning, auto dealer ships, and auto repair and gasoline station, and tire re treading. Mr.Fussell Sr. was born and raised in Forrest City. The grand parents of Mr.Fussell Sr. were pioneers who played a vital role in the history of North Carolina and Tennessee. He attended the Forrest City High School, the Webb School at Bellbuckle, Tenn., and then Eastman Business College in Poughkeepsie, N.York. He returned to Forrest City in 1909 as a bookkeeper for the Fussell-Graham-Alderson Company, of which firm his father was President. In 1916, Capt.Fussell asked his son to join him as manager of the gin. In 1923, when Capt.Fussell died, he assumed complete control of the firm. Mr.Fussell Sr., married Miss Mildred Ford of Marianna on June 28,1910, and to this union were born one daughter, now Mrs.Elizabeth Ghoulson, and two sons, James Jr., who is Sect.-Treasurer of The Service Co., and Marshall, now wit the Auto-Lite Company. Mrs.Fussell passed away May 12,1935. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, has been President of the Rotary Club, President of the original Young Business Men's Club and he served as a member of the Forrest City School Board from 1926 to 1951, and as Secretary of the board part of that time. It was during this time that the old Crowley Ridge Institute was torn down, and the new school built in 1931. Bricks from the Institute were used to construct the Lincoln High School. He has served on many civic roles and was instrumental in having the street lights upgraded by almost single-handedly raising the funds. Mr.Fussell has just passed the 65th milestone on life's journey, and his life, as his father's, has, and is one of conscientious service to his business and to his community.
96-PICTURE - FUSSELL - JAMES - - JR. - - BIO - James Fussell Jr., son of the prominent James Fussell, Sr., is Sect.-Treasurer of The Service Company, and has been with the firm for 19 years, serving as manager for fourteen years. He graduated from Forrest City High School and later attended Hendrix College. He is a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, and has three sons, James III, Robert, and Alston.
18-58 - FUSSELL - JAMES - - CAPT. - - BIO - BANK OF EASTERN ARKANSAS ORGANIZED-While Louis and Otto Rollwage were busy building their mercantile firm to large proportions, another ambitious concern made its appearance in Forrest City and had also enjoyed a thriving business. It was called Fussell, Graham & Co. and was started by Capt.James Fussell with W.S.Graham as a partner, in 1875, on North Front Street in the building now occupied by Dixie Furniture Co. (1954). Mr.Graham was with the firm until his death in 1900. Captain Fussell, who was to become President of Fussell-Graham-Alderson co., President of the Bank of Eastern Arkansas and The Service Company, and was the son of James Vaulx and Louisa (Alston) Fussell, who were natives of Davidson Co., Tenn., and Chatham Co., N.C., respectively, and was directly descended from the Alston and Ramsey families who were prominent in the history of North Carolina. Capt.Fussell was born at Trenton, Tenn. He moved to Forrest City in 1875 to straighten out some business for the now extinct Stewart-Gwynne & Co. and stayed to start his own firm. He was married on Nov.1,1880 to Miss Lucille Gallaway, daughter of Col M.C.Gallaway, statesman and Nestor of Memphis journalism. Captain Fussell was beloved by men of all races and his Negroe friends proudly stated that he was always fair and a man of his word. He promoted the timber and agriculture of the area and promoted the adequate levee protection for the St.Francis Valley. He believed in raising blooded stock cattle and hogs and encouraged the breeding of the very finest poultry both at his home and his beautiful Gallaway Farms about three miles southwest of Forrest City. He was also a proponent of the Chamber of Commerce as well as a strong advocate for paved streets, improved roads, and better schools. He was one of the founders of the Bank of Eastern Arkansas, served as its first Vice President for two years, and in 1889 as President until the time of his death in 1923. He was a liberal contributor to the building of the Graham Memorial Church, named for his associate, W.S.Graham, under construction at the time of his death. He was also President of the Madison Brick & Tile Co., and the Forrest City Ice Coal Co., and Director of the Forrest City Hotel Co., Widener Gin Co., and Gwynne-Treadwell Co. of Memphis. Original Board of Directors of National Bank of Eastern Arkansas. PICTURE-He succeeded Capt.J.W.Wynne as President, and remained until his death in 1923. Capt. Fussell was indeed a remarkable man of activity and usefulness. His accomplishments were many and highly successful. The scope of his varied activities was so wide and complex that even today, with our indispensable telephones and automobiles, he is an inspiration to those who are tempted to neglect their work because they are "too busy." He was one of the foremost financiers of his time, and love of the soil, was one of the first exponents of conserving the soil to retain its fertility. His clear vision and foresightedness were invaluable in the sound growth of the National Bank of Eastern of which he served as President for 34 years. It was also through his keen foresight and acute sense of character evaluation Captain Fussell's that the Bank attracted a promising young 20 year-old Assistant Bookkeeper from the esteemed Fussell-Graham-Anderson Co. in 1909. Today that quiet and spectacularly successful St.Francis Countian has not only built the most outstanding record in his home town of Forrest City but also is one of the most distinguished bankers in the entire nation.
CREATED DEC.6,2007 Updated December 30,2012
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