James Perry Mason Submitted by Paula Doyle-Bicket James Perry MASON July 1866 – December 1929 James Perry MASON, 63 of Hartford, Arkansas died of a heart attack at his home. He was born in Ducktown, Tennessee to Harrison and Martha MASON. He married Martha Lou Ellen HAWKINS, daughter of Jeptha and Angeline BROWN-HAWKINS on December 18, 1887 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. He was a coal miner. Survivors include: wife Martha, four daughters; Lillian ELBERTSON, Nora Edna MASON of Hodgen, Oklahoma, Pearl SHEARER and Lucy HAILEY of Panama, Oklahoma. Sons; William Edward, Thomas O and Poley Frank. Two sisters, Callie and Alice of Tennessee. Burial will be Hartford Memorial Park, Hartford, Arkansas.