CARROLL COUNTY BIOGRAPHIES - A - K ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SOURCE: History of Benton, Washington, Carroll, Madison, Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas. Chicago: The Goodspeed Publishing Co., 1889. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free Information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Andrew B. Adams, editor and proprietor of the Daily and Weekly Echo, of Eureka Springs, Ark., was born on July 23, 1851. in Randolph County, Ill. His parents, John R. and Martha J. (Stevenson) Adams, were both natives of Illinois. This family of Adams are descendants of the old Virginia Adams stock. John R. Adams was a farmer by vocation, and was born in Randolph County, Ill. He was reared and also lived and died in his native county. Andrew B. Adams was reared on his father's farm, and secured a good education at Shurtleff College, Upper Alton, Ill. For five or six years he taught school in Illinois and Missouri, and early learned the printer's trade by working in different offices. On December 4, 1872, he was united in marriage with Jennie McMurdo, also a native of Randolph County, Ill. Their union has been blessed by the birth of seven children: Thomas B., Pecha G., Emeline Z., Samael S., Julian B., Victor and Jennie G. After his marriage he removed to Centreville, Mo., and published the Centreville Echo for three years. From there he went to several different places in Missouri, but did not locate. In 1879 he came to Eureka Springs, where he has since been engaged in newspaper work. During the interim between the publication of the old Echo and the establishment of the new paper he was engaged in another office. Mr. Adams is Democratic in politics, and his paper is an ardent advocate of the principles of that party. He is a Royal Arch Mason. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- W. E. Beatty, proprietor of the Southern Hotel, of Eureka Springs, was born in Ohio on October 28, 1849, and is a son of John and Delilah (Beery) Beatty, the former of Scotch-Irish and the latter of German extraction. The father and mother were born in 1810 and 1812, respectively, and now reside in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The father has been a merchant, but since about 1876 has been retired from business. W. E. Beatty was taken by his parents to Iowa when he was eight years of age, and he remained there with them until he was sixteen years of age, when he left home. Since then he has been on the frontier the greater part of his time, engaged in general trading, mining and railroad contracting. Until coming to Eureka Springs he never remained long in a place. He came to Eureka Springs in quest of health, and being pleased with the place has remained here. His hotel, which is situated in a most commanding place at the Basin Springs, was built in 1880 by L. M. Rainey, of Springfield, Mo. I was operated by leasehold proprietors with good success until the fall of 1886, when Mr. Beatty purchased the whole property. In the fall of 1888 he remodeled the building, and refurnished it with water and gas and all the modern improvements. Prior to purchasing the hotel he had it leased, and it has been under his proprietorship since November, 1885. during which time it has gained a wide reputation for accommodation to families seeking relief from ill health, from the heat of a summer's sun in the South, or a winter's freeze in the North, and also as headquarters for commercial travelers. Mr. Beatty is an exemplary man in his moral character. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Wilson A. Beaver, Sr., one of the old settlers and leading citizens of Carroll County, Ark., was born in North Carolina on June 7, 1831. In 1835 he was taken by his parents to Tennessee, where he was reared to manhood, coming to Arkansas when about twenty years of age. He first settled near what is now Beaver's Station, and in 1855 located on the place where he now resides. He has been a farmer all his life, and now owns 348 acres of fine land. His parents [p.1047] were Martin and Christian (Pendergrass) Beaver, both natives of North Carolina. Martin B. Beaver was born on May 4, 1800, and was reared in his native State. About 1835 he removed to Tennessee, and remained until 1851, when he came to Lawrence County, Ark., where he died soon after. His wife was born on February 14, 1801. After her husband's death she removed to Carroll County, Ark., and remained till her death, which occurred after the war. Wilson A. Beaver, Sr., was married, in 1852, to Emeline Waits, by whom he is the father of ten children, three of whom died in infancy. Those living are: Almissha, Mrs. Allen Beller; George A.; Demarius, wife of a Mr. Quick, of Fort Smith; Wilson A., Jr., a merchant at Beaver Station; Christian E., Mrs. Frank Seger, of Garden Plains, Kas., and Joseph A. This wife died in 1877, and in 1878 he was united in marriage with Martha Perkins, who is still living. She is a consistent Christian, and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In politics Mr. Beaver is a stanch Democrat. For fourteen years he has filled the office of justice of the peace at Beaver in a manner most satisfactory to all. The post-office here, which is now called Beaver, was originally called Beaver's Ferry, at which time he served as postmaster. Mr. Beaver is an influential and one of the most honored citizens of his community. On his land is a fine stone quarry, from which the stone was taken to build the Crescent Hotel at Eureka Springs, the bridge at Fort Smith, and the Sebastian County Court- house. His residence, which was built in 1836, is one of the pioneer landmarks of the county. It is built of logs which were prepared with the broad-ax, and the lumber in it was sawed with a whip-saw. It was the "Old Confederate House" in time of the war. During the war Mr. Beaver served six months in the Confederate army as a member of Hunter's regiment of Arkansas Confederate Infantry. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Wilson A. Beaver, Jr., a prominent merchant of Beaver Station, Ark., is a son of Wilson A. Beaver, Sr., and Emeline Waits. He was born on June 21, 1861, on the farm on which his father now resides, and was here reared to manhood. On December 5, 1879, he was united in marriage with Mary S. Gaskins, a daughter of William Gaskins. Their union has been blessed by the birth of two children, a boy and girl, of whom the boy, George Albert, is dead. The girl's name is Edna. Mr. Beaver established his present store about five years ago, and has since been doing a thriving business. Since July 1, 1888, he has filled the position of postmaster of the town. In polities he supports the principles of the Democratic party. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Alvin S. Bobo, of the firm of Freeman & Bobo, general merchants of Berryville, Ark., is a native of Carroll County, born on November 20, 1852. He is one of a family of seven children born to the marriage of Elisha Bobo and Olivia Wilson, both of whom were natives of Tennessee. The parents were reared and married in their native State, and came to Arkansas about 1848. They purchased land in Carroll County, and improved a farm, upon which they resided until the death of the father, in September, 1869. The mother still survives. Their family consisted of two sons and five daughters, viz.: Laura, now the wife of H. Elers, of Idaho: Eva, wife of J. R. Smith, of Berryville; Sallie, wife of C. B. Langston, of Hot Springs, Ark.; Joseph, who is unmarried and resides in Berryville; Alvin S., Queen and Lulia. Alvin S. grew to mature years at the home of his parents, and secured a good education at Clark's Academy. After leaving school he was engaged in farming near Berryville until 1881, when he engaged in the flouring-mill business, having built the Berryville Mill in 1879. After spending three years in that business he sold out, and engaged in his present business. Mr. Freeman became a partner in the business in 1885. The firm carry a large and complete stock, and have established a good trade. For the past year Mr. Bobo has also been successfully engaged in the saw-mill and lumber business. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Bobo, one of the enterprising and public-spirited farmers of Carroll County, Ark., is a native of the county, and was born on July 4, 1852. He is a son of Elisha and Ollie (Wilson) Bobo. He was reared at the home of his parents, and educated at Clark's Academy. About 1878 he engaged with his brother in the general mercantile business, and continued selling goods at intervals until June, 1888, since which time he has been engaged in farming. He owns two farms, comprising 330 acres, of which 150 are improved and under cultivation. His farms include the old home farm, on which are good buildings and other improvements. Since November, 1886, Mr. Bobo has served in the capacity of deputy sheriff, and has done the greater part of the business of the [p.1048] sheriff's office. Mr. Bobo is a man of good habits and fine business qualities, and is considered one of the successful men of the county. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Alfred Mc. Bradley is a Tennesseean, who was born in Jefferson County May 13, 1834. His father, Jesse Bradley, was a native of North Carolina, and a son of James Bradley, also a native of the Old North State. Jesse Bradley was reared in his native State and in East Tennessee. In Jefferson County, Tenn., he married Susan Coffman, a native of the State. He removed his family to Alabama in 1837, locating in Cherokee County, and resided there until his death, about 1872. Alfred Mc. Bradley was reared on his father's farm in Cherokee County, Ala. In 1862 he enlisted in the Confederate army, joining Col. Shaler's regiment of infantry. After serving one year with that regiment he joined Col. Wood's battalion, and served until they were disbanded at Jackson Post, Ark., at the close of the war. He participated in the battle of Poison Springs. Mr. Bradley came to Arkansas in 1854, and located in Searcy County. The following year he married Nancy E. Lawrence, a native of Chattooga County, Ga., where she was also reared. After their marriage they resided in Searcy County until after the war, when they removed to Barry County, Mo., and engaged in agricultural pursuits. In the spring of 1867 they came to Carroll County, and the following year located on their present farm. He purchased 120 acres of raw land, and has since cleared seventy-five acres and made fair improvements. On his farm is an orchard of over 400 bearing trees of a fine variety of apples. About 1870 Mr. Bradley was elected county treasurer, and served two years. In 1886 he was elected justice of the peace of his township, and still serves in that capacity. He and wife have seven children living, namely; Melinda (Mrs. Andrew Walker), Matilda, Martha (Mrs. W. J. Ashe), Melissa (Mrs. A. J. Goforth), Susan, Clementine and Barton Ellis, and five dead, one who died in early childhood, three infants, and Walter, who died September 2, 1887, aged seventeen years. Mr. Bradley is industrious, enterprising and well respected. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Joel G. Breeding, a hardware merchant of Eureka Springs, was born in Overton County, Tenn., on November 11, 1841, and is a son of Stephen H. and Diana Breeding. Stephen H. Breeding was also a native of Tennessee, born in 1818. He was engaged in farming in his native State until 1859, when he removed to a farm near Berryville, Carroll Co., Ark., where he resided until his death in 1879. His widow is still living, and resides with the subject of this sketch. She is now seventy-five years of age. Joel G. Breeding was reared at the home of his parents, and came with them to Arkansas. When eighteen years of age he engaged in farming on his own account, and continued until he removed to Eureka Springs in December, 1879. He then established a general store, but afterward ran it into a grocery store, and continued in that line of business until December, 1887, when he purchased his present hard ware store of Mr. M. Childs. Mr. Breeding is a very successful business man, and is one of the prominent and reliable citizens of the county. On September 7, 1865, he wedded Sophia K. Ramsey, who was born and reared in Carroll County, Ark., and is a daughter of Thompson Ramsey. Their union has been blessed by the birth of six children: Margaret J. (married to J. E. Jenks, of Faulkner County, Ark.), Naomi A., Laura L., Winnie A., Albert R. and Ettie P. Breeding. Both Mr. Breeding and wife are earnest Christians, and members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He is a Mason, and a member of the Knights of Labor. Politically he is a Democrat, and at present he is a member of the town council, and has been for four years. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hon. Bradley Bunch, a farmer of Carroll County, and one of the most prominent citizens of North west Arkansas, was born in Overton County, Tenn., on December 9, 1818. He is a son of Capt. Nathaniel Bunch, a Virginian by birth, who was reared in Tennessee, where he married Sally Ray, also a native of Virginia. Capt. Nathaniel Bunch resided in Tennessee till 1841, when he removed to Arkansas and settled in Carroll County. This county was afterward divided, and the part in which he resided was placed in Newton County. There he resided until his death, in 1858. While a resident of Tennessee he served as captain of the State militia. Bradley Bunch grew to manhood in his native State, and when eighteen years of age was married to Jane Baswell, who was also born and reared in Tennessee. After their marriage they resided in Tennessee until 1838, when they came to Arkansas and located in Carroll County, in what is now Newton County. In 1846 they removed to a farm in Carroll County, [p.1049] and located on their present farm in the spring of 1851. Here Mr. Bunch has one of the finest and best improved farms of the county. He and wife are the parents of six children living and six dead. Of those dead, two died in early childhood and four after they were grown, one of the latter being married. Those living are Nathaniel C.; Caroline, Mrs. Lafayette Champlin; Lucetta, Mrs. William M. Wood; T. S., now in Arizona; E. C., Larkin B. and Laura A. Mr. Bunch has filled numerous public offices of honor and trust. For three successive terms he served as justice of the peace of his township, and in 1850 was elected and served four years as associate justice of the county court. In 1854 he was elected to represent Carroll County in the State Legislature, and was three times re-elected to the same position, serving, in all, four consecutive terms. In 1862 he was elected State senator, but, owing to military disturbances, did not serve. In 1866 he was again chosen to represent the county in the Legislature, and was elected speaker of the House. He was also elected speaker in 1860, and served a term in that capacity. In 1874 he served as a delegate to the State Constitutional Convention, and at the general election, the following September, was again elected State senator. By that body he was elected presiding officer of its deliberations, and served two years in that capacity. In March, 1888. Mr. Bunch was appointed county and probate judge, to fill a vacancy, and still holds the position. In his long public life he has filled every position with satisfaction to his constituents and with credit to himself. Both the Judge and wife are earnest Christians and communicants of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. For many years he has been a Mason. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hon. John Carroll was born on August 30, 1828, in what is now Claiborne County, Tenn. He is the second in a family of ten children of Hugh and Anna (Shelton) Carroll. The family is of purely Celtic origin. Hugh Carroll's father came from Ireland to America, and was a hero of the battle of New Orleans in 1815. This branch of the Carroll family is most probably closely connected with the Maryland and Tennessee Carrolls, and so far as is known they generally followed agriculture and the professions. Hugh Carroll was born near Martinsburgh, Va. In Tennessee he engaged in farming and dealt extensively in horses. In 1836 he came West with the Cherokee Indians, and located first at Fort Gibson, I. T., but later settled in Neosho, Mo. In removing the Cherokees he was wagon master of a detachment of Indians. Upon settling at Neosho he engaged in farming, which he very successfully continued until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he joined the Confederate service, and was killed in Newton County, Mo., in 1862. His wife was also born in Claiborne County, Tenn., and is now living about nine miles from Neosho, Mo. Hon. John Carroll was reared on the frontier, and received his education by his own personal efforts, mostly among the Cherokee Indians. When his father removed to Missouri he remained in the Indian Territory, and was married in the Cherokee Nation to Susan Ward, a quadroon. She died in 1856, leaving two children; Hugh, who was accidentally killed in 1885, at Vinita, where he resided, and Fincher, who now resides at Huntsville, Ark. While a resident of the Indian Nation Mr. Carroll dealt very extensively and successfully in all kinds of Indian supplies. From there he removed to McDonald County, Mo., and in 1857 was united in marriage with Huldah Holcomb, who was born of French parentage in Newton County, Mo. Seven children have been born to this union; Mary, now the wife of John Cecil, of Chico, Tex.; Dick, deceased; Jeff. D., deceased; Frank, a clerk in the post-office at Eureka Springs, Ark.; Nora, Albert S. J. and Nellie. Upon his removal to McDonald County, Mr. Carroll settled on a large farm, which he cultivated in connection with stockraising until the Civil War broke out. He raised three companies for the Confederate service, and was made captain of a company in the State service under Price. On reorganization he still commanded a company until 1863, when he received a colonel's commission, which he retained until the war ended. He passed through the service with many narrow escapes, but without injury. Returning home he settled at Huntsville, Ark., and engaged in general agricultural business and land dealing. He was a member of the first Legislature that convened after the war, and in 1874 was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention. As early as 1857 Mr. Carroll's ability to manage public affairs was recognized. In that year he was appointed sheriff of McDonald County, Mo., and United States Deputy Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas. He continued in business at Huntsville, Ark., until the opening of [p.1050] Eureka Springs in 1879, when he came thither and engaged in the improving and general merchandise business. He was chosen first mayor of the city, and was also chosen by the citizens to represent them in adjusting the land suit between the town site claimants and the agricultural claimants. In 1884 he was admitted to the bar, and practiced law as a member of the firm of Carroll, Glitsch & Vandeventer until he was appointed United States Marshal of the Western District of Arkansas, in October, 1885. He still holds this position, and is widely and favorably known in the Southwest. The Western District of Arkansas includes eighteen counties of Arkansas, besides the five civilized tribes of the Indian Territory, the Chickasaws, Choctaws, Creeks, Cherokees and Seminoles, and does the largest legal business of any district of the United States. During Mr. Carroll's service as marshal, seventeen deputy marshals have been killed. Politically our subject is a stanch Democrat, as was also his ancestry. He is a Royal Arch Mason. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- John T. Champlin, cashier of the Citizens Bank, Eureka Springs, Ark., is a native of the county, born on May 8, 1857, and is the second of a family of four children of Stoddard and Margaret M. (McDonald) Champlin, natives of Overton County, Tenn. The father was a miller by trade, but after coming to Arkansas he was engaged in farming for about thirty-four years. He was killed at his home by "bushwhackers" in 1862. The mother died in 1886. John T. Champlin was reared on his parents' farm, and secured his education in his native county. He remained with his mother until he was twenty-two years of age, when he began life on his own account as a farmer. After cultivating the soil for one year, he engaged in the dry goods business, which he has continued. He is now a member of the firm of W. W. Davis & Co., dealers in dry goods and groceries, also of A. N. Matthews & Co., hardware merchants, and J. W. Freeman, Gray & Co., commission merchants. Mr. Champlin still owns a farm of 200 acres, the old homestead where he was born, and is a director in the bank of which he is cashier. On February 3, 1881, he was married to Martha A. Davis, a daughter of W. W. Davis, and to them have been born three children, namely: Alta, Pearl A. and John T. Champlin, Jr. Mr. Champlin is an influential citizen of the county, and is a Republican in politics. He is a Knight Templar and Mason. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- D. F. Powell, assistant cashier of the Citizens Bank, of Eureka Springs, was born in Pennsylvania, February 11, 1865, and is a son of William and Mary Powell. William Powell, who is a farmer, removed to Illinois when our subject was young, but for the past five years he and family have resided in Kansas. He is now president of a State bank at Cherryvale, Kas. D. F. Powell remained with his parents until February, 1887, and worked in the bank at Cherryvale. In February, 1887, he came to Eureka Springs, and was employed in the bank here. In March, 1888, he became assistant cashier. Politically he is a firm Republican, and is highly respected by all who know him. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Christopher C. Chaney, a well-to-do farmer and stock raiser of Osage Township, Carroll Co., Ark., was born on November 28, 1842, on the farm where he now resides. He is a son of J. C. and N. D. (Seahorn) Chaney, both natives of Tennessee. The parents removed from Tennessee to Arkansas about 1838, and settled on the place where our subject now resides. While a resident of Tennessee J. C. Chaney served as colonel of a regiment of militia. He died on his farm in Carroll County in 1864. Christopher C. was reared at the home of his parents, and in August, 1861, enlisted in the Confederate army. He served in Col. Gunter's regiment about two months, and in the latter part of 1862 was assigned to Col. Peel's regiment, with which he served until it was disbanded at Shreveport, La., in 1865. Besides several skirmishes he participated in the following engagements: Jenkin's Ferry, Mansfield and Pleasant Hill. Returning home in June, 1865, Mr. Chaney engaged in farming and stock raising. In January, 1869, he was united in marriage with Winifred C. Usrey, a native of Tennessee. She remained in her native State until she was nine years of age, when she came to Carroll County. She is a daughter of Samuel Usrey, deceased. Mr. Chaney settled on his father's old homestead. The farm contains 200 acres of land, of which 150 are under cultivation, with fair improvements. Besides his farming interests Mr. Chaney owns a threshing machine, which he operates during the threshing season. He and wife have eight children, namely: Alfred B., Albert D., William Thomas, George Walker, Robert E., Henry F., Jesse S. and Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Chaney are communicants of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Gov. Powell Clayton was born in Delaware County, Penn., on August 7, 1833. His father, John Clayton, was sixth in line of descent from William Clayton, who came from England to Pennsylvania with William Penn in 1681. John Clayton wedded Ann, a daughter of Capt. George Clark, of the British army. When twenty years of age Powell Clayton entered Capt. Alden Partridge's Military Academy at Bristol, Penn., and also studied civil engineering. In 1859 he was made engineer and surveyor of Leavenworth, Kas. On May 29, 1861, he enlisted in the United States army as captain of the First Kansas Infantry. At Wilson's Creek his company lost forty-nine out of seventy-four men, and in February, 1862, he was made lieutenant-colonel of the Fifth Kansas Cavalry, and the following March was promoted to the position of colonel of the regiment, and was given command of the post of Pine Bluff, which he successfully defended against Gen. Marmaduke. For his gallant service at Pine Bluff and Mount Elba, where he captured 300 prisoners, 60 wagons and $60,000 cash in pay master's chest, President Lincoln made him brigadier-general in August, 1864. He served until hostilities ceased, and was mustered out of service on August 24, 1865. After his marriage with Miss B. A. McGraw, a daughter of an old citizen of Helena, Ark., he settled on a plantation in Jefferson County, Ark. The Republican party organized in Arkansas in 1867, and he made the first canvass for the adoption of a constitution, which was adopted, and in February, 1868, Mr. Clayton was nominated for governor of the State, and was afterward elected. Vigor and determination marked his administration. He met the Ku Klux Klan and order of the White Camelia promptly and firmly. Martial law was proclaimed and three brigades of State Militia were called out. Gov. Clayton's course was endorsed by the Legislature and the loyal people. In January, 1871, he was elected United States Senator as a Republican. He resigned the governor's office on March 25, 1871, and took his seat in the Senate. In the XLIII Congress he was chairman of the joint committee on enrolled bills, and a member of the committee on military affairs and Territories, and also a member of the select committee on levees of the Mississippi River. In 1877 he returned to Little Rock and remained there until 1882, when he came to Eureka Springs as president of the Eureka Springs Railroad Company. After the road was built he was made general manager, and is now president and manager. He was the prime mover in organizing the improvement company of Eureka Springs, of which he is president. Besides his interests at Eureka Springs he owns a plantation on the Arkansas River fifteen miles below Pine Bluff, 40,000 acres in Southeast Arkansas, and considerable property at Hot Springs and Little Rock. To him and wife have been born four children, viz.: Lucy, Mrs. F. F. Gilbert, of Chicago; Powell, now attending the Pennsylvania Military Academy; Charlotte and Kathleen. Gov. Clayton still takes an active interest in politics, and is now chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of Arkansas, and a member of the National Committee. He is a member of the G. A. R. and Loyal Legion. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- William W. Collier was born near Benton, Saline Co., Ark., about 1834, and is a son of Stephen Collier, a native of Virginia, who married a Miss France, also a native of Virginia. Stephen Collier came to Arkansas at an early day, and located in Saline County, where his first wife died when our subject was an infant. He afterward married again, and removed to Johnson County, where he afterward resided. His death occurred away from home in the fall of 1845, while visiting a brother-in-law in Newton County. After his father's death William W. resided with an uncle in Newton and Carroll Counties until he was twenty years of age. Beginning life then for himself, he worked in a tan-yard for one year, but since then he has been engaged in farming. About 1858 he was married in Carroll County to Tennessee Allread, a native of Arkansas. They located on a farm on Dry Fork, and it was here that his first wife died, about eighteen months after their marriage. Mr. Collier next located on a farm at the head of Osage Creek, and remained there until 1876, when he sold out with the intention of removing to Arizona, but changed his mind and decided to remain in Arkansas. He purchased the farm where he now resides, two and one-half miles from Green Forest. Here he located and has since resided. His home farm contains 240 acres, and he has a tract of eighty acres nearer Green Forest. There are about 150 acres under fence, with good improvements. On July 26, 1860, Mr. Collier wedded Tennessee Sisco, a native of Carroll County, and a daughter of Thomas Sisco (deceased), who removed from [p.1052] Tennessee to Arkansas about 1835. In 1861 Mr. Collier enlisted in the Confederate army, and served until the close of the war, participating in the battles of Oak Hill, Prairie Grove, and several skirmishes. While mustering before the war he served as second lieutenant. Politically he is a Democrat. Both he and wife are consistent Christians. She is a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church, and he of the Methodist Church. They have eleven children living, viz.: Mary (Mrs. Abe Walker), Thomas S., Nancy E. (Mrs. Mat Dooling), William A., Benjamin F., Edward L., Alexander, John H., Araminta J., Melissa and Mellie. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Archimedes Davis, one of the prominent attorneys of Eureka Springs, Ark., is a native of Abingdon, Washington Co., Va. He was born on December 12, 1850, and is a son of Archimedes and Mary V. (Fulkerson) Davis. The father was of English and Welsh extraction, and a native of Virginia. By profession he was a lawyer. He also owned several plantations, which he managed. For twenty years before his death he was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. In politics he was a stanch Democrat. His death occurred in 1865. His wife was also a native of the "Old Dominion." Two of her brothers were colonels in the Confederate army, and one of them has been in Congress since the war. She is still living at the old home in Virginia at the age of seventy- five years. Our subject was reared on his father's farm and secured a good education, which was finished at King College, Bristol, Tenn. In 1870 he began reading law with his uncle, Frank Fulkerson, of Rogersville, Tenn., and continued for one year. Thence he went to Bristol and finished his law education with York & Fulkerson, the latter being his mother's youngest brother. He obtained license to practice at Abingdon, Va., and came west in 1873. Locating at Marshall, Searcy Co., Ark., he practiced law there ten years, after which he came to Eureka Springs, where he has since controlled a large practice. In 1876 he was elected to the State Legislature from Searcy County, and served one term, during which time he was a member of several important committees. For a number of years he served as school examiner of Searcy County. In 1884 he was elected mayor of Eureka Springs, and held the office two terms. which was during the litigation on the town site; and was one of the committee appointed to carry out the decree of the court in that suit. His marriage with Sallie B. Rogers was celebrated in Searcy County, Ark., in 1878, and to them have been born four children, of whom one, Grace, is dead. Those living are Blanch. Sam, Vance and Mary, Mrs. Davis is a consistent Christian and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Davis takes an active interest in political matters, and supports the Democratic party. For the past two years he has served as chairman of the Democratic Central Committee of Carroll County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hon. Tilford Denton was born in Warren County, Tenn., on November 22, 1817, and is a son of Capt. John Denton, a native of South Carolina. The latter was reared in his native State, and, when a young man, went to Kentucky, where he married Jane French, a native of North Carolina. Soon after their marriage they removed to Tennessee, and located in Warren County, being among the first settlers there. After a number of years' residence there they removed to Arkansas, and located near Cane Hill, Washington County, remaining there until the death of the father in 1832. Capt. John Denton served in the War of 1812, in Col. Coffey's regiment, and participated in the battle of New Orleans with Gen. Jackson. There was a family of twelve children, of whom ten grew to mature years. Two sons and two daughters married and became heads of families. None of the others ever married. Our subject, who is the youngest son, and his sister, Mary, widow of Col. Daniel Thomason, of Washington County, Ark., are the only surviving members of the family. The latter is now eighty-four years of age. Hon. Tilford Denton grew to manhood in Washington County, coming to Carroll County when he was twenty years of age. He located at Carrollton, and has since been a resident of this vicinity. In 1873 he removed to his present residence in Boone County, just across the line, but his post-office has been at Carrollton for the last fifty years. He owns about 1,000 acres of real estate in Carroll County. In 1846 the Colonel was elected clerk of Carroll County, and served one term, declining re-election. In 1850 he was elected to represent his county in the State Legislature, and at the expiration of his term was re-elected to the same position. Afterward he served as county treasurer for one or two terms. In 1863 he enlisted in Col. [p.1053] Harrell's battalion, and served in the Confederate army until the close of the war, on detached duty, as quartermaster of the battalion. His marriage with Mary Sneed, a daughter of Charles Sneed, was celebrated in November, 1848. To their union have been born thirteen children, of whom Sebron S., John R., Charles S., Hugh L., Volney W. and Wilburn G. are living. The others died as follows: William F., August, 1887, aged thirty-eight years; Jane, June 27, 1872, aged nineteen years; Elizabeth, 1877, aged twenty years; Kizzy, 1878, aged eighteen years; Robert E. Lee, March, 1880, aged sixteen years; Tilford, 1863, aged six years, and an infant unnamed. When Mr. Denton settled in Carrollton in March, 1837, he engaged in the mercantile business, and continued until 1845. The currency at that time was mostly in peltry, and one season the Colonel shipped 6,600 pounds of deer-skins to New Orleans. In 1859 he engaged in merchandising, and continued until the war, as a member of the firm of Denton & Peele. Col. Denton is closely identified with the history of his section of country, no man being more highly respected or esteemed by its citizens. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- J. O. Ducker, M. D., was born in Ashley County, Ark., in 1851, and is a son of W. M. and Permelia K. Ducker, natives of South Carolina and Virginia, respectively. W. M. Ducker was of French extraction, and a farmer. He was a prominent man in his county, and served as sheriff for many years. His death occurred in 1855. The mother was of English origin. She died in 1874, leaving two children, the subject of this sketch and a daughter who now resides in Texas. J. O. Ducker received a good academic education in his native county, after which he entered college at Louisville, Ky., from which he graduated in 1869. In 1874 he entered the Louisville Medical College, and attended one year, after which he entered Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, graduating from it in 1877. At once he entered upon the practice of his profession near Pine Bluff, Ark., remaining there until 1879, when he removed to Fayetteville. After a year's practice in the latter city, he removed to Eureka Springs. Being thoroughly educated in his profession, he has built up a large practice in medicine and surgery, and here he practices during the summer; he also has an office in the city of St. Louis, Mo., where he practices his profession every winter. Dr. Ducker is a member of the State Medical Association, and is secretary of the County Medical Society. His marriage with Daisy Foster, of New Orleans, was celebrated in December, 1881, and to them has been born one son, Frank O. The Doctor is a Mason, and in polities a Democrat. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas W. Fancher, a prominent farmer of Carroll County, Ark., was born in Overton County, Tenn., on January 24, 1833. He is a son of James and Elizabeth (Carlock) Fancher, natives of North Carolina and Tennessee, respectively. When twelve years of age James Fancher removed from his native State to Tennessee. After his marriage in the latter State he located on a farm, and resided there until 1838, when he came to Carroll County, Ark. Locating on a farm, he spent the remainder of his life here, and died on June 8, 1866. His widow is still living (1888). James Fancher served as a private in the War of 1812. In 1842 he represented Carroll County in the Arkansas Legislature. Thomas W. Fancher grew to manhood on his father's farm, and on July 9, 1857, was married to Elizabeth B. Sneed, a daughter of Charles Sneed. She was born and reared in the neighborhood of her present home. After his marriage Mr. Fancher located on a part of his present farm. The place now contains 500 acres, of which 230 acres are under cultivation and finely improved. Mr. and Mrs. Fancher have a family of ten children, viz.: James, Wilburn H., Martha J. (a widow, who resides with her parents), Mary D. (one of the county teachers), Polk, Charles R., Wilkins H., Bessie May, Joseph J. and Jesse. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fancher are earnest Christians. She is a member of the Methodist Church, and he of the Cumberland Presbyterian. In 1862 Mr. Fancher enlisted in the Confederate army, and was assigned to the Fourth Arkansas Infantry. Later he was placed in Herrell's battalion, and served until hostilities ceased, acting part of the time as first lieutenant. Among other engagements he participated in the battles of Prairie Grove, Poison Springs and Marks Mills. His regiment was disbanded in Texas, after which he returned home, arriving in June, 1865. Mr. Fancher is a charter member of Osage Masonic Lodge, and is a Master Mason. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- J. C. Fraker was born in Illinois on February 26, 1831. About 1838 his parents removed to Indiana, and it was there that he was educated in the common schools. In 1858 he removed to Kansas, and the next year located at [p.1054] Emporia, where he soon after engaged in the hardware business, in partnership with Asa Gillett and Senator P. B. Plumb. Later the firm comprised Judge Peyton, Senator Plumb and Mr. Fraker. They did a large wholesale and retail business, at that time the largest in Southeast Kansas. In 1868 Mr. Fraker sold his interest, and removed to Wichita, and in 1871 engaged in the milling business, which he continued until 1880, when his mill burned. The next year he removed to Carroll County, Ark., and engaged in saw-milling and the lumber trade. He also retained an interest in a lumber business at Wichita. At first he located at Winona Springs, but in 1885 he came to Eureka Springs. Until last year he did a large wholesale and retail business, but since then he has been doing a wholesale business exclusively, as a member of the firm of Spencer & Fraker. Their business in 1887 amounted to $50,000. In 1852 Mr. Fraker was united in marriage with Susan M. Nicholls, of Greencastle, Ind. She died on September 1, 1874. leaving three children, viz.: Frank F., Hattie and Birdie. On September 1, 1875, he wedded Miss E. M. Foote, of Nottawa, Mich. Both he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His first wife was also a member of the same church. In politics Mr. Fraker is a Prohibitionist, and is the present secretary of the Prohibition State Central Committee. His wife is president of the W. C. T. U. of Eureka Springs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Timothy C. Freeman, a son of William H. and Nancy Freeman, was born in Warren County, Tenn., on June 2, 1843. His parents removed from Tennessee to Louisiana and thence to Arkansas in 1853. They settled in Carroll County, where Timothy C. Freeman grew to manhood. In 1861 the latter enlisted in the Confederate army, and was assigned to Col. Hawthorn's regiment of infantry. On July 4, 1863, he was taken prisoner at Helena, Ark., and was held at Alton, Ill., until June 10, 1864. Soon after he was discharged and enlisted in the United States Navy for three years, but was discharged August 10, 1865, after which he returned to Missouri, locating in Polk County. There he engaged in farming, and remained until 1873. On January 6, 1868, he wedded Samantha Lofton, who was born and reared in Polk County, and is a daughter of Alfred Lofton, now deceased. In 1873 Mr. Freeman sold his property in Polk County, and, removing to Arkansas, settled on a farm near Berryville, which he has since cultivated in a very successful manner. In polities he has always endorsed and supported the measures and men of the Democratic party. He was elected sheriff of Carroll County in the fall of 1878, and was twice re-elected to the same office, thus serving six consecutive years. For some time he has served as public building commissioner of the county. He and wife have a family of one daughter and four sons, viz.: Flora (Mrs. J. H. Hanna), William E., James B., Finney and Charles. Both Mr. and Mrs. Freeman are consistent members of the Christian Church. He is a Mason and a member of the I. O. O. F. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Jesse W. Freeman, of the firm of Freeman & Bobo, general merchants of Berryville, Ark., is a native of White County, Tenn., born March 15, 1846. He is a son of William H. and Nancy (Walling) Freeman, both of whom were born and reared in Tennessee. They were married in their native State, and resided there until 1851, when they came to Arkansas. Locating in Carroll County, they resided here until 1862. when they removed to Bolivar, Mo., their present home. Jesse W. Freeman was fifteen years of age when the Civil War broke out, and in 1862 he enlisted in the First Arkansas Cavalry and served until 1863, when he was discharged for disability, which was the result of a wound received in Carroll County in March of that year. Mr. Freeman is chiefly self-educated. In early life he had very little opportunity to attend school, but since arriving at mature years he has acquired a good practical education by business experience and much desultory reading. After the war he went to the home of his parents in Missouri and remained until 1869, when he came to Berryville, and, in a small way, engaged in the mercantile business. Soon after he took a partner in business, and under the firm name of Freeman & Fanning did a general mercantile business for about twelve years. Mr. Freeman then did business alone until 1886, when the present firm was established. The firm carry a good stock of goods, have a neat store and a large trade. In 1883 Mr. Freeman purchased the Berryville Flouring Mill, since which time he has done a successful milling business. He also owns a half interest in a saw and planing-mill, which manufactures a great deal of lumber. Upon the organization of the Citizens' Bank at Eureka Springs he was one of the stockholders and directors, and, at [p.1055] the expiration of eight months, was elected president, in which capacity he has since served. In connection with his other business Mr. Freeman has dealt largely in stock, during which time he has shipped many horses South and cattle and bogs to St. Louis and Chicago. His marriage with Serena L. Meek, a native of the county, and a daughter of Jacob A. Meek, deceased, was solemnized at Berryville in 1864, and to their union have been born five children: Frank B., Dallas, Clarence, Jessie and Carl. Mr. Freeman is a member of the Knights Templar Lodge at Eureka Springs, and the I. O. O. F. and Blue Lodge at Berryville. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Philip B. Fry is a Tennesseean, who was born in Polk County December 4, 1839, and is a son of Harvey and Anna (Cate) Fry, both natives of McMinn County, Tenn. The parents were married in their native county, and afterward located in Polk County among the Indians. It was four years before the Indians were removed from the county. There Harvey Fry spent the remainder of his life. He improved a farm, which he cultivated, and operated a large flouring mill. For one or more terms he held the office of trustee of the county. His death occurred in 1881, and his wife's in the spring of 1888. P. B. Fry grew to manhood at his father's home, and in the spring of 1862 enlisted in the Confederate army. Joining the Fifth Tennessee Cavalry under Col. McKinzy, he, with the exception of six months, served with that regiment as second sergeant until the war closed, and participated in the battles of Perryville, Missionary Ridge, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, and those around Atlanta. Once while at home he was taken prisoner, but made his escape. At the close of the war his regiment was paroled at Greensboro, N. C., after which Mr. Fry returned to his home in Tennessee and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1864 he was married in Polk County, Tenn., to Elizabeth Taylor, a native of the county and a daughter of James Taylor. In the fall of 1867 he sold his farm in Tennessee and came to Arkansas. For awhile he rented land, but in 1869 he purchased the farm on which he now resides, which at that time was nothing more than a small clearing with a few improvements. The farm now contains 360 acres, with 150 under cultivation, with good improvements, and upon which is an orchard of over 600 fine fruit trees. Politically Mr. Fry endorses and supports the principles of the Democratic party. He and wife have a family of six children, viz.: William H., Julia B., Emma M., Lou Ann, John R. and Elizabeth. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- John Gaskins, one of the oldest pioneers of Carroll County, Ark., was born about 1816, in Washington County, Ind., and is a son of John and Mary Ann (Kile) Gaskins. The father was born near Cincinnati, Ohio, and removed to Indiana in very early pioneer times. He died in Washington County, Ind., after which his widow with her family removed to Monroe County, Ind. Thence she removed to Sullivan County, Ind., where she died. After the death of his father, the support of the family devolved upon our subject and a brother. The former remained with his mother until he was nineteen years of age, when he married Susan Scott, and settled on a farm in Monroe County, Ind. Three years later he removed to Marion County, Ark., and, locating on White River, remained their four years, when he removed to Green Forest, Carroll County. Remaining there until December, 1835, he located on his present farm, near what is now Gaskin Station. Here he has since resided with the exception of about three years during the war, when, on account of his being a Union man, he found it convenient to immigrate to Missouri. He had three sons and one son-in-law in the Federal army. After the war he returned home, and has since, as before, been engaged in farming. His farm contains 180 acres of good land. His first wife, who died in 1885, bore him twelve children, of whom five, William, James, Elias, Mary and Nancy, are living. The mother of these children is buried near the home place. She was a consistent Christian, and a member of the Christian Church. In 1888 Mr. Gaskins married Nancy Wright, a native of Tennessee, who was reared in Barry County, Mo. She is an earnest member of the Baptist Church. Politically Mr. Gaskins is a stanch Republican. He cast his first presidential vote for Gen. W. H. Harrison, and recently voted for Benjamin Harrison. He also had about fifteen Republican offsprings to vote for Harrison this year. Being one of the oldest settlers in this part of Arkansas, he remembers when the country abounded in wild animals, and, as he is the most noted hunter in this section, he often laughingly says "that his killing panther and bear made it possible for subsequent settlement." Uncle Johnny [p.1056] Gaskins' bear hunts and general mountain expeditions form the subject for winter fireside chats all over "these parts." ---------------------------------------------------------------------- William P. George. M. D., a physician and surgeon of Berryville, Ark., was born in Cassville, Mo., on January 26, 1847, and is a son of David O. and Sarah (Smith) George, natives of Tennessee and Virginia, respectively. When sixteen years of age David O. George came to Arkansas, and, when a young man, went to Missouri, where he married in Benton County. He was one of the first merchants who located at Springfield. where he remained a number of years. Thence he removed to Cassville, where he was engaged in merchandising for several years, after which he located on a farm in Barry County and resided there until his death, in April, 1886. Dr. William P. George grew to manhood in Barry County, and secured a good education in the common and higher English branches at Washburn. In July, 1862, he enlisted in the army, and was assigned to Company C. Eleventh Missouri Infantry, and served until he was paroled at Shreveport, at the close of the war, or in June, 1865. He participated in the engagements at Pleasant Hill, La., Little Rock and Jenkins' Ferry. At the first named place he was slightly wounded. In 1865 he began studying medicine in the office of Dr. John Ray. of Cassville, and continued two years, after which he located at Berryville, Ark., and commenced practicing. In 1874 he entered the St. Louis Medical College, and graduated from that institution in 1875. Returning to Berryville, he resumed practicing, and has continued with very great success. Since 1869 he has been engaged in the drug business in connection with his practice, with the exception of two years. His marriage with Mollie Burton, a daughter of John O. Burton, of Cassville, was solemnized on January 15, 1871. Mrs. George was born in Cassville, and was chiefly reared and educated in Missouri. To their union have been born four children, of whom one, Pearl, a bright little girl of six years, is dead. Those living are Burton O., William E. and Charles A. For about four years the Doctor held the position of county examiner. He is now a member of the Board of Pensions and Carroll County Medical Association. He is a Royal Arch Mason and Knight Templar. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Henry Glitsch, a prominent member of the Carroll County bar, was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, on August 18, 1848, and when nine months of age was brought by his parents to America. They settled in Johnstown, Penn., where the father, Casper Glitsch, was a machinist in the iron-works. Casper Glitsch was born in 1821 and died in 1883. He was the son of Christian Glitsch, who is now living in Willmore, Penn., at the advanced age of ninety years. The latter is a leather merchant, and since coming to America has made three trips to Europe. The Glitsch family present a remarkable example of fine physique and longevity, the father of our subject being the only one of the family that is dead. Anne Elizabeth Glitsch, the mother of Henry, is now living in Johnstown, Penn., at the age of sixty-two years, she having been born in 1826. Her father was on the staff of Napoleon at the burning of Moscow, and died at the age of ninety-four years. Henry Glitsch was reared at Johnstown, and while a boy worked in rolling- mills. On June 27, 1863, he enlisted in the Federal army, joining Company F, Twenty-first Pennsylvania Cavalry. His first term of enlistment expired in six months, and he re-enlisted in January, 1864, at Charleston, Va., for three years or during the war. He served until July 30, 1865, after which he returned to Johnstown and engaged as heater in a rolling-mill. In September, 1868, he entered Pennsylvania College, at Gettysburg, and remained there till the fall of 1871. The next winter he taught school in Pennsylvania, and in 1872 went to Crawford County, Kas., and read law in the office of John T. Voss, of Girard, until September, 1873. He was admitted to the bar in Crawford County, and remained there until 1874, when he removed to Berryville, Ark. Remaining there six months, he removed to Forsyth, Mo., and remained until 1877, and went to Harrison, Ark. In March, 1880, he came to Eureka Springs, where he has since been engaged in practicing his profession. He was the first regular solicitor of Eureka Springs, and was prominently connected with the town-site land suit. He takes an active interest in politics, and supports the Democratic party. In 1874 he was united in marriage with S. B. Layton, of Missouri, who bore him two sons. Carl and Fritz. His second marriage was celebrated in August, 1887, having chosen for his wife Ella Hall, a direct descendant of the Berkeley family, of Virginia. Her parents reside at Fargo Springs, Kas. Mrs. Glitsch is a devoted Christian [p.1057] and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Glitsch is a member of the A. F. & A. M. and of the I. O. O. F. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert J. Gray, vice-president of the Citizens' Bank, of Eureka Springs, was born four miles west of Clarksville, Johnson Co., Ark. He is a son of William and Emma (Crothers) Gray. William Gray was born in Maryland in 1813, and came West as an army surgeon in 1835. He was an eminent and successful physician. During the Mexican War he served in the volunteer army service. He was elected colonel and given charge of Fort Gibson for ten months. After 1835 he served in the regular army as surgeon for several years. He was of Scotch-English descent, and was finely educated, having graduated from Harvard College. While a resident of Johnson County, Ark., he represented the county in the State Legislature, and was a candidate for re-election at the time of his death, which occurred on May 16, 1851, at Clarksville, Ark. His widow was born in New York, and is still living with her son, the subject of this sketch. Both parents were consistent members of the Episcopal Church. In 1852 the mother married John F. Hill, a veteran of the Mexican War, and a colonel in the Confederate army during the Civil War. He died in Clarksville in February, 1882. He was a Mason of high standing, and at one time was a member of the State Senate. Robert J. Gray was reared in Clarksville to the age of thirteen years, when, in 1859, he started in company with relatives across the plains to California, reaching there after a six months' trip. He remained on the frontier, engaged in farming, mining, etc., for eighteen years, when he returned to Arkansas. Locating at Clarksville, in 1876, he engaged in merchandising with John F. Hill, and continued for three years. In the spring of 1880 he came to Eureka Springs, and for seven years was engaged in the liquor business, after which he was elected vice-president of the Citizens' Bank, and was acting president of the same for six months. Mr. Gray is also a member of the firm of Freeman, Gray & Co., dealers in produce and stock. His marriage with Anna Doss, of Eureka Springs, was celebrated on June 20, 1883. Mrs. Gray is a native of Tennessee, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Mr. Gray is a Mason, a member of the K. of P. and I. O. O. F. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- William J. Hailey, proprietor of the Carroll Progress, of Berryville, Ark., was born in Texas on July 13, 1855. He is a son of Capt. B. F. and H. O. (Gates) Hailey, natives of Tennessee. Soon after his marriage in Tennessee Capt. B. F. Hailey removed to Arkansas, and settled in White County. Residing there but a short time he removed to Texas, and remained until 1857, when he returned to Arkansas. Locating in Carroll County, he soon after engaged in the hotel business at Berryville, and continued till the beginning of the Civil War, when he raised a company for the Confederate service. He was appointed captain, and served until the close of the war. Before he could return home to his family he was taken sick and died at Austin, Tex., in 1865. His widow still survives. After Mr. Hailey's death she married William Hubbert, of Cassville, Mo., who, for fourteen consecutive years, was circuit and county clerk of Barry County. For the past eight years he has been a resident of Berryville. William J. Hailey was reared at Berryville, and educated in Clarke's Academy. For four years he taught school during the fall and winter, and engaged in farming during the summer. On September 5, 1876, he was united in marriage with Miss Janie Ross, who was born and reared in Kentucky. Her early education was received in her native State, but after coming to Arkansas she attended Clarke's Academy. She is a daughter of W. H. Ross, one of the leading farmers of Carroll County. To Mr. and Mrs. Hailey have been born six children, of whom Newton L., Henry T., Ida May, Rose and Ross are living. The one deceased is Mabel, aged one year. Under Mr. Hailey's efficient management the Carroll Progress is one of the leading papers of the county. He purchased and began the publication of it in 1881. [Since the above was written Mr. Hailey's connection with the Carroll Progress has ceased (September 24, 1888), the publication of the paper being continued by J. D. Hailey and J. R. Perkins]. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- John H. Hamilton was born in Marion County, Ala., on July 28, 1855, and is a son of John and Jane (Hamilton) Hamilton, of Irish and German descent, respectively. John Hamilton, the father, was born in North Carolina in 1818, and when a boy went to Tennessee. By trade he was a mechanic and blacksmith, but he also engaged in merchandising, farming and stock raising. When the Civil War broke out he had accumulated considerable wealth, but all went in [p.1058] the lost cause. He enlisted in the Confederate army (although voting the Union ticket), and served until February, 1862, when he sickened and died, near Knoxville, Tenn. His wife was born in South Carolina in 1816, and died in 1877. John H. Hamilton was reared on a farm in Alabama. Owing to the effects of the Civil War he was forced to work hard in early life to support his mother and four sisters. He learned the tanner's trade, but only followed it for two years, and by persistent effort he and his sisters secured common-school educations. His literary training was finished at the high-school at Vernon. Ala., after which he engaged in merchandising at Detroit, Ala., and although he at one time lost his stock, a large flouring and grist-mill and cotton gins, by fire, and suffered losses in the panic of 1873, he continued very successfully until 1880, when, on account of poor health, he removed to Eureka Springs. Here he was engaged in the boot and shoe business until 1881, and in 1882 he was elected city clerk, and served until 1883. He was then elected circuit clerk for the Western District of Carroll County, and served until 1885. In 1886 he was appointed postmaster of Eureka Springs, and is the present incumbent. In January, 1876, he was united in marriage with Michiael D. Key, of Hamilton, Ala. She is a native of Georgia. To them have been born five children, one of whom, Paul, is living. Politically Mr. Hamilton is a stanch Democrat. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of H., and is an earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Wellington R. Hamilton was born in Southern Arkansas in August, 1853, and is a son of R. S. and Frances (Aday) Hamilton, both natives of Tennessee. The parents removed from their native State to Southern Arkansas in 1833, and located on a farm, where they remained until the death of the father, in 1871. Wellington R. Hamilton was reared at the home of his parents, and early learned the tinner's trade, at which he worked in Southern Arkansas until 1866, when he went to Southwest Missouri. Locating at Washburn, Mo., he there worked at his trade for three years, after which he went to Colorado, and worked at his trade a short time at Georgetown. Returning to Southwest Missouri he remained there until 1875, when he came to Berryville, and resumed working at his trade. Under Hayes' administration he was appointed postmaster, which position he resigned after three years. Soon after locating at Berryville he established a general hardware store, which he operated until the spring of 1888. Although Mr. Hamilton commenced business with very limited means, by careful management he has become one of the most wealthy and substantial men of Berryville. In the spring of 1888 the Berryville Evaporating Company was organized, with W. P. George as president, L. Nunnally, secretary, and J. W. Freeman, A. Bobo and W. R. Hamilton, directors. The company have erected a building and put in machinery for evaporating fruit. They have also established a canning factory with a capacity of 6,000 cans per day. The enterprise is an important and worthy one, and will be a valuable acquisition to the city of Berryville. Mr. Hamilton was married in 1878 to Beatrice McKennon, a native of the county, who was also reared and educated here. Their marriage has been blessed by the birth of three sons: Freddie C., Claudie F. and Chester C. Mr. Hamilton is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge of Berryville. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Edward Harbert was born in Henry County, Mo., on November 5, 1842, and is a son of Moses Berry Harbert, a native of Kentucky. The latter was married in his native State, and his wife died there, after which he went to Indiana. He located in Indiana, and married Elizabeth Carlock, a native of Tennessee. From Indiana he removed to Illinois, thence to Missouri, and located in Henry County. Later he removed to Barry County, but during the war he returned to Illinois, and died there in the fall of 1863. Edward Harbert was but three years of age when his father settled in Barry County. He grew to manhood there, and in 1862 enlisted in the Union army, and was assigned to the Seventy-second Missouri Infantry, with which he served two years, after which he enlisted in the Third Illinois Cavalry, and served until the close of the war as a non-commissioned officer, and was most of the time on detached duty. He received his discharge at Springfield, Ill., after which he immediately returned to Barry County, Mo., and resided there until February, 1867, when he removed to Carroll County, Ark. On January 1, 1860, he was united in marriage with Nancy J. Ward, a daughter of William Ward, of Green Forest, Ark. Mrs. Harbert was born in Tennessee. Mr. Harbert built the first residence in Green Forest, and he and his father-in-law built the first store, and were the first merchants of [p.1059] the town after the war. Mr. Harbert continued in that business for one year, since which time he has been engaged in merchandising and farming. In the spring of 1887 he located on the farm on which he now resides. The tract contains 119 acres, and has sixty-five under cultivation, upon which is a new frame residence, good stables and other buildings. In polities Mr. Harbert has ever endorsed and supported the principles and men of the Republican party. In 1880 he served as census enumerator for three townships. Mr. and Mrs. Harbert were formerly members of the Christian Church, and still hold to that faith. They are the parents of eleven children, eight living and three dead. Those living are Jefferson, who is married and resides on the home farm; William, who is also married and resides on a farm; Dove, Mrs. Jackson Reeves; Dora, Mrs. Dave Watson; Miletus, Queen, Charles and Eddie. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jacob Ellis Harbert, physician and druggist of Green Forest, Ark., is a native of Missouri, born in Cape Girardeau County in 1827. He is a son of John and Elizabeth (Ellis) Harbert. John Harbert was a native of Kentucky, whence he removed to Cape Girardeau County, Mo., and was married in the latter place. Soon after his marriage he removed to McLean County, Ill., and remained about twelve years. He was a farmer and mechanic. From Illinois he went to Iowa, but three years later removed to Southwest Missouri, and located in Barry County. Later he removed to Newton County, and died in Neosho in 1862. Dr. Harbert was taken to the different places mentioned by his parents, and attained his majority in Barry County, Mo. He remained in Missouri until 1858, when he located in Madison County, Ark., and remained there until coming to Carroll County in 1862. While in Madison County he began reading medicine under the direction of Dr. Allen, of that county, who was considered one of the best read physicians of the State. Dr. Harbert practiced his profession in Madison County until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he was conscripted into the Confederate army. He served with his regiment about four months, after which he was sick and in the hospital most of the time. Upon his return from the army he resumed the study of medicine under Dr. Baker, of Carroll County. In 1866 he again engaged in the practice of his profession, and in May, 1874, located at Green Forest, where he has since practiced continuously with good success. In the fall of 1874 he engaged in the drug business, which he has continued. For a number of years he was in partnership with Dr. Thomas, but at present is connected with Dr. Ray. His marriage with Nancy R. Matlock, a native of Tennessee, was celebrated on February 14, 1855. Mrs. Harbert was reared in her native State, and is a daughter of Absalom Matlock (deceased), who removed to Arkansas about 1850. The Doctor and wife have five children, viz.: Mary (Mrs. John Hoffman), Queen (Mrs. Thomas Walker), Katie (wife of Dr. D. F. Ray), Ellis and George W. Mrs. Harbert is a member of the Baptist Church. The Doctor has been a Master Mason since 1857, and a Royal Arch Mason since 1867. He was made a Select Knight in 1888. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. William R. Hardesty, a prominent physician of Eureka Springs, and an enterprising citizen of Carroll County, Ark., is a native of Maryland, and was born on November 13, 1835. He is a son of Joseph and Maria (Douglas) Hardesty. Joseph Hardesty was a tobacco dealer. He was also a native of Maryland, in which State he was reared. When a young man he removed to Belmont County, Ohio, where he afterward lived and died. Here he reared his family. His wife, who was born in Kentucky, also died in Ohio. Dr. William R. Hardesty was reared in Ohio, and secured his academic education at Woodsfield. He first read medicine with Dr. Hiram G. Judkins, of Belmont County, after which he attended the Ohio Medical College. In 1861 he entered the regular army medical corps, and served about five years. Returning from the army he began practicing his profession at Belleville, Ohio, but after one year he removed to what is now Boswell, Ind., and, resuming the practice of his profession, remained there until 1879, when he came to Eureka Springs. Here he has built up a large and lucrative practice, making a specialty of chronic diseases. In 1854 he was united in marriage with Rachel Harper, who lived but four years afterward. He was again married, in 1883, Harriet Studyin, of Carthage, Mo., becoming his wife. He is the father of one child, a daughter, Daisy. In politics the Doctor is a Republican, and in religion is a Catholic. He is also a Mason, and a member of the I. O. O. F. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- J. W. Hill, the proprietor of the Eureka Springs Transfer and Crescent Stables, [p.1060] was born in Pike County, Ill., in 1855, and was reared in his native State. His father, Joseph Hill, was a carpenter, who died in Illinois in 1867. The mother, Mary Hill, also died in Illinois, when our subject was eighteen years of age, since which time he has been upon his own resources. He first worked as a farm hand, at $15 per month, after which he drove a carriage for a hotel for three years at a meager salary. He then worked in a store as delivery clerk until 1875, when he engaged in the restaurant business in his native county, and continued for six years. Thence he came to Eureka Springs, and purchasing a team and carriage, he used them in the transfer business. After one year he added another team to his possessions, and from this germ the business has grown to its present dimensions. In 1887 he added extensive additions to his stables, which were built in 1886. They now have 96 feet front, with 70 feet depth, and capacity for fifty-three horses. Forty horses are constantly used in the business. Mr. Hill has a special contract with the Eureka Springs Railroad Company and the Eureka Improvement Company, also with the mail service and express company. Besides this he does an extensive livery business, and has the largest capital invested of any single individual of the city. On October 7, 1879, he was united in marriage with Annie Harshman, of Illinois, who bore to him one son, Emmett. This wife died ten months after their marriage, and in 1883 Mr. Hill was married, in Chicago, to Ada M. Foster, of that city. One daughter, Leila, has been born to this union. Politically Mr. Hill is a Democrat. He is a highly respected citizen of the county, and a member of the I. O. O. F. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Kindred J. Hodge, a general merchant of Berryville, Ark., is a native of Tennessee, and was born in Bedford County, that State, on December 5, 1850. He is a son of Nathan and Elizabeth (Bobo) Hodge, both natives of Tennessee. The parents were married in their native State, and afterward located there and remained about twenty years. They came to Arkansas in 1856, and located in Carroll County. The father was a carpenter by trade, but after coming to Arkansas he engaged in farming in connection with carpentering, and continued until 1861, when he enlisted in the Confederate army, and served until the war was almost over. Becoming disabled, he was discharged and returned home, where he was killed in January, 1865. His widow still survives. They reared seven children to mature years, two daughters and five sons. One of the sons, L. D., was killed in the Federal army; Washington died while in the Federal army, and Samuel while in the Confederate service. The only children living are William Hodge, of Carroll County; Sarah, wife of James McCleary, of Berryville, and the subject of this sketch. The last named spent his youth on his father's farm, and grew to manhood in Carroll County. On November 3, 1872, he was united in marriage with Mary Jones, a daughter of C. A. Jones (deceased). She was born in Tennessee, and came to Arkansas in the fall of 1860. After his marriage Mr. Hodge settled on a farm in the county, and was engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1881, when he sold his farm and engaged in clerking in a store in Berryville. The following February he purchased the store, and has since been engaged in merchandising. He carries a large stock of dry goods, groceries, clothing, boots, shoes, hats and caps, and everything found in a first-class general store, and has a good trade. He is one of the city aldermen, and is a member of the school board. He and wife are the parents of five children, viz.: Denoy, Walter White, Clara Belle, Mable Marr and Charles Hubble. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Kimsey Hulsey is a native of Georgia, and was born in Hall County June 14, 1830. He is a son of Armistead Hulsey, also a native of Georgia. The latter was reared in his native State, and was married there to Frances Boyd, a native of Virginia. After his marriage he located in Georgia, and resided there until 1833, when he removed his family to Arkansas, and located in what is now Boone County. There he improved a farm, on which he resided until his death, in 1861. For three years he served as treasurer of the county. Kimsey Hulsey grew to manhood in Boone County, and was married there to Sarah Lipps, a native of North Carolina. Their marriage was celebrated in March, 1852, after which they located on a farm in the county, which was their home until 1866, when they removed to Carroll County and located on their present farm. This farm contains 180 acres of fine land, of which about 100 acres are under cultivation, with fair improvements. By trade Mr. Hulsey is a blacksmith, and for a number of years followed his trade, having kept a shop on his farm. Mrs. Hulsey [p.1061] is a daughter of James Lipps. She and husband have reared a family of three children, namely: America (Mrs. C. W. Yeager), James (who is married and resides in California) and Olive (Mrs. Charles Redden). Both Mr. Hulsey and wife are earnest Christians and members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He is a Royal Arch Mason. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- F. H. Hurd, M. D., of Eureka Springs, was born December 8, 1850, being a son of Eli and Elizabeth (Hopkins) Hurd. The father was a native of New England, and was of English extraction. The mother was of Irish descent. The father died in Ohio, and the mother is living with the family of our subject. Dr. Hurd was reared on a farm, and at the age of eighteen began the study of medicine, reading under private instruction. He received his academic education at Zanesville, Ohio, and was graduated from the Miami Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, in the class of 1872. He had been practicing medicine a short time before finishing his course of lectures, and after graduating he located at Dexter City, Ohio, where he was engaged in his profession for ten years. Selling out there, he spent a year at Philadelphia in the hospitals, and graduated from the Jefferson Medical College in 1885. He then removed to Newton, Kas., and enjoyed a lucrative practice there until ill health induced him to seek the virtues of the waters of Eureka Springs, where he located in the spring of 1888. In the practice of his profession he has devoted his attention particularly to surgery, in which he has performed several capital operations. On January 1, 1874, he married Flora Wilson, of Morgan County, Ohio, and his married life has been blessed in the birth of three children, whose names are Harry C., Lois P. and Edgar W. Mrs. Hurd is a member of the Christian Church. Dr. Hurd is a member of the I. O. O. F. Although he has been in Eureka Springs but a short time, he is rapidly gaining a deserving reputation, and with it a first-class practice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. William W. Johnston is of Scotch-Irish extraction, and was born in Jefferson County, Ind., on November 10, 1838. His parents, Nathaniel D. and Sarah J. (Arbuckle) Johnston, now reside on a farm in Knox County, Ind. Douglas Johnston, the great-grandfather of our subject, came to the United States from Scotland, and was among the early settlers of Pennsylvania. He located in Westmoreland County, and there reared his family. Thence the grandfather of our subject, when a young man, removed to Knox County, Ohio. He served as captain in the War of 1812, and was for over thirty years engaged in merchandising at Martinsburg, Ohio. Here Nathaniel D. Johnston was born and reared. In early life the latter learned the tanner's trade, but for the last twenty years he has been engaged in farming. The maternal ancestry is traced back to the great-grandfather, who came from County of Antrim, Ireland, and settled in Westmoreland County, Penn. From there the maternal grandfather removed to Knox County, Ohio, where he afterward lived and died. Dr. William W. Johnston is the eldest of a family of seven children. He was reared in Coshocton County, Ohio, and secured a good education. His literary education was obtained at West Bedford Academy, in Ohio, and his professional in the Eclectic Medical Institute, of Cincinnati, Ohio. During the war he served as assistant surgeon in the Eighty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was one of the youngest medical officers in the army. Prior to the war he had practiced two years at Centreville, Ind., and upon returning home was appointed assistant surgeon on the board of enrollment for the Seventh Congressional District of Indiana. After the war he located in Macon County, Ill., and practiced his profession for five years, when, on account of ill health, he abandoned his profession for one year, but resided in Illinois, engaged in his professional duties, until January, 1880, when he came to Eureka Springs. Since then he has practiced his profession continuously, and is one of the leading physicians of the city. On December 12, 1861, he was united in marriage with Marcia R. Conant, a daughter of Rev. Cyrus W. Conant, of Worthington, Ind., and to them have been born six children: Edith (Mrs. H. M. Gray), of Carthage, Mo.; Nannie J., a stenographer, of St. Louis; William W., Jr., Marcia C., Gertrude and Paul. Both the Doctor and wife are consistent Christians, and are members of the Presbyterian Church, in which the former has been an elder for the last twenty-one years. He was instrumental in organizing the Presbyterian Church at Eureka Springs. In politics he is a Republican, and was a delegate to the Chicago Convention in 1888. As he is widely and favorably known, he is one of the leading members of his party in Northwest [p.1062] Arkansas. He is also interested in educational work, and is at present secretary of the board of education at Eureka Springs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Judge R. H. Jones, an influential citizen and prominent attorney of Berryville, Ark., was born in Grainger County, Tenn., October 14, 1849, and is a son of Capt. Clinton A. Jones and Ruth D. (Bragg) Jones. Judge R. H. Jones was reared in his native State, and secured a good common-school education. He came with his father's family to Carroll County in 1861. Soon after he enlisted in the Confederate army, and, being assigned to the Sixteenth Arkansas Infantry, served until the close of the war. Returning home, he soon after began reading law at Hamburg, Ark., and was there admitted to the bar in 1866. A short time afterward he located at Carrollton, and began practicing his profession, which he continued at that place until 1878, when he removed to Berryville, where he has since resided and practiced law. In 1886 he was elected county and probate judge, but, after serving eighteen months, resigned the position that he might give his whole attention to his profession. He is considered one of the best judges of law and one of the ablest attorneys of the county. Politically, he is a stanch Democrat. His marriage with Mrs. Caroline Burton, a native of New York, and daughter of Alfred Jones (deceased), was celebrated at Carrollton in March, 1870, and to their union have been born two children: Dr. Elmer Jones and Lily. Mrs. Jones is an active member of the Christian Church. The Judge is a member of the Masonic fraternity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Jerome E. Jones, a prominent attorney of Berryville, Ark., was born in Grainger County, Tenn., on October 17, 1852. His parents, Capt. Clinton A. Jones and Ruth D. (Bragg) Jones, were also natives of Tennessee. After his marriage Capt. Clinton A. Jones located in Tennessee, and resided there until the fall of 1861, when he came to Arkansas, locating in Carroll County. In the same fall he enlisted in the Confederate army, joining a company that was organized in the county, of which he was made captain. At the battle of Corinth he was taken prisoner, but was afterward exchanged and returned to his regiment. When hostilities ceased he returned to Carroll County, and remained there the rest of his life, his death occurring on April 12, 1881. By occupation he was a farmer and merchant. Jerome E. Jones came to Arkansas with his parents. His education, which was begun in the common schools, was finished in a private school at Carrollton. He taught school in the county for about three years, and in 1873 began reading law at Carrollton. The next year he was admitted to the bar, and began the practice of his profession there. In 1880 he was elected circuit and county clerk and recorder of Carroll County, and at the expiration of his first term was re-elected to the same offices. At the expiration of his second term he resumed the practice of law, in partnership with his brother, Judge R. H. Jones. The two brothers were engaged in the newspaper business for about two years, but they sold out, and have since given their attention to their profession. In politics our subject has always held to the principles and supported the men of the Democratic party. Mr. Jones has been twice married. He was first married, in 1874, to Estella May Britton, a native of Wisconsin, who was reared and educated in her native State. This wife died on August 19, 1876, and Mr. Jones was married again, October 30, 1880, to Avo Scarborough, a native of Tennessee, who was reared in Carrollton, and educated at Prof. Clarke's Academy. She is a daughter of William B. and Minerva Scarborough. Her father is dead. Mrs. Jones is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are the parents of four children: Fenton, Mina, William and Zella. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. John D. Jordan, a leading physician of Eureka Springs, located there in February, 1887, from Prescott, Nevada Co., Ark., where he had practiced his profession for ten years. He was born February 17, 1846, and is the sixth of a family of eight children of Benjamin F. and Elvira (Bylor) Jordan. Benjamin F. Jordan was of Irish descent, and was born in Tennessee in 1808. In 1844 he came to Washington County, Ark., and located on a farm, which he managed until his death in 1868. His wife was born in Tennessee in 1809, of German parentage. She died in 1866. Dr. John D. Jordan was reared on his father's farm, in Washington County, and it was there that he secured his literary education by his own personal efforts. In 1870 he entered the university at Louisville, Ky., and graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1872, and soon after entered upon the practice of his profession in his native county. After four years' practice there he removed to Prescott, and thence to Eureka Springs, as before stated. He now [p.1063] controls a large and lucrative practice, and is one of the leading physicians of the county. January 7, 1874, he was united in marriage with Jennie Weaver, of Columbia County, Ark., and to them have been born six children, viz.: Myron D., Larkin F., Emma D., Carrie S., Lydia and Lillie R. Both the Doctor and his wife are members of the Christian Church. He is a Mason, and a member of the State Medical Association, also of the County Medical Association, of which he was president a number of years, and is the present treasurer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- James W. Kirkham was born near Carrollton, Carroll Co., Ark., in November, 1861, and is a son of W. P. Kirkham and Nancy Harvey, natives of Georgia. The parents were reared and married in their native State, and removed to Arkansas about 1850, locating in Carroll County, where they still reside. James W. Kirkham grew to manhood on his father's farm, and when sixteen years of age was employed as clerk in Mr. Nunnally's store. He continued clerking until 1881, when he became a partner in the store. They have since conducted the business under the firm name of Nunnally & Kirkham. This firm built the Carroll Flouring Mill, which they operate in connection with their mercantile business. They also own three farms in the county, which they have cultivated by renters. Mr. Kirkham's marriage with Lizzie Nunnally was celebrated in this county, November 17, 1880, and to them have been born two children: Leslie and Ethel. Mrs. Kirkham is a native of Missouri, and a sister of Mr. Kirkham's partner. Mr. Kirkham is a young man of good business qualities, who is highly respected. ----------------------------------------------------------------------