Carroll Co., AR - Biographies - Spencer J. Morris

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Spencer J. Morris was born in Carroll County, Ark., on March 23, 1852, 
and is a son of W. C. Morris, a native of Overton County, Tenn. The 
latter was reared and married in his native county, and after the 
death of his wife came to Arkansas, where he married Asinth Fancher, 
who was born and reared in White County, Tenn. She died when the 
subject of this sketch was an infant. In 1861 W. C. Morris located in 
Johnston County, Ark., and resided there until his death on August 6, 
1871. Spencer J. Morris spent his youth in Carroll County with his 
relatives, and in 1865 went to Texas, but returned to Arkansas the 
following year. From childhood he has made his own way in the world. 
While young he worked on a farm and handled stock, and secured a good 
education in the common schools. He has met with success, and now has 
a fine farm of 170 acres, with 125 under cultivation, on which is a 
nice residence and other valuable improvements. On December 14, 1873, 
he was united in marriage with Rachel Jane Smith, a daughter of Joseph 
Smith, of Carroll County. She was born and reared in the county, and 
died March 24, 1887, leaving five children, namely: Thomas Crittenden, 
Maud B., Mellie D., Ingie B. and Sonora Joe. Directly after his 
marriage Mr. Morris located on a farm and engaged in agricultural 
pursuits, and one year later settled on the farm where he now resides. 
In July, 1888, he was nominated by his party for sheriff of Carroll 
County, and was, on the third day of September, 1888, elected by 340 
majority. On October 3, 1888. Mr. Morris was united in marriage with 
Miss Queen Bobo, a daughter of Mrs. Oliva Bobo, of Berryville, Ark. 
Miss Queen Bobo was born and reared in Carroll County, Ark. On the 3d 
of November, 1888, he was sworn in and took charge of the sheriff's 
office. In politics he is a stanch Democrat, having always supported 
the measures and men of that party. He is a member of Osage Lodge No. 
219. A. F. & A. M., and is a Master Mason.