Carroll Co., AR - Biographies - Wilson A. Beaver, Jr. *********************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: The Goodspeed Publishing Co Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenwebarchives.org *********************************************** 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.