Biography of A R Simpson, Clay Co, AR

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The Goodspeed Biographical and Historical Memoirs of N. E. Ark.
Biographical Information.

A. R. Simpson, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in Lawrence County, S. C.,
August 25, 1860, being a son of D. D. and E. A. (Harris) Simpson, who were also
born in the "Palmetto State," the father being a merchant and farmer by
occupation. They are both living and reside in their native State. The following
are their children: J. H., of Mississippi; Sallie R. (Blakely), T. S., R. I.
(Janes), P. A. and Dr. A. R. The paternal grandparents were born in Ireland, and
at an early day emigrated to America, locating in South Carolina, where they
spent the rest of their days, and died when very old. Dr. A. R. Simpson is the
youngest of his parents' children, and his youth was spent in attending school
and assisting on the home farm. At the age of sixteen years he began the study
of medicine, and in September, 1879, entered the University of Baltimore, Md.,
in 1881 entering as a student the Louisville (Ky.) Medical College, from which
institution he was graduated in March, 1882, being one of seventeen who
graduated with honors out of a class of 115. He began practicing his profession
in Lawrence County, S. C., and remained until 1884, when he went to Marshall
County, Miss., but only continued here one year. In April, 1885, he came to
Corning. Ark., where he has since resided, and has built up a large and
lucrative practice. He is very public spirited and is ever ready to advance any
good cause. He was married in October, 1886, to Miss Winnie D. Whitehead, of
Crystal Springs, Miss., and by her has one child, Perry O. Dr. and Mrs. Simpson
are members of the Presbyterian Church.