Biographies - A-C, Vol 4 - Greene Co, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: George W Rowland Date: 17 Apr 1999 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** FATHERS OF THE RIDGE, Vol. IV, Genealogical Sketches of Greene County, Arkansas by George W. Rowland, M.S., Ed.D. formerly Professor of Education at Missouri Valley College and the University of Tennessee at Martin. Copyright 1984 by George W. Rowland, P. O. Box 702, Paragould, Arkansas 72451 - 0702. Printed by Crowley's Ridge College Bookstore & Press. [Excerpted here with permission of author.] GENEALOGICAL SKETCHES ACTON James Acton was born in indiana in 1874. His wife, Ellen, was born in Illinois in 1875. In 1900 this family was living in Osburn Township in Gallatin County, Illinois and their children were: Ida M., 1892; Luther, 1895; Alfred, 1897; and Robert, 1900. By 1910 the Acton family had moved to Greene County and settled in Friendship Township. By this date two more children had been added to the household: Bertis (a son), 1905; and Mabel, 1907. ALLEN George W. Allen was born in Tennessee in about 1813. His wife, Jemima M. (Jimmima M.), was born in the same state in 1820. In 1850 this family was living in Giles County, Tennessee and their children were: Sarow R., 1840; Martha Ann, 1842; Mary Jane, 1844; William B., 1845; Joseph A., 1847; and Enoch M., 1850. In 1860 the Allen family was living in Chalk Bluff Township in Greene County, Arkansas. By this latter date two more children had been added to the household: Evandaid, 1851; and Thomas J., 1853. ALLMAN Nathan Jane Aliman was born in North Carolina in about 1826. His wife, Ann Matilda, was born in the same state in 1830. In 1850 this family was living in Henry County, Tennessee and their two children were: William Hillary, 1845; and Malisse C., 1847. In 1860 the Allman family was living in Concord Township in Greene County, Arkansas. By this time five more children had been added to the household: J. F. (a son), 1851; A. G. (a son), 1853; N. S. (a son), 1855; John, 1856; and H.P. (a son), 1859. N. S. was born in Missouri and H.P., in Arkansas. All of the other children were born in Tennessee. ARMSTRONG Frank Armstrong was born in Illinois in 1848. His wife, Rena, was born in Kentucky in 1857. ln 1880 this family was living in Grand Chain Precinct in Pulaski County, Illinois and their children were: Bertie, 1877; and Perry, 1879; Gustie Faulkner, born in Kentucky in 1854, was also a member of the household. Gustie was the sister-in-law of Frank Armstrong. By 1900 the Armstrong family had moved to Greene County and settled in Clark Township. By this date two more children had been added to the household: Harry, 1883; and a daughter, born in 1893, whose name is not clear in the record. This daughter was the first child to be born in Arkansas. ATKINS William James Atkins was born in North Cardlina in 1816. Tradition has it that he made several trips on horseback to Kentucky and Tennessee and finally settled in Henry County, Tennessee during the early 1840's. Henry County records show that he married Christine Hall (or Hull) on Dec. 3, 1845. Members of the Atkins family have indicated that her name was actually Charlotte. In 1850 W.J. Atkins was living in Henry County and his children were: William E., 1846; and Charles, 1850. It is believed that Charles died in infancy. Jane Carter and Melissa Atkins, born in 1821 and 1826 respectively, were also members of the household. In 1880 the William Atkins family still lived in Henry County and by this time several more children had been added to the household: Ellen P., 1854; James A., 1858; Thomas C., 1863; Andrew L., 1864; and Samuel, 1880. It is believed that William Atkins was married three times. William Atkins married Nancy Stewart on July 15, 1860. Nancy was the mother of Thomas and Andrew Atkins. Nancy died in about 1866 and William later married Martha McClain, a native of Kentucky. William Atkins held the title of "squire" which indicated that he was a local judge or justice of the peace. He traveled on horseback from his home to the county seat of Paris to conduct business. He died in 1902 at the age of eighty-six. It is said that he was buried in the Old Lebanon Cemetery in Henry County. Three of William Atkins children (William E., Ellen and Samijel) never ruarried. Ellen was a milliner and made and sold hats in her shop in Crossland. kentucky a few miles north of Henry County. James A. Atkins, son of William, married Malissiah F. Brisendine in Henry County in 1880. Their children were: Albert Sidney, Gertie A., Daisy E., Beulah M., James C., Irma B.. Jessie E.. and Malissiah C. James' wife died and on Oct. 26,1904 he married Elizabeth Trent Rawls Gatewood. They had one child, Mavis, born in 1906. James died in 1947 and was buried at the Puryear Cemetery in Henry County. Albert S. Atkins, son of James A., married Pearl Robinson in 1902. Albert died in 1962 and was buried at the Puryear Cemetery. Gertie married Bertie Gallimore in 1905 and they were the parents of five children. Gertie died in 1971 and was buried at Puryear. Daisy married George Thompson in 1904 and they had three children. Daisy died in 1968 and was buried at Puryear. Beulah married John Robinson and they had three children. Beulah died in 1974 and was buried at Puryear. James C. never married. He died in 1981. Irma married Willie Brooks in 1917 and they had two sons. Eunice married Muncie Dale in 1919 and they had two children. Eunice died in 1973. Malissiah C. married Oscar Bray in 1919 and they had one daughter. Mavis married Ford Driver in 1922 and they had two sons. Thomas Coke Atkins, first son of William James and Nancy Stewart Atkins, married May Humphreys in 1881 and they took up residence near Puryear in Henry County. They had six children: Ruby, Vernon, Louise, Gladys, Edna and Lois. Ruby married Thomas Nesbitt and they had four children. Vernon married but had no children. Louise married and had one daughter, now deceased. Gladys married George Olson and they had one son. Gladys now lives in Washington state. Edna married Distler Duncan and they had six children. Edna now lives in Puryear. Lois married Lexie Humphreys and they live in Herrin, Illinois. They have four children. Andrew L. Atkins, son of William and Nancy Stewart Atkins, married Sarah Captola Province in 1881. Sarah was a native of McKenzie, Tennessee. Andrew and Sarah met in Crossland, Kentucky. Sarah was a music teacher. Andrew had a tobacco business and worked for his cousin, Columbus Atkins, in a Crossland store. In 1900 this family was living in civil district thirteen in Henry County and their children were: Olin M., 1892;Wendal, 1895; Uel, 1897; Andrew L., 1898; and Thomas, 1900. Thomas died at the age of one year. Andrew's sister, Ellen, was also a member of the household. Andrew died in 1901 and his family moved to a farm near Mckenzie. The farm had previously belonged to the Province family. Olin McCord Atkins, son of Andrew L., married Ethel Eva Myrick in Martir,, Tennessee in 1917. Ethel had studied music at McFerrin College in Martin and was a piano teacher and church organist. At the time of the marriage, Olin was employed by the Reynolds Store in Henry, Tennessee where he worked for several years. He later operated retail stores in Kentucky, California, and Texas. The family moved to Paragou Id, Arkansas in 1933. Olin bought the S.L. Joseph Store (now Belk-Simpson) and continued to operate it until 1946. Olin Atkins died in 1982 and his obituary appeared in the Sept.15 issue of the Daily Press. He was a veteran of World War I. He had served on the Board of Directors of the First National Bank and on the Light Plant Commission. He was survived by his three children: Sara Grey, Robert Myrick, and Mary Ann. He was buried at the Memorial Gardens north of Paragould. Sara Grey Atkins married Guy W. Moseley and their children are Mary Ann and Helen Susan. They live in Batesville, Arkansas. Robert Atkins first married Chloe Presnell and they had three children: John P., Margaret A., and Robert 0. Robert later married Patricia Camp Kylstra. The family lives in Gainesville, Florida. Mary Ann Atkins married Frank J. Schreit Jr. and their children are: Eva M., Sara G., Frank J. Ill, and Anna P. Schreit. The family lives in Paragould, Arkansas. Wendal (Wendell) Atkins, brother of Olin, married Lola A. Wilder in Huntingdon, Tennessee in 1920. prior to the marriage Lola had taught music in Henry, Tennessee. The couple moved to Mckenzie where Wendell operated the Ford Motor Company agency. Their sons were Wendell Jr. and James 0. Atkins. Wendell Sr. died in 1970 and was buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Mckenzie. Uel (James Uel) Atkins, brother of Olin, married Lucy L. Baker of Mckenzie, Tennessee in 1920. They lived at Poplar Bluff, Missouri where Uel operated a clothing store. Their children were James H., Donald H., and Charles L. Uel (Euel) died in 1947 and was buried at Poplar Bluff. Andrew L. Atkins, brother of Olin, married Nell Alexander of Mckenzie, Tennessee in 1923. Nell was a graduate of Oklahoma A and M College and taught home economics. They lived in Dexter, Missouri where Andrew operated a clothing store known as Stovall's. Their children are Andrew L., Guy M. (deceased), Thomas W., and John P. Andrew died in 1956 and was buried at the Dexter Cemetery. As indicated earlier, Andrew L. Atkins married Sarah Captola Province in 1881. The reader may wish to study the Carroll County, Tennessee Cemetery Records (for Mt. Olivet and Province Cemeteries) for further information regarding the Province families. AUSTIN Clem Austin was born in Indiana in 1858. His wife, Lillie, was born in the same state in 1871. In 1900 the family was living in White River Township in Gibson County, Indiana and their children were: Myrtle, 1892; Florence, 1894; Ruth M., 1896; and Everett W., 1899. By 1910 the Austin family had moved to Greene County and settled in Hurricane Township. No new children had been added to the household during the previous decade. BARBER David H. Barber was born in New York in about 1840. His wife, Amanda C., was born in Illinois in 1853. In 1880 this family was living in Venice Township in Madison County, illinois and at this time they had only one child, Sarah A., born in Illinois in 1879. Miranda J. Wilson (David's sister-in-law), born in Illinois in about 1860, was also a member of the household. In 1900 the Barber family was living in Clark Township in Greene County. By this latter date three more children had been added to the household: Norman L., 1 883; David H. Jr., 1892; and Joseph W., 1893. All of the children were born in Illinois. James W. Wilson (David's brother-in-law), born in Illinois in 1850, was also a member of the household. The 1 900 census record indicates that both of the parents of David Barber Sr. were born in the state of New York. BARRY Virgil Barry was born in Tennessee in 1872. His wife, Fronie, was born in the same state in 1873. In 1900 this family was living in Ballard County, Kentucky in magistrate district two. They had only one child at this time, Marie, born in 1898. By 1910 the Barry family had moved to Greene County and settled in Spring Grove Township. By this date two more children had been added to the household: Albert D., 1901; and Alvin D., 1905. Allen M. Lovett, born in Kentucky in 1 880, was also a member of the household. Allen was the brother-in-law of Virgil Barry. BATTON Margaret Batton was born in North Carolina in about 1 785. The name of her husband is not known. In 1850 Margaret was living in Knox County, Tennessee and the other members of her household were; Catherine, 1820; Mary, 1822; Sarah, 1 824; Margaret, 1826; Nancy, 1 830; and John N., 1848. Daniel A. Lamonds, born in 1846, was also present. By 1860 Margaret Batton had moved to Greene County and settled in Concord Township. By this latter date another child had become a member of the household. This was John M. Batton, born in Arkansas in 1856. BEARD The reader is referred to the BEARD sketch in Volume Ill of this book. James Beard was born in South Carolina in about 1825. His wife, Martha, was born in the same state in 1833. In 1880 this family was living in Bolivar Township in Poinsett County, Arkansas and their children were: Lugenia, 1857; James, 1862; Nancy, 1865; Thomas, 1867; Anna, 1873; Mary, 1876; Edna, 1877; and William, 1879. All of the children were born in Arkansas. As indicated in the original sketch, William (Jeffrey) Beard later moved to Paragould and established the Beard's Temple of Music. BEARDEN John Bearden was born in Tennessee in about 1814. His wife, Prudence, was born in the same state in 1821. In 1850 this family was living in Montgomery County, Tennessee and their children were: Richard 1842; Isham, 1845; Haywood, 1847; and Zachariah, 1849. In 1870 the Bearden family was living in Concord Township in Greene County, Arkansas. By this latter date five more children had been added to the household: Samuel J., 1852; Susan W., 1853; William J., 1857; Robert W., 1860; and Mary E., 1862. All of these children were born in Arkansas. in 1870 Haywood Bearden, son of John, was living with his wife, Mary E., in Concord Township. Haywood and his parents were nearby neighbors at this time. Apparently the Bearden people became residents of Clay County, Arkansas when it was formed in 1873. BECHERER Edward G. Becherer was born in Illinois in 1869. His wife, Maggie, was born in the same state in 1870. In 1900 the family was living in Lebanon Township in St. Clair County, Illinois and their children were: Arthur, 1896; Erwin, 1897; and Florence, 1899. By 1910 the Becherer family had moved to Greene County and settled in Clark Township. By this date two more children had been added to the household: Albert, 1 901; and Marcel, 1904. The 1910 census record shows that Edward's parents were born in France and that Margaret's parents were born in Germany. Edward Becherer died in 1937 and his obituary appeared in the March 8 issue of the Daily Press. Among others he was survived by two brothers: Henry Becherer of Summerfield, Illinois; and Joseph Becherer of Pamona, California. Edward was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery. Margaret Becherer died in 1946 and was buried at the same place. BEELER Jacob Beeler was born in Tennessee in 1839. His wife, Rachel, was born in the same state in 1831. In 1850 the family was living in Grainger County, Tennessee and they had only one child, Matilda, born in 1850. Rachel Beeler apparently died sometime during the 1860's and Jacob married a woman named Mary, born in Tennessee in 1841. The Jacob Beeler family continued to live in Grainger County and by 1880 several more children had been added to the household: Daniel, 1854; Enoch, 1855; William T., 1858; Joseph, 1861; Mary, 1864; Samuel 1865; Luella, 1869; David A., 1871; and Francis, 1873. Samuel Beeler, son of Jacob, married a woman named Martha, born in Tennessee in 1865. In 1900 this family was living in district twelve in Grainger County and their children were: Pryor (a son), 1888; Mary L., 1889; AIm D. (a son), 1890; Ervin B., 1891; Louisa M., 1893; Luther B., 1894; Clara E., 1896; Olna N., 1898; and Vary L. (a daughter), 1899. David Beeler, Sam's brother, lived next to this family. Many other Beeler people lived in the same neighborhood. Samuel Beeler died in Paragould in 1935 and his obituary appeared in the November 13 issue of the Daily Press. He had lived on what is now North Rocking Chair Road in the Center Hill Community. He was buried at the Center Hill Cemetery; however there appears to be no marker for him today. BERRY Gustavius B. Berry was born in Maryland in about 1812. His wife, Minerva, was born in Kentucky in 1814. In 1850 this family was living in Hickman County, Kentucky and their children were: Richard, 1835; William, 1837; Elkanah (a son), 1839; Saray, 1841; Margaret, 1842; Gustavius, 1845; and Henry, 1848. Elkanah Grace (a male), born in Maryland, was also present. The age of Elkanah Grace is not clear in the census record; however, it appears to be "81" By 1870 the Berry Family had moved to Greene County, Arkansas and settled in St. Francis Township. Apparently Minerva Berry had died by this latter date. Several more children had been added to the household: Martha M., 1852; Mary S., 1856; Nancy P., 1858; and James I., 1862. Nancy P. and James I. were born in Missouri, but the older children were born in Kentucky. James H. (Henry) Berry was still living with his father at this time. BERRYHILL The reader is referred to the BERRYHILL sketch in Vol.11 of this book. The obituary of William Washington Berryhill(born about 1850) appeared in the June29. 1932 issue of the Daily Press. He died at the home of his son, Fred, at 720 South Sixth Street. He was a native of Charlotte, North Carolina and came to Arkansas from Mckenzie, Tennessee in 1902. He had lived at Pine Bluff, Arkansas for five years before coming to Greene County in 1906. He had worked as a farmer and as a carpenter. William W. Berryhill was survived by four sons (and others): J.C. of Denver, Colorado; C.J. of Leachville, Arkansas; R.D., a member of the crew of the United States Ship Saratoga; and Fred Berryhill of Paragould. William W. was buried at the Woods Chapel Cemetery. BLACKWOOD The reader is referred to the BLACKWOOD sketch in Volume I of this book. The obituary of General Butler Blackwood appeared in the Feb. 15, 1937 issue of the Daily Press. As indicated in the original Blackwood sketch, he was the son of Theron (Them) and Sarah Blackwood. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina in about 1849 and came to Arkansas with his parents when he was about eight years of age. He married Miss Nancy Clements on Feb. 24,1871 and they had a total of ten children. After Nancy's death he married Miss Elizabeth Clements on June 25,1893. Butler and Elizabeth had eight children. Among many others, Butler was survived by his wife, Elizabeth. He was buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery. lt should be pointed out that the word "General" attached to the name of Butler Blackwood was simply a part of his name and had no military significance. During the 1 9th century it was a common practice to give children names such as General, Sergeant, Doctor, Governor, etc. This is often a source of confusion today for people who study the old records. BLAGG The reader is referred to the BLAGG sketch in Volume Ill. Since the original sketch was written, some new information regarding this family has been brought to light. Leonard Blagg was born in Illinois in 1818. His wife, Winnie, was born in the same state in 1827. ln 1850 the family was living in White County, Illinois and their children were: Elizabeth, 1839; David, 1842; Robert, 1845; Nancy A., 1846; and Solo man, 1849. Leonard and Winnie Blagg were still living in White County in 1860 and 1870. By 1870 several more children had been added to the household; George, 1852; Newton, 1854; Lucy, 1855; Leonard, 1860; and Winnie, 1863 As indicated in the original sketch, George Blagg and his wife, Selinda, moved to Greene County, Arkansas during the late 1890's. BOBO The reader is referred to the BOBO sketch in Volume I of this book. Elizabeth (Mrs. E. M.) Bobo died in 1930 and her obituary appeared in the March 3 issue of the Daily Press. The obituary indicates that she was born in South Carolina in 1842. As a small child she moved, with her parents, to Helena, Arkansas. Among others, she was survived by a brother Jake M. Miller, of Trumann, Arkansas. BOYD John C. Boyd was born in Tennessee in about 1816. His wife, Martha, was born in the same state in 1824. In 1850 this family was living in Panola County, Mississippi and at this time they had only one child, Miriam, born in Mississippi in 1846. In about 1858 the Boyd family moved to Greene County and settled in Chalk Bluff Township. By 1860 four more children had been added to the household: Julia, 1852; Ellen, 1854; Mary, 1847; and John, 1859. John was born in Arkansas, but all the other children were born in Mississippi. Apparently Martha Boyd, wife of John C., died sometime during the 1860's. In 1870 John was living in Jahnson Townstip and bis wfle is listed, in the census record, as "Lizan". His daughters (Julia, Ellen, and Mary) were also members of the household. Apparently the Boyd families became residents of Clay County, Arkansas when it was formed in 1873. BRACKEN Thomas Bracken was born in Ohio in about 1835. His wife, Laura, was born in Indiana in 1848. In 1880 this family was living in Adams Township in Hamilton County, Indiana and their children were: Aaron. 1871; Nellie, 1874; Flora, 1876; and Mertie. 1880. All the children were born in Indiana. By 1 900 the Bracken family had moved to Greene County and settled in Clark Township. By this latter date four more children had been added to the household: Frank, 1886; Blanche, 1886; Minnie. 1888; and Harley, 1888. These four children were two sets of twins. Frank and Blanche were born in June of 1886. Minnie and Harley were born in August of 1888. The older twins were born in Indiana and the younger ones, in Arkansas. BRANCH Jesse B. Branch was born in North Carolina in 1819. His wife, Elizabeth, was born in Tennessee in 1818. In 1850 this family was living in Carroll County, Tennessee and their children were: James G.H., 1843; John H., 1844; and Sarah E. A., 1846. Thomas Vincent, born in 1825, was also a member of the household. John H. Branch married a woman named Mary F., born in Georgia in 1846. Apparently John H. and Mary F. came to Greene County during the early 1880's. In 1900 John and Mary were living in St. Francis Township and their children were: William Andrew, 1884; and Walter L., 1 886. Both children were born in Arkansas. William Andrew Branch was a teacher at the Brown's Chapel School while he was still a very young man. A small brick replica of this school has been erected near the Brown's Chapel Church. A memorial stone indicating that William A. was once the teacher of the school has been placed nearby. After spending some time as a teacher, William A. Branch entered the field of politics. As of 1916 William and his wife, Beulah, were living at 604 South Sixth in Paragou Id, and the city directory indicates that he was the County Judge at this time. As of 1939 William and Beulah were living at 635 West Garland. William was an examiner of deed abstracts for the Paragould Abstract Company at this time. Some of the members of the Branch families are buried at the Wood's Chapel Cemetery. This cemetery is located near the Wood's Chapel Church in southern Greene County. BROGDEN George W. Brogden was born in Tennessee in 1854. His wife, Adeline, was born in the same state in 1867. In 1900 the family was living in Henry County, Tennessee and their children were: Vera, 1888; Lydia, 1891; Carlos, 1895; Clarence, 1897; and Clyde, 1897. Clarence and Clyde were twins, born in August of 1897. By 1910 the Brogden family had moved to Greene County and settled in Union Township. By this latter date two more children had been added to the household; Atlas D., 1900; and Wade C., 1902. BRUFF F.C. Bruff was born in Kentucky in 1817. His wife, Sarah, was born in the same state in 1820. In 1850 this family was living in Gibson County, Tennessee and their children were: Louisa, 1836; Henry, 1838; Granville, 1840; and Learon, 1842. Granville Bruff moved to Greene County and settled in Bradshaw Township in about 1869. He had married a woman named Sarah while still in Tennessee. As of 1870 they had two children: William T., 1867; and James E., 1869. Apparently the Bruff family became residents of Clay County, Arkansas when it was formed in 1873. BRYANT David Bryant was born in Illinois in 1830. His wife, Catherine, was born in the same state in 1836. In 1880 this family was living in Indian Creek Township in White County, Illinois and their children were: Elvira, 1863; Mahara, 1864; William, 1864; George, 1866; Henry, 1868; Charles, 1870; and Emily, 1872. William Bryant, son of David, married a woman named Cornelia A., born in Illinois in 1866. In 1900 this family was living in Indian Creek Township and their children were: Flo, 1892; Ruby, 1893; Homer, 1895; Troy, 1897; and Levina, 1899. Margaret A. (Story?) Cartmill, mother-in-law of William, was also a member of the household. Margaret was born in Illinois in 1833. By 1910 William and Cornelia Bryant had moved to Greene County and settled in Main Shore Township. By this time one more child, Fay (a son), had been added to the household. He was born in 1901. BURKE John J Burke was born in Ohio in 1876. His wife, Annie M., was born in Indiana in 1877. In 1900 the family was living in Washington Township in Daviess County, Indiana and their children were: Bertha, 1898; and Burnell, 1900. By 1910 the Burke family had moved to Greene County and settled in St. Francis Township. By this latter date three more children had been added to the household: Clyde, 1 902; Leslie, 1 904; and John, 1906. John was born in Illinois, but all the older children were born in Indiana. The census record shows that both of John J. Burke's parents were born in Ohio. BUTLER The reader is referred to the BUTLER sketch appearing in Volume II of this book. Since the original sketch was written one new bit of information regarding this family has been brought to light: W.G. (William) Butler married Ann S. Skyles (Skies) in Gibson County, Tennessee on Sept. 27,1848. CAMP The reader is referred to the CAMP sketch in Volume I of this book. Hardeman County, Tennessee cemetery records (Mrs. Robert Owens) show that Thomas Camp was buried at the Camp Cemetery located on the Wilmore Mitchell farm near Bolivar. His niarker indicates that he was born in Southampton County, Virginia on March 4, 1809 and died on April 21,1870. The record also shows that there was originally a marker for his wife, but that it has since disappeared. Pitser M. Camp, son of Thomas, came to Greene County, Arkansas sometime during the 1870's. The Camp family may be located in the 1860 census for Hardeman County, Tennessee by referring to microfilm page 1 78 in that record. After coming to Greene County, Pitser Camp settled in Poland Township. His family may be found in the 1 880 census record for this township. CAPPS Nimrod Capps was born in Tennessee in about 1806. The county of his birth is not known. Nimrod married Cynthia Mattix in Lawrence County, Arkansas in about 1 830. Their marriage is recorded on page seventeen of Marriage Record A for Lawrence County. Their exact place of residence at the time of their marriage is not known. In 1850 Nimrod Capps and his family were living in Powell Township in Greene County, Arkansas. By 1870 Nimrod was living in Union Township in Ripley County, Missouri (family no.38, Gatewood Post Office). It is believed that Nimrod Capps spent the remainder of his life in Ripley County. However, the writer does not know his exact place of burial. The village of gatewood is located in the southwestern corner of Ripley County. CARDWELL John Franklin Cardwell died in 1 943 and his obituary appeared in the December 21 issue of the Daily Press. He was born at Mt. Pelia in Weakley County, Tennessee in about 1856. He had lived in Paragould for sixty-one years at the time of his death and was one of the pioneer residents of the City. He had been Treasurer of the Paragould and Buffalo Railroad and had been engaged in numerous other business enterprises during his lifetime. The town of Cardwell, Missouri in Dunklin County was named for Mr. Cardwell. John Franklin (Frank) Cardwell was survived by his wife, Elizabeth West Cardwell, and by a son, John F. Cardwell Jr., of Jacksonville, Florida. Also surviving were two brothers: Font Cardwell of Dallas, Texas; and Bruce Cardwell of Charleston, Missouri. He was buried at the Linwood Cemetery. In 1916 John F. Cardwell and his wife, Bettie M., were living at 311 West Main in Paragould. Frank was engaged primarily in the real estate business at this time and had his office at 110 West Emerson. Mr. Cardwell and his wife continued to live at 311 West Main for the remainder of their lives. CLARK James H. Clark was born in Virginia in 1820. His wife, Mary, was born in Tennessee in 1824. In 1850 this family was living in Sumner County, Tennessee and their children were: James R., 1 841; Edmund, 1 843; and Susan, 1845. Susan Wray, born in Virginia in 1 790, was also a member ot the household. James R. Clark married a woman named Sophia, born in Tennessee in 1 842. In 1 880 they were living in civil district eleven in Sumner County, Tennessee and their children were: Andrew E., 1863; Mark A., 1864; Louisa J., 1868; John W., 1870; and David, 1879. James Clark's father, James H., and sister. Susan A.. were also members of the household. The census record indicates that James H. Clark was a seller of patent medicine. Andrew E. (Edmund) Clark married a woman named Minnie, born in Tennessee in 1860. In 1900 this family was living in civil district eleven in Sumner County and their children were: Flossie, 1886; Ernest, 1890; and Willie (a daughter), 1892. Andrew's mother (Sophia C.) and younger brothers (Luther and Patrick) were also members of the household. Andrew Edmund Clark died in 1931 at his home at 601 Lake Street in Paragould and his obituary appeared in the November 2 issue of the Daily Press. He had moved to Paragould in 1901 and had been a blacksmith since the age of sixteen. Among others, he was survived by five brothers including Dick Clark of Gallatin, Tennessee. Andrew was buried at the Linwood Cemetery. CLINE Jacob Cline was born in Tennessee in 1825. His wife, Mary, was born in Alabama in 1830. In 1860 this family was living in the vicinity of Millport in Fayette County, Alabama and their children were: Frances, 1842; Cordelia, 1844; Jane, 1846; William, 1848; Andrew, 1850: Susan, 1854; Fema (a daughter), 1 852; and Vanda, 1858. All the children were born in Alabama. Andrew Cline, son of Jacob. married a woman named Emily, born in Alabama in 1851. In 1880 the family was living in Lamar County, Alabama and their children were: Mary, 1874; William, 1877; and Parthena, 1879. Andrew's sisters-in-law and brother-in-law (Martha, Nancy, and William Hardee) were also members of the household at this time. The Andrew Cline family moved to Greene County at some time after 1 880 but the exact date is not known. Andrew Cline died in 1928 and his obituary appeared in the July16 issue of the Daily Press. He was survived by a brother, Will, of route five, Paragou Id. Another brother, Benjamin, was a resident of Kennedy, Alabama. Andrew was buried at the Pine Knott Cemetery. CLOYS The reader is referred to the CLOYS sketch in Volume II. Marriage records of Obion County, Tennessee show that Charles P. Cloys and Mary W. Byrn were married on June 6,1850. As indicated in the original sketch, Charles P. Cloys was the father of Rev. Alexander Calvin Cloys. CLYNE The obituary of Dr. Adolphus 6. Clyne appeared in the October 22,1 940 issue of the Paragould Daily Press. He was born at St. Thomas, Ontario in about 1855. He graduated from the Hospital College of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky with the class of 1889. He was a member of the Rock Hill Baptist Church. Dr. Clyne married Nancy M. Elliot in 1881. She was the widow of D. J. Elliot. In 1870 D. J. and Nancy were living in St. Francis Township and they had one son, Thomas, born in 1869. Nancy was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah E. Lloyd, residents of St. Frances Township. She died in 1921. At a later time Dr. Clyne married Miss Lucy Bosworth of Silver Creek, New York Lucy died in 1939. Dr. Clyne was buried at the Brown's Chapel Cemetery. The obituary of Dr. A. G. Clyne's mother appeared in the April 19,1 932 issue of the Daily Press. She died at her home in London, Ontario at the age of ninety-six years. Her husband was Dr. Darriel Clyne who had died fifty-seven years earlier. She was survived by six children: Dr. A. 3. Clyne of Paragould (the eldest); Dr. Charles Clyne of London, Ontario; Dr. Daniel Clyne of Alymer, Ontario; Dr. Victor Clyne of Belmont, Ontario; Jacob Clyne also of Belmont; and Mrs. Bertha Simons of Butte, Montana. Mrs. Darriel Clyne was buried at Belmont, Ontario. Lucy Clyne, second wife of Dr. Clyne, died in 1939 and her obituary appeared in the April 6 issue of the Daily Press. She was born in Chautauque, New York and had been a resident of Paragould for fourteen years at the time of her death. She was buried at the Brown's Chapel Cemetery. COMBS Sydney Combs was born in Kentucky in 1869. His first wife, Lucy, was born in the same state in 1872. In 1900 the family was living in St. James Township in Mississippi County, Missouri and their children were: Florence B., 1891; Elbert, 1895; Maudie E., 1897; and Charles, 1900. By 1910 the Combs family had moved to Greene County and settled in Hurricane Township. By this date three more children had been added to the household: Jesse, 1 903; Clarence, 1906; and Leler, 1908. COOK Thomas J. Cook was born in Kentucky in 1858. His wife, Paulina Ann, was born in Indiana in 1855. In 1880 the family was living on Tuley Street an the town of New Albany in New Albany Township in Floyd County, Indiana and their children were; Thomas. 1877; and Lillie May. 1 879. By 1900 the Cook family had moved to Greene County and settled in Main Shore Township. The 1900 census record shows that five new children had been added to the household: Elbert, 1883; Willie, 1885; Barlie(a daughter), 1887; Annie, 1889; and Arkansas (a daughter), 1891 Arkansas was the first child born in Greene County. COX Christopher Cox was born in Kentucky in 1871. His wife, Ida, was born in the same state in the same year. In 1900 the family was living in Hopkins County, Kentucky in magistrate district five. Their childresi at this time were: Pearl, 1893; Lanicline (a daughter), 1896; Roy, 1898; and Willie C.. 1899. Lizzie Cox, mother of Christopher, was also a member of the household. Lizzie was born in Kentucky in 1836. By 1910 the Cox family had moved to Greene County and settled in Blue Cane Township. By this latter date four more children had been added to the household: Charlie, 1901; Joel T., 1906; Robby L. (a daughter), 1908; and Jack, 1 909. The three younger children were born after the family arrived in Arkansas. CRUTCHFIELD Thomas Crutchfieid was born in Tennessee in 1813. In 1850 he wasliving in Henry County, Tennessee arid the other members of his household were: Ann E., 1829; Courtland, 1838; Hartwell, 1842; John, 1844; and Elizabeth, 1846. Elizabeth Cooper, born in 1790, was also present. In 1860 Thomas Crutchfield was still in Henry County and by this time four more children had been added to the household: Susan, 1853; Robert, 1855; Charles, 1857; and Dolly, 1856. John B. Crutchfield, son of Thomas, married a woman named Prudence, born in Tennessee in 1847. In 1900 the couple was living in Weakley County, Tennessee and their children still at home were: Bera J. (a daughter), 1879; and Roy H., 1 886. By 1910 John and Prudence Crutchfield had moved to Greene County and settled in Hurricane Township. No new children had been added to the household during the previous decade. Bera J. and Roy H. were still living with their parents at this time. CUPPLES Elija Cupples was born in North Carolina in 1841. His wife, Elizabeth, was born in Missouri in 1845. In 1880 this family was living in Weakley County, Tennessee and their children were: Christopher C., 1868; Sarina A., 1870; Wilson B., 1873; Mary J., 1875; and William J., 1879. Christopher C. Cupples married a woman named Adda B., born in Arkansas in 1870. In 1900 the family was living in Hurricane Township in Greene County and their children were: Rutha, 1893; Elsie, 1896; and Charles L., 1898.