Biographies - G-H, 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 GAGE The reader is referred to the GAGE sketch in Volume Ill of this book. Since that sketch was written, one new peice of information regarding this family has been brought to light: William Gage married Mariah Jane White in Gibson County, Tennessee on November 3, 1849. GASCAL Morgan W. Gascal (Gaskill) was born in Tennessee in about 1818. His wife, Susan, was born in the same state in 1829. In 1850 this family was living in Washington County, Illinois and theirchildren at this time were: Mary E., 1847; William A., 1848; and Robert, 1850. All of the children were born in Illinois. Morgan Gascal's first wife, Susan, apparently died during the 1850's. By 1860 Morgan and his family had moved to Greene County, Arkansas and settled in Union Township. Morgan's wife is listed as Mary in the 1860 census record. She was born in Kentucky in 1817. Their children at this time were: Joseph F., 1854; Cela J., 1857; and Mary A. P., 1860. Elizabeth M. Freeman, born in 1844, was also a member of the household. It is believed that she was the married (or widowed) daughter of Morgan W. Gascal. Apparently Morgan Gascal's second wife died sometime during the 1 860's. In 1870 Morgan was living in Friendship Township and his children still at home were Cela J. (Sealey Jane) and Calhoun C. Calhoun was born in 1862. Joseph F. Gascal, son of Morgan, married Mary J. Turner in Greene "inty on July 5,1883. Mary J. was the daughter of William C. and Emily Turner who were living in I riendship Township in 1870. Calhoun Gascal, son of Morgan, married Allie Noel on July 22,1886. Allie (Alice M.) Noel was the daughter of John W. and Martha J. Noel (see Volume II). GILES The reader is referred to the Giles sketch in Volume III of this book. Jessee Giles was born in South Carolina in 1805. His wife, Chloe, was born in Tennessee in 1812. In 850 this family was living in Carroll County, Tennessee and their children still at home were: Mary M., 1 832; Hervey, 1834; Marcus (Marques C.), 1836; Enoch J., 1832; Green (Cyrus Green), 1840; Catherine, 1842; Leander, 1846; and Sarah E. J., 1849. By 1860 another child, James C., had been added to the household. James was born in 1852. As indicated in the original sketch, C. G. (Cyrus Green) Giles came to Greene County, Arkansas sometime after 1880. GILLIAM Peter Gilliam (Gillum) was born in North Carolina in 1821. His wife, Mary, was born in South Carolina in 1822. In 1860 this family was living in Fayette County, Alabama and their children were: Calvin, 1845; Rachel, 1847; William, 1850; Margaret, 1854; and Hiram, 1856. Hiram Gilliam married awoman named Rosa F., born in Illinois in 1871. In 1900 this family was living in Spring Grove Township in Greene County and their children were: Arthur 1890; Ila, 1893; and Sudie, 1900. Hiram Smith Gilliam died in 1931 and his obituary appeared in the April 23 issue of the Daily Press. He had been a resident of Greene County since 1874. Among others he was survived by a brother, Pete Gilliam, of route five, Paragould. Also surviving was a sister, Margaret (Mrs. T. W.) Cline, of route five. GOOD Henry H. Good was born in Indiana in 1 860. His wife, Rosa, was born in Missouri in 1872. In 1900 the family was living in the town of Doniphan in Ripley County, Missouri and their children were: Elsworth, 1894; and Alpha, 1897. By 1910 the Good family had moved to Greene County and settled in Clark Township. By this latter date two more children had been added to the household: Carroll, 1902; and Minnie, 1903. GOODMAN Richard Goodman was born in Tennessee in about 181 8. His wife, Barbary, was born in the same state in 1841. ln 1880 this family was living in Blythe Township in Boone County, Arkansas and their children at this time were: Nancy A., 1862; George A., 1867; William, 1874; and Noah (?), 1878. All of the children were born in Arkansas. In 1900 Richard Goodman and his family were living in Clark Township in Greene County, Arkansas. By this latter date on more child, Thomas, had been added to the household. Thomas was born in 1885. Lucinda king, an adopted daughter, was also present. She was born in Arkansas in 1890. GRANVILLE Amos Granville was born in Indiana in about 1829. His wife, Kate, was born in Tennessee in 1832. In 1880 this family was living in Gibson County, Tennessee and their children were: Charles, 1861; Beulah, 1 862; and Elva R. (a daughter), 1864. Mattie and Oscar Granville, born in Tennessee in 1866 and 1875 respectively, were also members of the household. Their relationship to Amos Granville is not known. All of the children of Amos and Kate were born in Tennessee. In 1900 Amos Granville was living with his daughter and son-in-law, Elva R. and John W. Rhea, in Clark Township in Greene County, Arkansas. The children of John and Elva at this time were: Vernon L. (a daughter), 1889; Irene, 1892; Pearl, 1894; and Leslie, 1899. All of these children were born in Arkansas. The 1900 census record indicates that both parents of Amos Granville were born in the state of lndiana. GREEN Samuel Green was born in Illinois in 1853. His wife, Deanna J., was born in Ohio in 1855. In 1880 this family was living in Jefferson County, Illinois and their children were: Sarah, 1873; Annie P., 1875; Emma, 1877; and Eunice, 1880. By 1900 the Green family had moved to Greene County and settled in St. Francis Township. By this time one new child, Barnet R., had been added to the household. lie was born in Illinois in 1885. GRESHAM The reader is referred to the GRESHAM sketch appearing in Voltime II of this book Since the original sketch was written, a new piece of information regarding this family has been discovered; George Gresham married Delitha (Teletha) Fergarson (Ferguson?) in (3ibson County, Tennessee on December31, 1844. GROOMS The reader is referred to the GROOMS sketch which appears in Volume I of this book. Since the original sketch was written, some new information regarding this fanuly has been brought to light. John Grooms was born in South Carolina in 1790. His wife, Elizabet I), was born in the same state in 1800. In 1 850 this family was living in Johnson Township in St. Francis County, Arkansas and their children at this time were: William, 1829; Nancy, 1830; Levi, 1831; Jc "e, 1833; Darlin, 1835; James, 1837; and Mitchell, 1841. All of these children were born in Tennessee. Levi Grooms was apparently the first member of the Grooms family to come to Greene County, Arkansas. The 1860 census shows him living in St. Francis Township. His wife, Julia, born in Kentucky in 1841, and his son, C. M. (Charles), born in Arkansas in 1860, were also members of the household. There are no records to show that John and Elizabeth Grooms over came to Greene County, Arkansas. They are not listed in the 1860 census for St. Francis County, Arkansas; therefore it seems likely that they died in that county during the 1850's. By 1870 Mitchell A. and Darlin D. Grooms had moved to Greene County and settled in St. Francis Township near Levi (Pink) Grooms. The descendants of Mitchell Grooms are listed in the original Grooms sketch. Darlin D. Grooms married a woman named Viola C., born in Arkansas in 1847. As of 1870 they had one son, John J., born in 1867. Levi (Pink) Grooms died on Dec. 20,1876 and was buried at the Brown's Chapel Cemetery south of Paragould. His marker indicates that he was forty-five years of age at the time of his death. In 1880 Julia, widow of Levi, was still living in St. Francis Township. Levi Grooms Jr., born in 1870, was also a member of the household. Wiley Floyd and Mat Wheeler were also present. Wiley and Mat were born in Georgia in 1872 and 1863 respectively. In 1880 Darlin D. Grooms and his wife, Viola, were living in Union Township in Greene County. By this latter date four more children had been added to the household: Joseph Levi, 1 870; Mary E., 1873; Martha M., 1876; and George M., 1879. John J. Grooms was also a member of the household. Albert Meriwether, born in 1 875, was likewise present. Greene County records show that Charles M. Grooms married Lura Wilcockson on Oct. ?~ 1878. The ancestry of Lura Wilcockson is not known. Lura was sixteen years of age at the time of the marriage. The 1916 Paragould City Directory lists several of the members of the Grooms families. Charles M. Grooms and his wife, Lura (Laura), lived at 605 North Fourth at this time. Charles was a Justice of the Peace and had his office at 102 1/2 North Pruett. Elizabeth Grooms, widow of Mitchell, lived at 320 West Emerson. James Allen, son of Mitchell, and his wife, Annie, lived at this same address. Portia (Portie) was also a member of the household. Louis, Thomas, and Mrs. Mary Grooms were members of the household of Charles and Laura Grooms. The whereabouts of John and Elizabeth Grooms (born in 1790 and 1800) prior to 1850 is not positively known. However, the records of Sumner County, Tennescee show a will made by John Grooms in 1841 in which he left his household goods to Elizabeth Grooms. Samuel Johnson is named in the record as a son-in-law. William Sadler was, evidently, named as executor of the estate. The Sumner County will of Anthony Sweat names a John Grooms as the heir of one-half of his land. This will was dated May 1,1825. This John Grooms was the step-son of Anthony Sweat. HAM John W. Ham was born in Illinois in 1850. His wife, America, was born in the same state in 1859. In 1 900 the family was living in Mt. Vernon Township in Jefferson County, Illinois and their children were: Victor E., 1879; Claude, 1883; Maude, 1888; and Elma, 1898. By 1910 the Ham family had moved to Greene County and settled in St. Francis Township. No new children had been added to the household. HAMPTON John T. Hampton was born in Tennessee in 1850. His wife, Alice V., was born in the same state in 1860. In 1880 the family was living in civil district two in Shelby County, Tennessee and their only child at this time was a daughter named Gulnare, born in 1879. M. C. Thomas, born in Tennessee in 1824, was also a member of the household. M. C. was the mother-in-law of John Hampton. By 1900 the Hampton family had moved to Greene County and settled in Clark Township. By this time two more children had been added to the household: Conrad W., 1883; and Medora, 1885. Medora was the first member of the family born in Arkansas. HANSBROUGH W. C. Hansbrough was born in kentucky in 1 820. His wife, Telit ha, was born in Tennessee in 1824. ln 1850 this family was living in Weakley County, Tennessee and their children were: Daniel, 1843; and Ann, 1847 Daniel Jefferson Hansbrough, son of W. C., married a woman whose initials were M. E., born in Tennessee in 1851. In 1870 the couple was living in Weakley County and at this time they had only one child, William J., born 1870. In 1880 Daniel Jefferson Hansbrough was still living in Weakley County and by this latter date two more children had been added to the household: Mary, 1872; and Zachariah, 1 877. Daniel's wife apparently died sometime after 1877 and before 1880. William Jefferson Hansbrough, son of Daniel J., married a woman named Elnora S. while still in Tennessee. In about 1903 the couple moved to Greene County, Arkansas. As of 1910 they were living in Hurricane Township and their children at this time were: Berta L., 1900; Lewis D., 1905; and a third child whose name is not clear in the census record. Jefferson Hansbrough, father of William, was also a member of the household. Lewis D. Hansbrough married Vivian Mayo and at one time both of them taught in the public schools of Paragould. As of 1939 they were living at 416 West Poplar in the City. They later moved to Columbia, Missouri and taught in the public schools of that city for many years. They now live in retirement in Columbia. William J. and Elnora S. Hansbrough are buried at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery north of Marmaduke. William J. died in 1938 and Elnora, in 1952. Four of their children who died as infants are buried nearby. HARBOR Henry Harbor was born in South Carolina in 1801. His wife, Rebecca, was born in North Carolina in 1802. In 1 850 this family was living in Gibson County, Tennessee and their children still at home were: Martin, 1 823; George, 1830; Thomas, 1833; Sylva, 1835; Martha, 1836; Richard, 1843; and James, 1845. George A. Harbor, son of Henry, married a woman named Eliza while still in Tennessee. Eliza was born in Tennessee in 1831. In 1860 this family was living in Chalk Bluff Township in Greene County, Arkansas and their children were: Rebecca, 1 854; Nancy, 1856; and Martha A., 1860. Rebecca and Nancy were born in Tennessee and Martha A., in Arkansas. By 1870 the Harbor family was living in Concord Township and by this latter date three more children had been added to the household: John T., 1863; Susan E., 1867; and Emily C., 1869. George Harbor's occupation is given, in the census record, as "dry goods merchant." In 1870 Martin Harbor, brother of George, was also living in Concord Township. The name of his wife is not known. Apparently Martin and George were partners in the dry goods business. HARDIN Ambrose Hardin was born in Kentucky in about 1817. His wife, Sarah, was born in South Carolina in 1815. In 1850 this family was living in Marion County, Arkansas and their children were: Violana, 1837; HARRELSON Ezekiel Harrelson was born in Illinois in 1876. His wife, Amanda, was born in the same state in 1878. In 1900 the family was living in McLeansboro Township in Hamilton County, Illinois and their only child at this time was a daughter, Ruth, born in 1899. By 1910 the Harrelson family had moved to Greene County and settled in Clark Township. By this date three more children had been added to the household: Herman, 1902; Golda, 1904; and Mary, 1908. HARRISON The black people have never made up any large portion of the population of Greene County; however. the largest and best-known black family ever to live in the County was that of Robert A. Harrison. Robert was born in Tennessee in about 1854. His wife, Amanda, was born in Mississippi in the same year. In 1880 this family was living in Shelby County, Tennessee and their children were: Eliza, 1875; Edward, 1877; and Branch (a son), 1880. In about 1893 the Harrison family moved to Greene County and settled in Clark Township. By 1900 several more children had been added to the household: Cora, 1883; Emma, 1885; Elizar, 1887; James WI 1888: Van, 1890; Ulysses, 1892; Katy, 1894; Walter, 1897; Lena, 1898; and Jefferson, 1899. In 1916 Robert Harrison was living at 313 South Fourth in Paragould. _nd his occupation was that of farming. His daughter, Lena, was living in the same household and her occupation is listed in the City Directory as cook. Robert Harrison's first wife, Amanda, died and he later married a wuitlan named Matilda, born in len nessee in about 1856. The Jan. 8, 1929 issue of the Daily Press carried the obituary of Matilda Harrison (mistakenly given as Harris in the article). She died at her home on West Vine Street near Linwood Cemetery. Her body was shipped to White Hall, Tennessee accompanied by her husband, Bob. In addition to her husband, she was survived by a son, Robert Chalton, of White Hall. Robert Harrison was commonly known as "Nigger Bob". Although this title might be interpreted by some persons today as a racial slur, it is certain, from stories that have been handed down, that Robert Harrison was held in a certain degree of respect because of his industry aid honesty. He was tolerated by all. loved by many. and hated by none in a community in which many black people were reluctant to make their homes. HART James L. Hart was born in Tennessee in 1842. His wife, Drucilla, was born in thesamestate in 1843. In 1880 this family was living in civil district fourteen in Henry County, Tennessee and their children were: Henry W., 1866; lIa F., 1870; Leler (a daughter), 1873: Robert L., 1875; and Drucilla L., 1879. By 1900 the Hart family had moved to Greene County and settled in Lake Township. By this date three new children had been added to the household: James L., 1882; George W., 1885; and Effie D., 1887. All the children were born in Tennessee. HATHCOCK Charles W. Hathcock was born in Tennessee in 1861. His wife, Martha E., was born in the same state in 1863. In 1 900 the family was living in Weakley County, Tennesee and their children were: Lillie F.. 1888; Rosie L.. 1890; Imah (lona?). 1893; Russel B., 1898; arul Viola, 1900. By 1910 the Hathcock family had moved to Greene County and settled in Union Township. By this time two more chirdren had been added to the household: Hazel, 1903 and Carline, 1906. HEATH Alfred B. Heath was born in Tennessee in 1874. His wife, Annie L., was born in the same state in 1868. In 1900 the family was living in civil district eight in Stewart County, Tennessee and their children were: Walter, 1894; and Kerlon (a son), 1897. By 1910 the Heath family had moved to Greene County and settled in Salem Township. By this date one more child, Douglas, had been added to the household. He was born in Tennessee in 1901. HENDERSON Hugh C. Henderson was born in North Carolina in 1801. The name of his wife is not known. In 1850 Hugh was living in Madison County, Tennessee and apparently he was already a widower at this time. His children still at home were: Lucretia, 1827; Hannah, 1828; Elan D. 1834; Enos W.,1840; William S., 1845; Mark C., 1847; and James W., 1848. Mark C. Henderson, son of Hugh, married a woman named Tevia J. while still in Tennessee. In 1880 this family was living in Dyer County, Tennessee and their children were: Hue H. (a son), 1868; Lee N. (a daughter), 1874; William H., 1875; and Robert L., 1878. By 1900 Mark and Tevia Henderson had moved to Greene County and settled in Friendship Township. By this latter date one more child, Lillie E., had been added to the household. Lillie was born in Arkansas in 1 889. Robert L. was still living with his parents at this time. ln 1916 Robert L. Henderson and his wife, Bertha, were living at 339 North Sixth in Paragould. Robert's occupation is listed, in the City Directory, as "Deputy County Clerk." Mark C. and Tevia J. Henderson are buried at the New Friendship Cemetery north of Paragould. The stone for Mark bears dates of 1846 and 1922. The marker for Tevia J. shows dates of 1850 and 1916. HERGET Cyriacus Herget, born in Germany in 1690, has been identified by members of the Herget families as their earliest known ancestor. Stephen Herget, son of Cyriacus, married Anna Margaretha Blickhahn in 1722. Johann Nickolaus Herget, son of Stephen, married Margaret ha Heuser in 1 750. Johannes Herget, son of Johann Nickolaus Herget, married Magdalina Schdffel in 1789. One of their several children was Johann Philipp Herget, born on July 4, 1800 in Hergerhausen in Hesse Darmstadt, now a part of West Germany. Johann Philipp first married Margaretha Reuling and they had three children: John, George, and Mary Johann Philipp Herget's second wife was Anna Klein, born in Germany in 1816. Their children were: Catherine, Mary, Madeline, Margareta, and Philip. All of the children were born in Hesse Darmstadt. John Herget, son of Johann Philipp and Margaretha Reuling Herget, was the first of the Herget family to come to the United States. He was born in 1830 and made his first trip to America in 1849 on one of the slower sailing vessels of that time. From his port of entry he went to Columbia, Pennsylvania where he remained for one year. He next went to Gettysburg where he followed his trade of wagon making until 1853. In August of 1853 John Herget began a journey into America's heartland. He traveled by rail to Sandusky, Ohio and then by boat to Detroit. Leaving Detroit he proceeded to La Salle, Illinois by rail. The final part of his trip took him by boat down the Illinois River to the town of Pekin. In Pekin he immediately resumed his trade as wagon maker and continued this work until 1860 when he and his brother, George, established the firm of J. and G. Herget, Grocers, or' the corner where the German-American Bank was later built. They later established a larger busi:'t~s at the corner of Court and Fourth. In 1891 the wholesale grocery business was discontinued ai~d the Hergets began to devote themselves to the distilling, sugar refining, cooperage and numerous other business interests. In 1869 John Herget returned to Germany and brought back with him his father, his brother-in-law, and his sister, Mary. They made their home in Pekin. Philip Herget, son of Johann and Anna, married Sophia Becker, born in Indiana in 1853. Their children were: Otto, Dorothy, Emilie, Alfred, Harry, Walter, Ernest, and Albert. The 1880 census record shows Philip and Sophia, and their eldest son, Otto, living on East Washington Street in Pekin. The 1900 census record shows Philip and Sophia living at 715 East Washington Street in the City. Alfred Herget came from Pekin, Illinois to Paragould, Arkansas in 1907 and took over the management of the Pekin Cooperage Company which was located along the railroad tracks in the vicinity of Junction (now kingshighway) and Second Streets and along what is now known as Pekin Road. In 1912 Alfred married Mabel Jackson, daughter of Richard Jackson. The 1916 City Directory shows that the Herget family lived at 707 West Emerson and the Jackson family, at 113 South Fourth in Paragould. Emilie Herget, sister of Alfred, married Louis Moschel. Walter, Alfred's brother, married and remained in Pekin. Ernest Herget married Eleanor Reichel. Otto, the oldest brother, was never married. Albert died as an infant and Dorothy died without having married. Harry Herget married but no children were born of this union. He died in Paragould in 1982 at the age of ninety-two years. Alfred Herget died in 1947 and his obituary appeared on the front page of the June 20 issue of the Daily Press. He was survived by his wife, Mabel, and two daughters, Mrs. Willard W. Cochrane then of Arlington, Virginia and Miss Ann Hergat then at tome. Two sons also survived: Philip and Alfred Herget Jr., both of Paragould. Others surviving were: Mrs. Emilie Moschel, a sister; Walter, Ernest L., and Harry Herget (brothers), residents of Pekin, Chicago and Paragould respectively. Alfred G. Herget was buried at the Linwood Cemetery Richard Philip Herget, son of Alfred, married Mary Esther Barlow in Maryland in 1938. Their children are Richard Philip, Joseph Barlow, Nancy Jackson, Harry Alfred, and Rebecca Ann. Mary Herget, daughter of Alfred, married Willard W. Cochrane in 1942. Their children are Willard W., Stephen A., James M., and Timothy Alfred George Herget, son of Alfred, married Virginia Wood in 1948. Their children are Janet, Susan and Sarah. Ann Herget, daughter of Alfred, married Pruett A. Kelly in 1948. Their children are Pruett A., Karen and Robert Jackson. HICKS I James A. Hicks was born in North Carolina in 1813. His wife, Susan, was born in the same state in 1816. In 1850 this family was living in Gibson County, Tennessee and their children were: Oransum, 1832; Malinda, 1834; Tabitha, 1835; Samuel, 1838; Lewis, 1841; James, 1843; Barton (Davis B.), 1845; William, 1846;4ulia, 1847; and Mary, 1849. By 1860 the Hicks family had moved to Greene County and settled in Union Township. By this latter date four more children had been added to the household: Z. T. (a son), 1851; Caroline, 1853; Bazzell, 1856; and David J., 1859. David was born in Missouri, but all of the older children were born in Tennessee. HICKS II James W. Hicks was born in Tennessee in 1869. His wife, Ada B., was born in the same state in 1871. In 1 900 the family was living in Benton County, Tennessee and their children were: Sarah B., 1888; Eli J., 1891; William E., 1 893; James J., 1895; Ollie C., 1896; and Ether C., 1898. By 1910 the Hicks family had moved to Greene County and settled in Clark Township. By this date three more children had been added to the household; Viva, 1902; Audie (a daughter), 1904; and Milburn, 1908. Milburn was born in Arkansas but all of the older children were born in Tennessee. HOADLEY Joseph H. Hoadley was born in Indiana in 1859. His wife, Susan was born in Illinois in 1867. In 1900 the family was living in Indian Creek Township in White County, Illinois and their children were: Lena J., 1888;Jesse, 1891; Lester A., 1894; Lucy, 1896; and Ernest, 1897. ChesterCarpenter, bornin Illinoisin 1869, was also a member of the household. By 1910 the Hoadley family had moved to Greene County and settled in St. Francis Township. No new children had been added to the household. HODGES Guy C. Hodges was born in Illinois in 1860. His wife, Ella, was born in the same state in 1870. In 1900 this family was living in Haines Township in Marion County, Illinois and their children were; Maude, 1889; May, 1889; lva(a daughter), 1891; Ruth, 1893;Vallie, 1897;Victor, 1897; and Paul, 1900. Maude and May were twins, born in May of 1889. VaIlie and Victor were twins, born in January of 1897. By 1910 the Hodges family had moved to Greene County and settled in Union Township. By this time four more children had been added to the household: Carl, 1903; Edith, 1905; Gladys, 1907; and Herbert, 1899. Gladys was the first child born in Arkansas. HOLLIS Henry J. Hollis (Hallis) was born in Tennessee in 1812. His wife, Eliza, was born in Kentucky in 1816. In 1850 this family was living in Wayne County, Tennessee and their children were: Missienary, 1834; Elizabeth, 1836; Wesily, 1840; Martha, 1842; Wiley, 1845; Artamissa, 1846; and Sarah, 1850. Apparently Henry J. Hollis died sometime during the 18501s. In 1860 Sliza Hollis and her family were living in Chalk Bluff Township in Greene County. By this latter date two more children had been added to the household: Tennessee, 1852; and Columbus, 1857. In 1870 Eliza Hollis was still living in Chalk Bluff Township and her children, Tennessee A. and Carol Columbus (a son), were living with her. Wiley Hollis had married a woman named Mada Jane (born in Arkansas in 1846) and, as of 1870, they were also living in Chalk Bluff Township and had one child, Rebecca 3., born in 1868. HOLT George W. Holt was born in Alabama in 1845. His wife, Nancy C. (Callie), was born in Tennessee in 1862. In 1880 this family was living in Gibson County, Tennessee. At this time they had only one child, Luella, born in Tennessee in 1880. By 1900 the Holt family had moved to Greene County and settled in Lake Township. By this latter date four more children had been added to the household: Rutha 3,1882; Hater G. (a son), 1885; Charles H., 1892; and Florence E., 1895. Ritha 3. was born in Tennessee, but all the other children were born in Arkansas. HOOPER Jeptha Hooper was born in Tennessee in 1826. His wife, Nancy, was born in the same state in 1832. Jeptha Hooper and Nancy 0. Garland were married in Davidson County, Tennessee on August 10, 1847. In 1850 the family was living in Dickson County, Tennessee and they had no children at this time. In 1870 Jeptha and Nancy Hooper were living in the sixth civil district of Dickson County and at this time they had six bhildren: P. G. (a son), 1851; F. H. (a son), 1854; Samuel, 1856; Jackson A., 1860; and Gustaus (Augustus B.), 1867. In 1880 the Hooper family was still in Dickson County and by this date four more children had been added to the household: Jenny, 1871; Robert, 1874; John, 1875; and Margaret, 1880. Augustus B. Hooper, son of Jeptha, moved from Dickson County to Fulton, Kentucky where he remained for a number of years. From Fulton he came to Paragould in about 1910. Augustus B. Hooper died in 1 934 and his obituary appeared in the March 16 issue of the Daily Press. At one time he had been employed by Hopkins Bakery. For fifteen years prior to his death he had operated Hooper's Shoe Repair Shop at 205 North Pruett near Hooper's Cleaners which was operated by his son, Harry Harry died in 1944 and his obituary appeared in the May 15 issue of the Daily Press. He was a native of Fulton, Kentucky. News items concerning the Hooper family business operations may be found in the following issues of the Daily Press: July 21,1926; Feb. 26,1930; and April 21,1934 Jeptha Hooper died in 1883 and was buried at the Rock Church Cemetery in Dickson County, Tennessee. His wife, Nancy, died in 1899 and was buried at the same place. HOPPENJAN Henry Hoppenjan (Happenjan) was born in Indiana in about 1853. His wife, Elizabeth, was born in Ohio in 1860. In 1880 this family was living in Ferdinand Township in Dubois County, Indiana and at this time they had only one child, Gerhard (Geahard), born in Indiana in 1880. It may be of some interest to note that the John a Nash.. tamily also came to Greene County from Dubois County, Indiana (see Nash, Vol.1). By 1900 the Hoppenjan family had moved to Greene County and settled in Clark Township. Henry had apparently re-married by this latter date. His wife is listed as Ella in the 1900 census record. She was born in Tennessee in 1868. The children in the household at this time were: Bennie, 1880; Alice, 1888; Emma, 1889; Willie, 1896; and Herbert, 1898. The three older children were born in Indiana and the two younger ones, in Tennessee. Apparently Willie and Herbert were children from a previous marriage of Ella Hoppenjan. Emily Baker(mother-in-law of Henry), born in Tennessee in 1845, was also a member of the household. An article in the January 1, 1902 issue of the Paragould Soliphone indicated that Henry Hoppenjan had succeeded Perry E. House as manager of the Paragould Roller Mills Company. Henry had been the head miller for the Company at an earlier date. Just prior to becoming manager of the Paragould plant, he had been with a mill in Henderson, Kentucky. Since John 0. Nash and Henry Hoppenjans came from the same county in Indiana and followed the same trade, it seems possible that these two men were acquainted with each other while living in Indiana. HOPPER S.D.H. (Shady D.) Flopper was born in Tennessee in 1825. He married Elizabeth R. Lemonds in Lincoln County, Tennessee on September 1 3 1846. In 1 850 the couple was living in Gibson County, Tennessee and their children were: John W., 1847; and Elizabeth, 1849. In 1870 the family was still living in Gibson County and their home was near the town of Gadsden. By this latter date several more children had been added to the household: Thomas, 1852; Emerl in, 1854; James, 1857; John T., 1859; Joseph (William Joseph)1 1862; Jane, 1865; and Henry, 1869. Apparently Shady (Shadrick) Hopper died sometime during the 1870's. By 1880 his widow, Elizabeth, had moved to Randolph County, Arkansas and settled in Roanoke Township. Five of her children, including John and Joseph (William Joseph), were living with her. Members of the Hopper family have indicated that William Jospeh Hopper's first wife was Ellen temonds. ln 1900 WUliam J. and tis second wile, Sar at A. AHyde?), were living in floanake Township and their children were: John T., 1884; Hattie F., 1886; James F., 1891; and William F., 1899. It is believed that James and William were the children of William J. and his second wife. By 1910 William J. and Sarah A. had moved to Greene County and settled in St. Francis Township. By this date four more children had been added to the household; Ethel, 1901; Perva (a daughter), 1904; Tyler, 1907; and Estel, 1910. William F. (Frank) Hopper married Jewel I Mabry, daughter of Nathan Mabry (see MABRY, Vol. lV). Frank died in 1958 and was buried at the Shiloh Cemetery. John T. Hopper, son of William J., is buried at Shiloh and his marker shows dates of 1884 and 1943. John T. Hopper, brother of William J., is buried at the Pine Knott Cemertery and his marker bears dates of 1859 and 1907. William J. Hopper and hiswife, Sarah A., are buried at the Pine Knott Cemetery. William died in 1941 and Sarah, in 1 950. Hattie Hopper Camp, daughter of William and Sarah, is buried at Pine Knott and her marker shows dates of 1887 and 1925. A biographical sketch regarding John W. Hopper (born 1847), son of Shadrack and Elizabeth Lemonds Hopper, may be found in Goodspeed's History of Gibson County, Tennessee. Jewel I Mabry Hopper, in a letter to the writer, described her father-in-law, William J. Hopper, as a "walking preacher". The writer is indebted to Mrs. Hopper, now living in Cocoa, Florida, for the information she has provided regarding the Hopper families. HUDDLESTON The reader is referred to the HUDDLESTON sketch in Volume II of this book. The obituary of Rev. John M. Huddleston appeared in the January 9,1928 issue of the Daily Press. He was residing at 701 West Highland in Paragould at the time of his death. He had been in the city for thirty-six years. He was ordained a Baptist minister in Hardeman County, Tennessee in about 1888. He later organized several Baptist churches in Greene County. He also served one term as County Treasurer. John M. Huddleston was a Confederate veteran. He fought in the Battle of Shiloh and was captured at the Battle of Island Number Ten. He was taken to Chicago where he was later exchanged. All of the brothers and sisters of John M. Huddleston preceded him in death. Mrs. Alex Hamilton, last of John's sisters, died in Harrisburg, Arkansas in 1 927. Another sister, Mrs. Jane Price, died a few months before Mrs. Hamilton. John Huddleston was survived by two sons, M.P. and T.L. Huddleston, of Paragould. John was buried at Linwood. As of 1939 Thomas L. Huddleston was living with his wife, Ada, at 332 West Hunt in Paragould. Thomas was the manager of the East Arkansas Builders Supply Company. In 1939 Mattie Huddleston (widow of M.P.) was living at 313 North Sixth. M.P. Huddleston had been a lawyer practicing in Paragould. HUNTER [ updated 8/31/98 per Richard Wright ] Jason H. Hunter was born in North Carolina in about 1818. Jason Hunter and Elizabeth G. Sherrell were married in Macon County, North Carolina on July 17,1843. He served in the 8th Missouri Calvary during the Civil War. Sometime during the 1860's, the Hunter family moved to Greene County, Arkansas and settled in Clark Township. Elizabeth Hunter died at some time prior to 1870. In 1870, Jason's children still at home were: A.C., (a daughter), 1851; E.A., (a daughter), 1853; Mary, 1856; James T., 1865; and William Thomas, 1866. A.C. was born in North Carolina and E.A. and Mary were born in Missouri. James and William were born after the family arrived in Arkansas. James and William moved to Union County, Arkansas in the 1870s. During the 1870's Jason H. Hunter married a woman named Sarah J., born in Tennessee in 1834. In 1880 the family was living in Union Township and by this latter date four more children had been added to the household: Jason H. (Jr.), 1873; Minnie, 1875; General Lee, 1876; and Alvus J., 1879. Viola Jordan, step-daughter of Jason, was also a member of the household. Viola was born in 1872. James T. Hunter, son of Jason H., married Mary Nowell in Greene County on April 24, 1885. HYATT George W. Hyatt was born in Arkansas in 1859. His wife, Dora E., was born in Missouri in 1889. In 1900 this family was living in Jordan Township in Ripley County, Missouri and their children were: Charles L, 1888; William, 1890; George. 1890; James, 1892; and Lucy. 1899 William and George were twins, born in JuIy of 1890. Ripley County, Missouri records show that George Hyatt married Dora Newkirk on January 7,1886. She was the daughter of G. W. and Sarah Newkirk who are shown in the 1870 census record for Johnson Township in Ripley County. Both G.W. and Sarah Newkirk were born in Indiana. By 1910 George and Dora Hyatt had moved to Greene County, Arkansas and settled in Friendship Township. By this latter date one more child, Laura, had been added to the household. Laura was born in Arkansas in 1907.