Biographies - N-S, 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.] NANCE Richard Nance was born in South Carolina in 1823. His wife, Lizza, was born in Tennessee in 1834. In 1880 this family was living in district twelve in Benton County, Tennessee and their children still at home were: Artie,1865; Duckie,1868; and Virgil,1871. Virgil Nance married a woman named Belle, born in Tennessee in 1870. In 1900 the family was living in district twelve in Benton County and their children were: Maude, 1890; Granville,1892; Blance,1897; and Alline. Virgil's mother, Lizza(Eliza), was also a member of the household. By 1900 the Virgil Nance family had moved to Greene County and settle in Hurrican Township. By this date one new child, Lady, had been added to the household. Lady was born in Arkansas in 1908. NAPIER Franklin C. Napier was born in Tennessee in about 1812. His wife, Lavina, was born in Kentucky in about 1822. Franklin Napier and Lavina Lofton were married in White County, Illinois on September 16, 1834. In 1850 this family was living in Heralds Prarie Township in White County. Their children at this time were: Mary,1838; John,1840; Luke,1843; Lucinda,1844; Edward,1845; Lucy,1848; and Reeves, 1849. All the children were born in Illinois. Franklin's occupation is listed in the census record as "tanner". Zackriah Cook, a tanner's apprentice, was also a member of the household. By 1860, four more children had been added to the household of Franklin Napier: George,1853; Frances,1855; Mahala,1857; and Charles,1859. Edward Napier, son of Franklin, married a woman named Anna and in 1880 this family was living in Heralds Prarie Township. Their children at this time were: Percy,1872; Gertrude,1875; Frederick, 1877; and Dora,1870. Anna Napier was born in Ohio in 1843. In 1880 Franklin and Lavina Napier were still living in Herald's Prarie Township. Their sons, George W. and Charles, were also members of the household. Charles' occupation is listed in the census record as "teacher." Lucy Russell, Franklin's daughter, was likewise present along with grandchildren: Lewis Phillip Russell, Henry S. Napier and Ida F. Napier. In 1900 George Napier, son of Franklin, and his son, Elves, were also present. Phillip(Lewis Phillip) Napier and his wife, Nora, along with their three children (Rufus A., Charlie, and Byron) were also residents of the township. In about 1905 Percy Napier moved to Greene County, Arkansas. On June 27,1906 he married Maggie Cotton, daughter of Newton J. and Sophrona Cotton. In 1880 Newton and Sophrona Cotton were living in civil district thirteeen in Carroll County, Tennessee. In 1910 Percy and Maggie Napier were living in Union Township in Greene County and their children were: Grace,1908; and Florence E., 1909. Edward Napier, Percy's father, was also a member of the household. Pete Napier, another child of Percy and Maggie, was born in 1912. Several of the members of the Napie families are buried at the Herald Cemetery near the village of Herald in White County. These include Franklin and Lavina Lofton Napier and their sons, George W., Charles, and John F. Lavina died in 1891 and Franklin, in 1901. In 1983 the writer visited the Herald Cemetery and found it to be well kept. It is located just northwest of the village and is not visible from the main highway. NEIGHBORS Augustus Neighbors was born in Indiana in 1859. His wife, Mary, was boron in Ohio in 1864. In 1900 the family was living in Washington Township in Daviess County, Indiana. Their children at this time were: Belle,1884; Cora,1889; Frederick,1892; Maggie,1894; Annie,1896 and Joe,1899. Bena Neighbors (mother of Augustus), born in German in 1826, was also present. By 1910 the Neighbors family had moved to Greene County and settled in Blue Cane Township. By this time one more child, Herbert, had been added to the family. Herbert was born in Indiana in 1906. Bena Neighbors, now eighty- five years of age, was still living with the family. NESLER Jonathan Nesler was born in Indiana in 1826. His wife, Emaline, was born in the same state in 1844. In 1880 this family was living in Heralds Prairie Township in White County, Illinois and their children were: Flora,1868; Oarie (a daughter), 1870; Alvin,1872; Jasper,1873; and Herman,1879. Alvin Nesler married a woman named Eva, born in Illinois in 1873. In 1900 this family was living in Ridgeway Township in Gallatin County, Illinois and their children were: Chloe,1891; Ethel B.,1893 Freda (a son),1896 and Gladys S.,1899. Nancy Scott, born in Illinois in 1834, was also present. She was the mother-in-law of Alvin Nesler. By 1910 Alvin and Eva Nesler had moved to Greene County and settled in Breckenridge Township. By this date four more children had been added to the household: Flora,1901; Clarence,1905; Eva, 1908; and Lena,1910. Clarence was born in Missouri and Eva and Lena were born after the family arrived in Arkansas. All of the older children were born in Illinois. NOONER Henry E. Nooner was born in Tennessee in 1865. His wife, Mary C., was born in Texas in 1870. In 1900 this family was living in Weakley County, Tennessee and their children were: James F.,1890; William Gilbert,1893; and Henry Walter,1896. By 1910 the Nooner family had moved to Greene County and settled in Friendship Township. By this latter date two more children had been added to the household: Oscar,1903; and Vivian,1906. James and Vivian were born in Arkansas, but all of the other children were born in Tennessee. The name of Henry E. Nooner's father is not known. However, Henry's mother was Malinda Harkey Nooner, born in North Carolina in 1848. Malinda was the daughter of R. and Margaret Harkey who are shown in the 1850 census for Weakley County, Tennessee. Malinda Harkey Nooner is also shown in the 1860 census for Weakley County as a member of her mother's household. Margaret Harkey is buried at Center Hill. Imogene Nooner, daughter of James, was once a teacher at the Center Hill School. She later married Barney Horn. They are now retired and live in Paragould. OXLEY The reader is referred to the OXLEY sketch appearing in Volume II of this book. William Oxley, brother of Clay, was still living in Dunklin County, Missouri in 1900. He had married a woman named Winnie M. and there were no children in their household at this time. Andrew R. Oxley and his family were living in the same neighborhood in Union Township. Andrew was born in Missouri in 1862 and it seems possible that he was the son of William Oxley. In 1900 a George M. Oxley was lving with his son and daughter (Natchez and Dovy) in Chalk Bluff Township in Clay County, Arkansas. It is believed that George M. was the younger brother of William and Clay Oxley. PARK Hosea P. Park was born in Tennessee in 1856. His wife, Izora, was born in the same state in 1862. In 1880 the family was living in Carroll County, Tennessee and their only child was James L, born in 1879. By 1910 the Park family had moved to Greene County and settled in Hurrican Township. By this date several more children had been added to the household: Monroe,1891; Lura M.,1897; Nora E., 1898; Mary E.,1900; and Cloro,1903. Izora Park is buried at the Hartsoe Cemetery west of Marmaduke. Her marker bears dates of July 21,1862 and January 7,1914. (Notes written in the book, in pen by a researcher include "Hose P.(Preslar)--Dorsey Monroe and wife Liddie Mae (Gilmore)Park lived in Blackwell, Oklahoma and are buried there.. cq-transcriber) PARKER Thomas J. Parker was born in Tennessee in 1848. His wife, Annie E., was born in the smae state in 1858. In 1900 this family was living in Weakley County, Tennessee and their children were: Robert, 1883; Willy, 1885; Elizabeth, 1888; Annie E., 1892; James, 1898; and Martha A., 1899. By 1910 the Parker family had moved to Greene County and settled in Clark Township. By this date two more children had been added to the household: Azalee,1905; and John W.,1908. John W. was born in Arkansas but all the older children were born in Tennessee. PARTLOW Much of the history of the Partlow family may be found in goodspeed's Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Wilson County, Tennessee. In 1880 Thomas A. Partlow and his family were living in the twenty-second district in Wilson County. His children at this time were: Cloe,1852; William A., 1868; James R.,1870; and Haywood R.,1876. The Goodspeed History indicates that the parents of Thomas A. Partlow were Thomas and Cloe (Hooker) Partlow. Evidently Thomas Partlow Sr. died at some time prior to 1850. The 1850 census for Wilson county shows his widow, Cloe (Cloa), along with her children: Joshua, 1829; Ann, 1831; Nancy, 1833; Johnathan, 1833; Mary, 1836; Robert, 1839; Rebecca, 1840; and Sarah, 1843. Ann Hooker, born in 1769, was also a member of the household. Apparently Ann was the mother of Cloe Hooker Partlow. In 1850 Thomas A. Partlow and his wife, Margaret, were living next to Thomas' mother, Cloe. Thomas and Margaret had only one child at this time. This child was named Elizabeth, born in 1849. Goodspeed's History indicates that Thomas A. Partlow was married three times. His first wife was Margaret Williamson and they were married on May 19,1847. Margaret died on January 20,1859 and 1863 Thomas married May Ann Robbins. May Ann died a few months afterward. In 1866 Thomas married Martha E. Wray (Ray), born in 1836. Martha was the daughter of William and Martha Wray. (See microfilm page 940 of the 1850 census of Wilson County, Tennessee.) Martha was the mother of William A., James R., Natlie M., and Haywood R. Partlow. Haywood R. Partlow came to Greene County, Arkansas sometime during the early 1900's. Haywood Riddle Partlow worked in the field of education for many years. He later became a lawyer and as of 1916 he was a partner in the practice of law with J.C. Shane and they had their office in the McHaney Building in Paragould. Haywood and his wife Alice, lived at 1015 West Emerson at this time. In 1939 Haywood R. Partlow had his law office at 5-6 Crowley Building in Paragould. He and his wife lived on route five. James K. Partlow, son of Haywood, established an abstract and title office in his father's law firm. At a later time James K., set up an abstract office on route five near his home. James and his son, Charles, were partners in this company for many years. Charles was mayor of Center Hill during the time that it was an incorporated town. Center Hill later became a part of the city of Paragould. At the time of this writing (1981) Charles is the mayor of Paragould (Charles remained mayor until 1998). A personal item appearing in the October 22,1919 issue of the Soliphone indicated that H.R. Partlow had recently moved his office from over Thompson's Drug Store to the second floor of the McHaney Building. PENNY John R. Penny was born in Tennessee in 1848. His second wife, Callie, was born in North Carolina in 1872. In 1900 this family was living in Weakley County, Tennessee and their children were: Walter W., 1879; Johnny D., (a daughter),1891; Breadie E., 1893; golda,1895; Cuby D.,(a daughter(,1898; and Willie G.,(a daughter),1900. Walter was born in Arkansas, bat all the younger children were born in Tennessee. By 1910 the Penny family had moved to Greene County and settled in Union Township. By this time three more children had been added to the household: Gordoon,1903; Alvin,1906; and Alfonzo,1908. Alvin was the first of the younger children to be born in Arkansas. PERMENTER Leander H. Permenter was born in North Carolina in about 1821. His wife, Candice, was born in Tennessee in 1826. In 1850 this family was living in Haywood County, Tennessee and their children were: Milton,1842; Mary,1845; and Ruffin,1847. Ruffin G. Permenter married a woman named Mary, born in Tennessee in 1850. In 1880 Ruffin and Mary were living in Crockett County, Tennessee and their children at this time were: Henry C.,1867; Ella C.,1871; Levarra (a daughter),1873; Alice,1876 and Ora, 1878. It should be pointed out that, although Crockett County was legally formed in 1845, no census was taken for this county, as a separate governmental unit, until 1880. For this reason the Permenter people may have resided at the same place in 1850 as they did in 1880. Crockett County was formed, in honor of David Crockett, from parts of Dyer, Gibson, Madison and Haywood Counties. Henry C.Permenter, son of Ruffin g., married a woman named Alma, born in Tennessee in about 1875. By 1900 Henry and Alma were living in Clark Township in Greene County, Arkansas. Their children at this time were: Vernon,1892; Ruth H.,1894; Ruffin G.,1896; and Wiley J., 1899. PETTIGREW Robert Pettigrew was born in Ohio in 1851. His wife, Elizabeth, was born in the same state in 1871. In 1900 the family was living in Green Township, in Madison County, Indiana and their children at home were: Thomas, 1880; Lora,1882; Samuel,1884; Grover C.,1886; Stella,1890; Robert,1892; Earl, 1895; and Mary,1898. All of the children were born in Indiana. By 1910 the Pettigrew family had moved to Greene County and settled in Friendship Township. By this latter date one more child, Marie, had been added to the household. She was born in Indiana in 1901. PHILLIPS John Phillips was born in Tennessee in 1878. His wife, May, was born in the same state in 1883. In 1900 the family was living in Wayne County, Tennessee and at this time they only had one child, Hester, born in 1899. By 1910 the Phillips family had moved to Greene County and settled in Spring Grove Township. By this time three more children had been added to the household: Earl,1901; Edna, 1906; and Curtis, 1908. PICKENS James Pickens was born in Tennessee in 1843. His wife, Nanacy, was born in the same state in 1845. In 1880 the family was living in Obion County, Tennessee and their children were: Mary,1870; William, 1875; Oliver,1877; and Luther,1879. Mary was born in Texas, but all the younger children were born in Tennessee. Luther Pickens married a woman named Effie, born in Tennessee in 1879. In 1900 the couple was lving in Weakley County and they had no children at this time. By 1910 Luther and Effie had moved to Greene County and settled in Hurricane Township. by this date several children had been added to the household: Asa,1901; Rellor S.(A daughter),1903; and Jessie,1908. A daughter born in 1905, but her name is not clear in the census record. Jessie was born in Arkansas, but all the older children were born in Tennessee. PIGG William C. Pigg (Pigue) was born in Tennessee in 1870. His wife, Mattie, was born in the same state in 1877. In 1900 the family was living in Weakley County, Tennessee and their children were: Richard J., 1891; Collier,1894; Ansey J.,1897; and Dewey, 1899. By 1910 the Pigg family had moved to Greene County and settled in Clark Township. By this date four more children had been added to the household; Addie,1902; Elvis E.,1904; Alvin,1906; and George,1908. PORTER Rev. John H. Porter was born in Mississippi in about 1828. His wife, Catherine E. (believed to be his third wife), was born in Indiana in 1840. In 1880 this family wa living in Jonesboro Township in Craighead County, Arkansas and their children at this time were: Elizabeth E.,1867; Johnnie L., a daughter),1870; James H.,1872; Albert d.,1875; and Robert Lee, 1878. All of the children were born in Arkansas. John H. Porter and his wife, Catherina Eliza, are buried at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in western Greene County near Lorado. John's marker shows dates of 1826 and 1892. The marker for Catherine Eliza bears dates of 1839 and 1893. Their son, James H., Jr. died at the age of fifteen years and is buried near his parents. PULLEY The reader is referred to the PULLEY sketch Volume II of this book. The June 6,1918 issue of the Paragould Soliphone carried a personal item indicating that flowers had recently been placed on the graves of a number of veterans buried at the Linwood Cemetery. It was stated that one of these veterans, Daniel Pulley, had served in the Mexican War. Apparently Daniel Pulley was the oldest soldier ever buried at Linwood. RAGLE Jacob Ragle was born in Indiana in 1873. His wife, Sarah, was born in the same state in 1881. In 1900 this family was living in Washington Township in Daviess County, Indiana and at this time they had only one child, Bertha, born in 1900. By 1910 the Ragle family had moved to Greene County and settled in Hurrican Township. By this date three more children had been added to the household: Hazel,1902; Alma,1904; and Alva C., 1907. RAINWATER R.G. Rainwater was born in Alabama in 1846. His wife, Nancy, was born in Arkansas in 1848. In 1880 this family was living in Black River Township in Lawrence County, Arkansas and their children were: Henry,1868; Viola,1870; Hugh,1872; and Mary W., 1880. Hugh M. Rainwater, son of R.G., married a woman named Mary L., born in Arkansas in January of 1875. In 1900 Hugh and Mary were living in Dent Township in Lawrence County and their children were: Alva W.,1895; and Everette,1900. Everette W. Rainwater became a dentist and , as of 1939, he was practising at 107 1/2 North Pruett in Paragould. He and his wife, Faye, lived at 803 West Main. Hugh M. Rainwater died in 1930 and his obituary appeared in the June 5 issue of the Daily Press. He was buried at Imboden, Arkansas. He was survived by his sons, Alva W., Everette W., and Charles. Alva Rainwater was Superintendent of Schools for Walnut Ridge, Arkansas at the time of his father's death. RAMBO Royal S. Rambo was born in Pennsylvania in 1862. His wife, Martha, was born in 1869, but her birthplace is not known with certainty since some records indicate that it was Illinois while others show that it was Missouri. In 1900 the family was living in Sandusky Precinct in Alexander County, Illinois. At this time they had only one child, Ruby, born in 1899. By 1910 the Rambo family had moved to Greene County and settled in Union Township. By this time two more children had been added to the household: Raymond R.,1902; and Elsie M.,1908. All the children were born in Illinois. RIDENOUR Enoch J. Ridenour was born in Indiana in about 1860. His wife, Viola B., was born in the same state in 1858. In 1900 the family was living in Carmi Township in White County, Illinois and their children were: Herman,1884; John,1887; and Samuel,1889. All of the children were born in Illinois. By 1910 the Ridenour family had moved to Greene County, Arkansas and settled in Friedship Township. Mary Ridenour, wife of Herman, was a member of the household. Mary was born in Illinois in 1887. Enoch Ridenour and his wife, Viola, may also be found in the 1850 census record for Carmi Township in White county, Illinois. This record shows Enoch's mother, Elizabeth Dixon, and her daughters and son (Ella, Ida and George) as members of the same household. Ella and Ida were born in Indiana, but George was born in Illinois. RIPPY William H. Rippy was born in North Carolina in 1867. His wife, Alice R., was born in Indiana in 1870. In 1900 this family was living in Vigo Township in Knox County, Indiana and their children were: James, 1889; Claude, 1894; Oscar,1896; Willie,1898; and Goldie,1899. By 1910 the family had moved to Greene County and settled in Blue Cane Township. By this latter date several more children had been added to the household: Francis L., 1902; Lily,1904; Lota (a son_. 1905; and Martha J., 1908. Lota and Martha were born in Arkansas, but all the older children were born in Indiana. Grover Rippy, born in Indiana, in 1889, was also present. Grover was the brother of William H. Rippy. RISELY I Matthew Risley was born in Indiana in about 1815. His wife, Marilda, was born in the same state in 1821. In 1840 the Matthew Risley family was living in Daviess County, Indiana. By 1850 the family had moved to Greene County, Arkansas and settled in Bradshaw Township. Their children at this time were: Wesley,1836; George,1837; Robert,1840; Milton,1843; Emery,1844; Amanda,1846; Abraham, 1857; and Martha,1848. Apparently Marilda Risley, wife of Matthew, died sometime during the 1850"s in 1860 Matthew and his children were living in Chalk Bluff Township. By this latter date three more children had been added to the household: Charity,1852; John,1855; and Levi,1857. RISLEY II Zachariah Risley was born in Indiana in about 1811. His wife, Mary, was born in the same state in 1816. In 1840 Zachariah was living near Matthew Risley (see Volume IV) in Daviess County, Indiana. For this reason it is believed that Matthew and Zachariah may have been brothers. By 1850 Zachariah Risley and his family had moved to Greene County and settled in Bradshaw Township very near the Matthew Risley family. Zachariah's children at this time were: Charlotte,1833; Diana,1837; Tarleton,1839; Mary,1845; and Albert,1848. The three younger children were born after the family moved to Arkansas. In 1860 the Zachariah Risley family was still living in Bradshaw Township and by this latter date four more children had been added to the household: James,1850; Caroline,1854; Carlila (a son),1856; and Elzabeth, 1859. Pete Walker, born in Arkansas in 1839, was also a member of the household. Tarleton Risley, son of Zachariah, married a woman named Luvena, born in Illinois in 1831. In 1860 Tarleton and Luvena were living Bradshaw Township next to Zachariah Risley. Mar, Patton and Lucinda E. Hurst were also members of the household. Apparently these were the children of Luvena by a previous marriage. ROBERTSON John Robertson was born in Illinois in 1876. His wife, Dollie, was born in the same state in 1880. In 1900 the family was living in Denning Township in Franklin County, Illinois and at this time they had only one child, Essie, born in 1899. By 1910 the Robertson family had moved to Greene County and settled in Blue Cane Township. By this this date three more children had been added to the household: Neva,1902; Velma,1904; and Pearl, 1906. Neva was born in Illinois, but Velma and Pearl were born in Missouri. ROBINSON Lewis Robinson was born in Indiana in 1866. His wife, Mary E., was born in the same state in 1872. In 1900 they were living in Harrison Township in Knox County, Indiana and their children were: Noah, 1891; Charles,1893; Earl,1895; and Pearl,1897. By 1910 the Robinson family had moved to Greene County and settled in Lake Township. By this date two more children had been added to the household: Gracie,1905; and Altin (a son), 1909. ROGERS James Sterling Rogers was born in North Carolina in 1811. His wife, Nancy, was born in the same state but the exact date of her birth is not known. In 1850 James S. and Nancy Rogers were living in Graves County, Kentucky and their children at this time were: Sarah,1837; John,1843; Littleberry,1847; and James,1849. Another child, Rufus William, was born in 1852. Members of the Rogers families have indicated that Rufus William Rogers first married Nettie Jones. In 1870 this family was living in Graves County, Kentucky in the Mayfield Precinct. Nancy Rogers, born in North Carolina in 1826 was also a member of the household. It is believed that she may have been the' mother of Rufus Rogers. Rufus W. Rogers was married a second time. This second wife was Sarah Davis. The children of Rufus and his second wife are believed to be: Nealy, Sally, George Henry, Eddie Newton, Lela Ursery, Lilly, Chester(Buck), Hettie Erma, Rufus Cline, William Matthew, Dewey Washington, Deila Vivian, Nettie Etta, Adolphus gustavius, Leeonnos and Clyde. William Matthew Rogers was born in Paragould, Arkansas in 1895. He was married to Sybil Morten and their children were: Rufus Van, Barbara Jean, and Reba. Rufus Van Rogers married Joan Holobaugh and they had one child who lived to adulthood, William Hollobaugh Rogers. William H. Rogers was born in 1955 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Rufus William Rogers died in 1937 at the age of eighty-five and his obituary appeared in the October 2 issue of the Daily Press. He was survived by eight of his sons and one brother, Lollyberry Rogers of Marmaduke. He was buried at Browns Chapel Cemetery. Chester E. (Buck) Rogers died in 1956 and his obituary appeared in the August 3 issue of the Daily Press. He was a native of Mayfield, Kentucky. He had operated a taxi service in Paragould for thiry-seven years. Among others he was survived by his three sons: Grayson and Benjamin of Paragould and Earl of Union City, Tennessee. The writer is indebted to William H. Rogers of Jonesboro, Arkansas for much of the information contained in this sketch. ROSS The reader is referred to the OTEY sketch which appears in Volume II of this book. The Thomas C. Otey family was libing in McCracken County, Kentucky in 1850. Thomas and Martha Ross (son-in-law and daughter of Thomas Otey) were also members of the household at this time. Thus the reader will see that the Otey and Ross families were connected prior to moving to Greene County, Arkansas. It seems possible that the entire Otey household, including Thomas and Martha Ross, moved to Greene County at the same time, about 1875. Apparently Martha Ross, first wife of Thomas Ross, died sometime during the late 1870's. Thomas later married Elizabeth Otey, younger sister of Martha Otey. In 1880 Thomas and Elizabeth Ross were living in Hurrican Township and Thomas' son, Warren A., was a member of the household at this time. Mollie Self and James Herd, born in 1876 in Arkansas and Texas respectivley, were also present. Warren A. Ross, son of Thomas, married E.M. (Elizabeth) Foster in Greene County on November 18, 1884. More recent information regarding the Ross families may be found by referring to Volume I, Number 3, pages 37 and 38 of the Greene County Historical Quarterly. RUDISAIL Elizabeth Rudisail was born in North Carolina in 1787. The name of her husband is not known. In 1850 Elizabeth was living in Cape Cinz Homme Township in Perry County, Missouri and the other members of her household were: Dianah, 1817; Mary E., 1837; Ann C., 1838; William F, 1840; and Joseph M., 1846. Dianah was born in North Carolina but all the younger members of the household were born in Missouri. Catherine Rudisail, born in North Carolina in 1784, was also present. William F. Rudisail married a woman named Harriet. In 1880 the family was living in Perry County, and their children were: Rozella A.,1865; America G.,1867; Joseph Augustus,1869; Norman J.,1871; and William Everett,1874. William Everett Rudisail married a woman named Cora, born in Missouri in 1874. In 1900 the couple was living in Cinq Homme Township and they had no children at this time. By 1910 William and Cora Rudisail had moved to Greene County, Arkansas and settled in Breckenridge Township. By this date three children had been added to the household: Vallie,1901; Flora,1902; and Lester, 1905. Vallie and Flora were born in Missouri, but Lester was born in Nebraska. RUSSELL Newton A. Russell was born in Illinois in 1862. His wife, Ollie, 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: Eunice (Ennis?), 1892; Lettie B.,1894; and Cloe, 1898. All the children were born in Missouri. Ola' Murray (step child of Newton), born in Illinois in 1890, was also present. By 1900 the Russell family had moved to Greene County, and settled in Blue Cane Township. Three more children had been added to the household: Lela,1902; Alfred,1904 and Clark,1909. Clark was born in Arkansas, but all the older children were born in Missouri. RUSSOM Jesse P. Russom was born in Tennessee in 1850. His wife, Elizabeth L., was born in the same state in 1862. In 1900 the family was living in McNairy County, Tennessee and their children were: Minnie M., 1887; Louise B.,1889; John H.,1891; Arlie D.,1893; Edgar,1895; Walter,1897 and Carl,1899. By 1910 the Russom family had moved to Greene County and settled in Crowley Township. By this latter date one new child, Clarence, had been added to the household. Clarence was born in Tennessee in 1901. Some persons bearing the name of Russom are buried at Beech Grove Cemetery. RYAN The reader is referred to the RYAN sketch appearing in Volume III of this book. W.Z. Ryan married (the second time) Martha Richey in Greene County on August 11,1884. Martha was forty years of age at the time. George W. Ryan, son of W.Z., married a woman named Mary and in 1880 they were living in Salem Townshi;. Their children at this time were: William,1875; and David,1879. William ("Bud") Ryan was a well-known restaurant operator in Paragould for many years. As of 1939 his establishment was located at 125 West Court. SADLER Clyde Sadler was born in Illinois in 1879. His wife, Lula, was born in the same state in 1882. In 1900 the family was living in Saline County, Illinois and there were no children at this time. By 1910 the Sadler family had moved to Greene County and settled in Hurrican Township. By this time two chidren had been added to the household: Burl, 1906 and Clarence,1908. SCHISLER Nicholas Schisler was born in Germany in 1811. His wife, Susan, was born in Tennessee in 1818. In 1850 this family was living in Mitchell Township in Poinsett County, Arkansas and at this time they had one child, Henry R., born in 1850. Tabitha Anderson, born in Tennessee in 1834, was also a member of the household. In 1860 the Schisler family was living in Salem Township in Greene County, Arkansas. By this latter date three more children had been added to the household: Clara J.,1854; James C.,1856; and John T.H.,1859. Apparently Nicholas Schisler died during the 1860's in 1870 Susan, now a widow, was living in Salem Township and by this latter date one more child, William H., had been added to the household. Clara J., James C., and John T.H. Schisler were still living with their mother at this time. In 1880 Henry Schisler and his wife, Mary, were living in Salem Township and their children were: Walter,1870; Leona,1873; Flora,1875; and Elsey,1880. Walter Schisler is buried at the Crossroads Cemetery in southwestern Greene County. SEATS Isham Seats was born in Tennessee in about 1833. His wife, Amanda, was born in Missouri in 1834. In 1880 this family was living in Shelby County, Tennessee and their children were: John M.,1868; James H., 1871; and Charles,1874. By 1900 the Seats family had moved to Greene County, Arkansas and settled in Clark Township. Amanda Seats had apparently died and Isham had married a woman named Josie, born in Tennessee in 1852. Thomas (John Thomas) Seats, nephew of Isham, born in Arkansas in 1880, was a member of the household in 1900. In 1916 Isham and Thomas Seats were living at 203 Lake in Paragould. Thomas was assistant engineer at the water works at this time. Thomas is buried at the Linwood Cemetery. His marker shows dates of 1880 and 1954. The marker also bears the epitaph: "A Friend to Everyone". SILVERTHORN William H. Silverthorn was born in Illinois in 1873. His wife, Genoa, was born in Kentucky in 1870. In 1900 the family was living in Emma Township in White County, Illinois and their children were: Earl,1896; and Hattie, 1899. Genoa Silverthorn apparently died and William married a woman named Myrtle A., born in Illinois in 1882. By 1910 the family had moved to Greene County and settled in Paragould. By this date two new children had been added to the household: Willi e (a son),1901; and Lena,1904. The 1916 City Directory for Paragould shows William and Myrtle Silverthorn living on South Third Avenue beyond East Locust. Earl and Hattie were living at the same place. Earl's occupation is listed as that of a carpenter. SIMPSON William F. Simpson was born in Kentucky in 1846. His wife, Ann M., was born in the same state in 1850. In 1880 the family was living in Hopkins County, Kentucky and their children were: George M.,1869; Carrie M., 1871; Thomas J.,1875; and Edith, 1878. By 1900 the Simpson family had moved to Greene County and settled in Cache Township. By this latter date one new child had been added to the household. This child was named John, born in 1884. SMITH I Carter Smith was born in Kentucky in 1793. His wife, Ruth, was born in the same state in 1800. Carter Smith married Ruth Dagley in White County, Illinois on November 4,1816. In 1850 Carter and Ruth were still residents of White County and their children remaining at home were: William,1824; James C.,1829; Leoditha,1831; Thomas K.,1832; Mary,1835; and Hellena,1842. Thomas K. Smith first married Sarah J. Goad, born in Indiana in 1836. She was the daughterj of John and Mary Goad who were living in the town of Mt.Vernon in Posey County, Indiana in 1850. In 1860 Thomas and Sarah J. Smith were living in the town of New Haven in Gallatin County, Illinois and their children were: Missouri A., 1851; and Mary M.,1853. Both children were born in Indiana. Elias R. Goad (brother in law of Thomas, born i n Indiana in 1835) was also a member of the household. Both Thomas and Elias were employed as blacksmiths. In 1870 the Thomas Smith family was still living in New Have and by this date three more children ahd been added: John C.,1864; Mary,1866; and William W.,1868. Mary M. Goad, born in Indiana in 1856, was also present. Sarah Smith apparently died sometime during the 1870's and Thomas later married Serepta Ann Harvey, daughter of Felix Grundy Harvey and Permelia Caroline Vaughn Harvey. Serepta was born in White County, Illinois in 1852. In 1880 Thomas and Serep ta were residents of New Haven and the children of Thomas by his previous marriage (John C., Mary, and William) were living with them. Thomas K. Smith died sometime between 1888 and 1900. In 1900 Serepta Smith was living in Herald's Prairie Township in White County, Illinois. Her home was only a very short distance from her former location in New Haven. Her children at this tim e were: Samuel,1882; Iva J.,1886 and Helen,1888. The census record indicates that Serepta was themother of six children with only three living. By 1910 Serepta Smith and her osn, Sam and Iva, had moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri and made their home on Homer Street. Sam worked as a fireman for the railroad and Iva worked as a carpenter. Sam later became a physician and practiced for a num ber of years in Holcomb, Missouri. Mary Smith, daughter of Thomas K. and Sarah, married Lock W. Rowland in Greene County, Arkansas in 1904. They made their home just east of the point where Mitchell's Funeral Home is now located. Lock died in 1925. After his death, Mary made her home with her stepson, Alvin Rowland. She died in 1927. Both Lock and Mary are buried at Center Hill Cemetery. Iva J. Smith married Dora Wester in Poplar Bluff, Missouri in 1917. Dora was born in Martin County, Indiana in 1897 and was the daughter of Jonathan D. and Lodusky Spaulding Webster. Iva and Dora made their home on Park Avenue in Poplar Bluff, b ut their home was destroyed by a tornado in May of 1927. Some time later the couple moved to a farm near Success, Arkansas. Iva died in 1964 and was buried at Corning, Arkansas. Dora and her son, Webster, still manage the farm at present. They were t he first in the area to raise Santa Gertrudis cattle. It is said that Serepta Smith lived near Paragould, Arkansas sometime between 1910 and 1919. It is also said that, when she died, her body was returned to Illinois for burial at the Union Ridge Cemetery in White County. In 1983 the writer was ac companied on a tour of this cemetery by Mr. Graham Mills, cemetery trustee. However, they failed to find any markers for Serepta or Thomas K. Smith. Serepta's place of burial is not known at present. SMITH II Tennessee M. Smith was born in Tennessee in 1850. His wife, J. Margaret, was born in Illinois in the same year. In 1880 this family was living in Allen Precinct in Hamilton County, Illinois and their children were: Harry,1873; Lawrence,1875; and Zurdy (a daughter),1878. In 1900 the Smith family was living in Clark Township in Greene County, Arkansas. By this latter date three more children had been added to the household: Roscoe,1884; Bert,1887; and John,1889. All these children were born in Illinois. In 1916 Tennessee and Margaret Smith were living on Lake Street beyond Eighth Avenue in Paragould. Harry and Miss Jennie Smith were living at the same address. Harry was a fireman for the Iron Mountain Railroad at this time. As of 1939 Margaret Smith, now a widow, was still living on East Lake in Paragould. SMITHWICK James Smithwick was born in Tennessee in 1867. His wife, Melissa, was born in the same state in 1874. In 1900 the family was living in Dunklin County, Missouri and their children were: Myrtle,1890; Lawrence A.,1894; Dawsey M.,1897; Willie M.,189 8 and Virgie (a son),1900. By 1910 the Smithwick family had moved to Greene County and settle in Friendship Township and by this latter date four more children had been added to the household: Jennie,1902; Mamie,1904; Agnes,1908; and Earl,1910. SMOOT George F. Smoot was born in Kentucky in 1845. His wife, Elizabeth, was born in the same state in about 1855. Apparently both George and Elizabeth had been married once previously. In 1880 George and Elizabeth (Bettie M.) were living in the Fishe r's Spring District of Hopkins County, Kentucky and their children were: John R.,1869; James O.,1871; William, 1878; and George F.,1880. Mary Chungmham, born in Kentucky in 1873, was also a member of the household. Mary is listed in the record as the step-daughter of George Smoot. The Smoot family moved to Greene County and settled in Hurrican Township in about 1891. By 1900 five more children had been added to the household: Clarence,1882; Winfield,1885; Vernon V.,1889; Artie L.(a daughter),1893; and Emily D.,1896. The three older children were born in Kentucky and the two younger ones, in Arkansas. John R. Smoot was still a member of the household at this time and he was listed in the census record as the step-son of Bettie Smoot. George F. Smoot died in 1895 and his wfie, Bettie M., died in 1901. Both are buried at the Hartsoe Cemetery. A number of other members of the family are also buried at Hartsoe. William Smoot died in 1894 at the age of sixteen. Vernon V. Smoot di ed in 1955 at the age of sixty-seven. He was the last remaining member of the original Smooth family at the time of his death. SNOWDEN Kate (Katie) Snowden was born in Kentucky in 1849. The name of her first husband is not known. In 1880 Kate was living in Madison Township in St. Francis County, Arkansas and her children were: Albert,1871; Alice,1875; and Isaac,1879. All the ch ildren were born in Arkansas. Alfonso Dunn, brother of Kate, was also a member of the household. Apparently Katie Snowden re-married sometime after 1880. In 1900 Katie Snowden Roe was living in Cache Township in Greene County, Arkansas. Ther other members of her household at this time were: Sam Snowden (a son),1879; Ethel Roe (a daughter),1 889, Malachi Snowden (a grandson),1896; and Fannie Young (a sister),1846. Fannie was born in Kentucky. Albert Snowden, son of Kate, is listed in the 1916 Paragould City Directory as President of the Greene and Lawrence Counties Drainage Districts. He resided at route five, Paragould at this time. In 1939, Albert Snowden and his wife, Beulah Nanc y, were living at 122 South Fourteenth in Paragould. Albert was the Postmaster for Paragould at this time. During their last years Albert and Beulah lived at 1260 West Court in the city. Albert Sydney and Beulah Nancy Snowden are buried at the Linwood Cemetery in Paragould. The marker for Albert shows dates of April 11,1871 and May 6,1959. Beulah's marker bears dates of February 26,1889 and April 18,1953. A personal item appearing in the August 6,1919 issue of the Paragould Soliphone indicated that A.S. Snowden was leaving for Rochester, Minnesota where he would spend most of his annual vacation. STAYTON John Stayton was born in Arkansas in 1849. His wife, Elizabeth Ann, was born in Missouri in 1846. In 1880 this family was living in Eleven Point Township in Randolph County, Arkansas and their children were: Eliza,1863; and Mary, 1875. In 1900 the Stayton family was living in Jones Township in Greene County. By this latter date two more children had been added to the family: Dora, 1882; and Eliar,1887. Both children were born in Arkansas. Dora had married Ames Gallemore, born i n Tennessee in 1876, and the couple was living in John Stayton's household in 1900. Their children, John and William W., were also present. John was born in 1897 and William, in 1900. STOKER Robert Stoker was born in Tennessee in 1823. His wife, Eliza J., was born in the same state in 1828. In 1850 this family was living in Carroll County, Tennessee and their children were: James W.,1847; and Haywood C.,1850. Haywood C. Stoker married a woman whose name appears to be Jemima, but it is not clear in the records. By 1900 Haywood and his wife and their son, Alan A., (born 1873), were living in Hurrican Township in Greene County, Arkansas. STONE The reader is referred to the STONE sketch in Volume II of this book. Since the original sketch was composed, one new bit of information regarding this family has been brought to light: William M. Stone married Sarah Jane Cribbs in Gibson County , Tennessee on October 31,1846. STRAUB Joseph L. Straub was born in Germany in 1855. His wife, Elizabeth, was born in Germany in 1866. In 1900 the Straub family was living in Clark Township in Greene County and their children were: Katherenia,1886; Matthew,1887; Joseph W.,1889; Annie B.,1893; John H.,1896; Albert J.,1898; and Edward J.,1899. All of the children were born in Arkansas. As of 1916 Joseph and Elizabeth Straub were living at 223 East Junction (now Kingshighway) in Paragould. Joseph was engaged in the occupation of farming. Matthew and Albert were still living with their parents at this time. John Straub and his w ife, Emma, were residing at the old Straub home at 223 East Junction in 1939. John was employed as a brakeman for the Missouri Pacific Railroad at this time. As of 1954 John H. Straub was still living at 223 East Kingshighway. The obituary of Elizabeth Straub appeared in the April 4,1932 issue of the Daily Press. She came from Germany to the United States with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wurtz, when she was eleven years of age. The Wurtz family located in Pocahontas, Arkansas but later moved to St. Louis, Missouri and finally came to Paragould in 1903. Elizabeth was survived by five sons: M.F. of Monroe, Louisiana; A.J. of Fresno, California; and Joseph W. Jr., John H., and Connie J. Straub all of Paragould. Al so surviving were two brothers, Joseph Wurtz of San Bernardino, California; and Mat Wurtz of Troy, Illinois, . Joseph and Elizabeth Straub are buried at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Both died in 1932. SULLIVAN Elizar Sullivan was born in Alabama in 1821. His wife, Nancy, was born in Mississippi in 1826. In 1850 this family was living in Weakley County, Tennessee and their children were: William,1842; Elizabeth,1844 and Paralee,1849. In 1860 the Sullivan family was living in Chalk Bluff Township in Greene County. By this latter date three more children had been added to the household: James,1854; A.M.(a son),1855; and E.E. (a son),1859. In 1850 another Sullivan family was living next to Elizar and Nancy Sullivan in Weakley County, Tennessee. his was the family of L. Sullivan, born in 1797. TARRANT Carson H. Tarrant was born in Illinois in 1877. His wife, Samantha A., was born in the same state in 1881. In 1900 this family was living in Mill Shoals Township in White County, Illinois and their only child at this time was named Wavil O. (a d aughter, born in 1900). By 1910 the Tarrant family had moved to Greene County and settled in Union Township. Four more children had been added to the household: Hubert,1903; Frederick,1905; Loran,1907; and Miranda L.,1909. In 1910 James A. and Jane Tarrant and their so n, William E., were living next to the Carson Tarrant family. James A. Tarrant was born in Illinois in 1839. It is thought that he may have been the father of Carson H. Tarrant. THOMPSON I The reader is referred to the THOMPSON sketch which appers in Volume III of this book. Since the original sketch was written, some new information regarding Professor Thompson and his family has been brought to light. John H. Thompson married Margarett Sharpe in Rutherford County, Tennessee on December 14,1830. In 1850 this famiy was living in Rutherford County and their children at this time were: John,1840; Mary,1841; Robert,1843; and Joseph,1849. The censu s record indicates at that both John H., and his wife, Margarett, were born in 1820. Robert Sharpe Thompson, son of John H., married Caroline (Callie) Simmons. The parents of Caroline were James and Unity Simmons, born in North Carolina and Tennessee in 1820 and 1826 respectively. In 1850 the Simmons family was living in Gibson County, Tennessee and their children were: Caroline,1846; Susan,1848; and John, 1849. During the 1870's Professor Thompson was a resident of Crockett County, Tennessee and was engaged in the profession of education. The January 2,1874 issue of the Crockett County Sentinel carried a news item regarding the Professor's school. "Next Monday school will open at the Academy with professor R.S. Thompson as principal. Professor Thompson is a graduate of the University of Virginia, one of the leading institutions of learning in the new world, and was for a while a teacher i n that institution. He is decidely a ripe scholar and a perfect gentleman, and we sincerely hope that he will give universal satisfaction and that our entire community will unite upon him and build up a flourishing school. Heretofore some petty differences have arisen which gradually grew in proportions until our community was widely separated and came very near destroying our school interests althogether. Now, we are glad to state, these differences are being laid aside,we hope forever, and the y should never have arisen, and the prospects are that we will have one common school interest. There are enough children in this community to make the school number one hundred and fifty pupils and evey one of them should attend. This is a day when the six months of schooling and the balance of your life hard work system should be done away with. In this day the mind is the standard of the man, and every child in the land should receive a liberal education. Mrs. Annie Parker will have control o f the music department, which is sufficient guarantee that all pupils in music will receive prompt, careful and correct instruction. In the literary department, Professor Thompson will be assisted by Miss Emma Parker, a young lady of well cultivated mind, thoroughly accomplished and well qualified in every respect to fill the position assigned her. As far as we have learned these three will compose the faculty, and under their efficient management we predict a glorious future for the Academy. We hope to see at least one hundred students in attendance next Monday." Some years later the Professor established Thompson's Classical Institute in Crockett County. A few years after the town of Paragould, Arkansas was established, Professor Thompson moved his Institute to that city. Professor Thompson died in Para gould after a number of years of educational work there. Whe his death occurred in 1909, his obituary appeared in the Paragould Soliphone; however, this particular issue of the Soliphone was never preserved for posterity. Fortunately some citizen of Paragould saw fit to mail a copy of the obituary to the Alamo Signal in Crockett County, Tennessee. The Signal reprinted it on the front page of the February 26,1909 issue. Since this news item contained many details of Professor Thompson's life, it is reprinted here in its entirety: "Professor R.S. Thompson died today at noon at the home of his son, James Thompson. The passing of his life was as peaceful as the sleeping of a babe, there being hardly a struggle when the immortal spirit wafted its way to the realms of eternity. The death was due to apoplexy. Last Saturday he had a paralytic stroke which paralyzed his right side and his tongue. He never spoke again, but at times he was apparently conscious and seemed to know those around him. His condition was alarming Saturday and Sunday, but MOnday he seemed better, but the change for the better was only temporary and today at 12 o'clock he breathed his last. The news of the death of this good man will carry sorrow into the hearts of many people in Arkansas and Tennessee. Seventeen years ago Professor Thompson established his home in Paragould and since that time, up to two years ago, he has been actively engaged in teaching. He re-established here the Thompson Classical Institute, which he founded in Tennessee. Hundreds of young men in Greene County and northeast Arkansas were pupils of his during the fifteen years of his active professional life in this city. Many of them have become prominent in the affairs of the country and among them are to be found re presentatives of practically all the trades and professions followed in this country. To them the news of the death of their old preceptor will be a sad message, for they loved him. Robert Sharpe Thompson was born near Murfreesboro, Tennessee, April 1,1844. When a child his parents moved to Gibson County, Tennessee where he grew to young manhood, his father being John Thompson who was a pioneer citizen of what was then spar sely-settled country. He was given such educational advantages as the common schools of his community afforded and when the Civil War came that demoralized conditions in the south and broke up schools and everything else he joined the Confederate Arm y and during the last three years of the War followed the leadership of the intrepid Forrest, participatin in many engagements. He was wounded at Florence, Alabama and never recovered from the wound. He would not permit the surgeons to amputate his l eg and the wound gave him pain at intervals the balance of his life and at times he walked with difficulty. The deceased bore a strong affection for his old soldier comrades and was an active member of the local camp of ex-Confederate veterans. He was awarded a cross of honor by the ladies of the U.D.C. which he prized highly and which he constantly w ore. At the close of the war he entered Andrew College at Trenton, Tennessee, his county seat town, resovled to first procure and education before trying to build up his lost fortunes which disappeared in the ravages of war. Completing the course at Andrew College he went to Washington and Lee University, of which General Robert E. Lee was president, and there under the guidance of the great confederate chieftain for a period of four years he drank at the fountain of wisdom completing the full un iversity course and receiving the highest degrees in scholarship that school conferred. His course was a thorough one, especially in the classics and he left it with a reputation of being about the most thorough Latin and Greek scholar that had gone out of that institution. He was awarded a prize for proficiency in greek during his last year and many men of learning, who have since become famous in letteers were among his competitors for the prize, among them being Professor Humphreys now profess or of Greek in the University of South Carolina and formerly holding a similar position in the Vanderbilt University at Nashville, Tennessee. He also taught Greek for one year at Washington and Lee University. Leaving Washington and Lee, Professor Thompson returned to his home in Gibson County, where he taught school for several years and at the same time devoting his spare hours to the study of law. He taught in Gibson, Haywood, and Lauderdale Counties and when the County of Crockett was formed in 1873 and Alamo became the site of the new county he moved there and accepted the principalship of the Alamo High School. He ocntinued teaching for several years in this ca pacity when he was admitted to the practice of law. He was so thorough in his reading that his admission to the bar was easy and he was reputed to be one of the most learned men in that section in the principles of law as taught in the textbooks. He almost knew Blackstone, Greenleaf, Parson, Story and the old law writes by heart and could quote pages from these learned text writers on the common law. He entered the practice and had a fair share of success, in fact, more than comes ordinarily to the young practitioner, but he did not find the work as congenial to him as teaching, and hence he again took up the ferule. In 1883 he established the Thompson Classical Institute at Alamo. He built a fine brick school house which was surrounded by a large campus and here, until he decided to move to Paragould, he instructed the young men and young women of West Tenn essee and sent hundreds of them on their mission in life with minds stored with valuable knowledge, high ideals and nobel purposes. Many of the leading mena and women of West Tennessee were his pupils years ago and to them the death of their old prec eptor will be no less sorrowful than those of Arkansas pupils of later years. During his long residence in Crockett County, Tennessee, he was for many years county superintendent of public schools, a position which he did not seek but which was put u pon him because of his earnestness in educational work. He has served Greene County for several terms as County Examiner and was serving in that capacity when he died having been appointed by Judge Light last fall. He formerly held by appointment of other county judges. No man had done more to stimulate educational progress in Greene County and to awaken a healthy sentiment for better schools. The deceased was one of eleven children born to his parents, only two of whom survive him, they being Joe R. Thompson and Mrs. Annie Wafford of Brazil, Gibson County, Tennessee. The surviving brother is in a very low state of health and it is no t believed that he can attend the funeral. The deceased was married when a young man to Callie Simmons in Gibson County, Tennessee, who departed this life in 1900. To this union two children, James A. Thompson, the popular young druggist of this city, and Mrs. Johnson, the wife of the we ll-known attorney, R.E.L. Johnson. The deceased had been a member of the Methodist Church since he was a very young man and he spent his mature years as a faithful follower of the cross. *********** The funeral of the late R.S. Thompson occurred from the First Methodist Church yesterday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It was one of the largest funerals in the history of Paragould and every available seat in the large auditorium was filled, the galleries were filled and many stood up in the aisles. The business places were closed and the city schools dismissed in deference to the deceased. Seats were reserved immediately in front of the chancel for the relatives and immediate friends of deceased and to the right the old soldiers and former pupils of the deceased occupied reserve seats. When the pall bearers had placed their precio us burden in front of the chancel the choir rose and sane "Jesus Lover of My Soul: in low and plaintive tones after which Rev. M.M. Smith, the pastor, made a few introductory remarks. Brother Smith was followed by a scripture reading by Rev. A.C. Gri ffin and also by Rev. E.M. Pipkin. Then a song, "Nearer My God to Thee," was renedered by the choir, followed by prayer by Brother Smith. Miss Annie Steadman then renedered most touchingly a solo, with chorus accompaniment by the choir, "Only a Dream ." Following rev. E.M. Pipkin made and address in which he reviewedd the character and works of deceased and paid him an eloquent eulogy as a teacher, a citizen, a soldier and a Christian. Following Brother Pipkin, Rev. J.N. Lawless upon the part o f the old pupils of the deceased delivered a touching eulogy dealing more directly with his own personal experience and relationship with the deceased. the speaker was so overcome that he could hardly proceed with his remarks and with trembling voice he stood for several minutes uttering an occasional word. This affected the entire audience which was deluged in tears. Whe the speaker recovered his composure he proceeded with his remarks and made a very simple but forceful speech. He related that the only time in his life when he was discouraged and decided to quit Professor Thompson laid his hands on the shoulders of the speaker and said," Go ahead, you will make it!" He had decided to leave school because he did not know how to study and d id not believe he could ever become a scholar. He knew how to plow and split rails and build fences, but he did not know how to dive into the books and get knowledge and he decided to quit and went to tell Professor Thompson he would give up the effo rt to get and education. It was the kind admonition to go ahead, wyou will make it, that cuased him to take fresh courage and to the encouraging words he was indebted for whatever scholarship he possesses. The speaker said that often when the task wa s hard since them, when it looked like the hill was too long and steep he would become discouraged and fainthearted, but the words of Professor Thompson rang in his ears. "Go ahead you will make it!" The speaker took up the idea suggested in the Soliphone that the old pupils of the deceased ought to erect a monument to his memory and he agreed with the suggestion, but added that the monument ought to be a Thompson memorial scholarhip in some institution of learning, the money for maintaining the scholarship to be contributed by the old pupils of the deceased. Brother Lawless' address was very pathetic and left very few dry eyes in the house. The closing address was delivered by Brother Smith, who told of his acquaintance and personal association with the deceased and of his beautiful Christian character. Then while the choir sang the large concourse of sorrowing friends filed by the remains and took a last fond look at the face they loved so well, but now cold in death. The services were concluded a the cemetery when hundreds of sorrowing friends paid their last tribute of respect. The floral tributes were beautiful and the chancel covered with evergreens presented amost enchanting scene. Floral offerings were made as follows: Gates Ajar, a beautiful tribut of Lilies, Roses and Carnations on stand with Star and White dove sutdents of T.C.I. Crescent on Stand, of Lilies and Roses with Floral Base by teachers of Paragould. Large spray of White Carnations by class of 1901. Cross of Lilies and roses by Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackson. Pallbearers: L. Steadman, William Brannon, A.B. Hays, William Walden, J.M. Huddleston, Hy Cole, all the honorary pallbearers being old soldiers and the pallbearers beign former pupils of deceased." Today Professor Thompson's memorial marker at Linwood Cemetery bears the following epitaph. " A great teacher whose memory is more enduring than marble or bronze, he leaves to posterity a worth example. "His works do follow him.'"