Izard Co., AR - Biographies - Thomas P. Cypert

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Thomas P. Cypert was born in Wayne County, Tenn., in 1820, his parents, Jesse
and Jemima (Worthen) Cypert, being Virginians by birth. To them were born seven
sons and four daughters: Nancy, Elizabeth, John, Zacharias, William, James W.,
Thomas P., Robert J., Jesse Newton. Sarah W. and Felicia Ann. At an early day
the parents moved to Wayne County, Tenn., where they entered land, and followed
the occupation of farming for many years. The father served in the War of 1812.
and died in Tennessee in 1856, and his wife in 1853. Thomas P. Cypert embarked
in life for himself in 1842. following the occupation of farming, and by energy
and good management has become the owner of 160 acres of land, fifty of which
are under cultivation and are devoted to the cultivation of corn, cotton and
small grain. He also raises considerable stock. In 1861 he enlisted in the
infantry under Capt. Deuson, and was with the troops stationed at Bowling Green,
Ky., during that year, but after participating in the battle of Shiloh, the
following year he was discharged, and upon returning resumed farming, which
occupation has since received his attention. He has been a resident of Izard
County, Ark., since 1852, and is considered by all one of its industrious and
enterprising citizens. The year 1846 witnessed his marriage to Miss Temperance
Brown, a daughter of Levi Brown, by whom he became the father of eleven
children: John T., Sarah A., Delphina, Mary, Levi J., Jesse N., Jemima C., Mack,
Lydia, George W., Emma F., Levi and Jesse (twins).