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Author: S. J. Clarke (Publisher, 1922)

D. B. CASTLEBERRY.
    D. B. Castleberry, attorney at law, who is now serving as mayor of
Booneville and manifests a most progressive spirit in the conduct of his law
practice and in the discharge of his official duties, is classed with those men
whose native strength of character and acquired ability have brought them
prominently to the front in public relations. Mr. Castleberry is a native of
Kentucky, his birth having occurred in Marshall county, that state, May 11,
1845. His grandfather, James Castleberry, had removed in an early day from North
Carolina to Kentucky and had there devoted his attention to farming throughout
the remainder of his life. He was the father of Wesley S. Castleberry. who was
born in Hopkins county. Kentucky, in 1813 and became a farmer, devoting his
attention to general agricultural pursuits until he died August 2, 1845, at the
comparatively early age of thirty-two years. He had married Isabelle Larimer,
who was born near Shelbyville, Tennessee, in 1817, and was a daughter of John
Larimer, who was born in Tennessee, but in early life removed to Kentucky, where
he, too. carried on farming. His daughter, Mrs. Wesley S. Castleberry, survived
her husband for a number of years, departing this life June 11, 1863. She never
married again, but lived a widow to the time of her demise. Her husband was a
school teacher at an early day. but later concentrated his efforts and attention
upon farming. In politics he was a democrat. The family of this worthy couple
numbered three children, but only two are living, the elder being John W.
Castleberry, who was born in Kentucky in 1842 and entered the Confederate army
during the early progress of the Civil war, serving throughout the period of
hostilities. Several years ago he came to Booneville, Arkansas, and filled the
office of county judge, while at the present time he is serving as justice of
the peace, although practically living retired. In former years he carried on
farming and through his agricultural pursuits won the competence that now
enables him largely to rest from further labor.

    D. B. Castleberry received but limited educational opportunities. He
attended the common schools for only four or five months and then at the age of
eighteen years, or in 1863, joined the Confederate army, becoming a member of
Company G, Third Kentucky Regiment of Mounted Infantry. This command was
attached to Forrest's cavalry forces, and Mr. Castleberry was captured by
Wilson's cavalry on the 31st of March. 1865, which was the last battle fought by
the cavalry troops under General Forrest. He received a furlough on the 14th of
April of that year and walked all the way home from Montgomery, Alabama, to
Kentucky, reaching his destination on the 11th of May. Immediately he took up
farm work, nor did he scorn any labor that would bring to him an honest dollar,
for he had arrived home penniless. His mother had a small tract of land, which
he and his two brothers farmed, but it was all one could do to make a living
there. He continued to devote his attention to the cultivation of the land until
1866, when he went to Texas, where he was employed on a farm and at other manual
labor until 186S. That year witnessed his arrival in Benton county, Arkansas,
and throughout the intervening period he has lived in this state.

    In 1869 D. B. Castleberry was united in marriage to Miss Mary Latimer, who
was born in Missouri, a daughter of Dr. G. W, Latimer, who for a number of years
engaged in the practice of medicine in Benton county, Arkansas. After his
marriage various pursuits occupied the attention of Mr. Castleberry, and later
he took up the study of law, reading privately under the direction of attorneys
of this locality until admitted to the bar in 1901. He has since continuously
engaged in practice, covering more than two decades, and has won a satisfactory
place at the Logan county bar, now having a large clientage that connects him
with much important litigation heard in the courts of this district. He also
owns farm property and is a stockholder in the Bank of Booneville.

    Mr. Castleberry and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal church,
South. He is also a Mason and has served for six consecutive years as master of
his lodge. Politically he is a democrat and for eleven years has been mayor of
Booneville—a record which indicates most clearly his capability and efficiency
in office and his fidelity to the trust reposed in him. His administration has
"been characterized by close study of the needs of the city and practical
methods in meeting the highest civic standards and ideals. He has made a most
excellent record in office and also in his business and professional career. He
has never had a dollar given him, but by persistent effort has worked his way
steadily upward, advancing step by step, winning both a creditable name and
place in connection with the professional and public interests of his city and
county.


Additional Comments:
Citation:
Centennial History of Arkansas
Volume II
Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
1922


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