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Asa A. Billingslea, recognized as one of Grant County's successful citizens, was born in Shelby County, Ala., October 17, 1844, being the son of Asa A. and Margaret H. (Crowson) Billingslea, natives of Alabama. The parents died in Arkansas, Grant County, he in 1849, when in his thirty-ninth year, and his wife in 1883, in her sixty-fourth year. They were married in Alabama, and came to Arkansas in 1845, settling at Camden, and re- maining there three years, when they removed to the locality in which they now live. After her husband's death, Mrs. Billingslea married James Bratton. Upon separating and being divorced from her second husband, she was married to Hiram Rodgers. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her first husband was a Royal Arch Mason, which order conducted his funeral ceremony. He was a Democrat politically, and served his township in Alabama as justice of the peace. He followed blacksmithing and well-bor- ing as a business in the State of his nativity, but after coming to Arkansas, turned his attention to farming and mercantile pursuits, being very
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successful in all his occupations. He and his wife became the parents of four children, the principal in this sketch the only one surviving. Asa received his education in this neighborhood. and in the fall of 1861, enlisted in the Eleventh Arkansas In- fantry, Company F. At Port Hudson, La., he was captured, together with his regiment; shortly after, however, he was paroled, and joined Poles' battal- ion, west of the Mississippi River. He was again taken captive in Saline County and conveyed to Little Rock, where he subscribed to the oath of fealty to the Government, only a short time before the close of the war, and served the Federals as head-sawyer in a mill at Little Rock. In the Con- federate army he took part in many battles, nota- bly: New Madrid, Port Hudson and Island No. 10. At the latter place he and seventeen men escaped. He was never wounded, but served with much credit throughout the war. When the clouds of the conflict had rolled away, Mr. Billingslea re- turned to Grant County and began working at his trade, blacksmithing and wagon-making, continu- ing in the same occupation ever since. The people realizing his superior ability, have given him the best custom in Grant County. His prosperity in life he attributes to his professional knowledge and industry. He was married to Miss Emily Hamilton, daughter of William Hamilton, on July 9, 1865. She was born in Tennessee, on October 4, 1847. By this union he has become the father of seven children; two children, Emily A. and Cynthia K. (bothi at home). The parents are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the father is a believer in the principles of the Democratic party.
William Franklin Brashears, numbered among Grant County's leading citizens, was born on the farm where he now lives October 10, 1853, and is the son of Philip R. and Mary E. (Brown) Bra- shears, natives of Alabama and Georgia, respect- ively. The parents were married in this neighbor- hood, having come to Arkansas when but children. He was a farmer and as such was very success- ful, accumulating considerable property before the war. In the Confederate service he served about three years, being a non-commissioned officer. He
was a participant in many battles, among which were the siege of Vicksburg, Chickamauga, and others. When the war closed, he again set to work to regain what he had lost by the struggle. He was a hard-working man, and ere death overtook him, had pretty well re-established his fallen fort- une. He and his wife were members of the Mis- sionary Baptist Church-he serving as clerk and deacon. Coming with his father to this county in 1840, he was one of the earliest settlers. Both Mr. and Mrs. Brashears died in Grant County, leaving a family of seven children, three now living: W. F. (our subject), Philip Martin (a farmer of Grant County) and Ben Bruce (a farmer and teacher of this county). William Franklin received his edu- cation on Brush Creek, and being the eldest son, at the death of the father willingly assumed the responsibility which devolved upon him to provide for and educate the other members of the family. By hard work and good management, backed by indomitable will, he has since been very successful, owning now a farm of 164 acres of as good land as can be found in Grant County. He was mar- ried in 1878 to Miss Fredonia E Deer, daughter of Ebenezer Deer, of Grant County. She was born in Hot Spring County, November 12, 1862. By this marriage there was a family of six chil- dren, all of whom are living: Felix, Ebba, Cleve- land, Hattie, Lee and an infant son. Mary E. (deceased) was in her third year. Mr. Brashears is a firm believer in the principles of Democracy, and is prominent in all public enterprises. To- gether with his wife he is a member of the Mis- sionary Baptist Church.
Joe T. Butler ably represents in his section the medical fraternity of Grant County. Born in Oglethorpe County, Ga., March 19, 1856, he is the son of Thomas G. and Martha A. (Stephens) But- Ier, natives of Georgia. The father is now a res- ident of Hot Spring County, this State. His wife died in 1883, when forty-eight years of age. After her death, Mr. Butler married Mattie Simerall. When but a young man Thomas Butler began the study of medicine, graduating in due time from Angusta Medical College. Since his graduation he has been continually practicing, with excellent
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and gratifying success. He came to Arkansas in 1859, locating in what was formerly Prairie but afterward Lonoke County. Here he practiced until the year 1882, when he settled at Malvern. He has gained an enviable reputation as a physi- cian, being thorough in every respect, and toward the unfortunate is charitably disposed and very liberal. He is a member of the Masonic order and the Democratic party. Ten children were born to his first marriage, Joe T. (our subject) being the second child. Receiving his education at Butlersville, at the age of seventeen, Joe T. But- ler began the study of medicine with his father as tutor. In 1879 and in 1880 he attended lect- ures at the Hospital College at Louisville, Ky., and in 1880 came to his present location. Devot- ing his whole time to medicine, he has built up an extensive practice, almost more than one man can attend to, ample evidence of his popularity. Jan- uary 13, 1876, he was married to Anna V. Neely, a daughter of Henry Neeley, of Marshall County, Miss. By this union there were six children: Lynn, Vida, Ethyl, Amyl, Osee and Bera. The Doctor and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church. He is also a member of the Ma- sonic order. Being a Democrat he has served as postmaster at Grape Vine for three years, honor- orably and satisfactorily. He was also in the drug business for four years, and has belonged to the Grant County Medical Examining Board, since its organization in 1882.
J. P. Carr. Prominent among the leading planters of Grant County, and a popular citizen of that place, is Mr. Carr, who was born in the State of Alabama, July 28, 1838, and is a son of Harris T. and Pollie (Young) Carr, of South Carolina and Alabama, respectively. Seven children were born to the parents, of whom six are living, and all residents of Alabama, except J. P. Carr, the principal in this sketch. The father was a pros- perous and enterprising planter during his life, and a very influential man in his community. His death occurred in 1884, while the mother still survives him, and resides on the old homestead. J. P. Carr was educated in the schools of his na- tive State, and acquired a fair English education.
In 1860 he moved from Alabama to Tennessee, where he resided until the year 1865, when he came to Arkansas. On arriving in that State his possessions were somewhat small; in fact all they amounted to was a good horse, a little money and a change of clothing. It was not long, however, before his industry and good sense placed him on an independent basis, and at present he is one of the leading planters in that section. On December 12, he was married to Miss Frances Reynolds, a daughter of Henry and Nancy J. Reynolds, and this union gave them eight children: Mollie B., Martha E., Hettie L., Henry H., William S., Benjamin H. and Columbia F. Seven of them are yet living, and five reside at home. The other two are both married and reside in Arkansas. Mr. Carr now owns about 586 acres of land, and out of that amount has placed some sixty-five acres under cultivation. He is a member of the Wheel, and has held the offices of Chaplain and Lecturer in that order. In religious faith he and wife attend the Methodist Church, and take deep interest in all religious and educational enterprises. He is one of the most popular citizens in the com- munity, and a man of considerable influence in that section.
John H. Clement, an important factor in the affairs of Madison Township, Grant County, was born in Northwestern Georgia, December 12, 1845. He is the son of James W. Clement, a native of South Carolina, and his wife, Clarenda Clement (nee Trammel), of Georgia birth. The former died in Grant County, Ark., in 1878, in his fifty-fifth year. His wife is living with her children in Grant County. In 1855 James Clement and wife moved to Mississippi, where they remained four years, re- moving thence to Arkansas in 1859, and locating in this neighborhood on a farm. During the war he was in the Confederate service for twelve months, taking part in no engagement, however. Himself and wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, for many years. He was a Mason and a Granger, and in politics voted the Republican ticket. His career as a farmer was a very successful one. By his marriage he became the father of twelve children, of whom John H.
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was the eldest. Six of the children are now liv- ing, all in Grant County except Joseph A., who is in the wagon-yard business in Pine Bluff, this State. The principal in this sketch, John H., re- ceived his education in the country schools of Georgia, Mississippi and Arkansas. In the last days of the war he enlisted in the Federal Infantry, Company H, Sixteenth Iowa Regiment, and after the war remained with his father until 1867, when he commenced to farm for himself, engaging in that occupation ever since. Upon beginning he was very limited in his resources, but to-day owns 390 acres of as fine land as Grant County contains. His prosperity is the legitimate outcome of his un- tiring energy and able management. On Septem- ber 5, 1867. he was married to Catharine Wafford, daughter of James L. Wafford, of Grant County. She was born in this neighborhood, March 22, 1848. The result of this union was the birth of eleven children, all living: Clarinda D. (wife of James Trammel, mail contractor of Montgomery County, this State), James L. and Mary E. (at home), Martha F. (deceased in infancy), Susie M. (at home), Noah J., Sarah L., Willie, Johnnie, Charles, Georgia (deceased in her fourth year). Mr. Clement is a member of the Methodist Episco- pal Church, South, while his wife is a Baptist. He is a member of the Masonic order, and a Repub- lican in politics. No enterprise having as an ulti- matum the welfare of the county, fails in finding the endorsement of Mr. Clement. He is always on the side of good government and advancement in public affairs.
Judge Samuel R. Cobb, farmer and county judge of Grant County, Ark., was born in Floyd County, Ga., November 3, 1844, and is the son of W. D. Cobb, a native of South Carolina. W. D. Cobb moved to Georgia with his father, Roland Cobb, when he was a young man, and settled in Floyd County, accumulating large plantations. He remained there and in other counties of that State up to the year 1856 or 1857, when they left Geor- gia, W. D. Cobb, the father of young Samuel, go- ing to Arkansas, and Roland Cobb going to Texas, where he died. In the year 1857 W. D. Cobb died and his estimable wife, whose maiden name was
Martha H. Henslee, only survived him a few months, thus leaving their family of eight children orphans when very young. Samuel was the eldest of the children, he being about fourteen years old at the time of his parents' death. He was reared and educated by an uncle in Saline County, Ark., and remained with him until the breaking out of the late war. when his young blood was fired with an ambition to fight for his country, and he gave up the implements of peace and took up those of war. He enlisted in the Eleventh Arkansas Infan- try, July 1, 1861, and remained in the Confederate service until the close of hostilities, being captured at Island No. 10, with his command, and held at Chicago as a prisoner of war until September, 1862, when he was exchanged at Vicksburg. He re enlisted at Jackson, Miss., and after the reor- ganization of his regiment he was promoted as or- derly to Col. Griffith's regiment, in which capacity he served until the final surrender in April, 1865. Not only did he witness, but participated in twen- ty-seven regular engagements, besides numerous skirmishes, a few of which are New Madrid (Mo. ), Clinton (La.), Keller's Lane, Prichard's Cross Roads, and among the twenty-seven days' fight of Sherman's raid, during which time he did not have his shoes off, or a chance to indulge in one square meal. Notwithstanding that he was right in the thick of these battles, he was not once seriously injured. After the final surrender Mr. Cobb re- turned to Saline County, where he attended school for some months, being desirous of improving every opportunity that presented itself. The year 1867 witnessed his marriage to Miss Paralee Poe, a native of Alabama, and daughter of Judge Poe, who moved to Arkansas when his daughter was quite young, she receiving her education in Saline County. In 1869 Mr. Cobb bought a place and farmed for two years, but the year following he disposed of that, and after a short time bought the farm where he now resides, which was at that time an unbroken wilderness. The Judge has added to his property from time to time until he now owns 300 acres in an excellent state of cultivation. A good, neat and comfortable dwelling, fair and sub- stantial stables and barn, good orchards, meadows,
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etc., all indicate that slackness in business is some- thing unheard of in his home. He is a man of wide experience and broad views, and his keen and quick decisions, which are never far from right, insure for him the confidence of all who know him. Mr. and Mrs. Cobb are the parents of five children living: William Lee (now attending college at Arkadelphia), James A., Louisa E., Essie May and Cora. Franklin Conway died at the age of six- teen, in July, 1889. They are members of the Baptist Church, and Mr. Cobb is a Master Mason. It would be difficult to find a more hospitable home than that of Mr. Cobb's, in which love and good fellowship reign supreme.
Thomas L. Cole, one of the leading farmers, and a popular mill man of Grant County, was born in Gibson County, Tenn., March 15, 1840. His father, Moses Cole, was a native of Illinois, born in the year 1812, who moved to Tennessee in 1838, and the same year married Miss Elizabeth Rogers, of that State, by whom he has had five children, three boys and two girls, named: Susan A., Thomas L., James R., Angeoma and Robert D. He was a farmer by occupation, and fairly successful in his calling, owning about 160 acres of very fertile land at the time of his death, Feb- ruary 4, 1848. Both parents were members of the Baptist persuasion, and the mother, who survives her husband, is residing in Grant County with her son, James R. Thomas L. was educated in Prairie County, Ark., and acquired a good moral and lit- erary training in his youth. On February 8, 1868, he was married to Mrs. Sarah Bradshaw, a daugh- ter of William and Judy Price, natives of Tennes- see. By this union three children were born: Flor- ence T., James M. and Dollie. His first wife died August 28, 1885, and on December 18, of the same year, he was married to Mrs. Amanda A. (Blan- ton) Fansatt, an estimable and attractive widow, and daughter of Alexander and Lucinda Blanton. This union gave them two daughters: Jennie B. and Lillian C. Mr. Cole has been exceedingly successful in his farming and milling operations, and owns about 500 acres of fertile land, with some ninety acres under cultivation. In connection with these, he also owns and works a saw and grist mill
and cotton-gin combined, which form a very profit- able source of revenue. In Masonic circles he stands high; he is now secretary of his lodge, and has held a membership for over seventeen years. He also belongs to the Wheel, and has filled the offices of president and secretary in that body. For a period of eleven years or more he was justice of the peace for his township, and discharged his duties with a dignity and wisdom that excited the admiration and respect of his fellow-citizens. In religious faith he and wife are members of the Baptist Church, being liberal contributors to all laudable enterprises.
Hon. James H. Crutchfield, well known through- out Grant County, was born in Pickens County, Ala., October 16, 1823, and is the son of James Crutchfield, a native of Virginia, born July 7, 1788. He remained there until 1810, then emi- grated to South Carolina, and was in the War of 1812. After the war was over he taught school until 1814, when he met his wife, Rhoda Hance, who was a pupil of his. Continuing in South Car- olina until 1820, he then emigrated to Pickens County, Ala., and lived in Alabama until 1841, moving thence to Chickasaw County, Miss. He died in 1855, mourned by all who knew him, the country at large realizing that it had sustained a great loss. His estimable wife survived him until March 14, 1884. Our subject is one of nine chil- dren, seven sons and two daughter, but of this very interesting family only three brothers and one sister are now living. Mr. Crutchfield remained with his father until twenty-two years old, receiving a good common-school education, and that he did not waste his opportunities is clearly demonstrated by the shrewdness he displays in all business he under- takes; and the confidence that is reposed in him by every one all goes to show that he is held in high esteem by those who know him. In 1848 Mr. Crutchfield, who for some time before had been farming, and realizing that single life was not to his taste, chose for his helpmate Amanda H. Symonds, a native of Tennessee and a daughter of Henry Symonds, formerly of North Carolina. Seven children blessed their union: William H., Josephine, George W., Margaret Jane, Francis M.,
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Thomas J. and Sarah Ann, and those that are married live but a short distance from home. Mr. and Mrs. Crutchfield are members of the Baptist Church, Mr. Crutchfield joining in 1845 and his wife the year following. Up to 1858 he owned a fine farm in Calhoun County, but sold it and moved to Saline County, Ark., settling in Davis Township, where he now resides. He first bought and im- proved a farm, but sold it after a time and bought that where he now resides, containing some 420 acres; he formerly had 1,100 acres, but has given to his children, and now has 100 acres open land in fine condition. A good double log house, stables, etc., indicate thrift and prosperity. Mr. Crutch- field also owns a cotton-gin, from which he receives good returns, and an orchard of peaches and apples yields excellent crops. Our subject has just cause to be proud of the positions he has held as bailiff, deputy sheriff, and also justice of the peace for two years, and in 1868 he was again elected justice of the peace of Davis Township, Grant County. He served two terms, and in 1876 was elected county and probate judge, serving two terms in that eapac- ity, and in the fall of 1882 was elected represent- ative of Grant County, and served for one term. Since then Judge Crutchfield (which title he wears with dignity) has retired from the political arena. Though a public man all his life, he has never in any way neglected his private interests or his farm, #which is one of the finest in the country. The Judge is a deacon in his church, and was made a Mason in 1866, now being a Master Mason. His very name is a synonym of all that is generous, upright and honest.
R. M. Dorn, whose prominence as a citizen of Grant County, no less than his reputation as one of the leading planters in that section, is well known, was born in the State of Mississippi, on November 16, 1848. His father was Solomon Dorn, a native of South Carolina, and born in Edgefield District, where he was also educated and married to Miss Nancy Conelly. Nine children were born to the parents, three boys and six girls, of whom there are but two living, and both reside in Grant County. The father was a well known and very successful planter, owning altogether about 1,800
acres of very productive land. In religious belief he and wife were both members of the Baptist Church, but, on account of some disagreement with other members, he resigned, and joined the Cum- berland Presbyterian Church. Shortly afterward he wrote and published what is known as the Dorn Pamphlets, which contained a cutting satire against what was said to be the Babylonian Bap- tists, and which created a great sensation at that period. He served with distinction through the late war, and escaped unharmed, but after return- ing home was shot through the lower limbs, and severely wounded, by an unknown enemy. He recovered from the would-be assassin's bullet, however, and lived until December 17, 1879, when his health failed him, and he died, his estimable wife preceding him a few years before. Their son, R. M. Dorn, the principal of this sketch, was edu- cated in the schools of Grant County, and received a good moral training from his parents. On Jan- uary 17, 1867, he was married to Miss Saralı Atch- ley, a daughter of Seth and Elizabeth Atchley, prominent residents of that county. Eight chil dren were born to this union, four boys and four girls: Elbert D., Lula M., Elizabeth N., Seth E., Robert H., Florence R., Grover C. and Ida. Of this number seven are yet living, and all reside at home. Mr. Dorn was thoroughly instructed in the duties of farm life in his youth, and the excellent training he received has proved to be of valuable assistance in his after life He now owns about 270 acres of some of the most productive land in that section, and has placed seventy-five acres under cultivation. He has held a membership in the Masonic fraternity for about ten years, and stands high in that order. In religious belief both he and wife belong to the Methodist denomination, and are always among the foremost to aid in any laudable enterprise, especially in religions and educational matters.
W. C. C. Dorough. One of the most popular men of Sheridan is W. C. C. Dorough, whose so- cial nature renders him welcome anywhere. In the discharge of the duties of his office, he is accurate and energetic, being unremitting in the conduct of business. He was born in Coahoma County,
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Miss., April 11, 1843, and is the son of W. W. and Catherine (Cain) Dorough, natives of Georgia and Tennessee, respectively. W. W. Dorough spent his younger days in Georgia, but went to Tennessee and taught school for a time. He was a man of unusually fine aptitude for teaching, and those who secured his services considered them- selves very fortunate. He moved to Alabama for a time, but returned to East Tennessee, in 1830, going to Coahoma County, Miss., in 1841 or 1842. His death occurred in that State December 5, 1845, his wife surviving him until September, 1853. W. C. C. Dorough was left an orphan at the age of ten years. He inade his home with a brother in Mississippi till 1859, and then came to Arkansas and located also with a brother in Pu- laski County. Besides receiving the best educa- tion to be had at the common and select schools, he was tutored by a teacher of no mean ability. That he profited by the advantages given him is demonstrated beyond a doubt, and is shown by his career since then. Upon coming to Arkansas he en- gaged in his profession in this and adjoining coun- ties and met with desirable success. Mr. Dorough enlisted in the Confederate army (Eleventh Arkan- sas Infantry) in 1861, and the last two years was in the mounted infantry. He was promoted to sergeantship and served until the close of the war, when he was paroled at Jackson, Miss., having participated in the fight at Island No. 10, Jackson (La.), Keller's Lane (La.), Bolton's Depot and Clinton (Miss.). This was a fight through the State, and lasted thirty-one days. After the close of the war he returned to Saline County, where he engaged in teaching and farming up to 1875. He was then elected assessor of Grant County and served an unexpired terin of a resigned assessor, being elected in 1878 as sheriff and collector of the county. From 1880 to 1882 he served as deputy clerk, and in the fall of 1882 was appointed county examiner by the county court, and served that term. In the fall of 1884 he was again elected sheriff, at the expiration of which term he was re- elected, and again in 1888, and is now serving his fourth term as sheriff. Mr. Dorough was associ- ated in the mercantile business for about one year
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