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with one Mr. Shepherd. His first marriage oc- curred in Saline (now Grant) County October 5, 1865, to Cynthia A. Streeter, a native of Missis- sippi. She died January 5, 1888, leaving five chil- dren, three having died in infancy. His second choice was Mary Ella Bird (nee Posey), a pleas- ant and accomplished lady and a native of Arkan- sas. Mr. and Mrs. Dorough are consistent mem- bers of the Baptist Church. The former belongs to the Masonic fraternity, and is now secretary of his lodge.
John Fenter, one of Grant County's substan- tial citizens, first saw the light of day February 3, 1840, on the farm where he now lives, as the son of David and Martha (Fisher) Fenter. The father was a son of Christian Fenter, of German nativity, who came to America at an early date. Sojourning awhile in Pennsylvania, he afterward inoved to Ohio, then to Cape Girardeau, being that county's first inhabitant. About 1815, he moved to Hot Spring County, Ark., where he died at the age of ninety years. He was a farmer and black- smith by occupation. David Fenter was born in Pennsylvania, and died in Fenter Township, Grant County (then Hot Spring), in 1858, at the age of sixty-four years. He was one of the 300 who set- tled Austin, Tex., remaining there for thirteen years. He then returned to Arkansas, settling on the farm where our subject now lives. While in Texas he served with the famous Davy Crockett in his war against the Mexicans. During the march to the Alma, he was taken sick and left behind, being spared the horrible butchery now so vividly pictured in the pages of history. He was a wheel- wright and farmer, being very successful in these vocations. At the time of the Indian troubles in Missouri, and during the War of 1812, he served in the United States Army with bravery and fidel- ity. He was a member of the Methodist Episco- pal Church, and politically, a Whig. His wife's family was of English descent. She was born in Cape Girardeau County, Mo., and died in Grant County, Ark., coming to this State about 1815, and died at the age of seventy years. Through her marriage to David Fenter, she became the mother of twelve children, only three of whom
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are now living: John (our subject) and two sis- ters, Sarah (widow of Asher Bagley, now living in Grant County), and Catherine (wife of Joseph Barnes, farmer of Grant County). The dead are: Levi and Eli (who died in Little Rock, as Federal soldiers during the war), Eliza (wife of George Finly, farmer of Grant County, deceased at the age of thirty-eight years); the rest died when young. John Fenter was the youngest child. He received his education at home, being a great reader. At the time of his father's death, being but eighteen years of age. he immediately assumed the responsibilities of the farm, and turned his attention to farming. In March, 1862, he joined Capt. Adams' company of Trumbull's battalion, serving about eighteen months. In 1863 he went into the Federal army, joining the Fourth Arkan- sas Cavalry. While in the Confederate service he was in the battle at Helena. After enlisting in the Uniou army, he saw some active service. While on duty as a scout, by order of Gen. Steele, he was shot twice and his horse killed from under him. One ball passed through him and the second he carries to-day. This adventure took place in Grant County, below Sheridan. He was disabled and laid up for three months. He served both armies bravely and faithfully, doing credit to himself. After fighting for the maintenance of the Con- federacy for a short time, he came to the con- clusion that their cause was wrong, and he had the courage to quit the Confederate army and join the side that in his mind was the right one. When the hostilities ceased, he again took up farming. since following this with marked success, being one of the most extensive farmers of Grant County. In 1863 he was married to Mary Cooper, who died in Grant County, the same year. In 1867 he again led to Hymen's altar Miss Amy Tull. She died in 1874, leaving a family of four children, Mary E. (wife of James Denham farmer of Grant County), being the only one now living. Those dead are John, Levi and Amy. In 1885 Mr. Fenter was married the third time, Mary Eller becoming his wife. She was also of Grant County. To this union two children were born: Dora I. and Henry C. Mr. Fenter is a member of the Christian
Church, of the order of K. of H. and the Wheel. Politically, he is a member of the Union Labor party, coming from the Republican party. He is enterprising, in the highest degree, owning the only gin in the township, the best in the county. His farm consists of 225 acres, with a 20-acre orchard.
Edward W. Gartman is engaged actively and successfully in merchandising at Grape Vine, Grant County. He was born in this county, May 17, 1861, and is the son of Capres A. and Mary Ann (Pocia) Gartman, natives of Lexington, S. C., who came to Arkansas in 1841 and 1843, respectively, locating in this neighborhood. The father died in 1887 in his fifty fifth year, his wife surviving him eleven months, dying in 1888 at the age of fifty three. Both were members of the Mission- ary Baptist Church, and he was a Mason and a member of the Wheel. He served in the late war from July, 1861, until its close, in an Arkansas infantry regiment of the Confederate army, and took part in many battles, being taken prisoner at Port Hudson. After his release, in a short time, he was in some severe battles, but escaped without a wound. He was a mechanic and farmer by oc- cupation, working at both callings till his death. By his marriage he became the father of twelve children, of whom Edward W. was the third. The son received his education in Grant County, remaining at home until his twenty-first year, when he commenced to farm. In 1884 he began to teach school, and has continued up to the pres- ent day, very satisfactorily directing the young idea and wielding the rod. In 1887 he embarked in the mercantile business, soon giving it up, how- ever. In December of the following year he again resumed commercial life, meeting with better suc- cess. He was married to Miss Mattie Waddte on October 18, 1888. She was born in Grant County, and is the daughter of Thomas J. Waddte. One little daughter has blessed this union, Era. Mrs. Gartman is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, while her husband belongs to the Masonic order and the Democratic party. He is very popu- lar as a citizen, being universally respected. Dur- ing the years 1888 and 1889 he served his county as deputy sheriff, with credit to himself.
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J. B. Gean, a familiar figure in public life, and a prosperous planter of Grant County, was born in North Carolina, September 22, 1850, and is a son of Bird and Sarah (Brantley) Gean. The father was first married, in 1834, to Miss Martha Seymour, but this lady died in 1837, without leav- ing any issue, and his second marriage was in 1842, to a daughter of Kirk and Flora C. Brantley, by whom he had six children, of whom there are four still living, and all reside in Grant County. The father was a prominent farmer of North Carolina, who left his native State and came to Arkansas in 1856, locating in Jefferson, and now resides with his son, the principal of this sketch. His estima- ble wife died on May 11, 1883, a devout Christian woman, and a member of the Baptist Church. to which persuasion her husband also belonged. His father was William Gean, a native of North Car- olina. and a hero of many battles during the Revo- lution. His death occurred in that State in the year 1848. J. B. Gean was educated in the schools near Sheridan, in Grant County. April 8, 1871, he was married to Miss Eliza Rhoden, a daughter of Simpson and Eliza Rhoden. well-known resi- dents of Grant County. This union was a happy one in every respect, and was blessed with one child, Emma E., but a sadness, almost impenetra- ble in its deepness, was cast over the kind husband and father, when his excellent wife died on Sep- tember 3 of the following year. He remained a widower until October 8, 1876, when his heart was captured by Miss Mary R. Gordon, a daughter of James and Mary Gordon, by whom he had five children, three of them still living, and all resid- ing at home: Mary A., John H., Clara B., Lillie I. and Oris B. Mr. Gean is a man of great popu- Jarity in his community, and enjoys the confidence of his fellow-citizens to an exalted degree. His integrity, industry and honor have placed him among the leading men of Grant County, and his activity in all public and private enterprises that have a tendency to develop and improve the county makes him a valuable and influential resi- dent. He now owns about 540 acres of very pro- ductive land, with about ninety-five acres under cultivation, all of it being the result of his steady
industry, business tact and good management. In secret societies he is a member of ilie Masonic fraternity, and has held the offices of Senior and Junior Warden, and has belonged to the Masons for over eighteen years. He filled the office of justice of the peace for four years, in a highly sat- isfactory manner, and left it then under the vigor- out protests of his constituents. Mrs. Gean is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and both are liberal contributors to all religious and educational matters.
C. M. Gentry, one of the best known planters in Graut County, residing seven miles southeast of Sheridan, was born in Limestone County, Ala., September 1, 1828, and is one of eight children born to William and Elizabeth (McFerrin) Gentry of North Carolina and Tennessee, respectively. The parents were married in the latter State, and of eight children born to their union there are only three living: Evaline (Norton), William H. Gentry and C. M., the principal of this sketch. The father was a successful farmer and school- teacher, and part of his life had been devoted to mechanical pursuits. He served with distinction through the War of 1812 and took part in many a hard fought battle. In religious belief he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, while his excellent wife belonged to the Cumber- land Presbyterian Church. The mother died in 1835 and the father followed her to the grave in 1839. C. M. Gentry first came to Arkansas in 1835 and was educated in the common schools of his neighborhood. On September 20, 1855 he was married to Miss Clara A. Jones, a daughter of Aaron and Jane Jones. Seven children were born to this union of whom there are four living, and all residing in Grant County: William A .. Francis E. (Barnes), Clara A. and Alchley A. (Jackson). Mr. Gentry having been left a widower by the death of his first wife July 14, 1867, was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary R Gordon, a charming widow and daughter of Rev. Elam and Margaret Wallace. Two boys and two girls were born to this union: Ellen L. and Thomas B. (twins, the for- mer dying when thirteen days old), Amelia E. (Ly- brand) and Calvin E. Mr. Gentry is a minister of
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the Gospel and a school teacher by occupation. but farms considerably. He owns about 169 acres of very productive land and has placed some thir- ty-five acres under cultivation. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Wheel, and has held the office of secretary of his Masonic lodge for some time and his membership dates back for twenty-eight years. In religious faith both he and wife belong to the Methodist Church and are lib- eral contributors to all religious and educational enterprises.
William H. Glover, a prominent miller and at one time a resident of Tennessee, was born in Jefferson County, of that State, October 20, 1836, and is the son of D. L. and Perlina Glover, of Ohio and Tennessee, respectively. D. L. Glover went to this State when a young man, and there married his second cousin, Miss Perlina Glover. He was a mechanic, machinist and carpenter, and also did some contracting. He moved from Jef- ferson to Hamilton County, and resided there a number of years; thence to Arkansas, and located in what is now Grant County. Here he made his home until his death, December 19, 1885, his wife hav- ing died some years previous. William H. Glover grew to manhood in Hamilton County, Tenn. Coming to Arkansas with his father's family in 1855, he worked for him, and after reaching his majority settled on a farm in DeKalb Township, and remained here until he enlisted in the Con- federate service in 1864 with the Eleventh Arkan- sas Regiment. He served for one year, then was sent home on a furlough, and building a large mill engaged in the grist-mill business, also ran a steam thresher. After a short time he moved to the place where he now resides. This he has greatly im- proved, building good barns, sheds, etc., and of the 420 acres which he owns seventy-five are under cultivation. A good carpenter shop is the secret of the excellent condition of the house and all the buildings. He has a fine orchard of peach and apple trees, including some fine varieties of pear and plum. Mr. Glover's first wife was Palina Harper, a Kentuckian by birth. They were mar- ried in 1858, and at her death in 1863 left two little children to mourn her loss: S. H. and Palina.
Margaret C. Gremmet, a widow and daughter of John Crowson, a native of Alabama, became his second wife in 1865. Seven children are living by this last marriage: Rev. S. H. (a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church), Perlina (wife of Dr. L. Baldwin, in Pulaski County, of the first mar- riage), Robert W. David, John N., William H., Gertrude and Isaac, and two children deceased, born of the present wife. Mrs. Glover has one daughter by her former marriage, Eliza J. (wife of John Swaford, of Texas. ) Mr. and Mrs. Glover are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he officiating as steward of the same, and is counted among the members of Sheridan Lodge of the A. F. & A. M.
Benjamin F. Graves, known throughout Merry Green Township as a farmer and stock raiser of prominence, was born January 20, 1847, in Saline County, Ark., and is the son of J. R. Graves, who came to Arkansas when a young man and located in what is now Saline County, having lived in ad- joining counties ever since. He has been married three times; bis present wife was formerly Miss Sophronia Baggett, and she is highly esteemed and beloved by her step children, who speak in the most exalted terms of her. B. F. Graves re- mained with his father until he grew to maturity, receiving all the advantages of education that could be obtained at that time, and on January 9, 1870, he married Miss Georgia A. Ward, of Grant County. Mrs. Graves, a daughter of Thomas and Martha Ward, formerly of South Car- olina, was reared and educated in Saline County. After his marriage Mr. Graves moved to Simpson Township and remained there until 1888. He then sold out and bought where he now resides, here having 160 acres of land with about ninety- five cleared and cultivated. A good frame house and other buildings are among the improvements he has made, and quite recently has built a large addition. Mr. and Mrs. Graves are the parents of seven children, and have adopted two orphans whom they are carefully educating with their own little ones. Their names are: L. Angustus, Mar. tha S., Sophia D., Aphens T., John T., George and Benjamin. The names of the orphans are
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Alta Bell Ward and Martha Castilla. Mr. and Mrs. Graves and three of the children are mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Sheri- dan, and he belongs to the Agricultural Wheel, in which he is steward.
William H. Haley. Among the prominent farmers of De Kalb. Township, is W. H. Haley, who was born in Washington County. Ala., July 31, 1818, and is the son of Robert and Mary P. (Baird) Haley, natives of Georgia and Alabama, respect- ively. Mr. Haley and family, after living in Mis- sissippi, moved to Tennessee, and from there to Arkansas, in 1830, locating in what was then Pu- laski, but now Saline County. There he resided until his death, in 1831. His wife survived him a number of years. having married again, and died at the residence of her son in 1884, aged ninety years. Of a family of four sons and two dangh- ters, three brothers and one sister still survive. Our subject, the oldest of the family, came to Arkansas with his parents, when but twelve years old, growing to mature years in this part of the State. At the time of their immigration to Ar- kansas there were not to exceed six families in this section of the county. Mr. Haley made his first settlement in Calvert Township in 1841, where he cleared a farm and built a nice home, residing there until 1851. He was married in Saline County, November 3, 1842, to Harriet S. Cobb, a native of Alabama, and the daughter of one of the oldest pioneers from South Carolina. Mrs. Haley died in 1884, leaving a family of eight children. She was a true, faithful wife and helpmate for forty- two years. Mr. Haley made his next settlement in Union County. in 1851, and resided there for seven years, when he exchanged farms and moved over into Louisiana. He returned to Union County in 1863, and bought a farm, where he remained three years. His next move was to Saline County, or what is now Grant County. This place was then slightly improved, but the additional changes that have taken place since show that he has not been idle. Of 120 acres, there are forty under culti- vated, a comfortable house, good barns, etc., indi- cating prosperity and comfort. Mr. Haley has served in several local positions, but the honor has
always been tendered him, as he has never sought any public office. His children are: R. J. (wife of B. A. Westbrook, of Saline County), Mary V. (wife of E. T. Ashcraft, of Grant County), Rachel L. (wife of J. J. Holiman), A. R. (of Grant County), Wm. M. (of Grant County), Sampson C. and Henry P. (of Grant County) and A. Emeline (wife of H. C. Harrington). Joel C. died in his eighteenth year, and four others died in infancy. Mr. Haley is a member of Liberty Baptist Church, and was made a Mason in Louisiana in 1854.
Silas A. Hall. It is not an empty compliment to be numbered among Grant County's prominent citizens, but such a place is accorded Mr. Hall. Originally from Lowndes County, Ala., he was born on May 6, 1844, as the son of Canaan and Sidney B. (Simmons) Hall, natives of North Car- olina. The parents were married in Alabama, whence they had come while children. He lived till his son, our subject, was two years of age, when he died, in Lowndes County; his wife dying in 1867, as a member of the Baptist Church. He was a carpenter and farmer by occupation. Silas A. Hall came to Arkansas with friends when but fifteen years old, settling near Tulip, and going to work for wages. He received his education in the common schools of the neighborhood, and in March, 1862, enlisted in Company B, Eighteenth Arkansas Infantry, Confederate army, serving till June, 1865. He participated in many battles, be- ing at Corinth, Iuka (Miss.), siege of Port Hudson; then west of the Mississippi River, Poison Springs and Mark's Mills, in addition to numerous skir- mishes. May 28, 1868, he was married to Miss Caroline Breeden, daughter of Archibald Breeden, of Prairie County. By this union there were two children: Doratha Hammond and Haywood G. Mrs. Hall is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. After the war Mr. Hall rented land for three years, when he bought 120 acres. He has since added the balance of 180 acres of as good land as is in Grant County. Coming to what was the wilds of Arkansas, where the bark of the wolf was heard with mournful frequency, he began without means, an eminently successful life-strng- gle. In connection with farming, from 1873 to
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1876, he was engaged in the gin business. Like most citizens of this county, he is a member of the Democratic party.
Joseph Hamilton, by well-directed efforts and energy, has come to be well and favorably known to the citizens of Grant County. He first saw the light of day in Marion County, Tenn., October 19, 1843, as the son of William and Sarah (Fowler) (Hicks) Hamilton, of Tennessee origin. The father was born January 8, 1807, and died November 6, 1876. His wife was born May 4, 1808, and died Angust 1, 1887. They were married in their na- tive State, there made their home until 1857, and then came to Arkansas, locating in what was Saline County now Grant County, in the neighborhood of where their son Joseph lives. William Hamil- ton was a wagon-maker and a farmer, and together with his wife, was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for nearly half a century. His wife was the widow of E. M. Hicks (deceased). There was born to the marriage of William Ham- ilton and Sarah Hicks, a family of five children, Joseph being the oldest. Four of the children are living: Joseph, Sarah (wife of W. T. Stockton, farmer of Grant County), Emily (wife of Asa A. Billingslea, of Grant County) and Cynthia T. (wife of A B. Childers, farmer of Grant County); Nancy K. (the wife of Henry Paxton, of Grant County, died when thirty years of age). Joseph Hamilton received his education in Tennessee, and on July 11. 1861, enlisted in Company F, Eleventh Ar- kansas Infantry, Confederate army. He was taken prisoner below New Madrid, Mo., and then carried north and confined in Camp Douglas, Chicago. After an incarceration of only ten days, he and his half-brother, E. M. Hicks, made their escape by crawling through a hole in the wall of the bar- racks. Their monetary possession amounted to $1.25, and they were 1,000 miles from home, among enemies. Plainly perceiving that their only hope in reaching home was in walking, they set out; but after braving all sorts of dangers and suf- fering privation after privation, at the close of the thirty-sixth day on the road, they reached home, foot-sore, lame and weary. Resting bnt briefly at their homes, they again joined their command at
Port Hudson. On June 3, at Clinton, La., Mr. Hamilton was once more taken prisoner, soon being paroled and returning home, where he remained. He took part in the battles of Island No. 10, Port Hudson and other places along the Mississippi River. After recovering from the effects of the war, he made an extended trip through Texas, on horseback, trading in stock. In 1870 he located on the place where E. M. Hicks began to farm, and has ever since followed farming and stock raising and trading. The war wiped away all his property. but by continued industry and able man- agement, he has been very successful. In 1876 he moved to the place on which he now lives. He was married in 1873, to Sallie Wylie, daughter of David J. Wylie. She was born in Gordon County, Ga., on March 1, 1855. By this union there were seven children, all living: Cynthia L., Joseph W., Ralph W., Ida, Blanche, David B. and Lawrence G. Mrs. Hamilton is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, while her hus- band is a Democrat and a member of the Masonic order.
Dr. Charles U. Harrison, well known as a ca- pable and honored physician of Grant County, was born in Dallas County, Ark., December 19, 1853. He is a son of M. J. and Pauline (Harrison) Har- rison, natives of Caswell County, N. C. His par- ents came with their folks to what was formerly Dallas County, this State, when but little children. Here in the wilderness, the two young people met and learned to love, plighted their vows, were wedded, lived a happy, united existence and passed away; she during the war, and he surviv- ing until June 23, 1889. When his first wife died he took unto himself Tenny Robinson, of Princeton. Dallas County, as his second wife. She survives him, living on the old homestead. He was a tan- ner by trade, but followed farming all his life. As a farmer he was very successful, accumulating con- siderable property during his time. His home al- ways remained unchanged, though by various sur- veys he has lived in Dorsey and Cleveland Coun- ties. At the time of his death he had been a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, for several years. He served in the Confederate army
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from the beginning to the end, participating in the battles of Prairie Grove and others. At this battle (Prairie Grove) he was wounded by a burst- ing shell, after which he was transferred to the cavalry, in which he served as first lieutenant till the close of the war. In this latter branch of the service, he was in the famous Price raid from Pi lot Knob to Kansas City. During his enlistment he had his collar-button shot off and seven bullet holes put through his coat, escaping with a single wound. He was a Chapter Mason at Pine Bluff, and a member of the Democratic party. Six chil- dren were born to his first marriage, Charles U. being the oldest. Besides our subject, Major P. and Virginia R. are the only ones surviving. Ma- jor is in the upholstering business at Indianap- olis, Ind., and Virginia is the wife of William H. Darby, a farmer of Cleveland County, this State. Dr. Harrison received his education at St. John's College, graduating in 1874, following which he returned to his farm, remaining until 1875, when he went into the drug business at Little Rock. Here he began the study of medicine. In 1877 he en- tered upon a course of lectures at the Louisville Medical College, graduating the following year, and in 1878 located at New Edinburg, Cleveland County, and ten years later took up his residence near White Oak, where he now has an extensive and lucrative practice. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, a Mason, and politically a Democrat. Recognized as one of Grant County's wide-awake citizens, he is ever striving to advance the interests of his neighbor- hood. In 1878 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Cox, daughter of Dr. J. W. Cox, of Cleveland County, Ark. By this union there was one child, Agnes P.
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