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Joshua M. Posey is the worthy son of Francis Posey, whose sketch immediately precedes this, and was born December 17, 1854. He passed a por- tion of his young life on the farm, but not finding it congenial to his natural ambition, he left the farm and in 1877 engaged in the mercantile busi- ness with a partner for two years. Being for the most part a self-educated man, he deserves credit for the energy, perseverance and economy, which have placed him among the best business men of the county. In 1874 he embarked in business alone, and has been actively engaged in the same up to the present time. In 1879 he was appointed postmaster and filled the office with credit for ten years. The same year he was married to Rosanna S. Burt, a native of Union County, this State. She died on February 17, 1889, leaving a family of two daughters and three sons: Martha L. Posey (born April 26, 1881), Georgia Azalea Posey (born February 27, 1883), Jabez Clifton Posey (born October 14, 1884), Edgar Arthur Posey (born Oc- tober 1, 1886) and Thomas U. Posey (born October 17, 1888). Mr. Posey is now one of the leading merchants in Sheridan, and carries a large stock of general merchandise.
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Poss, also natives of that county. In 1865 the family moved to Williamson County, Tenn., and four years later to Gibson Connty, coming, in 1874, to Arkansas, and settling in Jefferson Coun- ty, moving thence one year later to Grant County. Here the father died, in 1883, at the age of sixty- five years. His wife survives him, living with her children, at the age of sixty-three. He and wife were members of the Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Democrat, and served six months in the Confederate army, in the last years of the war, participating in several battles in South Carolina. He was a farmer all his life, accumulating consid- erable money, but lost most of it by his readiness to go security. He was of French descent, his grandfather coming from France and settling in Georgia. A family of ten children was born to Elijah Poss, seven now living: Henry B. and Ben- jamin B. (farmers of this county), Mary L. (wife of W. B. Hale, farmer of this county), Sarah E. (wife of J. Lee Harrington, farmer of this county), Laura B. (wife of W. A. Lites, farmer of this county) and Uriah W. (who was the third child). He received his education in Georgia, and Will- iamson County, Tenn., and when twenty years of age went into the livery business, at Union City, Tenn .. where he continued for one year. He then joined the family in Gibson County. farming for himself one year. Coming thence to Arkansas, he located in Grant County, turned his attention to his former occupation, and rented land for three years, then purchasing a tract of 120 acres. After selling and buying at several different times, he finally became the owner of the Ellis farm, con- taining 160 acres. In 1885 he went into the mer- cantile business, at Grapevine, and has contin- ued in it up to the present time, in connection with farming. He was elected justice of the peace in 1882, holding the office for four years; and was elected in 1883 school director, holding that posi- tion for some time. For the past three years he has acted as deputy postmaster. He began life with no means, giving his father the first money he earned, and his present prosperity is due solely to his business ability and industry, he having
Uriah W. Poss' connection with the commercial interests of Grant County has proven of advant- age to himself and the citizens hereabouts. He was born in Madison County, Ga., on May 10, 1850, and is the son of Elijah and Catherine (Black) | been very successful. August 15, 1872, Mr. Poss
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was married to Mary E. Herrington, daughter of Hardy H. Herrington. She was born in Missis sippi, on September 20, 1850. By this marriage there were four children, all now living: Alvarado (at home), Charles Woodson, Oscar G. and Grover E. Mr. and Mrs. Poss are both members of the Missionary Baptist Church, he officiating as deacon. He is a member of the Masonic order and the Dem- ocratic party. At all times he is found on the side of educational and religious matters, ever advocat- ing whatever improves the condition of the locality.
Seaborn D. Reese, ex-sheriff and farmer of Merry Green Township, is well known to the resi- dents of this township and, perhaps, no one enjoys a better or more favorable acquaintance. He was born in Wilkinson County, Ga., on July 22, 1821, and is the son of Aaron and Charity (Delk) Reese, natives of Georgia, who were married there. Mr. Reese was a planter. His grandfather was a mer- chant and clerk of court for years. The former died about 1827, and his wife a number of years before. The subject of this sketch, being left an orphan when quite young, was adopted by an uncle, Seaborn Delk, and remained with him until his death, which occurred when Seaborn Reese was a youth. He married in his native State, and was engaged in Wilkinson County as a planter for a number of years, moving in 1859 to Arkansas and taking up his residence in the neighborhood of Sheridan, in what is now Grant County. He pur- chased a large farm, cleared and improved it, and has bought from time to time until he now owns 2,000 acres of fine timbered land. When the war broke out he entered the Confederate service in the Eleventh Arkansas Cavalry, and remained till the close of the war, participating in a number of skirmishes but in no general engagement. The people of Grant County realizing his ability, and knowing what was to their interest, made him justice of the peace before the war, and in 1874 elected him sheriff, he filling that office four terms. He has been engaged in the real estate business for some years, with encouraging success. There are seven children in his family. four sons and three daughters, all married but one, the youngest. Mr. and Mrs. Reese are members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, in which the former is steward. He is a member of the Masonic lodge. Grant County is fortunate in having such men as Mr. Reese for its citizens, as it is such as he who aid in transforming the villages into prosperous towns and cities, and the country at large into thriving communities.
William H. Reid, one of Grant County's prom- inent citizens, was born in Caswell County, N. C., May 21, 1844, his parents being Thomas J. and Fanny L. (Edwards) Reid. The father was also born in Caswell County, and is of English descent: his wife's birth occurring in Person County, of Scotch parentage. He died at Tulip, on June 11. 1880, but Mrs. Reid is still living, with her son, Dr. Thomas Reid, of Chicago. His parents were mar- ried in North Carolina, February 5, 1833, and lived there until 1854, coming thence to Tulip, Dallas County, Ark., which was their home until death separated them. Before coming to this State, Mr. Reid held the office of justice of the peace for sev- eral years, but after locating here, aspired to no official prominence. During his life he followed planting exclusively, owning at one time large tracts of valuable land. Both he and his wife were well educated, he instructing himself, and she re- ceiving a collegiate education, at Salem, N. C. Their older children received the same advantage. Dr. T. J. Reid, the oldest son, obtained his medi- cal learning at Philadelphia and Richmond, Va., and in 1861 joined the Twelfth Arkansas Confed- erate Infantry, becoming its colonel. There were born to the marriage of the elder Thomas Reid and wife, a family of twelve children, the follow- ing of whom survive: Mariah C. (wife of John A. Baird, farmer of Person County, N. C.), Margaret K. (widow of E. W. Gantt, who was a leading attorney of this State), Thomas J. (leading physi- cian of Chicago), William H. (the principal in this sketch), James 1. (farmer of Grant County), Cora (wife of George H. Sanders, an attorney of Little Rock, Ark. ) and Alice E. (wife of J. J. Robertson, of Malvern, Ark. ) William was pursuing his stud- ies under the tutorship of Mr. W. D. Leiper, at Tulip, when the first gun of the late war was fired. Dropping all his books, in June, 1861, he cast his
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lot with the Confederacy, and joined Company I. of the Third Arkansas Infantry. At the close of the first year he became identified with the regi- ment commanded by his brother, soon rising to the rank of first lieutenant, and served bravely until taken prisoner at Port Hudson. He was confined at Johnson's Island nearly two years, when he was taken to Fort Delaware, and pardoned by President Johnson, through the influence of E. W. Gantt. While in service he participated in many battles, among them being Greenbrier River and Capon's Bridge, W. Va., and the siege of Port Hudson. When the war closed he returned home, and directed his attention to farming. For awhile he studied law, under his brother-in-law, E. W. Gantt, but never applied for admission to the bar, though he acted as secretary to Mr. Gantt in helping him prepare his digest. Mr. Reid has also taught school to some extent. While living in Dallas County, in 1874, he served his county as assessor. In February, 1879, he moved to his present location, where he now owns a farm, well improved and stocked, also being the possessor of a good farm below Little Rock, on the Arkansas River. On May 1, 1872, Mr. Reid married Alice Beckham. daughter of George and Elizabeth Beck- ham, of Little Rock. The fruit of this marriage was a family of five children, all living: Gantt, Thomas J., William D., Mand and Alice. Mrs. Reid is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, while her husband is a believer in the principles of Democracy.
James J. Reid, like his brother, also first saw the light of day in Caswell County, N. C., his birth occuring May 24, 1847. one of the twelve children born to Thomas J. and Fannie L. (Edwards) Reid, natives of North Carolina. [Reference to these worthy people is made in the sketch immediately preceding this. ] All the children were given as good an education as could be obtained in North Carolina. James J. received a portion of his school- ing in Dallas County, Ark., but the war interfered with his obtaining all the instruction desired. Dur- ing the latter part of the strife he was with his brother, Col. J. T. Reid, in Texas, being in that State at the close of hostilities. After coming back
to this county he directed his attention to agricult- nral pursuits, and has continued in this line of in- dustry up to the present day. When starting for himself Mr. Reid was without means, the war hav- ing seriously affected his people, financially. By industry and perseverance, however, he has now a fine farm, well improved. On December 18, 1879, he was married to Sallie, daughter of Maj. Lee, of Dallas, where she was born in 1859. By this marriage there were three children: Lulu, James K. and William A. Mr. Reid is politically a member of the Democratic party, and a friend of all public improvements.
Benjamin E. Reynolds, a farmer of prominent acquaintance in DeKalb Township, was born in Tuscaloosa County, Ala., January 7, 1848, being a son of Benjamin and Sarah (Pall) Reynolds, both natives of Alabama, the former of whom died there about 1850. Subsequently Mrs. Reynolds moved to Arkansas with her people, in 1851, and married again, residing in what is now Grant County, where she remained until her death, in 1861. Our subject lived with his mother until her demise, and then made his home with a broth- er-in-law until his twenty-second year. There were three children in the family, but one brother died in the army. Mr. Reynolds was married in 1870, to Mary M. Holiman, a charming young lady, and daughter of the Hon. Warren Holiman, one of Grant County's pioneers. After this event, he located on a new farm, and cleared and greatly improved it. Since that time he has cleared two other farms. In the fall of 1877 he moved to his present home, and his desire to have a fine place has been well fulfilled, for it would be a difficult task to find one in any better condition. He has built a comfortable double log and frame house and stables, sheds, etc. Of the 160 acres of land, about seventy are under cultivation, the bal- ance of the land being timber. A good bearing orchard of apples and peaches yields magnificent crops, and in fact the whole farm betokens thrift and good management. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds are the parents of six interesting children: Susan A. (wife of George W. Roberts), Barbara Jane, Millie Ann, Sarah Etter, Benjamin K. and Corrah
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Alice. In the midst of an agreeable and hospitable family, Mr. Reynolds enjoys the confidence of the entire community, a confidence which is not mis- placed. Himself and wife are members of the Liberty Baptist Church.
houn County, Ark. By this marriage there were six children, three living: Mary I., Richard C. and an infant son; those deceased are James F., Mar- tha A. and an infant. Mrs. Rhodes is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, while her hus- band, like the most of his countrymen, is a Demo- crat. He has recently erected on his place a gin and a mill, which he will operate. Since his boy- hood days he has worked at the carpenter's trade, and he has been very prosperous in all undertak- ings, a result dne largely to his energy. He has lived on his present place for the past twelve years, his mother making her home with him.
Richards R. Rhodes, of Calvert Township, Grant County, was born near where he now lives, August 6, 1853. He is the son of Richard C. and Susan Russell (Davis) Rhodes, natives of Robe- son County, N. C. The father was born in 1801, and died in Grant County, Ark., March 14, 1867. His wife was born April 24, 1831. He was highly educated (being a graduate of an Eastern medical college) and practiced medicine in North Carolina, John Shell, one of the oldest and most promi- nent citizens of Grant County, was born in Jack- son County, Ala., November 8, 1822, to the union of Adam and Mary Ann (Gross) Shell, natives of Eastern Tennessee, both dying in Jefferson County, Ark. The father was born February 7, 1799, and died in 1865; his wife's birth occurring about 1805, she dying in her sixty-fifth year. They were married in Jackson County, Ala., making that their home until 1850, when they came to Arkan- sas, and settled in this neighborhood. Mr. Shell began farming, in connection with tanning, and afterward continued it. He was a successful farmer, though he spent a great deal of money. Both he and his wife were members of the Cum- berland Presbyterian Church, he being ruling elder for many years. He was of German descent, and believed in the principles of Democracy. Through his marriage to Miss Gross he became the father of five children. Two, John (our subject, who was the oldest) and Elizabeth Chadick (a resident of Jefferson County, this State) are among the living. John Shell received his education in Jackson County, Ala., and at the age of twenty-one began to farm for himself. He remained in Alabama until 1850, when he came to Arkansas, locating on a farm, near where he now lives. At the beginning his means were very limited, but by industry and good management, he now has a fine farm of 260 acres, having divided much among his children. He was instrumental in the establish- ment of the Brooks postoffice after the war, and but after coming to Arkansas turned his attention to farming, meeting with good success. In his na- tive county he served as clerk and master of court of equity for four years, being a member of the Democratic party. His father was Jacob Rhodes, a surveyor of note in North Carolina, and also a soldier in the War of 1812. Mrs. Susan Rhodes is the daughter of Absalom Davis, of North Caro- lina origin. Absalom Davis was a farmer, and for eight years served as clerk of Robeson County, N. C. He was born in 1800, and died in Alabama in 1866. Mrs. Rhodes was born in Robeson County, N. C., April 24, 1831, and was married to Dr. Rhodes December 6, 1848. Away back, the Rhodes and Davis families were prominent people, the Rhodes being generally professional men. Both families were noted for longevity. To the marriage of Richard and Susan Rhodes were born nine children, five of whom are living: James C. (a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Alexander), R. R. (our subject), S. H. (a farmer of Clark County, Ark.), Susan R. (wife of R. E. Car- ver, of Texas) and Jesse B. (a farmer of Grant County.) Those deceased are Jacob, Mrs. Mary E. Harter, Annie and Francis. Richard R. Rhodes received his education at home, his mother being his teacher, and from his fourteenth year (at the death of his father) to his twenty-fourth year he managed and assisted to cultivate the home place. At the latter age he began to farm for himself. November 28, 1877, he was married to Martha J. Brandon, daughter of Dr. W. F. Brandon, of Cal- ; has served ten years as postmaster. He has also
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been justice of the peace some time. On Novem- ber 26, 1847, he was married to Margaret Ben- son, of Jackson County, Ala., a native of Sevier County, Tenn., born on September 18, 1826. By this marriage there were nine children, all living: Mary J. (at home), James A. (an extensive farmer of Grant County), Ben F. (farmer), John M. (farmer), J. L. Ross and Sterling L. (farmers, of Grant County), Anna, Louisa and Solomon A. (at home. ) Mr. Shell and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, he, for fifty-one years, having officiated as ruling elder (since his seventeenth year). He is a Mason, and a member of the Democratic party. Stoutly sup- porting all benevolent and public enterprises, he is one of Grant County's most energetic citizens.
James A. Shell, an extensive farmer and bnsi- ness factor of Madison Township, Grant County, Ark., was born in that neighborhood August 11, 1853, the son of John and Margaret (Benson) Shell. He remained at home till twenty-six years of age, managing his father's farm as soon as com- petent, and upon leaving home took up his resi- dence where he now lives. He owns 1,250 acres of as good land as can be found in Grant County, this vast accumulation being the result of hard work and able management. From 1882 to 1886 he served his township as notary public, has been school director for ten years, and since 1878 has acted as pension attorney, performing in addition to pension business, other Government affairs. He received a very liberal education in Grant County, and has taught school to some extent. June 15, 1879, Mr. Shell was married to Sarah L. Johnson, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Johnson, who was born in this county November 22, 1861. By this marriage there were two children: John D. and Willie J. Mr. and Mrs. Shell are active mem bers of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, he being ruling elder. He votes the Democratic ticket, and is one of the county's most enterpris- ing and respected citizens. All educational and religious matters pertaining to the elevation of the church and State receive the warmest support at the hands of Mr. Shell. In addition to the inter- ests mentioned he is a real estate agent and gen-
eral surveyor, and is also engaged in the timber business, having sold over 8,000 pipe staves. The rafting business also occupies his attention, he shipping cypress and other timber. He buys and sells for others as agent, and examines and locates lands.
Michael N. Shepherd was born in Fayette County, Ala., March 22, 1828, and is the son of Isaac and Martha (Poe) Shepherd, both natives of North Carolina. The former upon moving to Ala- bama settled in Fayette County, and subsequently came to Arkansas in 1852, locating in what is now Grant County, where he remained until his death in December, 1884, at the age of eighty-four. His estimable wife had been called to her final home fourteen years previous. Mr. Shepherd served as county surveyor, justice of the peace in Alabama one term, and also postmaster for some years in Arkansas. His death was mourned by the entire community, for it was realized that one of the best and most enterprising citizens had been lost. M. N. Shepherd grew to manhood in Fayette County, and was born and reared on the same plantation. He was married in 1849 to Miss Dollie Nall, a daughter of Martin Nall, and a na- tive of Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd moved with the former's parents to Arkansas in 1852, and the year after rented a farm, coming in 1853 to the place where he has since resided. He has owned over 400 acres of land, but has sold off some, at the present time having about 200 acres, seventy of which are highly cultivated. Mr. Shepherd has made a great many improvements, among which a comfortable log-house, box barn, etc., are the most noticeable. A peach and apple orchard indicates that with the continuance of the attention it is now receiving it will give excellent returns in the near future. Mr. Shepherd enlisted in the Confederate service in 1861, in the Eleventh Arkansas Regiment, and served as lieutenant un- til the latter part of 1864. He participated in the fights of bombardment at New Madrid (Mo.), Fort Hudson and numerous skirmishes, was taken pris- oner at New Madrid and held about six months at Johnson's Island in Lake Erie, and being ex- changed at Vicksburg, Miss. Afterward he was
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made commissary of the regiment. Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd have reared nine children: Isaac [whose sketch appears in this work]. Jasper N., Dr. Franklin and Jacob (all married), Duffy and Thomas (young men), Sarah J. (wife of Martin Newell), Martha E. (wife of Spencer Mathis) and Alexander (who died in mature years). Mr. Shep- herd is a member of the Masonic order, in which he has held several positions. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church, and he has been deacon of the same for some years.
Isaac P. Shepherd, well known in Merry Green Township, was born in La Fayette. Ala., December 29, 1849, and is the son of M. N. and Dollie (Nall) Shepherd, who were both natives of Alabama. M. N. Shepherd moved from Alabama to Arkansas in 1852, and located in what is now Grant County, where he bought and improved a farm, and by his charity and the interest he mani- fested in all enterprises has won the esteem and good will of the entire community. I. P. Shep- herd remained with his father until his majority, and was educated to be what he is. a good farmer, but he does not follow that calling, as he is mak- ing a success in another direction. In 1872 he went to Mississippi, and was absent about eight months, and in 1881 he built a mill and engaged in the manufacture of lumber, in which business he has been actively engaged ever since. He has erected three mills, one of them being near Sheri- dan; this he has since sold, together with a cotton- gin. In 1874 he was occupied in merchandising. Mr. Shepherd selected for his wife Mrs. Rebecca Stephens (nee Mayberry), a daughter of Jacob Mayberry, one of the pioneers who settled in the county about 1840. Mr. Shepherd has a pleasant residence in Sheridan, his home being one of the most hospitable to be found. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church, and he is a member of the Masonic fraternity in which he is Past Master and Junior Warden, besides having held other official positions. He has held the office of clerk (being appointed to fill an unexpired term) and has also served as Deputy Sheriff.
Jared H. Sudduth, one of Merry Green Town- ship's enterprising citizens, was born in Tuscaloosa
County, Ala. March 20, 1832, and is the son of Jared and Catherine ( Henderson) Sudduth, natives of Georgia and Alabama, respectively. Mr. Sud duth moved to Alabama soon after his marriage and remained there until his death, which occurred in 1836: his wife died a few years before, thus leaving Jared an orphan very young. He came to what is now Ashley 'County, Ark., in 1848 and re- sided there nearly four years; but in Septem- ber, 1852, returned to Alabama for his promised bride, Matilda E. Poe. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Arkansas, locating near the place they now call home. That Mr. Sudduth is ambi- tious and a worker is a fact proven beyond a doubt. He has cleared and improved five different farms in various parts of the surrounding country, and the one on which he now lives is in excellent con- dition. Mr. and Mrs. Sudduth are the parents of seven children, four having died in infancy. Those living are: Susan (wife of J. J. Allison). J. B. Sudduth and Emily E. (wife of J. G. Stephens whose sketch appears in this history.) Mr. Sudduth and wife are members of the Baptist Church. He was elected as first bailiff of Merry Green Township, and is a Master Mason.
Trimaghan Thompson, farmer and proprietor of hotel at Sheridan, Grant County, was born in Alabama January 13, 1839, and is the son of John H. and Mary (Ingram) Thompson, natives of North Carolina and Alabama, respectively. John Thompson was a mechanic, blacksmith and gun- smith by trade. After moving to Mississippi he resided there for ten years working at his chosen calling, besides owning a fine plantation and a number of slaves. In December, 1854, he came to Arkansas and located in what is now Grant County, where he carried on his trade, also opening up a farm, on which he resided until his death, in 1860. He was married twice, Mary Ingram being his second wife. The subject of this sketch came to this county with his father when a boy of fifteen. - He enlisted in the Confederate service in July, 1861, in Company A, Eleventh Arkansas Infantry. and served three years, being promoted from pri- vate to orderly sergeant, and as such participated , in the engagements of New Madrid, Island No. 10
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