Biographical and historical memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland and Hot Spring counties, Arkansas, comprising a condensed history of the statebiographies of distinguished citizens...[etc.], Part 126

Author: Goodspeed, firm, publishers, Chicago. (1886-1891. Goodspeed publishing Company)
Publication date: 1889
Publisher: Chicago, St. Louis [etc.] The Goodspeed publishing co.
Number of Pages: 826

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and a number of others. In the latter battle his regiment was captured, but Mr. Thompson made his escape and joined the Second Arkansas In- fantry and was in the fight at Tuscumbia River, covered the retreat from Corinth, and was also in the battle of Perryville, Ky., after which he joined his own regiment at Port Hudson, La. He re. turned home in 1864, where he engaged in farm- ing, and on September 28, 1865, was married in Grant County to Martha A. Shepherd, a native of Alabama, daughter of Isaac and Martha Shepherd, and sister of M. N. Shepherd (whose biography appears in this work). After his marriage Mr. Thompson opened up a farm two miles and a half north of Sheridan, where he resided up to January, 1889, there putting up a good house and buildings and setting out a fine orchard. At the date men- tioned he moved to Sheridan, where he took charge of the hotel, and has been " mine host" since that time. He has also served as justice of the peace for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Thomp- son are the parents of three children: Fannie (a young lady), Henry and Luther L. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Thompson also belongs to the Masonic order, in which he has held several offices.

Lyttleton M. Veazey, farmer and justice of the peace of Sheridan, Merry Green Township, Grant County, Ark., is a native of Alabama, and was born in Shelby County, March 9, 1830. He is the son of John Veazey and Nancy (King) Veazey. Mr. Veazey moved from Alabama to Arkansas in 1845, arriving here in November of that year, and settling in what is now Grant County, on a farm near Sheridan, where he resided until his death in 1866. His wife dying in Alabama, in 1833, left a family of three sons and five daughters, three of whom (our subject and two sisters) only are living. Lyttleton M. was a boy of fifteen when he came to Arkansas with his father. In 1854 he settled on the farm on which he now resides, near Sheri- dan, and now has about 100 acres cleared, with large buildings, besides an extensive orchard. He enlisted in the Confederate service in 1862, in the Eighteenth Arkansas Infantry, in which he served until taken prisoner, July 9, 1863, being held

three days as prisoner, when he was paroled. He was in the battle of Port Hudson, and was en- gaged for forty-eight days in continual fighting, also in a number of skirmishes. After the war Mr. Veazey returned to his farm and was ap- pointed justice of the peace, in 1866. after which he was elected to the office, and has served in that capacity nearly ever since, except one or two terms, filling the office with great credit. Mr. Veazey married Miss Mary Elizabeth Clark, a native of Tennessee, in (now) Grant County, in 1856. By that marriage he was the father of nine children: Eugenie (wife of Benj. F. Hill), W. F., John S., Nancy J. (wife of Walter Griffin), Lloyd C., Lyttleton M., Mary E., Edward B. and Orlando B .; also three children who died in childhood, one of whom, Layfaette F., when at the age of seven years, was lost in the woods, on February 3, 1867. His remains were not found until the following December, about one mile from home. In Decem- ber. 1887. Mr. Veazey was married to Mrs. Melissa (Jackson) Atchley, a daughter of Thomas and Delpha Jackson, a widow, and a native of Ala- bama, who came to Arkansas when only six years old. Mr. and Mrs. Veazey belong to the Baptist Church. Mr. Veazey is a member of the Masonic order, and has served both as Tyler and Treasurer; the last office he has held for the past thirteen years.

William J. Wallace has risen through his own efforts to a position as one of the prosperous and enterprising farmers of Darysaw Township. Born in Davidson County, Tenn., April 12, 1841, he is the son of John M. and Sarah E. (Smith) Wallace, both born, reared and married in Tennessee. The former was an expert mechanic, and followed his trade in Nashville for a number of years. In 1853 he moved to Mississippi and located in Carroll County, there engaging in farming and blacksmith- ing, and in the fall of 1874 took up his abode in Grant County, Ark., where his death occurred, in 1886; his wife had died four months previous. W. J. accompanied his parents to Mississippi, being at that time a lad of twelve, having received most of his education in Nashville, Tenn., before that age, but his keen observation has made him a well-

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informed man, thoroughly posted on all current subjects of the day. In 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate service as a private in the Fourth Mis- sissippi Infantry, was promoted to the rank of lien- tenant, and served in that capacity till disabled in 1864. He participated in the fight of Fort Don- elson, and was captured and taken prisoner, being held seven months at Indianapolis, and exchanged at Vicksburg in September, 1862. He was after- ward in the fight at Port Gibson, and also in the engagement at Big Black Bridge, where he was again captured, but escaped after three days' con- finement, by walking out in Federal uniform. In an encounter eleven miles above Atlanta he was shot through the right arm and permanently disa- bled. After the war Mr. Wallace returned to Car- roll County, Miss., and resumed the occupation of farming, but in the fall of 1874 moved to Arkansas and located in Grant County. In 1883 he came to the place where he now resides. He is an indus- trious, energetic man, as is evinced by the excel- lent state in which his land now is, the good con- dition of his house, barns, etc., indicating prosper- ity and comfort. He has 300 acres with seventy- five well improved, and possesses all the stock and implements to successfully carry on his operations. Mr. Wallace was married June 17, 1860, when in his twentieth year. to Miss Mary A. Booth, of Mis- sissippi, daughter of the Rev. J. R. Booth, a min- ister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. They are the parents of seven children living: Will- iam, Robert and George (married), Dudley, Reu- ben, Nathan and Ida. Two children are dead: Mittie (who died at Sheridan, aged six years) and James (died in infancy in 1871). Mr. Wallace was elected justice of the peace, serving one term, and served eight years as notary public. In 1886 he was elected clerk of Grant County, and served one term, again retiring to private life, preferring the farm to the confinement of office work. He was appointed by the Governor as one of the board of equalization in 1889. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and all their children, except the youngest, are mem- bers of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, in which he is one of the ruling elders. He is a member of the Masonic order, and Past Master.

H. P. Watson, M. D., a prominent member of the medical fraternity in Grant County, and a leading planter, was born in South Carolina, on September 8, 1830, and is a son of Samuel and Lucretia (Hogan) Watson, both natives of the same State. The parents were married in 1828, and thirteen children were born by their union, of whom seven are yet living and all residing in this State. The father was a planter, and at the time of his death, which occurred in ISSO, he owned about 320 acres of very productive land. Botlı parents were members of the Methodist Church, and earnest Christian people. The mother is still living, and resides with one of her daughters. H. P. Watson, the principal of this sketch, was edu- cated near Benton, in Saline County, Ark., and received a thorough training in all of the English branches. On August 13, 1851, he was married to Miss Parilee G. Hunter, an estimable lady and a daughter of John and Bettie Hunter. Twelve children were born to this union, of whom seven were boys and five girls: Samuel W., John W., Sarah E., Lucretia J., William M., Corinne R., Ezekiel T., James F., Harvey H., Martha E. and Sophia M. Dr. Watson lost his excellent wife in 1879, and on November 27, 1881, he was married to Miss Lillie James, a daughter of William and Jane James, by whom he has had three children: Charley P., Ernest M. and Phineas. Dr. Wat- son's plantation consists of about 500 acres of very fertile land, the greater portion of which is under cultivation. As a physician he ranks high among the profession in Central Arkansas, and has a practice that is a flattering testimony to his skill. In religious belief the Doctor and his wife are members of the Methodist Church, and take an active interest in aiding all religious and educa- tional enterprises. He is a very popular man with all classes, and a keen student of human nature, and is one of the foremost spirits in any affair that tends to develop and improve his county.

George T. Wells. One noticeable feature con- nected with Grant County, is the spirit of enter- prise that seems to pervade and infect its residents. Chief among the merchants and farmers of that section is Mr. Wells. He is a native of Grant

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County, and was born on February 5, 1853, and is a son of Adolphus and Martha (Clegg) Wells, of Tennessee and Arkansas, respectively, the father born in the year 1827, and educated in his native State. The elder Wells moved to Arkansas, in 1848, and there met and married his wife, by whom he has had six children, two of them living only and residing in this State. He was a successful farmer and a prominent citizen of Grant County. In secret societies he belonged to the Knights of Honor, and was one of the first charter members of his lodge. He and wife were members of the Methodist Church, and devout Christian people. Several years after his death, which occurred on January 8, 1859, his widow was again married, her second husband being Mr. J. R. Henry, by whom she had three sons, two still living. George T. Wells was reared and educated in Grant and Jefferson Counties, and the good moral training he received in his youth has still clung to him in later life. On October 18, 1874, he was married to Miss Adaline Akin, daughter of Arthur and Nancy J. Akin, old settlers of Arkansas. Four children were born to this union, three boys and one girl, of whom there are three still living: Martha T., Arthur A. and Karl A. Mr. Wells has been very successful in his agricultural and business ventures, and now owns about 420 acres of the best land in that section, with about seven- ty-five acres under cultivation. His store is largely patronized, and will invoice about $500 of first- class merchandise, and his legitimate methods of doing business and treating his customers fairly in every respect, have made his name one of the stanchest in commercial circles. In religious be- lief, both he and wife belong to the Methodist Church, and are among its most liberal supporters.

John A. West is justly considered one among the leading citizens of Madison Township, Grant County. He was born in Tippah County, Miss., August 4, 1847, being the son of James and Eliza (Partlow) West, natives, respectively, of North Carolina and South Carolina. The father was born February 1, 1795, and died August 9, 1872. His wife was born January 29, 1806, and died July 24, 1879. They were married in South Carolina,

moving thence to Tippah County, Miss., which they made their home until 1849, when they came to Arkansas, locating near the present location of their son John. Here they resided during the re- mainder of their lives. Mrs. West was a member of the Baptist Church for many years previous to her death. Mr. West followed farming all his life, and was very successful, never having to buy corn or meat, as he raised both in abundance. He was well known as a farmer, and respected by all his acquaintances. Out of a family of eleven chil- dren born to them, but four survive: William M. (a farmer of Jefferson County), Rebecca L. (wife of James Prescott, a farmer, now deceased), Sa- lena (wife of W. P. Clement, a farmer of Grant County) and John A. (who is the youngest.) . Re- ceiving his education in what is now Grant County, John A. West, at the age of twenty one years, be- gan life for himself as a farmer. Though his means at the time were very limited, through his indomitable energy and industry, he now owns 340 acres of land, with about ninety acres of me- dium fertility in cultivation. On September 3, 1868, he was married to Elizabeth Clement, daugh- ter of James Clement, of Grant County. She was born in Northwestern Georgia, in the month of March, 1850. By this union there were nine chil- dren, all of whom are living: James F., Noah S., Benjamin J., William P., Greenberry, Joseph W., Ella J., John T. and Henry E. Mr. West is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, officiating as elder, while his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He is a Free and Accepted Mason, now holding the office of Worshipful Master in Taylor Lodge No. 206. He has also represented his lodge iu the Most Worthy Grand Lodge of Arkansas. He is a friend of all religious and educational enterprises, and politically is a member of the Republican party. In connection with farming, he has worked some as a carpenter, though not claiming to be an adept at that trade.

Daniel R. Williams, was born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, April 23, 1834, is a prom- inent farmer and merchant of Grant County and the son of Whitmel and Besthada (Taylor) Will-

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iams, natives of Edgecombe County. They lived in their native county until death overtook them, he dying in 1873 at about the age of sixty-five, and his wife in 1877 when seventy-one or seventy-two years of age. She was a member of the Baptist Church for a number of years. He was a Whig in polities, and during the muster of militia served as captain for several years, when his oldest son be- coming old enough succeeded him. He was a very charitable old gentleman, well known and univers- ally respected. His parents were English and Irish. To this union with Miss Taylor were born nine children, all living till maturity. Daniel R., the fifth child, received his education in North Carolina, and at the age of twenty-one years left home and worked out for five years, when he came to Arkansas, reaching here in 1860, and loeating in the neighborhood of Grape Vine. In March, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, First Arkansas Infantry, serving till the surrender at Green- ville, N. C., in May, 1865. He took part in many battles, among which were those of Corinth, Green River Bridge (Ky.), Perryville (Ky.), Mur- freesboro, Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge. In the Atlanta campaign, at Resaca, he received a scalp wound from a bursting shell, disabling him from duty for eight weeks. He participated in the battles around Atlanta, Franklin, Tennessee and Nashville, and was then taken back to North Caro- lina and surrendered. After the war closed he re- turned to Arkansas and to his family. His earthly possessions consisted of $1.25 and his farm of eighty acres with about one and one-half acres cleared. He immediately began to farm and has continued to the present day, and through industry and good management he now owns a splendid place of 1,100 acres. On May 21, 1861, he was married to Catharine Lybrand, daughter of Jacob and Nancy Lybrand, of Grant County. She was born in Lexington District, S. C., June 6, 1841. By this marriage there were two children: Charles K. and Anna P., both living. Mr. and Mrs. Will- iams are members of the Missionary Baptist Church, of which he has served as clerk for sev- eral years. He is a member of the Democratic party and a Mason. In December, 1883, he went

into the mercantile business, which has sinee re- ceived his attention. As a wide-awake and enter- prising eitizen he stands at the head, always favor- ing the cause of education and religion, and cham- pioning schemes for public improvement.

Augustus A. C. Williams, son of James Will- iams, a planter of Georgia, was born in Tippah County, Miss., September 26, 1840. his father having also been born and reared in Georgia, where he met and married Barbara Myers, a na- tive of the same State. He owned and operated a plantation in Tippah County up to the year 1844, but at that time moved to Arkansas, settling in Jefferson County, in what is now Grant County. He later purchased a farm, reared his family and resided in prosperity till shortly before his death, which occurred in St. Francis County. Augustus A. C., his son, grew to manhood on the farm of his father in Grant County and in 1862, when the war broke out, enlisted in the Confederate

1 service, casting his lot with the First Arkansas Regiment, also Ninth Arkansas Regiment and later with the Eighteenth. He served faithfully and gallantly until his discharge in 1863, partic- ipating in the fight at Farmington (Miss.). Fort Pillow and many minor skirmishes. When dis- charged he returned to his old home in Grant County and took up his work where he had left off, following farming until 1869. Then moving to Union Springs he began the manufacture of lumber, but left this in 1874. and took up the study of medicine. His literary education had been almost wholly self-gained, but he advanced rapidly in his new study and began to practice in 1876. In 1880 he took a course of lectures at the Medical Department of Little Rock University, and in 1882-83 took the graduating course, graduating in the spring of 1883. Previous to this (1872) the Doctor had located at Prattsville, and ever since has been a resident of this place, becoming connected with some worthy business enterprises. He also served as postmaster of Prattsville for about seven years. He has been married twice. The first wife, Elizabeth Davis, a native of Jeffer- son County, he married in 1863. There were nine children by this marriage, his wife dying in 1881.

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His second wife, Sarah Welthy Ann Laster, daugh- ter of George Laster, he married in Grant County in September, 1883. She has borne him five children. A member of the Baptist Church, she has always been a worthy helpmate to him. The Doctor is a member of Sheridan Lodge of Masons at present, and has held important positions in White Sulphur Lodge and also in Taylor Lodge. Starting in after the war without a dollar, he has, through his frugality, accumulated a large amount of property, real and personal. He owns two good farms of about 200 acres, besides his mill property, cotton-gins and interest in lands in St. Francis and Jefferson Counties. The politics of the Doctor formerly was Democratic, but he now believes in protection and is, consequently, a strong Republican.

Hon. Joseph S. Williams, in his journalistic en- terprises, as well as in the capacity of citizen, is popular and much respected hereabouts. He is the editor of the Head Light, published at Sheridan, Grant County, and is the son of Dr. W. W. Will- iams, his birth occurring February 21, 1844, in Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn. Dr. W. W. Williams was a native of North Carolina, where he was educated, afterward marrying Elizabeth B. Harvey, also of North Carolina origin, and a near relative of a former Governor of that State. They moved at an early day to Tennessee, locating first in Hardeman County, where Dr. Williams prac- ticed medicine and later was licensed and admitted to the ministry, and after a short time moved to Fayette County, which was his home till his death, in 1847. He was a local preacher for a number of years, and also a large plantation and slave owner. Joseph S. and his mother moved to Arkansas in 1855, and after a two-years' residence in Independ- ence County located in Dallas County, where he remained until grown to manhood, receiving a good education from the best schools of the State. In 1861 he enlisted in the regular Confederate army at Lynchburg, Va., in the Third Arkansas Infan- try, and served as private, but was afterward pro- moted to sergeant-major, and served as such till the close of the war. He surrendered at Appo- mattox Court House with Lee April 9, 1865, and was

one of seven remaining of the original company of 117. Thrilling experiences were passed through during his participation in the battles of Cheat Mountain, the seven days' fight around Richmond (Va.), Sharpsburg (where he was wounded through the left leg), Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Suffolk and many other engagements. After the close of the war Mr. Williams returned to Arkansas and taught school in Hot Springs for ten years, and in 1874 commenced the study of law. In 1876 he was elected representative of Hot Spring County in the legislature, and served one term with hon- orable distinction. In 1880 he was elected State senator to represent the Ninth senatorial district (embracing Hot Spring, Grant and Saline Coun- ties). In 1877, after a thorough examination, he was admitted to the bar and practiced in Hot Springs until 1882, then moving to Grant County, where he has since followed his profession with gratifying success. He is editor of the Head Light, which he purchased in company with S. D. Reese, an old citizen and sheriff of the county, but after a time Mr. Williams bought out Mr. Reese's interest in the paper and also changed the name from the Sheridan Spy to the title it now has. The Colonel's first wife was Miss Mattie Seay, a native of Montgomery County, Ark., and who aft- erward died in Hot Springs, Ark. Of this mar- riage there are four children. His present wife was formerly Mrs. Mary L. Mabis, a widow, and an estimable lady. She was reared and educated in this State and Alabama. Mr. Williams is District Deputy Grand Master of the Masonic district of Arkansas, and besides having acted as Master of his lodge, has held other positions in this order. In 1872 he was licensed to preach by the Method- ist Episcopal Church, of which himself and his es- timable wife are devoted members. It is scarcely necessary to add that Mr. Williams is a man of ex- tended acquaintance and counts his friends by the score. If he has any enemies they are very few. He is a generous contributor to all enterprises worthy of support, and a zealous worker in affairs that betoken the good or growth of the county, deeming it a rare privilege to be of help in any particular to matters deserving promotion.

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John F. H. Wilson, a prominent merchant of Sheridan, whose name is often used as a synonym of enterprise, was born in the State of Alabama, on December 29, 1849, and is a son of B. B. and Lou- isa Wilson, of the same State. The father moved from Pike to Lowndes County, where he farmed for about ten years, and from there came to Arkansas, in 1860, arriving on Christmas Day of that year. His first location was in what is now Grant County, where he purchased a farin, upon which he resided for six months and a half, and then came from there to Sheridan. He is one of the most upright and conscientious men in Grant County, and a general favorite in business and agricultural cir- cles. His son, John F. H., the principal of this sketch, was a boy, twelve years old, on arriving in Grant County. The latter remained with his father until he attained his maturity, and would probably not have left him just then, but for the

fact that a pair of bright eyes captured his heart, and April 7, 1872, he was married to Miss Laura J. Thomas, of Georgia. After his marriage young Wilson located on a farm in Grant County, with his bride, until the year 1886. He then moved to Sheridan, and turned his attention to commercial life, in which he has continued ever since, with good success. He has won the confidence of his fellow citizens in the new home, and during his residence here has held several public offices. His first wife died in 1884, and he was again married, his second wife being Miss Fannie K. Braden, a daughter of Wiley Braden, a well-known resident of this State. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, and devout. Christian people. In secret societies Mr. Wilson belongs to the Masonic fraternity, and is Past Warden of his lodge His substantial posi- tion as a citizen is well-merited.

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CHAPTER XXV.

PROMINENT COLORED CITIZENS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS-PROF. J. T. BAILEY-HON. M. W. GIBBS-FERD HAVIS - FRANK JACKSON-WILEY JONES-WILLIAM LAPORTE-A. M. MIDDLEBROOKS-A. S. MOON-WILLIAM PETERS-MAJOR P. POINTER-SIMON R RAWLS-W. A. RECTOR-

A. L. RICHMOND -- CALVIN SANDERS-DR. J. H. SMITHI-PLEASANT TATE-GEO. W. WALKER-SOLOMON WINFREY.

Prof. Julian Talbot Bailey, A. M., of Little Rock, was born near Barnett, Warren County, Ga., March 22, 1859. His parents were Pierce and Ade- line Bailey, the former a native of Warren County, Ga., and the latter of Henrico County, Va. From a very early age he evinced a great desire for learn- ing, and his mother at once wisely determined to give, if possible, her only child a complete educa- tion. After finishing the course of study pursued in the common schools of Warren and Taliaferro Counties, he was sent to the Atlanta University. where he pursued the college preparatory course, from which he graduated at the age of seventeen at the head of his class. He then attended Howard University, supplementing his previous studies with a complete college course. Since his school « days his student life has not ceased, as his pro- ficiency and distinguished position in scientific, mathematical and linguistic affairs amply indicate. His modest and retiring disposition has perhaps caused him to be less known than he otherwise might have been, but there are few young men who possess a more varied and solid scholarship than he. Soon after leaving college Mr. Bailey went to North Carolina, where he was principal for some time of the Roanoke Normal and Collegiate In- stitute. He also published and edited the National Enquirer in the same State until the spring of 1884, when he was offered the editorial chair of the Arkansas Herald. Considering Arkansas a

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Biographical and historical memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland and Hot Spring counties, Arkansas, comprising a condensed history of the statebiographies of distinguished citizens...[etc.], Part 126

Author: Goodspeed, firm, publishers, Chicago. (1886-1891. Goodspeed publishing Company) Publication date: 1889 Publisher: Chicago, St. Louis [etc.] The Goodspeed publishing co. Number of Pages: 826

Author: Goodspeed, firm, publishers, Chicago. (1886-1891. Goodspeed publishing Company)
Publication date: 1889
Publisher: Chicago, St. Louis [etc.] The Goodspeed publishing co.
Number of Pages: 826