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 31

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 his health being poor. he wended his way southward, and landed at Little Rock, Ark., in December, 1835, where he at once found friends and congenial employment as a clerk in a store. In 1847 he followed his whilom employer and friend to Pine Bluff, Ark., continuing in the same line of business. Pine Bluff then had but three stores and few houses. In 1848 he opened a store of general merchandise, which he prosecuted suc- cessfully until 1860, when he sold out. He was postmaster also during most of this time. He, like many others, suffered heavily from the ravages of war, and also by reason of the bankruptcy of others thereafter. Enough of his good earnings were left him, however, to enable him to add to his landed property by the purchase, at reduced prices, of available lands and city lots that have since ma- terially enhanced in value. His planting interests are constantly becoming more extensive, and he has now fully 900 acres of good bottom land in a nice state of cultivation. Mr. Merrill is the founder of the "Merrill Institute," not yet com- pleted. At a cost to him of at least $20,000, and on a choice and valuable lot by him deeded, he has caused, under the auspices of a board of trustees previously selected by him, to be built a brick building, 50x114 feet, three stories in height, with a tower, containing a lecture hall, a library, a well equipped gymnasium, and commodious parlors, for the use of the young people of the city, to improve them physically, morally, and spiritually. When completed, the building will be a credit to the architect, and the institution an honor to its donor. Mr. Merrill is near eighty years old, and remark- ably active. He was never quite strong, yet by moderate care bids fair to add many more years to his usefulness.

G. Meyer, one of the leading boot and shoe merchants in Pine Bluff, whose business has been established since 1856, first in partnership with Marks Levy until the war, and since then alone, is a native of Bavaria, Germany, and was born on July 4, 1836. His parents were Henry and Marion (Came) Meyer, also natives of Germany, where both parents resided until their death. In 1851 Mr. Meyer left his native country and sailed

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from Antwerp for America, landing at New Orleans after a rough voyage of over seventy days. He then proceeded to Ouachita, La., where he re- mained until 1856, and then came to Pine Bluff, Ark. Seeing the future of this city was likely to be a prosperous one, he remained and established himself in the general merchandise business, also planting to a considerable extent. Mr. Meyer's accuracy in foretelling the future of Pine Bluff shows him to have been a careful observer and a shrewd man, and to-day he not only has one of the oldest established houses in that city, but owns several thousand acres of the most valuable land in Jefferson County, upon which he is principally raising cotton. He is a prominent figure, and an influential man in all affairs of the city. and has served several terms as alderman and school di- rector, having been director ever since the creation of the school district of Pine Bluff; as a member of the building committee, he bought the sites upon which all the school-houses are located. In secret societies Mr. Meyer is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and also of the Knights of Pythias. He was married in 1867 to Miss Bertha S. Rubel, of Mississippi, by whom he has had seven chil- dren: Florence Ione, Ike Rubel, May B., Corinne. Yoe C., Alice S. and Percy B. Since coming to his adopted country Mr. Meyer has firmly em- bedded himself in the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens, both in a business and social way, his legitimate and square methods of doing busi- ness, and his many personal qualities, winning for him a host of friends.

James 'C. Mitchell, one of the leading citizens and a prominent planter of Jefferson County, was born in that county December 25, 1846, and is a son of John B. and Mary (Dereuisseaux) Mitchell, of Arkansas. The father was a successful and well known planter, who died on the farm where his son now resides, in 1847, leaving his family in a more than comfortable condition, as far as wealth was concerned. He was a Democrat in politics, and in religion a member of the Catholic Church. The Mitchell family are of French descent, and among the oldest settlers in the State. After the father's death his widow was married some years

later to Mr. Frank D. Vallier, a native of Arkan- sas, whose.death occurred in 1866, when forty-five years of age. He was also a Catholic in religion and a Democrat in politics. Some of his fore- fathers were in the War of 1812, and also fought. in many battles against the Indians. The mother was born in 1817, and has resided in Jefferson County since 1839, making her home with James C., her son, for the past few years, and is a devout, Christian woman, and a member of the Catholic Church. Her first marriage resulted in the birth of six children, of whom James C. is the only one now living, and there were no children by her second marriage. James C. Mitchell was educated in the schools of his native place, and resided with his mother until the spring of 1864, when he left home to enlist in Capt. Frank G. Vaugine's com- pany of Col. Monroe's regiment. He took part in Price's raids, and fought in almost all of the battles during that memorable campaign. After the war was over he returned home and turned his attention to farming. He entered into the work with a will and determination to make a success out of it, and his efforts thus far have met with flattering results. He now owns about 320 acres of valuable land, and has placed 150 acres under cultivation, and raises some of the finest crops in his county. Mr. Mitchell has never yet met the lady who could win his heart, and has consequently remained a bachelor, but out of the many pairs of bright eyes that surround him, cupid may yet find a mark from which to send his shaft. He is a member of the Catholic Church, and in politics a Democrat.

Charles F. Moore, one of Williamette's success- ful and promising merchants, was born near Hot Springs, in 1861. His grandfather was Robert I. Moore, a merchant of Nashville, who died at an advanced age. His father was James H. Moore, a native of Nashville, who came to Arkansas about 1844, and settled at Arkansas Post, where he mar- ried in 1851, remaining until his death, at the age of sixty years, in 1885. He was one of the lead- ing men of the country, and at the time of his demise held an official appointment in the agricul- tural department. He was active in politics, a

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Mason, and a member of the Episcopal Church. During the war he served in the Confederate army as colonel, and in 1863 went to Texas in the quar- termaster's department, continuing in service until the close of the war, when he returned to his farm. His wife was formerly Miss Adelaide J. Farrelly, a native of Arkansas, and a daughter of Terrence Farrelly, of Ireland, originally, who came to the United States early in the nineteenth century. He was a lawyer, and became located in the Territory of Louisiana, but later moved to Arkansas Post, where he became a prominent citizen. He was also a planter, and the first sheriff of Arkansas County, well deserving his reputation as one of the county's leading men. He had a family of six children, two of whom are now living: Charles C. and Eliza E. Longtree, of Little Rock. In Mr. Moore's family were seven children, four of whom are living: Sallie E. Austin (of Pendleton, Ark.), Mary M. Brooks (of Brooks, Ky.), Fannie G. Pendleton (of Douglas, Ark.), and Charles F. The mother died when Charles was a small boy. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The subject of this sketch was reared in Arkansas County, attending school at St. Mary's College, in Marion, Ky., and graduating in 1879 in the scientific and commercial departments. He is a civil engineer by profession, and so well quali- fied for the position was he that he held the office of county surveyor of Arkansas County from 1880 to 1886. He is now engaged in general merchan- dise business at Williamette, in partnership with L. Sullivan. He is a member of the Catholic Church, and a young man of enterprise and worth.

S. C. Motes, farmer, Altheimer, Ark. Mr. Motes may be classed among the rising agricultur- ists of this county and township. Although still comparatively a young man he has had an experi- ence in tilling the soil which places him among the progressive young men of the community. He was born in Caldwell Parish, La., on February 14, 1850, and is the son of Samuel P. Motes, a native of Westmoreland County, Penn., born May 31, 1809. The elder Motes was fairly educated in his native State, and in 1830 moved to Louisiana, where he married Miss Cynthia Sutton, a native

of that State, and the daughter of Reuben and Julia Sutton. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Motes resulted in the birth of twelve children, six sons and six daughters, of whom only four are now living, and all reside in Jefferson County. They are named as follows: Julia (wife of Maj. B. F. Busby), Rosie F. (wife of John Franklin), William P. (who married Miss Maria Tidwell), and S. C. The father was a prominent tiller of the soil, and was the owner of about 3,000 acres of land, 700 of which are under cultivation. He was also a physician of established repute. He and wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. S. C. Motes was reared to farm labor, and received his education in the schools of Memphis, Tenn. He has all his life followed the occupation to which he was brought up, and is at present the owner of about 450 acres of good land in Jefferson County, one mile from Altheimer. He belongs to the Ma- sonic fraternity, has held the office of tyler for several terms, and is the present incumbent. Al- though not a member of any church he contributes liberally to all laudable enterprises.

William P. Motes, a prominent citizen, and one of the best known planters of Jefferson County, was born in Carroll Parish, La., July 21, 1857, and is a son of Samuel and Cynthia (Sutton) Motes. The father was a native of Tennessee, who moved to Louisiana upon reaching his maturity, and there met his wife for the first time. After their mar- riage they removed to Arkansas County, Ark., where the father died in 1865, at the age of fifty- five years. The mother is still living, and resides with her son, at the age of seventy-three years. The elder Motes was a noted physician, and a man of sound intellect, and during his residence in Arkansas County was one of its leading citizens. He accumulated considerable wealth, both from his large practice and from outside interests. In politics he was a Democrat, and a man whose ser- vices were valuable to that party. He and wife were both worthy members of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, South. His family continued to reside in Arkansas County until the year 1870, when they came to Jefferson County. There were twelve children born to the parents, of whom nine lived

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to maturity, and four still survive: Sam C. (a prominent farmer of this county), William P., Mrs. Rhoda Franklin (of Jefferson County), and Mrs. Julia Bushy (wife of Maj. Benjamin Busby, a wealthy planter of the same county). William P. was educated in Jefferson and White Counties, but at sixteen years of age, he left the school-room to take the agency of his brother-in-law's (B. F. Busby) business. He assumed these duties for five years, and at the end of that time, purchased 320 acres of land, and commenced farming on his own account. At the present time he is the owner of and controls 1,000 acres of land, all of it being under cultivation, and is one of the most solid men in Jefferson County, a substantial reward to his energy and industry, when it is considered that after the war the family were left without a remnant of their fortune, and William was com- pelled to start with nothing in the world but his intelligent mind and enterprising spirit to aid him. On October 28, 1885, he was married to Mrs. Mariah (Beauclaire) Tidwell, a charming widow, and a daughter of Mr. Thomas Beauclaire. This lady was born in Tallahassee County, Miss., and by her marriage with Mr. Motes became the mother of two children: Walter and Benjamin. She also had two children by her first marriage: Charles and Henry, all of them living. Both parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and in politics Mr. Motes is a strong Democrat. Fortune has rewarded him for his perseverance, and he is now one of the most successful planters and traders in his section, the business he does amounting to from $10,000 to $15,000 annually. He is a highly esteemed and popular citizen, and commands considerable in- fluence in business and social affairs.

Capt. J. W. M. Murphy is well known as one of the leading men of his township, having founded the town of Macon Station, where he now resides. His grandfather, Edward Murphy, came from Ireland when a young man, and settled in Tennessee, dying at the age of 104. His father, Archibald Murphy, was born in 1791, in an In- dian fort in Sevier County, Tenn., and was the youngest of three brothers who served in the

Jackson War; he died in 1851, in Hardin Coun- ty, Tenn. His wife (who died in the same year) was formerly Miss Mary Munda. of Tennessee birth and bringing up, born in 1800. The sub- ject of this sketch, the fourth in a family of eight children, first saw the light of day in Lawrence County, Tenn., in 1829. There he was reared, and at the age of nineteen commenced the battle of life for himself, following farming till 1860. In 1853 he went to Texas, but returning soon after to Pike County, Ark., he carried on a milling bus- iness till 1860, when he came to Pine Bluff. At the beginning of the war he was captured there by the Confederates, and tried for treason; on being released by his friends he joined the Union army under Powell Clayton, as captain of scouts, having 117 men under his charge, in which capa- city he served till the close of the war. Mr. Murphy has held various offices in Pine Bluff for sixteen years, serving as constable, and for seven years as marshal. In 1883 he removed from Pine Bluff, and has since been occupied in running a saw-mill and also a general store. He also has a farm well under cultivation, and at present is post master at this place. Mr. Murphy is a member of Post No. 44, of the G. A. R., at Pine Bluff, and is a stanch Republican and very active in pol. itics. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, having built a neat little church edifice in Macon. An extensive experience in travel over the Northern and Eastern States, has given him liberal information in regard to these sections. Mr. Murphy's first wife was Melinda Puybrn, of Hardin County, Tenn., whom he mar- ried in 1847. She was born in 1829, and in 1858 died in Pike County, Ark. To this union were born four children: John W. (deceased), Louisa (deceased), Anna (wife of Lorenzo Weaver), and Josephine (wife of Rev. John McCoy, of this State). In 1862 Mr. Murphy married Miss Eliza- beth Roberts, of Virginia nativity, born in 1829. who came to Arkansas with her parents in 1849. To them have been born three sons: James P., Archie and Martin Luther, all deceased. Mrs. Murphy is a member of the Baptist Church.

Arthur Murray, editor and proprietor of The

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Press Eagle, Pine Bluff, is a native of that city, and was born on November 1, 1859. His parents removed from Virginia to Arkansas in 1852, and for some years prior and subsequent to the Civil War, the father, Judge John C. Murray, was judge of the Eleventh judicial circuit, and one of the lead- ing lawyers of the State. The eldest brother of Mr. Murray was a West Point cadet and Confeder- ate soldier, who was killed at the battle of Atlanta, Ga. In the closing year of the Civil War, two days prior to his death, Col. Edward Murray had received a commission as brigadier-general and was the youngest officer of that rank in the Confederate service, being only twenty-two years old when killed. Judge Murray dying in 1868, his son Arthur was thrown upon his own resources at a very early age, and was deprived of even a common school education. For several years he supported his widowed mother by peddling fruit upon the streets, and when twelve years old entered the old press office (that paper then being edited by Col. Wyatt Thomas) as "devil" or office boy. Young Murray mastered all departments of the printer's art, and within eight years from the time he first entered the office, was a part owner and sole editor of the paper, which had in the meantime been con- nected with the Eagle. Later on he purchased his partner's interest, and since 1883 Mr. Murray, has published and edited The Press Eagle unas- sisted and with unusual success. His journalistic career has been somewhat eventful, as he is a fear- less writer, and has a faculty of attacking local and political abuses in so vigorous a manner as to make him many enemies among the corrupt classes. He has often been attacked upon the street for foiling the disreputable schemes of some designing mountebank or politician, but in each encounter of this kind he has preserved his honor and his life, though he has been called upon to exchange leaden missiles at short range more than once. In South- east Arkansas it is now accepted as a fact that editor Murray is responsible for every expression of his paper, and that while doing injustice to no one, he cannot be swerved from his convictions of right and duty, or be made to withdraw from any position he assumes as a journalist. His paper has a large

and ever increasing circulation, and the profits thereof have made him independent of his news- paper business. Mr. Murray, by judicious in- vestments in this rapidly developing city has accu- mulated about $35,000 worth of productive real estate, and is probably in better financial condition than any other newspaper man in the State. In per- sonal appearance he is above the medium height and well proportioned, and his countenance indicates the quiet determination and strength of character that overcame the disadvantages of poverty and lack of education, and made him one of the repre- sentative citizens of the metropolis of Southeast Arkansas.

Archibald Niven, a prominent planter and ex- county clerk of Jefferson County, was born in Anson County, N. C., in December, 1829, and is a son of Duncan and Flora (McDougal) Niven, both natives of Highland Scotland, and married in that country. The parents left Scotland and sailed for America in 1819. locating in Anson County. N. C .. on their arri- val in this country. The father commenced farm- ing and made this place his permanent home until his death in 1863. The mother died previously, in 1856. They were the parents of seven children, of whom four are yet living, Archibald being the youngest. He was reared and instructed to the duties of farm life in his youth, and when looking out for an occupation of his own, naturally turned to what he was most adapted for, and has followed that calling with success all his life. He was elected to the legislature of North Carolina, and served two terms while residing in Anson County, and also held other civil offices, and for a few years engaged in merchandising at that place. In 1869 he came to Arkansas and settled in Jefferson County, locating at Pine Bluff for a short period. He then moved to his present farm in Niven ·Township, that place being set out in 1879, and being named in Mr. Niven's honor. He resided here for ten years and then moved to Pine Bluff, his present home. In 1878 Mr. Niven was elected county clerk, and held that office for six years, leaving his position to the sincerest regrets of the people he had served so well in that time. Mr. Niven has been deservedly successful in'his farm-

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ing operations, and now owns about 800 acres in Niven Township, with 200 acres under cultivation, his principal crop being cotton. He was married in 1852 to Miss Martha Redfern, of North Caro- lina, by whom he has had five children, four of them yet living: John W., Archibald B., Dougal M. and Nora I. The one deceased was Flora. Mr. Niven owns a beautiful home in Pine Bluff, and has an interesting family to make it one of the brightest in that city. He and wife are mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church, and are always active and liberal in their support of any charit- able enterprise. Mr. Niven is a prominent mem- ber of the Masonic fraternity.

T. J. Ormsby, a well-known attorney and jus- tice of the peace in Jefferson County, was born in Petersburg, Va., on November 2, 1843, being a son of Joseph W. and Mary S. (Heath) Ormsby, the former a native of Wells River, Conn., and the mother from Petersburg, Va. The Ormsbys are of Scotch origin, whose forefathers came over in the Mayflower and landed at Plymouth Rock, after- ward settling in Connecticut, and in later years spreading throughout New York, New Jersey and other States. The family have always been people of prominence, the father having been one of the most notable lawyers of his day, and practiced with such men as Douglas and Lincoln, the one a great statesman and the other our martyred Presi- dent. In 1845 Joseph W. Ormsby moved to Illinois and settled in Exeter, Scott County, where he practiced his profession, and became one of the best criminal lawyers in the State, representing his county in the legislature for several terms. His death occurred in Adrian, Mich. On the mother's side the family were of equal prominence in Virginia. They were the parents of only one child, T. J. Ormsby, who remained with his mother until her death at Pine Bluff. T. J. Ormsby first came to Arkansas in 1858 and located in Ashley County. In 1861, when seventeen years of age, he enlisted in the First Arkansas Regiment, with the rank of first lieutenant, and served three years through the war. He was wounded at Mur- freesboro by a rifle ball in the right hand, and between Chickamauga and Atlanta received a bul-

let in his left hand. He was captured a short distance below Corinth and confined, but daringly made his escape one night amid a shower of lead from his guards. He afterward took part in the battles of Farmersville, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta, Ga., Ft. Mumford and Perry- ville. In 1867 he came to Pine Bluff and was engaged by F. G. Smart as book-keeper, remain- ing with him for one year. He was then connected with various firms in the same capacity for five years, and for six years following embarked in general merchandise on his own account. During this time he diligently studied law, and in Novem- ber, 1880, was licensed to practice in the circuit court. In November of the following year he was admitted to the United States court, and in April, 1888, to the supreme court. Mr. Ormsby has served as county judge on special occasions, and for fourteen years has held the office of justice of the peace, filling that position with dignity and wisdom. During the Brooks-Baxter troubles he received a commission from Gov. Brooks as first lieutenant of State militia, and afterward was promoted to the rank of captain, in which capacity he commanded two companies. For the past five or six years he has made the profession of law his entire study, and to-day stands without a peer in Jefferson County. Mr. Ormsby has accumulated considerable real estate in Pine Bluff from which he derives a good income. He has never been married, and from all appearances is too well con- tented with his life of bachelor ease to part with it for connubial bliss. In secret societies he is a member of the I. O. O. F., and has represented his lodge at the grand lodge, besides having passed all the chairs. He also belongs to the Masonic fraternity and takes quite a prominent part in the affairs of that order.

Judge J. W. Owen, county and probate judge, Pine Bluff, Ark. Originally from Jefferson Coun- ty, Ill., Judge Owen was born on December 29, 1840, and is the son of Edward and Sarah (Allen) Owen, natives of the Old Dominion. The parents were married in Tennessee, and subsequently moved to Illinois, locating in Jefferson County. The father was a prominent agriculturist, and this

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pursuit carried on until his death, which occurred in 1887, at the age of eighty-eight years. He was in the Black Hawk War. The mother died in 1846. They were the parents of seven children, three of whom are living at the present time. By his second marriage the father had two children, one now living. Judge J. W. Owen was reared on his father's farm, and received a good practical education in the schools of Illinois. At the age of sixteen he left the parental roof and went overland with a stock train to California, where he remained until after the war. While in that State he en- gaged in mining at Virginia City, when the silver mines were first discovered, and this continued until the war broke out. He then joined the Cali- fornia Hundred, or Company A, Second Massa- chusetts Cavalry, at San Francisco, and went to Boston, Mass., paying, his own way. Enlisting as a private, he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant of his company, and was also commis- sioned captain, but being wounded at the battle of Cedar Creek, Shenandoah Valley, in 1864, was never sworn in. He participated in the battles of Gettysburg, Wilderness, and was in the Army of the Potomac. He was twice wounded at Cedar Creek and once by a bayonet at Williamsburg, Va., lying in the hospital for about nine months at different points, and when the war closed he came home to Illinois. Out of his company there were but fifteen men left alive, and but one man died of disease. Mr. Owen was twice captured, but made his escape both times before he could be gotten to prison. After going home he engaged in railroading and was a contractor on grading, which he continued until 1870, when he came to Pine Bluff. He located at Corner Stone, Jeffer- son County, engaged in merchandising and farm- ing, and this carried on until the fall of 1886, when he was put on the ticket for county judge, he not even knowing that such a thing was going to be. He at first refused to be nominated, but after con- siderable persuasion was prevailed upon to do so by his friends, and was elected by a handsome majority. Although a Republican politically, he has won a vast number of friends, who have stood by him, and at the re-election in 18SS he had no

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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 31

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