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physician and farmer near Hickory Plain, Prairie County; they have four children: Elmer, Earl, Oscar and Bessie. Mr. Purssell is unmarried; he is one of the leading men of the town of Auvergne, and is actively interested in its welfare, lending his hearty and liberal aid to the support of schools, churches and all worthy public enterprises. He takes no active part in politics, but his sympathies are with the Democratic party.
B. F. Ray, planter and stock raiser of Bird Township, was born in Lauderdale County, Ala., in 1838, being the ninth of twelve children born to Benjamin and Nancy (Dixon) Ray, the father of East Tennessee and the mother of South Carolina. Benjamin Ray served in the War of 1812. He settled in Alabama, on a plantation, where he died in February, 1864, his wife having died in 1861. He engaged in farming until his death. Our subject was reared on the plantation, receiv- ing his education in the subscription and district schools of the State of Alabama. In 1862 he en- listed in Company C, of the Sixteenth Alabama In- fantry, and was in the battles of Murfreesboro, Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and a number of skirmishes, also in Ringgold. In January, 1864, he left the service and returned to Alabama, where he engaged in farming, coming to Jackson County, Ark., in 1868, and settling in the vicinity of Newport. In 1869 he married Josephine Slayden, of Jackson County, daughter of Coleman Slayden, a native of Middle Tennessee, and an early settler of Jackson County. Her father died in 1859, and her mother in 1864. In 1878 Mr. Ray settled on his present farm, which consists of 280 acres, 130 under cultivation; he raises considerable stock, and a mixed crop of cotton, corn and hay. Mrs. Ray died in 1883, leaving two children: Prince Ella and William Thomas. In 1884 Mr. Ray married Elizabeth Carter, of Alabama, daugh- ter of James and Lucinda (Rankins) Akens, who came to Jackson County in 1869; the father died in 1877, the mother is still living. Mr. Ray is not very active in politics, but votes with the Demo- cratic party; he has been a member of the school board, and has always taken an active interest in school matters; he is a member of Kirkpatrick
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Wilson LaFayette Robinson is a son of Mathew B. and Sarah (Lindsay) Robinson, and is a farmer and stock raiser. of Grubbs Township, Jackson County. The father was a native of Virginia, and the mother was born in Tennessee. In the fall of 1860, W. L. came to Arkansas with his parents, the mother dying in 1862, and the father surviv- ing until 1872. Mr. Robinson attended school in Alabama until his twentieth year, receiving in- struction in the common branches. In 1862 he enlisted in Col. Mattock's regiment of Arkansas Volunteers, Confederate States Army, serving five or six months, when poor health rendered him un- fit for service. In 1864 Mr. Robinson married Mrs. Frances (Blair) Coffin, who died in 1874; they had one child, which died in 1868. July 22, 1874, · Mr. Robinson again married, and to the latter union seven children were born, only two of whom are now living, viz. : Grover Cleveland, born Oc- tober 11, 1884, and Robert LaFayette, born May 7, 1888. In 1863 our subject purchased quit-claim deed to land in Grubbs Township, which was partly improved, and to which he subsequently added forty acres, upon which he erected a house, in which he lived eighteen years. He now owns 720 acres of land, of which about 325 acres are under cultivation, the remainder being woodland. He has one of the best improved farms in the coun- ty, as a result of industry and enterprise, as well as good management and perseverance.
in marriage to Miss Gentry, a representative of one of the old and much honored families of Tennes- see. He tilled the soil in that State, and was a prosperous and industrious farmer. He was a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Masonic fraternity for many years. His death took place in Shelby County, Tenn., in May, 1885, and his wife still survives him. She resides on the home farm in Shelby County. Their family was named as follows: John Thomas, presiding judge of Poin- sett County; W. A., Eliza, now Mrs. Crain, resides in Tennessee; Frances, now Mrs. Clarridge, re- sides in Tennessee; Merida, married, and resides in Tennessee; Alfred, married, and a resident of Poinsett County; Daniel, resides in Poinsett Coun- ty, and the remainder died when young. Tilling the soil was the pursuit W. A. Roy followed in youth, and his time was divided between this occu- pation and in attending the district school, where he received a good practical education, He was married, in Shelby County, Tenn., in 1857, to Miss Frances Jane Mustin, a native of Alabama, and the daughter of Henry and Hannah (Clark) Mustin, of Alabama nativity. Mr. and Mrs. Mus- tin first immigrated to Tennessee, thence to Jack- son County, Ark., in the fall of 1860, and settled in Cow Lake Township. Here both parents passed their last days. After his marriage Mr. Roy located on a farm in Tennessee, and there re- sided until 1861, when he came to Jackson County, Ark., and entered 160 acres of land, which he im- mediately began to improve, erecting a house, set- ting out orchards, etc. He continued to add to the original tract from time to time, until he is now the owner of 520 acres, with ninety acres under culti- vation. He raises corn entirely, but his renters raise considerable cotton. Mr. Roy lost his wife in 1879. By that union he became the father of two living children: William Newton and Melinda Alice. His second marriage was consummated in Jackson County, in 1879, to Miss Martha Taylor, a native of Jackson County, Ark., and the daughter of Richard and Melinda (Bigham) Taylor, natives of Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor came to Jack- eyes to the scenes of this world. Mr. Roy lost his
W. A. Roy, farmer and stock raiser, Layton, 1 Ark. Mr. Roy is a typical Arkansas citizen, sub- stantial, enterprising and progressive, and such a man as wields no small influence in the commu- nity where he makes his home. He was born in Shelby County, Tenn., in 1836, and was the second in a family of ten children, born to the union of Merida and Susan (Gentry) Roy, the father a na- tive of South Carolina, and the mother of Tennes- see. Merida Roy came with his parents to Ten- nessee in 1807, settling in the middle part of the son County, in 1859, and there both closed their State, and after growing to manhood was united
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wife in 1887, and was left with four interesting children: Richard Cbarley, Louvenia J., Susan and Alafa. In 1888 Mrs. Susan (McFadden) Turner became the third wife of Mr. Roy. She was a native of South Carolina, the widow of Stephen Turner, and the daughter of Twitty McFadden, a native of South Carolina. Her father came to Jackson County, Ark., many years ago, and there died in 1868. Mr. Roy has been justice of the peace for some time, has been a mem- ber of the school board, and takes much interest in educational matters. He is a Democrat in poli- tics. In 1862 he enlisted in Company C, Col. Mat- lock's regiment, and was with Gen. Price on his raid through Missouri. He was in the battle of Prairie Grove and numerous skirmishes. He and Mrs. Roy are members of the Christian Church, and he is an elder in the same.
Dr. J. H. Rutland, of Swifton, Jackson County, was born in Georgia, in 1853. He was the second child in a family of eight, born to J. H. and Orphy (Jordan) Rutland, natives of Sumter County, Ga. The father owned and operated a large plantation in his native State, 1,800 acres in one tract and 1,300 in another. He is now president of the South Georgia Vocal and Instrumental Conserva- tory, and he and wife still live in Georgia. Dr. J. H. was reared on his father's plantation, receiving his early education in the public schools. He then entered the Westmoreland Medical College, at At- lanta, Ga., from which institution he graduated in 1886. He first located in Texas Township, Craig- head County, Ark., where he built up a large and lucrative practice, removing to his present home in Swifton in 1889, where he is a prominent physician and surgeon, and enjoys extensive patronage. Dr. Rutland was married in Craighead County, in No- vember, 1888, to Florence Bell, a native of Ten- nessee, whose parents now live in Craighead Coun- ty, Ark. Dr. Rutland is quite an active member of the Democratic party, politically, and, religious- ly, is a member of the Christian Church. He is a liberal supporter of public interests, and is one of the rising young men of Jackson County, where he is highly esteemed by all who know him.
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torneys of Jackson County, and has been estab- lished in business in Newport since 1884. He was born in Kosciusko, Attala County, Miss., on the 24th day of December, 1849, and is a son of Isaac and Lucy G. (Harrison) Scarborough, being the eldest of their five living children: Otis W., Othello C., a physician; Isaac W., also a physician; Fen- ton G., wife of Wade F. Fletcher, and Lucy L. : seven children are deceased. The grandfather, John Scarborough, was born in North Carolina, but was of Welsh extraction, his father having been born in Wales, but removed to the New World. owing to some difficulty he had with the Crown. He settled in North Carolina, where he died, after having taken an active part in the Revolutionary War, his son John being also a participant in that war. They were both planters by occupation. Isaac Scarborough was born in Edgecombe County, N. C., and his wife in Madison County, Va. He was a lawyer by profession, and after his removal to Mississippi, about the year 1828, was admitted to the bar at Kosciusko, and there he has since made his home, being a prominent member of the legal fraternity in Attala County. He served as judge of the county and circuit courts for about ten years, and now, although in his seventy-fourth year, he shows few indications of decay, either mentally or physically. Otis W. Scarborough ac- quired an excellent education in the high school at Kosciusko, but, not being satisfied with the learning there acquired, he entered Davidson Col- lege, Mecklenburg County, N. C., in 1868, becom- ing a member of the sophomore class, and from this institution he was graduated as an A. B., in June, 1871. Having determined to follow the pro- fession to which his father was devoting his time. he entered the law department of the University of St. Louis, in the month of October, 1883, and graduated in May, 1885, being admitted to the bar in Kosciusko, in August, of the same year. He practiced his profession in his native town until December, 1884, when he came to Newport, and the following year began the practice of law. He is an able practitioner, and his influence is felt when he takes the stand. for he is a fluent and elo- quent speaker, and is always the thorough master
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of the subject which he handles. He was married on the 24th of December, 1878, to Miss Cynthia E. Rimmer, by whom he has one child, James I. He and wife are members of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, and he is a member of the I. O. O. F., belonging to the Encampment.
Thomas J. Sconyers, an enterprising farmer of Village Township, Jackson County, came to Arkan- sas in January, 1870, with his parents, Darling and Samantha (Snyder) Sconyers, natives, respect- ively, of South Carolina and Alabama. Upon his arrival in Arkansas the father leased the Davis farm, upon which he died in August, 1870. He was the parent of ten children, viz. : Catherine, who died with diphtheria about 1863; Elizabeth, who first married Green Jacks, and after his death married Julius Wright; George married a Miss Phillips; Mary married a Mr. Rhodes; Polly Ann, wife of B. Eason; Ellen became the wife of Mr. Myrick, and both are now deceased; Victoria mar- ried Thomas Hutson; Nisie died, the wife of Rollie Phillips, and John first married a Miss Strauther, after whose death he married Miss Arnett. Thomas J., who was born February 20, 1846, received his education in the common schools of his native State, Alabama. March 16, 1873, he married Miss Mary Foushee, whose birth occurred March 20, 1856, and their six children are William C., born January 26, 1875; Joseph Edward, born Jan- uary 20, 1878; George F., born March 4, 1881; Frances S., born September 19, 1884; Monte L., born August 31, 1886, and John T., born Septem- ber 17, 1888. For about one year Mr. Sconyers worked for Mr. G. B. Branderburge, of Union Township, and the following six years rented land, which he farmed, and subsequently purchased. His first purchase consisted of 320 acres in Village Township, and afterward in partnership with Mr. J. T. Foushee, bought 240 acres in the same town- ship. He now has about 150 acres improved, and raises corn and cotton, at which he has been snc- cessful. Mr. Sconyers was a member of the Thir- teenth Alabama Regiment, Volunteer Infantry, Con- federate States Army, eulisting in 1863. He partici- pated in the battles of the Wilderness and Peters- burg (Va.), not taking off his cartridge-box for
forty days and nights. Though a Confederate soldier, and, while in arms, fighting to conquer, Mr. Sconyers wishes it to go on record that he will hail with joy the day when sectarian animosities are forgotten, believing that there should be " no North, no South." He is an enterprising farmer, and is highly esteemed by all who know him.
A. E. Shoffner, one of the leading planters of Jackson County, was born in North Carolina, on April 18, 1831, and is a son of Frederick and Susan (Danison) Shoffner, both natives of Germany, who emigrated to this country with their parents, and settled in North Carolina, the grandfather becom- ing a prominent planter in Orange County. The father was married in the same county, and died in that place in 1845, near Hillsboro, the mother dying several years later. They were the parents of two sons, Aenes E. and T. M. The former son was born and reared in Orange County, N. C., and received his education in that place. In the fall of 1858, he emigrated to Arkansas, and located at Batesville, where he remained until 1860, when he removed to Jackson County and settled in Rich- mond Township. He bought some land and com- menced farming in that locality, but a few years afterward he moved to Breckinridge Township, and settled on a farm in that place. On his ar- rival in Arkansas he possessed very little, but be- ing a man of industrious habits and economy he became very successful and accumulated considera- ble property. He now owns about 960 acres of valuable land in Jackson County, with about 300 acres under cultivation, and a great many improve- ments on his other land. Mr. Shoffner has passed through many hardships in his life, and encount- ered obstacles in his path on almost every occasion when seeking to make his fortune, but his strong will, determination and upright character, have placed him in an independent position, and he is now a respected and highly-esteemed citizen of his county. In the spring of 1862 he enlisted in Company I, of Ganze's regiment, and served until the surrender. He was principally assigned to the quartermaster's department during that time, but also took part in several battles. Mr. Shoffner was married in 1854, to Miss Martha N. Patterson.
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by whom he had eight children: Emily I., Queeny A., Susan L., William H., Charles C., Edwin P., Daniel L. and Nannie B. Mr. Shoffner has served as justice of the peace and constable of his town- ship, and has also been one of the school directors. He is a member of the Knights of Honor and Royal Arcanum, and also of the Masonic fraternity.
W. S. Shuford, treasurer of Jackson County, born in North Carolina, November 29, 1821, in Lincoln County, was a great-grandson of Jacob Shuford, one of the earliest settlers of that section; at his death, in 1844, there were present seventy- five grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchil- dren and several great-great-grandchildren. Jacob was born about 1764, in Lincoln County, was a farmer, and conducted a large plantation, owning several. He was several times elected sheriff. Our subject's parents were Abel H. and Adeline (Perkins) Shuford, natives of North Carolina, their parents, who were of Dutch and English descent, coming from Pennsylvania and Virginia, respect- ively: Abel H. was the fourth of eleven children: Betsey (Smyer), Eva (Ramsaeur), Fanny (Cansler), Susan (Reinhardt), John J. (merchant and farmer), Martin (member of the legislature), Abel Eli (farmer), Elkanah (farmer), Jacob (farmer), and Andrew (farmer, representative and Baptist minis- ter); they all lived and died in Lincoln County. Adeline (Perkins) Shuford was a daughter of Ephraim and Elisabeth (Abernathy) Perkins, na- tives of Lincoln County, and she was the eldest of a family of ten children: Adeline (died at the age of forty-two in North Carolina), Elisha. Caroline, Catherine, Elizabeth J., John (deceased), David, Patsey, Daniel, Robert J. M. Abel H. Shuford was born October 11, 1796, and died January 4, 1858; October 4, 1820, he married; both himself and wife were members of the German Reformed Church. He was a Whig, but took no active part in politics. The subject of this sketch was reared to farm life, and spent his school days in the old schools of that date. He worked with his father till 1846, when he went to Northern Mississippi, where he resided seven years, and in February, 1851, he married Miss Ellen Grider, daughter of Jesse and Polly Grider, natives of Kentucky. Af-
ter marriage he remained in Mississippi two years, when he came to Jackson County, Ark., and en- gaged in farming and clerking in Jacksonport till after the war, he being exempt from military serv- ice on account of age, and of being a cripple. Like a great many others, he lost all his property during the war, and when peace was declared found himself in possession of a dog, which had followed him to Texas and back, and two old mules. From 1865 to 1870 he clerked, and then bought 160 acres of land, on which he now resides, having cleared about ninety acres of the same. In 1874 he was elected county treasurer, which office he has held continuously since, with the exception of the years 1880 and 1882, and is the present in- cumbent. He is a Democrat, though conservative. is a member of Poole Lodge No. 40, Chapter and Council, of the A. F. & A. M., at Jacksonport, and he and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he being trustee and steward. The family consists of Fanny (wife of Frank How- ell), Mattie (wife of Rev. David Hare, deceased), Jesse (married and living at home), Mary T. (died at the age of eighteen months). Mrs. Hare and her four children live at home. . Mr. Shuford had one of the first cotton-gins in this country, a horse-power (in 1871), and in 1876 erected a steam gin, and has been engaged in ginning and milling, during the season for such work, ever since. He was one of the first settlers of the county, and gives his sup- port, as far as able, to schools, churches and all other public enterprises.
Joseph E. Slayden (deceased) was a native of Jackson County, and was a son of Coleman and Elizabeth (Briggs) Slayden, the father a native of Virginia, and the mother of North Carolina. The parents were married in Hickman County, Teun., March 27, 1834. Two children were born to them in Tennessee, both of whom died. Six children were born in Arkansas, viz. : Atlantic, born April 13, 1839; Artamesa, born November 11, 1841. married Levi Eader, December 27, 1858, and died December 18, 1870; Joseph E., born June 22, 1844, married Miss Cordelia Graham, a native of Jackson County, Ark. ; Cordelia, born December 30, 1846, married Job Greenhaw, a farmer of Bird
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Township, Jackson County; Ariminty, born March 13, 1848, became the wife of James P. Gurgo, a native of Tennessee, and died June 2, 1871; Jo- sephine, born January 21, 1852, married Frank B. Ray, and is now deceased. At the time of his marriage Joseph E. Slayden owned a farm in Union Township, which was under cultivation, and upon which he lived fifteen years; he owned in all 300 acres, of which 200 were well improved. He after- ward purchased 160 acres which were mostly under cultivation, and still later bought 240 acres more, upon which he erected a good dwelling and barns. The latter place was his home until his death, and then became the property of his wife and sister, Atlantic. To Mr. and Mrs. Slayden were born in all seven children, viz. : Levi Tillman, born Janu- ary 12, 1874; William H., born January 23, 1878; Thomas Jefferson, .born August 23, 1876; Joseph E., born February 9, 1880; Julius B., born March 20, 1884; James Morgan, born February 19, 1886, and Augustus, born August 15, 1887. Mr. Slayden was a public-spirited man, of liberal views, and always took an active part in every enterprise for the advancement of his county or State. At the time of his death he was a member in good standing of Jacksonport Lodge No. 191, A. F. & A. M., and was a sincere friend of educational and religious interests.
L. D. Smith, postmaster at Tuckerman, was born in Gibson County, West Tenn., in 1855, the fourth of nine children born to A. B. and M. J. (Woodard) Smith, natives of Middle Tennessee. The father was a farmer and came to Bird Township, Jackson County, in 1873, where he died in 1876, his wife surviving. Of this family there were Mon- roe M., Leroy D., James R. (deceased), George L., Ashley, Maggie (Mrs. Hogan), Mollie (Mrs. Mc- Farland), Lena (Mrs. Layton), Decatur (deceased), Maud (deceased). The subject of this sketch, be- ing raised on a farm, received his education in the district schools of Gibson County. Coming to Jackson County in 1873, he engaged in farming until he entered the grocery and drug business, in 1883, erecting a frame building that year, having lived in Tuckerman since 1882. In 1879, in El- gin, this county, he married Nora Coe, daughter
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