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Edward Young was born around 1816 in Kentucky. He likely married Mary Jane Cecil around 1841 in Arkansas. She was born in Tennessee around 1824, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Buttram) Cecil, … more
Davis L. Henderson was born in 1787 in Chester County, South Carolina. He married Susannah Claiborne around 1809 in Overton County, Tennessee. She was born about 1794 in North Carolina. In 1850, he … more
John Lindsey Pierce was born about 1815 in Tennessee, according to the 1850 census. He married Mary “Polly” Burdine in St. Charles, Missouri, Nov. 26, 1834. She had been born there in … more
John Lindsey Pierce was born about 1815 in Tennessee, according to the 1850 census. He married Mary “Polly” Burdine in St. Charles, Missouri, Nov. 26, 1834. She had been born there in … more
Solomon Harp was born around 1790 in Granville County, North Carolina, son of James Sampson and Sarah Tudor Harp. He married twice, first to Sarah Bohannan around 1809 in Tennessee. She was born … more
Abner Casey was born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, around 1786. His wife, Elizabeth Bowen, was several years older than he was, and was born around 1782 or 1783. They likely married around … more
Austin Garland Smith was born in 1818 in Kentucky, according to the 1850 census for Van Buren Township, Newton County. He married Nancy Whiteley around 1839, because the couple were living together … more
There are many families in Newton County who can trace their ancestry back to some of the first settlers of Newton County. Among these ancestors was Daniel Ham. Daniel E. Ham was born in Bedford … more
In 1900, Murray Township had a population of 365 people. Most people were farmers. But a few had other occupations. Denton C Frailey was a physician. He was born in 1868 in Kentucky, and made his way … more
In 1900, Marble City was enumerated as its own township. There were 396 people living in the township, most of them working on farms. But there was mining, industry, and business going on as well. … more
The position of County Surveyor was an important one. As people moved in and registered their lands, it was vital that the surveyor provided documents that made it clear exactly where the land was. … more
Low Gap was first recorded as a township in the 1900 census for Newton County. That year 342 people were living in the township. Most people were farmers, but there were a few interesting exceptions. … more
The Arkansas Genealogical Society is thrilled to announce its 2024 Fall Conference featuring Cyndi Ingle. This event, scheduled to take place via Zoom on Saturday, October 19th, commencing at 9am … more
Lincoln Township is located north of Hickory Grove Township. Wayton is in Lincoln Township. It was first found in the census record in 1900, when 540 people were living there. Most people were … more
Grant Township was located between Mill Creek and Marble Falls township. It was first found in the 1900 census, when only ten families, consisting of 51 people, lived there. In 1910, the number had … more
Rual Custer Hamm was born in Newton County in 1902. He went to college for two years, obtaining the requirements needed at that time to teach school. He married Goldie Burdine in 1929 and the next … more
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) will be hosting a free Cemetery Preservation Workshop at Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville, on Saturday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This hands-on … more
Plumlee Township was first found in the 1880 census. Before then, it was part of Osage Township. In 1880, 66 people were enumerated living in the township. Among them were first cousins Clinton and … more
SPRINGDALE — The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History will unveil its new public space and announce its name in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and news conference at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. The space … more
Nancy Melissa Hensley was born in Lebanon in Searcy County, the daughter of John and Mary (Pryor) Hensley. She was courted by Pleasant Fowler, a farmer from Newton County. The young couple wed in … more
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