Hempstead County AR

Slave Narrative of Katie Rowe

Katie Rowe, an 88-year-old former slave, recounts her harrowing experiences growing up on a plantation near Washington, Arkansas. She details the brutal conditions under a cruel overseer, witnessing violence and family separations. Despite the hardships, she recalls the moment of freedom in June 1865 when a kind man informed the enslaved people that they were free. Rowe reflects on the tribulations faced during and after slavery, emphasizing the contrast between those years and her current life with her family in Tulsa.

Biography of James. E. Webb

James E. Webb, born in 1825 in Roane County, Tennessee, built a successful farming career on his 400-acre farm along the Sylamore River in Stone County, Arkansas. After moving with his family to Bradley County and then to Arkansas, he cultivated the land from 1859 onward. A dedicated farmer and community member, Webb served in the Third Arkansas Cavalry during the Civil War and raised nine children with his wife, Mary Davis. He is a deacon in the Missionary Baptist Church and affiliated with the Masonic Lodge.

Biography of Dr. James M. Robinson

Dr. James M. Robinson, born on October 16, 1823, in Marion County, Alabama, is a well-respected physician known for his empathetic approach to patient care. After studying at Memphis Medical College, he practiced in Mississippi before settling in Boone County, Arkansas, in 1867. Over his long career, he has built a large clientele, practiced all medical branches, and contributed to community welfare. A widower thrice, he has fathered numerous children, most of whom live in Boone County. Active in his community, he supports the Democratic Party and is a Mason.

Hempstead County Arkansas Cemeteries

Garbuttsville Cemetery

This page lists known online cemetery transcriptions, burial records, and gravestone images for Hempstead county in Arkansas. Resources vary by cemetery and may include full surveys, partial records, mapping, or photographs. Links lead to external sites providing the available data.