Biographical and historical memoirs of eastern Arkansas, comprising a condensed history of the state, a number of biographies of distinguished citizens of the same, a brief descriptive history of each of the counties: Arkansas, Crittenden, Cross, Lee, Monroe, Phillips, Prairie, St. Francis, White, and Woodruff. Read and download the book for free.
Irene Robertson, 81, recalls her childhood in Louisiana, where her family was divided and sold into slavery. After the Civil War, she witnessed soldiers passing through, noting the hardships her family endured. Although they worked for their former owner post-freedom, she observed little change in their conditions. Robertson reflects on her father’s lineage and her own struggles, including losing her wife and children. She criticizes the current generation’s disconnection from hard work and expresses concern over their lack of unity and financial responsibility.
The article discusses the history and settlement patterns of the Quapaw Tribe, a Siouan group that migrated from the Ohio Valley to the Arkansas River’s mouth. Early French explorers noted their four main villages and distinctive lifestyle, including bark-covered cabins and pottery craftsmanship. The tribe faced gradual decline, with archaeological evidence indicating their presence in the Mississippi Valley. By the 19th century, remnants of the Quapaw had moved westward, with their traditions and customs persisting despite their shrinking population.
This page lists known online cemetery transcriptions, burial records, and gravestone images for Lee 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.
Capt. George M. Jones, born October 19, 1836, in Shelby County, Tennessee, was the son of Henry F. and Mary Jones. After early employment in dry goods and general merchandising, he enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1861, eventually serving as quartermaster. Discharged due to illness, he later re-enlisted and participated in recruiting until the war’s end. Returning to Springfield, Missouri, he settled on a substantial property, engaged in real estate, and contributed to education and community service. Capt. Jones married Elizabeth Campbell in 1868 and has three children.