Arkansas Funeral Home Records

Funeral Log Books

This page links to known Arkansas Funeral Records whether they be available online or offline. Funeral records are an invaluable source of genealogical information that can provide insight into the lives and deaths of our ancestors. They offer a wealth of details on the deceased and their family, including their names, ages, dates of death, causes of death, and other key information.

Biography of Hon. J. W. Pate

Hon. J. W. Pate, a prominent farmer of Van Buren County, Arkansas, was born on February 26, 1841. The son of William and Lovica Pate, he stems from a family with deep roots in the area, including Revolutionary War veterans. After serving as a lieutenant in the Seventeenth Arkansas Infantry during the Civil War, Pate returned to farming and also engaged in mercantile activities. A dedicated Democrat, he has represented his county in the State Legislature since 1892 and is an active community member. He married America Gordon in 1866 and they had six children.

Biography of William R. Greeson, M. D.

William R. Greeson, M.D., born in Tennessee in 1850, is a prominent physician in Van Buren County, Arkansas. After studying at the University of Louisville and Vanderbilt University, he began his medical practice in Clinton, Arkansas, in 1882. Greeson balanced his medical career with a mercantile business from 1887 while maintaining a strong commitment to education and community service. He served as postmaster from 1886 to 1890 and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He and his wife, Sarah Pate, have four children.

Van Buren County Arkansas Cemeteries

This page lists known online cemetery transcriptions, burial records, and gravestone images for Van Buren 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.