Guide to hempstead county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history. Federal population schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 randolph co. Miller county is part of the texarkana, tx ar, metropolitan statistical area. Arkansas ashley baxter benton bradley calhoun carroll chicot clark clay cleveland columbia conway craighead crawford crittenden cross dallas desha drew faulkner franklin fulton garland grant greene hempstead hot springs howard independence izard jackson jefferson johnson lafayette lawrence lee lincoln. A history of eudora, arkansas, chicot county unknown binding 1977. He came to arkansas county in about 1847 and settled near st. Discover the most important events in arkansas history, and its culture and the.
Independence county was created by the arkansas territorial legislature on october 20, 1820. There are many types of census records for randolph county guide you in researching your family tree. Chicot county, a rich, flat farmland, was formed october 1823 by the territorial legislature from part of arkansas county. Lawrence county residents, natives, and their ancestors are a vital piece in the puzzle of arkansas history. Arkansas county, arkansas genealogy genealogy familysearch.
Benton county, arkansas genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Forty years later both arkansas and the louisiana territory was surrendered by france, yet french soldiers stay on at the arkansas post, the capital of the region. Make checks payable to the stone county historical society. Hess story stone county officials 18731973 letter of stone county record, 1916 history of marcella county grist mills and gins early recorded marriages. Benton county, arkansas history arkansas genealogy. Cattle on a thousand hills a history of the cattle industry in arkansas by c. Arkansas is the nations leading producer of rice and poultry and grows nearly every crop produced in the united states with the exception of citrus fruits. Arkansas was part of the louisiana purchase between the united states and france. Aug 06, 2001 independence county was created by the arkansas territorial legislature on october 20, 1820.
The history of arkansas denotes more than 60,000 people resided in arkansas by 1836 throughout the prairies, mountains, and by the lakes. For assistance with historical and genealogical research, we also suggest. The pascals were early settlers in the country southeast of the site of garfield. Chicot county, arkansas genealogy, history, maps with lake. The history of craighead county, arkansas by harry lee. In 1819, an early traveler described polk bayou as being pleasant and advantageous as a commercial and agricultural depot. See the following pages for additional arkansas items. First and only collective history of monette high school with 198 photographs including old school building, faculty and classmates, as well as 48 mhs senior composites.
In late 1871, chicot county was taken over by several hundred african americans, led by state legislator and county judge james w. Federal population schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940. The county seat is texarkana miller county is part of the texarkana, txar, metropolitan statistical area when first formed, miller county was arkansass sixth county, established on april 1, 1820, and named for james miller, the first. In the early 1990s, the arkansasbased walmart merchandise chain, founded by arkansan sam walton in 1962 as a smalltown discount store, became the largest retailer. Federal population schedules are available for 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940. In a four year time period a goal of 1,000 family stories were collected and included in this book which is dedicated to future citizens and their descendants. Stone county pioneer red stripe post office the first airplane landing in mtn. Early days in drew and lincoln counties, ar, are recalled in this brand new 82page spiral bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from the 1890 book, goodspeeds biographical and historical memoirs of southern arkansas, and a product of the wpa, arkansas.
Early french explorers gave the territory its name, a corruption of akansea, which is a phonetic spelling of the illinois word for the quapaw. Discover the most important events in arkansas history, and its culture and the communities throughout time. History of benton, washington, carroll, madison, crawford, franklin, and sebastian counties, arkansas. When first formed, miller county was arkansas s sixth county, established on april 1, 1820. Local history and genealogy room collection baxter county library. Books about boone county the argenweb project arkansas home. The ancestors of the indians were first to inhabit the region. Desha county, arkansas drew county, arkansas ashley county, arkansas east carroll parish, louisiana west carroll parish. Bloody work of bushwhackers in yell county and near pocahontas, by mrs. Source book 9780892210435 by harrell, mary frances and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Cowley county history bibliography kansas historical society. Buy the history of craighead county, arkansas by harry lee williams online at alibris. Benton county, arkansas history 5 comments benton county by dennis partridge the following section of this website is based upon history of benton, washington, carroll, madison, crawford, franklin, and sebastian counties, arkansas published in chicago, illinois in 1889, and several other manuscripts interspersed throughout.
A reminiscent history of the ozark region arkansas and missouri 1894. The encyclopedia of arkansas history and culture southern claims commission randolph county barred and disallowed claims source. An oral history of okay, arkansas by margaret ponder thompson editor 1910 jackson county, arkansas, federal census. Neara also serves as a resource center for historical research focusing on the unique. After a noteworthy constitution was drafted and accepted by the people, arkansas became the 25th state of america. Cemeteries union county, arkansas book seven a history of methodist churches in union. Guide to arkansas county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. In 1971, arkansas and oklahoma joined in the arkansas river navigation system, a project that developed the arkansas river basin to provide water transportation to the mississippi. List of books and articles about arkansas history online. Chicot county is located in southeast arkansas and is bordered by the following counties.
Randolph county history read the randolph county sesquicentennial celebration brochure published by the arkansas sesquicentennial commission in 1986. Aug 05, 2019 a history of eudora, arkansas, chicot county by elbert thomas cashion, 1977, s. From evidence left in mounds and bluffs, including pottery and stone implements, we know that people have been living in the region that is now arkansas for thousands of years. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. Early days in drew and lincoln counties, ar, are recalled in this brand new 82page spiral bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from the 1890 book, goodspeeds biographical and historical memoirs of southern. Arkansas post was abandoned after an intense scheme to take over the mississippi valley backfired. In 1986 a project which began with the solicitation of family histories and photos from the citizens of benton county, arkansas culminated in the publication of this book. Arkansas counties local history research pine bluff jefferson. These books may be found at your local public or school library.
Indeed, some of the noble old pioneers were a little tough. Local history books on arkansas arcadia publishing. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Arkansas genealogy books on american family history from broughs books. Books, periodicals, and other print resources create a general arkansas. Arkansas is also a leader in the production of cotton, rice, and soybeans. Arkansas history the history of arkansas state the us50. History and folklore of searcy county, arkansas 1977. The abundant wildlife and fertile soil made the area a wonderful home for. Federal population schedules are available for 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 chicot co.
In this book, you will see how life evolved from the early days of the county to the present, meeting the people, families and communities that have played a major role in the development of lawrence county. Mail your order to the following address, along with your check and requests. The encylopedia of arkansas history and culture, by butler center for arkansas studies illustrated html at filed under. Chicot county race war of 1871 encyclopedia of arkansas. The murder of africanamerican lawyer wathal sometimes spelled as walthall wynn prompted the areas black citizens to kill the men jailed for their role in the murder and take over the area. A history of the current river baptist association. Besides hundreds of pages of the history of the county prehistory through the 1980s, this book also contains large sections on important county personages and cornerstone families, history of churches, less prominent county families, individual minibiographies, professional biographies, county business profiles, history of. Our goal is to provide you the best service possible. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. What randolph county, ar census records are available. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Miller county is a county located in the southwestern corner of the u. Chicot county, situated along the mississippi river, was created in 1823. The arkansas history commission acquired sara in 2005.
The black history commission of arkansas is pleased to present african american soldiers in wartime, a free, oneday symposium about the history of african americans serving in u. Many tribes used arkansas as their hunting lands but the main tribe was the quapaw, who settled in the arkansas delta upon moving south from illinois. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Significant arkansas history throughout the eighteenth century is fairly brief. A family named rust came to arkansas county at about the same time, and john melby henderson iii later married one of the rust girls, who was a descendant of one of the first settlers of virginia.
Settled long before then, the region had been claimed by both spain and france. The lawrence county historical society of arkansas is a nonprofit organization devoted to the preservation of the history of lawrence county, arkansas. Kansas historical foundation honor educate inspire. Older records are available at the new center at powhattan. The following publications are available for purchase. Arkansas ashley baxter benton bradley calhoun carroll chicot clark clay cleveland columbia. From the earliest time to the present, including a department devoted to the preservation of sundry personal, business, professional and private records. It gives the history of randolph county beginning in 1804 when it was a part of the territory of missouri.
Probate records go back to the formation of randolph county in 1836, these records, record most males and some females who died in randolph county. We hope you find what you are looking for on our website, but should you need any additional assistance we are just a phone call away. You may go to the chicot county health department to obtain a birth or death certificates which can be issued. With the french influence, the area came to be known as chicot for the snags and stumps that populated the swampy bottomlands of the mississippi river. There are many types of census records for chicot county guide you in researching your family tree. Read the randolph county sesquicentennial celebration brochure published by the arkansas sesquicentennial commission in 1986. In the early 1990s, the arkansas based walmart merchandise chain, founded by arkansan sam walton in 1962 as a smalltown discount store, became the largest retailer. Arkansas california colorado connecticut delaware district of columbia florida georgia hawaii. The name arkansas is derived from the word acansaw which means downstream place. Besides hundreds of pages of the history of the county prehistory through the 1980s, this book also contains large sections on important county personages and cornerstone families, history of churches, less prominent county families, individual minibiographies, professional biographies, county business profiles. Explore the links at right to read posts andor learn more about. Food products are the states largest employing sector, with lumber and wood products a close second. Arkansas joined the confederacy in 1861, but from 1863 the northern part of the state was occupied by union troops.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Arkansas county, arkansas genealogy trails history group. Stone county historical society mountain view, arkansas. Our member, retail, and fundraising organization supports and promotes kansas history through the kansas historical society, a state agency. Boone county and its people by ralph rea photo copy. What chicot county, ar census records are available. The most noted ones are mentioned in the history of the towns in which they are located. History and folklore of searcy county, arkansas by mary frances harrell, 1977, new leaf press edition, in english. A history of eudora, arkansas, chicot county 1977 edition.
Besides a valuable fund of notes, original observations, etc. Books about boone county books and other resources for sale at the museum. Read on to find out 10 of the most interesting facts about arkansas history. Sara, which was founded in 1978 as a project of the hempstead county historical society, with assistance from the arkansas history commission, historic washington state park, and the pioneer washington restoration foundation, is located within historic washington state park. Biographical and historical memoirs of southern arkansas. A history of eudora, arkansas, chicot county by elbert thomas cashion, 1977, s. There are very few birth or death records at the courthouse.
Neara collects material on a 16county region in northeast arkansas, which. Our member, retail, and fundraising organization supports and promotes kansas history through the kansas historical society, a. The following section of this website is based upon history of benton, washington, carroll, madison, crawford, franklin, and sebastian counties, arkansas published in chicago, illinois in 1889, and several other manuscripts interspersed throughout. Before arkansas was a state, it became a separate territory in 1819. Bridging past and present for the future the stone county historical society strives to maintain archives from the past for future generations so that they may know and appreciate the dedication and perseverance demonstrated by those who settled this area of northcentral arkansas. The symposium is cosponsored by the arkansas state archives. A list of works consulted for this history is located at the bottom of this page. Arkansas history 1st semester pacing guide the rogers school district is committed to providing an environment of educational excellence where all belong, all learn, and all succeed. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on arkansas.
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