My Genealogy Hound

Benjamin M. Harrington, one of the leading citizens of Lonoke County, and a prosperous farmer of Eagle Township, was born of Mathias M. Harrington, in Lonoke County, January 14, 1863. Mathias Harrington’s birth occurred in North Carolina in 1815. He was educated in his native State, and there married Miss Mary Lasiter, their union being blessed with six children, one boy and five girls. Mr. Harrington was bereft of this wife, and Miss Nancy Grant afterward became his second wife. To them were born four children: Cornelia (who died in 1889), Lulu (now Mrs. Whitley), Tabitha (now Mrs. Smith) and Benjamin M. (the subject of this memoir). Mr. Harrington died March 19, 1889, but his wife is still living, and resides with her son. At the time of his death he was a member of the Wheel, in which he held the office of treasurer. He was also a devoted member of the Baptist Church. Benjamin M. was educated in Lonoke County, receiving such school advantages as were to be had in the time he could devote to study. Mr. Harrington is not married, but provides for his kind mother, a course that is highly commendable and praiseworthy in any young man. He is a member of the Wheel, and has held the office of steward in that order. There are 240 acres of land in his farm, eighty of which are in a fine state of cultivation, and the general appearance of his place indicates prosperity and thrift. Mr. Harrington is a member of the Baptist Church, and is a liberal contributor to all enterprises that will promote the growth of the county or State.