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Below is a family biography included in Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Lonoke County, Arkansas published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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James D. Cobb is a familiar representative of the agricultural affairs of Lafayette Township. He was born in Floyd County, Ga., December 2, 1849, and is the son of Warren D. and Martha (Henslee) Cobb, natives of Georgia, the same State as himself. When a lad of seven years, James removed to Arkansas with his parents (who died about one year later), growing to manhood in Saline and Grant Counties. In March, 1864, he came to what is now Pulaski County, being at that time about fifteen years old, and in 1873 settled in this county on the land where he now resides. This land was then heavily covered with timber, and it was not a very promising locality in which to make a home, but Mr. Cobb has transformed it from its wooded state to that of careful cultivation. He has 135 acres under the plow, which yield excellent crops each year. A good frame house, substantial barns, sheds, etc., show that thrift and industry are among the characteristics of the owner. In Lonoke County, Ark., November 10, 1869, was consummated his marriage to Miss M. Myers, a native of Arkansas, who was born and reared in Pulaski, and a daughter of R. C. Myers. Five children have blessed this union: Samuel C., James F., Carlee C., Jesse and Atticans. Mr. Cobb was once elected, and served eight years as constable of Lafayette Township. He and wife are among the prominent members of the Missionary Baptist Church, aiding all worthy enterprises.

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This family biography is one of 143 biographies included in Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Lonoke County, Arkansas published in 1889.  For the complete description, click here: Lonoke County, Arkansas History, Genealogy, and Maps

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