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James W. Glover, by industry, economy and persevering determination, has attained to a place as one of the leading farmers of Lonoke County. The son of John and Elizabeth (Parker) Glover, he was born in North Carolina, July 24, 1822. John Glover’s birth also occurred in North Carolina, June 30, 1798, and there he was reared and educated, marrying Miss Parker. To this union were given fifteen children, eleven boys and four girls. After his wife’s death, which occurred in 1845, Mr. Glover emigrated to Tennessee, and was there married to Elizabeth Kirby, in January, 1846. She died in December, 1846, leaving one child. Emily Kirby, a sister of his second wife, became the third Mrs. Glover in June, 1847, and to them were born two children, who died in infancy. Mrs. Glover survived until 1848, and Mr. Glover chose for his fourth wife Mrs. Silvia (Piercy) Allen, who at her death in 1884 left two children. He was a carpenter by occupation, as well as a brick-mason and a farmer, owning about 160 acres of excellent land. He emigrated to Arkansas in 1852, and was a member of the Masonic order, his wife being a communicant of the Methodist Episcopal Church. James W. Glover was educated in North Carolina, and there married, February 15, 1844, Miss Martha Lassiter. To this union were born six children, three boys and three girls: Rebecca C., Martha A., William C., Elizabeth, James M. and John H. Mrs. Glover died in July, 1856, and Mr. Glover chose for his second and present wife Mary Jane Langford, their marriage being consummated December 27, 1857. This union has been blessed with three children: Sarah J., Lucy M. and an infant (deceased). Mr. Glover is a successful farmer, and owns 500 acres of land with 100 under a high state of cultivation. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he has held the office of magistrate for several years. An honest and enterprising citizen, he lends his earnest support to all movements for the advancement of the county.