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Joseph L. Eagle, one of the old settlers of this county, came originally from Tennessee, his birth occurring in Maury County, April 5, 1829. David and Elizabeth (Long) Eagle, his parents, were natives of North Carolina and Georgia, respectively, but settled in Tennessee at an early day, being married in Maury County about 1823. In 1850 they came to Arkansas, locating in Lonoke (then Prairie) County, where they were among the pioneers. This continued to be their home until death called them away. Seven children were given them, five sons and two daughters. Joseph L., the third in order of birth, spent his youth at his father’s home, and received a fair education, but when the war broke out, the quiet monotony of farm life had no charms for him, as compared with the fascinating though eminent perils of war. He enlisted, in 1860, in Company C, Second Regiment Arkansas Mounted Riflemen, and took an active part in numerous battles, at one time receiving a wound in the shoulder. He served until the close of the war, and then returned to his home in Lonoke County. In 1860 his marriage with Miss Sarah A. Callaham was consummated. She was a native of Rankin County, Miss., and when young moved to Morehouse Parish, La., coming to Arkansas in 1859. Six daughters have been born of this union, five of them now living. Mr. Eagle and family worship at the Baptist Church. He has a fine farm of 700 acres, 100 being in an excellent state of cultivation. His farm and buildings are in good condition, all going to show that industry and thrift prevail. In political views Mr. Eagle is a Democrat.