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Samuel B. Dickey, farmer, Potts Station, Ark. The subject of this sketch is one of the honored pioneers of Pope County. He has been located here for thirty-four years, and has not only become well-known, but the respect and esteem shown him is as wide as his acquaintance. His finely improved farm of 240 acres is adorned with a commodious residence, and everything about the place indicates to the beholder a prosperous owner. Mr. Dickey was born in Lincoln County, N. C, in 1810, and is the son of Alexander and Margaret (Blackwood) Dickey, natives of Ireland and North Carolina, respectively. They both received their final summons in the last named State. Samuel B. Dickey was married in his native State to Miss Mary Oates, daughter of John Oates, and the fruits of this union were six children: Margaret Ann, Elizabeth J., John O., Alexander B., Nancy and William, all of whom died in North Carolina except William. Mr. Dickey removed with his family to Pope County, Ark., in 1856, and here his daughter Katie was born. She married William Ferguson and died in 1887 leaving her husband and three children. Mr. Dickey is now one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the county. His children are all deceased, but he has one grandson living with him. This child is named John C. Falls, and is the son of their daughter, Elizabeth J. Honored and esteemed by all, this worthy couple will pass the sunset of their days in Pope County, where so many years of their lives have been passed.