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James P. Lyingo, one of the most prominent farmers of the Fourche Valley, came to this county from Georgia in 1851, and settled on the farm where he now lives. He bought forty acres of land, and to this he has added from time to time, until he is now the owner of 430 acres, all good valley land. He has erected good, substantial buildings, keeps a good breed of stock, and in the management of everything connected with his farm he displays excellent judgment and thoroughness, qualities which cannot fail of success. He was born April 5, 1830, and from an early age he has been familiar with the duties of the farm, it being quite natural, perhaps, that he should select this as his chosen calling. In the year 1854 his marriage with Miss Alvira Molder was consummated. They have no children. Mr. Lyingo’s advantages for an education were very limited during his youth, but this he has improved very materially in later years. He is a Democrat, but does not take a very active part in politics. He held the office of constable for some time, and filled that position in a very satisfactory manner. Although not a member of any church, he is a liberal contributor to all, and is honored and respected far and near for his hospitality and kindness to the needy and distressed. As a tiller of the soil he has been unusually successful, and has 150 acres of his fine farm under cultivation. His principal crops are corn and cotton.