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Robert B. Garner, sheriff and collector, was born in Izard County, Ark., February 1, 1853, and is the son of Thomas D. and Mary A. Garner, who were natives of Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Garner emigrated to Arkansas at quite an early day, and located on a farm, where they remained until the latter part of 1861, when they removed to Miller County, locating near Iberia on a farm and there they still reside. They were the parents of seven children, four now living: Robert B., Frances E., wife of S. P. Hickman; Thomas D. and Hugh M. Robert B. Garner was but twelve years of age, when he came to Miller County, and was principally reared in that county. He assisted his father on the farm until twenty years of age, when he engaged in farming for himself near Iberia, and there remained until 1878, when he removed to Brumley. He here engaged in merchandising and farming for three years, and then moved back to Iberia, where he purchased a farm and followed farming exclusively for a short time. He then moved back to Brumley and remained until 1884, when he was elected sheriff. After this he moved to Tuscumbia, where he remained two years. He served one term, and in 1888 was re-elected to the same office; also to that of county collector. He took possession of the last named office in March, 1889. He was married in 1873 to Miss Elizabeth H. Thompson, a native of Arkansas, by whom he has three children: Arthur M., Chester G. and Nellie. Mr. and Mrs. Garner are members of the Christian Church and are prominent citizens in Miller County. Mr. Garner is a member of the Masonic fraternity, also the I. O. O. F., in which latter he has passed the chairs.