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Luthur D. Mason, well known in agricultural circles, owes his nativity to Bossier Parish, La., where he was born April 13, 1855, being a son of Michael and Jane (Rogers) Mason, natives of Alabama and Tennessee, respectively. The latter was born March 1, 1812, and was a daughter of Isaac and Mary Ann Rogers. The father was born November 13, 1812, being a son of Michael Mason and wife, natives of Germany, who emigrated to America, and located in Alabama, where they passed the remainder of their days. He attained his growth in Alabama, and after reaching years of discretion, engaged in agricultural pursuits. He removed from Alabama to Tennessee, and after remaining there for several years, came to Arkansas, and located in Van Buren County. After remaining there two years, he went to Louisiana, and there engaged in farming. In 1859 he returned to Arkansas, and located in this county, and here he made his home until his death, January 17, 1879. He was a worthy member of the Primitive Baptist Church, as is his wife, and for the last twenty years of his life was totally blind, but bore up under this great affliction with true Christian fortitude and resignation. The mother still lives, and makes her home with our subject. They were the parents of thirteen children, four of whom only are now living: Mary (now Mrs. Kelly, of Denton County, Tex.), William (of Bossier Parish, La.), Elisha (of Sabine County, Tex.), and Luther D. Since his seventh year the latter’s life has been passed in this county. His brothers and sisters left home while he was a boy, and he consequently had the care of his father, on account of his infirmity, and he is still living on a part of the old homestead. He was united in marriage in 1875, to Miss Nancy Morris, a native of this county, born February 14, 1855, the daughter of Willis and Eliza (Knight) Morris, natives of Tennessee and Kentucky, respectively, and the fruits of their union have been seven children, six of whom are still living: Louisa J., Rufus, Mollie, Ida, Benjamin and Ranee. As an agriculturist Mr. Mason has been eminently successful, and now owns 220 acres of land, with about sixty acres under cultivation, and he is considered among the leading farmers of his township, and has the additional satisfaction of knowing that all his property is entirely the result of his own industry and hard work. He belongs to the County Wheel, and in his political views affiliates with the Democratic party. He is very enterprising and public spirited, and takes an active part in all work for the good of the community.