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David C. Atkinson. In giving a history of the worthy residents of Desha County, Ark., mention should not fail to be made of Mr. Atkinson, for he is a progressive tiller of the soil, and a man possessing many worthy qualities. He was born in the county in 1855, and is a son of John and Mary N. (Fossit) Atkinson, who were born in Tennessee and Arkansas, respectively, and his early life was spent on his father’s farm, where he learned the details of farm work, and in attending school. At the age of fifteen years he was sent to Tennessee to finish his studies, and when still but a youth in years, began to fight the battle of life alone as a farmer, and when the fact is mentioned that, he has acquired 160 acres of fine land by his own excellent management and energy, he may be said to have been successful. He has forty acres cleared and under cultivation, on which he raises cotton and corn, and in addition to these products, is engaged in raising stock in a small way. He has always been interested in the welfare of his native county, and every worthy public enterprise finds in him a warm supporter. He is a Democrat in his political views, and socially is a member of the K. of H. His union to Miss Celia G. Cromer was celebrated in 1879, she being a daughter of William and Matilda Cromer, both natives of the Blue-Grass State. Mrs. Atkinson is an earnest member of the Methodist Church, and her union with Mr. Atkinson has resulted in the birth of seven children, but one of whom is living: Willie D., Ida M., Johnnie, Eugene, Grover C., and two children unnamed, are dead.