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Mrs. E. M. Godwin, widow, Arkansas City, Ark. Mrs. Godwin’s husband, Allin Godwin, was a native of North Carolina and the son of Handy Godwin. He came to Arkansas in 1860, settled in Monticello, Drew County, and engaged in farming for three years. In 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate army, and after the battle of Shiloh was discharged on account of wounds received at that disastrous engagement. He returned home, and in 1862 was married to Miss E. M. Ferguson, the daughter of W. T. and Saline (Neal) Ferguson, natives of Kentucky and Missouri, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson were married about 1839, and became the parents of but two children: Charles C. (who resides in California), and our subject, Mrs. Eunice M. Godwin. Mr. Ferguson came to this State about 1840, settled in Chicot County, and was one of the largest planters of the same, working about 500 acres and owning quite a number of slaves. He died in 1863, and Mrs. Ferguson many years previous, or in 1845. Mr. Godwin, the husband of our subject, died November 23, 1889, and was quite wealthy at the time of his demise, owning 1,280 acres of land, with 339 acres adjoining Monticello. In all he had about 400 or 500 acres under cultivation, had a good house, outbuildings, etc., and was also the owner of a good steam-gin. Mrs. Godwin was among the earliest settlers in this county, coming here in 1843, and became one of the most successful and enterprising citizens of the same. She was educated in the Female College at Frankford, remaining there for two years, and she also attended for one term a graded school in Louisiana. By her marriage to Mr. Godwin, she became the mother of six children: Addie M. (wife of Henry Townsend, who is a druggist in Arkansas City [see sketch], Eunice A. (wife of J. W. Dickinson, Jr., of Arkansas City), W. H., Charles R. (deceased), Leonard W. and Betsey G. Mrs. Godwin is a lady of education and refinement, and is a liberal supporter to all laudable enterprises.