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Dr. J. M. Reynolds, Redfield, Ark. In selecting a calling in life Dr. Reynolds has happily chosen one for which he is eminently fitted and in which he stands prominently toward the front rank. Originally from the Blue Grass State, his birth occurred there on February 6, 1847, and he is the son of M. B. Reynolds, who was born in the same State in 1816. In 1843 the father married Miss Lurilda Thompson, and they became the parents of twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, of whom but seven are now living, all residing in Arkansas. The father was a boot and shoe maker by trade, and he is still living and makes his home with the Doctor. His wife died in January, 1875. He is active in political affairs, and is a strong Democrat. He is a member of the Christian Church as was also his wife. J. M. Reynolds secured a good practical education in the schools of Harrodsburg, Ky., and subsequently attended medical lectures at Louisville, Ky., where he graduated in the class of 1882. He moved to Illinois in 1869, and there married Miss Caroline Dickey March 17, 1872. She was the daughter of Rev. David and Nancy Dickey, who were natives of Georgia. To the Doctor and wife were born seven children, three sons and four daughters, six of whom are still living: Monroe B., Mattie S., Eva A., Sarah J., Joseph M. and Virginia C. The Doctor has practiced his profession for eighteen years and has met with the success due his efforts. He has been a member of the Masonic Lodge for about three years, and has held the office of justice of the peace and school director, the latter office for about six years. He entered the Union army under Col. Faulkner in 1862, and his first noteworthy engagement was at Chickamauga, where he was slightly wounded three times. He was discharged at Louisville, Ky., on September 6, 1865, after which he returned to his home and entered upon the practice of his profession. He moved from Illinois to Arkansas in 1872, and located at Wrightsville, where he laid out the town by that name in 1873. He subsequently acted as the first postmaster. He moved to Redfield in 1881, and has resided there ever since. Mrs. Reynolds is a member of the Baptist Church.