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George W. Rowel, M. D. He whose history now claims attention, numbers among the prominent merchants and retired physicians of Tyro, Lincoln County, Ark. He was born in Cass County, Ga., on May 7, 1837, and is the son of William and Sarah (Hancock) Rowel, natives of Lancaster District, S. C. The father died in 1870, the mother in 1872. They were married in the State of Alabama, and after several changes in looking for a desirable home, located in the State of Arkansas, in Lincoln County, about 1868. At that time this county was known as Drew County, and here he remained until the date of his death. To the parents of Dr. Rowel were born six children, four of whom are living at the present time, viz.: John, William R., George W. and James E. The subject of this sketch passed his school days in Arkansas. When he had studied medicine he located in Tyro and commenced practicing his profession most successfully. In 1869-70-71 he attended the Louisiana University, graduating there with high honors in the latter-named year. In 1884 Dr. Rowel entered a general mercantile business, and has always done a splendid business. In 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate army, and figured in many of the famous battles. Dr. Rowel married Miss Mary J. Townsen in 1874. She was born in Shelby County, Miss., in 1853. To them have been born five children, all of whom are living at the present writing, viz.: Arthur E., Frank, Ollie, Sarah and Paul L. Dr. Rowel is a well-known man, and one who is much loved by all who know him.