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John D. Jordan, like so many others of Arkansas’ citizens came originally from Tennessee, and is the son of John S. and Jane (Ingram) Jordan, natives of Canada and South Carolina, his birth occurring in Haywood County, August 4, 1858. The senior Jordan moved to Tennessee when quite a young man, and there married Miss Ingram. He was a carpenter by occupation and carried on that business successfully until 1861, when he responded to the country’s call, and enlisted in the Federal army, meeting his death in the battle of Bull Run. After his demise Mrs. Jordan brought her family to Arkansas and located in White County, where she resided for seven years, moving thence to Lonoke County. She now resides with her son, the subject of this sketch. John D. Jordan grew to manhood in Arkansas (having come to this State in his fourth year), and remained with his mother until in his twentieth year, when he settled in the bottoms of this neighborhood. He was married on February 28, 1881, in Lonoke County, to Miss Alice M. Garlington, a daughter of James A. and Mary J. Garlington. Mrs. Jordan was born in Prairie County, Ark., March 5, 1861, here receiving her education. Mr. Jordan bought the land, where he now resides, when it was in its embryo state, but has cleared it in a good manner, and of 180 acres, fifty acres are in a state of fine cultivation. A good log-house, outbuildings, etc., are among the improvements due to his industry and perseverance. Children numbering five have blessed this union: Edna G., John D., Jennie B., James K. and Flossie. John and Jennie are deceased. Mrs. Jordan is a member of the Baptist Church, and the school board counts Mr. Jordan as one of its influential members. He is also a Knight of Honor.