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Thomas Alsobrook, farmer, Rosston, Ark. The agricultural interests of Caney Township are ably represented by the subject of this sketch, a man whose life has been passed in the calling which now receives his attention. His parents, Lewis and Ailsa D. (Martin) Alsobrook, were natives of North Carolina and Georgia, respectively, the mother born in 1806. They were married in Jones County, Ga., and the father followed agricultural pursuits in Talbot County, of that State, for many years. He was a Whig in politics. Their married union was blessed by the birth of fifteen children, six now living. Both were members of the United Baptist Church, and the father died in full communion with the same in 1865. Thomas Alsobrook was born in Talbot County, Ga., December 12, 1830, and was reared and educated there. He was married to Miss Mary C. Munn, a native of Marshall County, Miss., born April 10, 1841, and who died September 15, 1883, leaving the following children: Alice, Patrick H., Mary A., Lucinda, Susan A., Edgar U. and Ada Q., although twelve children were born to their union. The second wife, Mary S. Medders, was born December, 1843, and is still living. The first wife was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of which he is also a member, but the second wife is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Alsobrook is the owner of 315 acres of good Arkansas land, and has been moderately successful. During the late unpleasantness between the North and South he was in the Nineteenth Arkansas Regiment, Col. Dockerey’s infantry, and was in the battles of Corinth, Champion’s Hill, Vicksburg and various other engagements. He was wounded in the leg by a minie-ball, and on the head by a shell. He enlisted in 1862 and surrendered in 1865. He left the army somewhat disabled and has never fully recovered. In politics he is a Democrat, and socially he is a member of the A. F. & A. M.