A family named rust came to arkansas county at about the same time, and john melby henderson iii later married one of the rust girls, who was a descendant of one of the first settlers of virginia. Biographical and historical memoirs of southern arkansas. Chicot county, arkansas genealogy, history, maps with lake. The murder of africanamerican lawyer wathal sometimes spelled as walthall wynn prompted the areas black citizens to kill the men jailed for their role in the murder and take over the area. The history of craighead county, arkansas by harry lee. Desha county, arkansas drew county, arkansas ashley county, arkansas east carroll parish, louisiana west carroll parish. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. In a four year time period a goal of 1,000 family stories were collected and included in this book which is dedicated to future citizens and their descendants. Federal population schedules are available for 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940. A history of eudora, arkansas, chicot county 1977 edition. Arkansas history the history of arkansas state the us50. Before arkansas was a state, it became a separate territory in 1819. The black history commission of arkansas is pleased to present african american soldiers in wartime, a free, oneday symposium about the history of african americans serving in u. We hope you find what you are looking for on our website, but should you need any additional assistance we are just a phone call away.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Discover the most important events in arkansas history, and its culture and the. The history of arkansas denotes more than 60,000 people resided in arkansas by 1836 throughout the prairies, mountains, and by the lakes. With the french influence, the area came to be known as chicot for the snags and stumps that populated the swampy bottomlands of the mississippi river. Benton county, arkansas history arkansas genealogy. Boone county and its people by ralph rea photo copy.
Buy the history of craighead county, arkansas by harry lee williams online at alibris. Read the randolph county sesquicentennial celebration brochure published by the arkansas sesquicentennial commission in 1986. In late 1871, chicot county was taken over by several hundred african americans, led by state legislator and county judge james w. The abundant wildlife and fertile soil made the area a wonderful home for. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Early days in drew and lincoln counties, ar, are recalled in this brand new 82page spiral bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from the 1890 book, goodspeeds biographical and historical memoirs of southern arkansas, and a product of the wpa, arkansas. Kansas historical foundation honor educate inspire. In 1819, an early traveler described polk bayou as being pleasant and advantageous as a commercial and agricultural depot. The encylopedia of arkansas history and culture, by butler center for arkansas studies illustrated html at filed under. Read on to find out 10 of the most interesting facts about arkansas history. Discover the most important events in arkansas history, and its culture and the communities throughout time. What chicot county, ar census records are available.
The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Our goal is to provide you the best service possible. Probate records go back to the formation of randolph county in 1836, these records, record most males and some females who died in randolph county. Early days in drew and lincoln counties, ar, are recalled in this brand new 82page spiral bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from the 1890 book, goodspeeds biographical and historical memoirs of southern. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. First and only collective history of monette high school with 198 photographs including old school building, faculty and classmates, as well as 48 mhs senior composites. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Cattle on a thousand hills a history of the cattle industry in arkansas by c. Arkansas genealogy books on american family history from broughs books. Arkansas post was abandoned after an intense scheme to take over the mississippi valley backfired. Besides hundreds of pages of the history of the county prehistory through the 1980s, this book also contains large sections on important county personages and cornerstone families, history of churches, less prominent county families, individual minibiographies, professional biographies, county business profiles, history of. It gives the history of randolph county beginning in 1804 when it was a part of the territory of missouri.
Older records are available at the new center at powhattan. Arkansas ashley baxter benton bradley calhoun carroll chicot clark clay cleveland columbia. Chicot county, situated along the mississippi river, was created in 1823. Federal population schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 randolph co. Neara also serves as a resource center for historical research focusing on the unique.
Books, periodicals, and other print resources create a general arkansas. Arkansas california colorado connecticut delaware district of columbia florida georgia hawaii. Benton county, arkansas history 5 comments benton county by dennis partridge the following section of this website is based upon history of benton, washington, carroll, madison, crawford, franklin, and sebastian counties, arkansas published in chicago, illinois in 1889, and several other manuscripts interspersed throughout. There are many types of census records for randolph county guide you in researching your family tree. History of benton, washington, carroll, madison, crawford, franklin, and sebastian counties, arkansas. Miller county is part of the texarkana, tx ar, metropolitan statistical area. Lawrence county residents, natives, and their ancestors are a vital piece in the puzzle of arkansas history. Stone county historical society mountain view, arkansas. A reminiscent history of the ozark region arkansas and missouri 1894.
These books may be found at your local public or school library. History and folklore of searcy county, arkansas 1977. A history of eudora, arkansas, chicot county unknown binding 1977. Settled long before then, the region had been claimed by both spain and france. The county seat is texarkana miller county is part of the texarkana, txar, metropolitan statistical area when first formed, miller county was arkansass sixth county, established on april 1, 1820, and named for james miller, the first.
You may go to the chicot county health department to obtain a birth or death certificates which can be issued. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on arkansas. Chicot county is located in southeast arkansas and is bordered by the following counties. Local history and genealogy room collection baxter county library. The pascals were early settlers in the country southeast of the site of garfield. Chicot county, a rich, flat farmland, was formed october 1823 by the territorial legislature from part of arkansas county. Aug 06, 2001 independence county was created by the arkansas territorial legislature on october 20, 1820. The following publications are available for purchase. Early french explorers gave the territory its name, a corruption of akansea, which is a phonetic spelling of the illinois word for the quapaw. Sara, which was founded in 1978 as a project of the hempstead county historical society, with assistance from the arkansas history commission, historic washington state park, and the pioneer washington restoration foundation, is located within historic washington state park. From the earliest time to the present, including a department devoted to the preservation of sundry personal, business, professional and private records. The arkansas history commission acquired sara in 2005. Benton county, arkansas genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. There are very few birth or death records at the courthouse.
List of books and articles about arkansas history online. A history of eudora, arkansas, chicot county by elbert thomas cashion, 1977, s. Arkansas is the nations leading producer of rice and poultry and grows nearly every crop produced in the united states with the exception of citrus fruits. Bloody work of bushwhackers in yell county and near pocahontas, by mrs.
After a noteworthy constitution was drafted and accepted by the people, arkansas became the 25th state of america. Arkansas counties local history research pine bluff jefferson. See the following pages for additional arkansas items. Chicot county race war of 1871 encyclopedia of arkansas. In this book, you will see how life evolved from the early days of the county to the present, meeting the people, families and communities that have played a major role in the development of lawrence county. A history of the current river baptist association. An oral history of okay, arkansas by margaret ponder thompson editor 1910 jackson county, arkansas, federal census. Explore the links at right to read posts andor learn more about. Randolph county history read the randolph county sesquicentennial celebration brochure published by the arkansas sesquicentennial commission in 1986. Cemeteries union county, arkansas book seven a history of methodist churches in union. Mail your order to the following address, along with your check and requests.
Significant arkansas history throughout the eighteenth century is fairly brief. History and folklore of searcy county, arkansas by mary frances harrell, 1977, new leaf press edition, in english. In 1986 a project which began with the solicitation of family histories and photos from the citizens of benton county, arkansas culminated in the publication of this book. From evidence left in mounds and bluffs, including pottery and stone implements, we know that people have been living in the region that is now arkansas for thousands of years. Arkansas joined the confederacy in 1861, but from 1863 the northern part of the state was occupied by union troops. Neara collects material on a 16county region in northeast arkansas, which. In the early 1990s, the arkansasbased walmart merchandise chain, founded by arkansan sam walton in 1962 as a smalltown discount store, became the largest retailer. The name arkansas is derived from the word acansaw which means downstream place. Federal population schedules are available for 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 chicot co.
Cowley county history bibliography kansas historical society. Bridging past and present for the future the stone county historical society strives to maintain archives from the past for future generations so that they may know and appreciate the dedication and perseverance demonstrated by those who settled this area of northcentral arkansas. Guide to hempstead county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history. When first formed, miller county was arkansas s sixth county, established on april 1, 1820. Arkansas county, arkansas genealogy genealogy familysearch. Arkansas was part of the louisiana purchase between the united states and france.
The encyclopedia of arkansas history and culture southern claims commission randolph county barred and disallowed claims source. Local history books on arkansas arcadia publishing. The lawrence county historical society of arkansas is a nonprofit organization devoted to the preservation of the history of lawrence county, arkansas. Besides hundreds of pages of the history of the county prehistory through the 1980s, this book also contains large sections on important county personages and cornerstone families, history of churches, less prominent county families, individual minibiographies, professional biographies, county business profiles. Independence county was created by the arkansas territorial legislature on october 20, 1820. In 1971, arkansas and oklahoma joined in the arkansas river navigation system, a project that developed the arkansas river basin to provide water transportation to the mississippi. Stone county pioneer red stripe post office the first airplane landing in mtn.
For assistance with historical and genealogical research, we also suggest. In the early 1990s, the arkansas based walmart merchandise chain, founded by arkansan sam walton in 1962 as a smalltown discount store, became the largest retailer. The most noted ones are mentioned in the history of the towns in which they are located. Federal population schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940. Guide to arkansas county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. The following section of this website is based upon history of benton, washington, carroll, madison, crawford, franklin, and sebastian counties, arkansas published in chicago, illinois in 1889, and several other manuscripts interspersed throughout. A list of works consulted for this history is located at the bottom of this page.
The ancestors of the indians were first to inhabit the region. Aug 05, 2019 a history of eudora, arkansas, chicot county by elbert thomas cashion, 1977, s. Arkansas county, arkansas genealogy trails history group. Forty years later both arkansas and the louisiana territory was surrendered by france, yet french soldiers stay on at the arkansas post, the capital of the region. Source book 9780892210435 by harrell, mary frances and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Character tales, by ruth mcenery stuart html and tei at unc. Make checks payable to the stone county historical society. Miller county is a county located in the southwestern corner of the u. Our member, retail, and fundraising organization supports and promotes kansas history through the kansas historical society, a state agency. The symposium is cosponsored by the arkansas state archives. Besides a valuable fund of notes, original observations, etc.
What randolph county, ar census records are available. Books about boone county books and other resources for sale at the museum. Our member, retail, and fundraising organization supports and promotes kansas history through the kansas historical society, a. Hess story stone county officials 18731973 letter of stone county record, 1916 history of marcella county grist mills and gins early recorded marriages. Indeed, some of the noble old pioneers were a little tough. Food products are the states largest employing sector, with lumber and wood products a close second.