Discover the rich backstories of iconic arkansas towns like. A male strippers true account of making girls behave badly. Discover the most important events in arkansas history, and its culture and the communities throughout time. 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. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Clay county is in the central time zone utc 6 hours.
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. Welcome to boydville, the inn at martinsburg, the grandest, most historic venue in martinsburg. Arkansas history the history of arkansas state the us50. Before joining the archives staff, she worked 15 years as. A reminiscent history of the ozark region arkansas and missouri 1894. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Together they left this world, and together they shall remain for all eternity. If you have an interest in the history of arkansas and the genealogy of its. The us50 arkansas is a extensive guide to the history and historic events from the state of arkansas. Boydsville populated place profile clay county, arkansas data. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds.
Clay county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with piggott. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. Dedicated regional history and local interest books are designed to shine intimate, uniquely detailed spotlights on arkansas history from a variety of angles. 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. European settlement in the clay county area began in the early 1800s with pierre lemieux, a frenchman who settled east of the black river. The society brings this volume to your booksehlf with pleasure and pride. Read on to find out 10 of the most interesting facts about arkansas history. Primitive baptist church and family history research assistance for clay county, arkansas churches. Harmony boydsville little flock piggott providence pollard rector rector rector church was organized february 22, 1898, in rector. Special collections vertical file index university of. A history of boone county arkansas provides historic information as well as lots of great businesses to check out when you visit. Ohogain, ohaodhagain, ohagan, hagan, hagins, hegins, huyghens, hugin, huggin, huggins john huggins of northern ireland my declarations information on this page has been acquired through quite a bit of research and effort.
The history of arkansas began millennia ago when humans first crossed into north america. The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of clay county. Source book paperback 1977 by mary frances harrell author. Yearbooks are one of those home sources, usually found in an attic or basement, which many people dont think of as a family history source. Early history of the county seats and courthouses of clay county, arkansas. Democrat appeared handwritten in the corner of the obituary. Names illustrious in arkansas history prominent men tion of noted individuals. Since we offer many different county history and genealogy cds, please be sure to specify that you wish to order the clay county, arkansas history, genealogy and maps cd. Includes history and genealogy for the cities of advance, boydsville, corning.
List of books and articles about arkansas history online. The county has two county seats, corning and piggott. Our online catalog of books, ernie deane photographs, and other materials can be accessed here. Bud dortch assassinated on his farm near boydsville title special to arkansas gazette.
Blunt was encamped on the old pea ridge battlefield, word came that gen douglas h. According to the clay county arkansas cemeteries book by camilla cox, the year was 1982. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The only full bibliography on arkansas, it provides an essential guide for historians and librarians wishing to bring arkansas into the mainstream of america history. He was the richest resident of independence county by the time of his death. These books may be found at your local public or school library. See the following pages for additional arkansas items. Maysville township leave a comment benton county by dennis partridge the village of maysville, one of the oldest in the county, is situated on the arkansas state and indian territory line, twentyone miles west and one and ahalf miles north of bentonville. The forefront purpose of the izard county historical and genealogical society is to preserve and promote research of arkansas history, its ancestors, and allied families. Clay county was organized as clayton county, on march 24, 1873. She has a bachelors degree in history from the university of central arkansas. Sandra boyd passed away on november 8, 2018 in boydsville, arkansas.
Senate, serving from 1945 to 1947 and 1949 to 1953. During the american civil war of 18611865, cook joined the confederate states army and. The county seat was moved to boydsville in 1877, though, because. 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 in the united states.
Early history of the county seats and courthouses of clay. Clay county, arkansas history and genealogy hearthstone legacy. The many family sketches of more than 500 izard countians their ups and downs, trials, happy times, and painful accounts, as well as much history, is. Leslie or les biffle was born on october 9, 1889, in boydsville clay county in northeastern arkansas. Department of history old main 416 university of arkansas fayetteville, ar 72701. Many tribes used arkansas as their hunting lands but the main tribe was the quapaw, who settled in the arkansas delta upon moving south from illinois. It wont be long before you know every bit as much if not more than an arkansas native. After serving as secretary for arkansas congressional officials in washington dc, biffle became the democratic party secretary and finally the secretary of the u. A history of southern missouri and northern arkansas. Discover boydsville, arkansas with the help of your friends. The purpose of the arkansas quilters guild is to promote the appreciation of the rich heritage of the art of quilting and to enhance each members own quilting skills and knowledge, it shall also be the purpose of this organization to expand and to enrich the art of quilting for future generations and preserve the existing quilts. That part known as the eastern district, and a part known as the western district, were taken from greene county, and the remaining part of the western district was taken from randolph county.
On june 30, 1874, an election determined that the county seat should be moved to boydsville. The name arkansas is derived from the word acansaw which means downstream place. Most of the people lived in the eastern part of the county and it was difficult to travel through the bottoms to corning. Discover librarianselected research resources on arkansas history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. 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. There is little record of western clay countys earliest settlers. The encyclopedia of arkansas history and culture electronic edition, continuously updated multimedia at the encylopedia of arkansas history and culture, by butler center for arkansas studies illustrated html at. Grave of a man and his horse killed by a train walnut ridge.
A history of boone county arkansas, then and now home. Yell county yell county was created december 5, 1840 from pope and scott counties. Corning is the judicial seat for the countys western district and is the commercial and educational center of western clay county. The history and families of izard county, arkansas. When we do, well find a fact here or a snippet there. The volume provides a guide to the growing literature on arkansas rich prehistory and to the preamerican colonial period, which lasted some 250 years. If you are looking for our manuscript collections, see the. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Our genealogy helper will help you find information and records related to boydsville clay county, state of arkansas and the surrounding counties. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on arkansas. Below is a family biography included in biographical and historical memoirs of clay county, arkansas published by goodspeed publishing company in 1889. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and are. Its totally a piece of arkansas history like no other.
Excerpt from encyclopedia of arkansas history and culture. Arkansas was part of the louisiana purchase between the united states and france. Boydsville populated place profile clay county, arkansas. 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. Interment will be in woodland heights cemetery with irby funder home in charge of services. Cook was born on november 14, 1848, in boydsville, kentucky career. Lower boydsville ar single family homes for sale zillow. Built in 1812 by elisha boyd, this georgian mansion sits on over wellmanicured acres and is ready to host your special day. Forms for pleadings and practice in the state of arkansas. Built in 1812 by elisha boyd, this georgian mansion sits on over.
Corning, incorporated in august 1877, was the first of clay countys two seats piggott is the other. It is a dry county, in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is restricted or prohibited. It will also benefit people outside the state who are seeking information about. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. There is still a lot of research to do and more information to obtain. History the text in this section is copied from an article in wikipedia. Before arkansas was a state, it became a separate territory in 1819. Articles appeared on biffle in newsweek, fortune, life and the washington social register, and magazines credited truman. Get directions, maps, and traffic for boydsville, ar. Boydsville populated place profile with maps, aerial photos, schools, hospitals, airports. Ags sometimes purchases and donates special resources, such as the films of the draper manuscripts at the arkansas history commission. The land was heavily forested and cut by many rivers and streams.
The us50 a guide to the fifty states the us50 is a extensive guide to history, outdoors, tourism, events and attractions for the fifty states. Rebecca becky ballard is an archival assistant at the arkansas state archives. 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. When clay county was created as arkansas s 67th county on march 24, 1873 along with baxter county, it was named clayton county, after john m. Benton county, arkansas history arkansas genealogy. Coombs of batesville, has gone to south africa to enlist in the english army. The battle of maysville arkansas historical markers on. General virgil young cook november 14, 1848 march 12, 1922 was an american confederate veteran and planter from arkansas. Local history books on arkansas arcadia publishing. Primitive baptist church and family history research. Maps, for cities, towns, and zip codes locate physical, cultural, and historical features. Stand waties indian regiment were at old fort wayne across the line from maysville.
Clayton, then a member of the arkansas senate and a brother of thenu. When clay county was created as arkansass 67th county on march 24, 1873 along with baxter county, it was named clayton county, after john m. Special collections vertical file index the vertical file contains clippings from newspapers and other publications, photographs, pamphlets, and other ephemeral material supporting the arkansas and manuscript collections. His settlement, petit baril, was called peach orchard by americans and was near the presentday town of peach orchard. Discover grave of a man and his horse killed by a train in walnut ridge, arkansas. Search census records 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1890 veterans. Senator powell clayton, though some sources suggest it may have been named for powell clayton instead. Full text of biographical and historical memoirs of northeast. His 814 yards in the 1937 season still ranks 12th in school history. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. An informative and historical overview of clay county, arkansas including two separate sections on one cd which include 4 historical maps 1855, 1895, 1898, and 1915. Funeral home services for sandra are being provided by mitchell funeral home of rector. Lawrence county residents, natives, and their ancestors are a vital piece in the puzzle of arkansas history.
The atlas had details such as the population of the community which appears to have come from the 1890 census and whether there was a post office andor railroad service available. The cals encyclopedia of arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of arkansas. According to history and traditions of clay county, compiled by robert t. Webb, edited and indexed by frank cochran, the people moved the county seat from corning to boydsville in 1877. The county seat was moved to boydsville in 1877, because people living east.
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