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A. L. Malone, insurance agent, and a member of the firm of Malone & Bell, dealers in books, stationery, etc., was born in Fayette County, Tenn., September 29, 1853. His parents, William C. and Elizabeth M. (Gardner) Malone, natives respectively of Orange County, N. C., and Powhatan County, Va., were married in Fayette County, Tenn., where they resided until December, 1853, when they came to Northeast Arkansas, locating in Poinsett County. He was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and also followed farming. He devoted much time to his Master’s cause, and organized many churches in this part of the State. His latter years were spent in Cross County, Ark., where he died in November, 1886. His wife still resides in Cross County. To them were born eight children, only three now living: Alvis L., John K. and Blanche. A. L. Malone was an infant when his parents came to this State, and received his education in the common schools of Poinsett County. He remained on the farm until eighteen years of age, then entered a store as a clerk, and later engaged in the mercantile business for himself in Wittsburg, Cross County. He came to Jonesboro in the fall of 1883, and since that time has been occupied in his present business. He represents the following Insurance Companies: Phoenix, Hartford and Orient of Hartford, American of Philadelphia, Union and Anglo-Nevada of California, and other leading and noted companies. He is assistant postmaster, and has held that office for four years. He and partner keep a large stock of books, stationery, etc., located in the post office building. In 1879 he was married to Miss Florence McFerrin, and of this union four children have been the issue, three living and one deceased. Those living are, Lillian, James W. and Mary. The one deceased was Charles M. Both parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mr. Malone belongs to the Knights, and Knights and Ladies of Honor. He was elected in April, 1886, and served one term as city recorder of Jonesboro. Politically he is a Democrat, is an energetic and thorough-going business man, and has the confidence and respect of all who know him.