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Isaac N. Mangrum is a native of Maury County, Tenn., his birth occurring November 28, 1836. His parents, L. B. and Stacy Mangrum, were both natives of the “Old Volunteer State,’’ where they were married and resided a number of years, and then moved to Shelby County, Tenn. They came to Craighead County, Ark., prior to the War of the Rebellion, and located on a farm near Jonesboro, which was their home until their respective deaths. They were the parents of nine children, and had the respect and confidence of all who knew them. Isaac N. was reared upon a farm, and received but meager educational advantages. He came with his parents to Arkansas in 1854, and a year later was united in marriage with Miss Tabitha Blackstone, and from then until entering the Confederate service, he followed farming in Craighead County with varied success. His war experience was eventful, and he saw much active service and underwent many hardships and privations. After the war, he returned to his home and family, and resumed his agricultural labors, locating where he now resides. The place at that time was almost wholly unimproved, but by hard work, intelligent and business-like management, Mr. Mangrum has improved and added to it, until he is now one of the leading planters and owns one of the best improved farms in the county. His improvements are all good, and upon his place are two cotton-gins, which do a thriving business. By his first marriage there were two children, both of whom are worthy citizens, and are married and reside near the home place. Mrs. Mangrum died in 1866. Miss Susan Sage, a native of Craighead County, became the second wife of Mr. Mangrum in 1866. Ten children are the fruits of this union, of whom these are now living: Stacy, James, Robert, George and Ettie. Some of the children died in infancy. Stacy is the wife of Mr. James Stotts. Mr. Mangrum is, in the fullest sense of the term, a self-made man. He is progressive in his ideas, and liberally contributes to all worthy objects. He is a member of the Masonic order, and is one of Craighead County’s most esteemed citizens.