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John H. Mangrum, clerk of the circuit court, ex-officio clerk of the county and probate courts, and recorder, is a native of Cross County, Ark., born July 29, 1855. His parents, L. B. and Eustatia (Lovell) Mangrum, the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Tennessee, were married in the “Old Volunteer State,” and emigrated to Arkansas in 1852, locating in Cross County. There the father cleared a good farm and engaged in agricultural pursuits until January of 1861, when he moved to Craighead County, and located one half mile northwest of Jonesboro, where he resided until his death, which occurred January 4, 1883, his wife having previously died July 25, 1881. They were the parents of thirteen children, five of whom are now living. John H. Mangrum, the youngest child, was reared on a farm, receiving his education at the common schools of the county. He followed farming and school teaching in his early life, acquitting himself with personal credit and to the benefit of those for whom he labored. In 1886 he was elected to his present office, and was re-elected in 1888, now serving his second term. In November of 1881, he was united in marriage with Miss Jeannette Culberhouse, a daughter of G. T. Culberhouse. Mrs. Mangrum is an estimable lady, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Mangrum belongs to the Masonic and Knights of Honor fraternities, is a Democrat in politics, and is an active member of his party in this county, meriting by his untiring services, the honorable recognition which he has received.