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M. H. Wagner, Jr., farmer and stock dealer, of Franklin County, is a native of Crawford County, Ark., born on February 10, 1840, and is the son of Absalom and Susan (Russell) Wagner, the latter a daughter of Capt. Russell, who participated in the Florida War. The parents spent their early days in Middle Tennessee and came to Arkansas in 1833, where they passed their last days. The father was a native of Tennessee, was one of nine brothers, and was of English and French extraction. The mother was also a native of Tennessee. M. H. Wagner was reared to farm life, and has followed this occupation thus far during life. He is the owner of 120 acres of land, and is considered a successful farmer. He was married in this county, in 1866, to Miss Serena, daughter of James and Irene Heard, and a native of Crawford County, Ark. To this marriage were born twelve children, seven now living: Sula, James, Cyrus, Franklin, Robert, Welch and Fred. Those deceased were named Richard, Emma, and three infants. The mother of these children died January 29, 1888, and left a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. Mr. Wagner is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Pleasant Hill Lodge No. 233, is a Democrat in politics, and is a member of the Baptist Church. In connection with his farming interests, he is also engaged in stock-raising, and is one of the thorough-going farmers of the county. The grandfather of Mr. Wagner was an intimate friend of Gen. Jackson, and corresponded with him for some time. An uncle of Mr. Wagner has one of the letters in his possession at the present time.