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James M. Hendrix, planter and merchant, Wallaceburg, Ark. One of the neatest farms in Wallaceburg Township is that owned by Mr. Hendrix, containing 539 acres of land, well cultivated, and upon it are, besides the residence, other necessary outbuildings. Mr. Hendrix was born in McNairy County, Tenn., on December 10, 1848, and his parents, John and Emily (Sauer) Hendrix, were natives of the same State, and both born in the year 1828. The father was a farmer by occupation and carried on this calling the principal part of his life. He was married to Miss Sauer, in Tennessee, in 1847, and the result of this union was one child (our subject). The father died in his native State in 1848, and the mother emigrated to Arkansas in 1850, and settled in Hempstead County. She was married, the second time, in the last-named year to Thomas Ferrell, of Hempstead County, and by him became the mother of nine children, six now living: Sarah, Laura, Samuel, Hettie, Wesley and Josie. The step-father died in 1873, and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The mother is a member of the same church. James M. Hendrix was married in Hempstead County, Ark., in 1868, to Miss Mary Willis, a native of Mississippi, and the fruits of this union were seven children, five now living: John W., Catherine, Martin, Thomas and Mattie. Mrs. Hendrix died in 1882. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1883 Mr. Hendrix’s second marriage, to Miss Vira Bolt, was consummated, and they became the parents of four children, three now living: Rosey, Roy H. and Henry G. Mrs. Hendrix was born in Pike County, Ark., in 1861, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Hendrix commenced merchandising in 1887, and is doing quite well at his business. Politically he is Democratic.