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L. C. Lindsey, treasurer of Independence County, is still less than thirty-eight years of age, but is holding, nevertheless, one of the most important and responsible offices in the county and discharging the duties of this position with an energy, efficiency and ability surpassed by few, if any, public officials. He was born in Lawrence County, Tenn., September 30, 1851, and is the son of Daniel and Sallie (Dalton) Lindsey, the father a native of Tennessee and the mother of North Carolina. They were married in the former State, and in 1853 emigrated to Independence County, Ark., located first in Liberty Township, then in Independence, where he purchased a tract of land. He owned the first mill in the county, which was run by water power. He was also the first mechanic in that section and there resided until his death, which occurred in December, 1862. The mother is still living. Ten children were born to this union, three now living—Mary, wife of Jacob Elms; Lewis C., and Tennessee, wife of Robert Simmons. The father was justice of the peace for a number of years and deputy sheriff in Tennessee. L. C. Lindsey was but two years of age when he came with his parents to Arkansas, and here he was reared and received his education. He assisted on the home place until the death of his father, and in 1871 removed to Greenbriar Township, Independence County, where he still resides. He owns 120 acres of land, with about 90 acres under cultivation. He was elected to his present office in September, 1888, but previous to this had served as deputy sheriff from 1886 to 1888 under McCurdy Hail. For his companion in life he chose Miss Elizabeth C. Pritchard, who became his wife in 1876. They have five children—Sallie, Lenora, Daniel, Ollie and Ira. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the former is a Democrat in his political views.