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W. T. Nesbit is a young man who is rapidly and surely making his way to the front among the energetic business men of Independence County, and, although only twenty-nine years of age, he has built up a large patronage by strict attention to each minor detail of his chosen calling, and cannot fail to succeed. He is a native resident of Independence County, and was born May 28, 1860, being there brought up and educated; and in addition to attending the common schools, he entered the Arkansas College, at Batesville, in which institution he finished his education. His attention during his early youth was given to assisting his father on the farm, but in 1884 he gave this up to engage in the mercantile business in Sulphur Rock, where he does an annual business of about $30,000. He has recently built a business house, 60x24 feet, which is the only two-story business house in the town. His average stock amounts to nearly $4,500, and his credit business amounts to $12,000. He employs two clerks. On commencing business for himself, in 1883, his capital amounted to about $2.50, but as mentioned in the beginning of this sketch, his success is owing to his energy, excellent business qualifications and attention to details. Mr. Nesbit’s wife, whom he married in 1885, was formerly Miss Mollie Carter, also a native of Independence County, Ark. They have one child, William E. Mr. Nesbit is a son of W. H. and Catherine (Herrington) Nesbit, both Tennesseans, who emigrated to Arkansas about 1850, where the father died ten years later. The mother is still living and is the worthy companion of William Wilson. To her first marriage five children were born, of whom our subject is the youngest. The great-grandfather was a native of Ireland, who emigrated to the United States and settled in North Carolina, where the grandfather was born. He afterwards moved to Mississippi. The father was a soldier in the Mexican War. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a Democrat, and belongs to the Blue Lodge and Chapter in the A. F. and A. M., also holding membership in several benevolent associations.