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Albert R. Sherrill, M. D., is a physician of Jefferson County whose eminence has attained that degree in which he is almost satisfied to rest on his laurels, but still keeps steadily on in his noble profession, owing to the urgent calls made upon him. He was born in Wilson County, Tenn., on the 26th of February, 1826, and is a son of Archibald and Agnes (Moss) Sherrill, natives of the same county and State. Both parents were members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The father was a successful farmer and a very prominent citizen of Wilson County during his life, and conducted some of the most important enterprises that promoted the future development of that place. In politics he was a Whig. The father’s death occurred in 1852, after a life of usefulness to his fellow men and honor to himself, his wife following him in 1866. Twelve children were born to their marriage, of whom six are yet living: J. F. (a well-known physician in Middle Tennessee), Newton A. (one of the largest farmers near Lebanon, in the same State), E. (a blacksmith near the same town), Dr. Albert R., Martha Cemons (of Obion, Tenn.), and Dr Hugh (at Union City, West Tenn.). Albert R. received his education at the Cumberland University of Lebanon, Tenn., and graduating from that college, he commenced the study of medicine under his elder brother, J. F. In 1854-55 he attended lectures at Nashville, Tenn., and in the latter year came to Arkansas and located in Pulaski County, where he remained for two years. He next moved to Jefferson County, where he has resided ever since, and built up a practice, which has been gratifying to his skill. The Doctor is well known for his benevolence and his ready answer to the call for help, and hundreds of the poorer class in Jefferson County have cause to be thankful for his charity. Dr. Sherrill met with some reverses during the Civil War, but with wonderful pluck and energy he gathered up the remnants of his shattered fortune after that event and again started to build up his losses. He now owns about 500 acres of valuable land in Jefferson County, and something like 840 acres in Lincoln County. During the Rebellion he entered the Confederate army, and served in the capacity of surgeon a great deal, and when not in the ranks he devoted his time to outside practice. His record in the army is one that will always reflect upon him with honor, for his bravery in more ways than one, and his skillful service in behalf of some poor wounded comrade, whose shattered limbs were bandaged by his kindly hands, will never be forgotten. In 1857 he was married to Mrs. Barrett, a charming widow lady, who died some years afterwards. In 1881 Miss Elizabeth Griffin became his second wife, but the following year she too died. In politics the Doctor is a Democrat, and a stanch supporter of that party. In religion he was formerly a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, but at the present time does not favor any particular persuasion. During the years 1872-73 he was in the drug business at Pine Bluff, but his growing practice forced him to give it up. He is one of the most popular men in his county with every class of society, and also one of its most enterprising citizens.