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Hon. Robert P. Mack, one of the leading attorneys of Powhatan, is a native of Tennessee, and was born at Waynesboro, August 27, 1848. His father is Judge L. L. Mack, whose history appears in another portion of this book. Mr. Mack came to Arkansas with his parents in 1853, when he was a lad of five years, where they located at Marion, Crittenden County. They afterward moved to Bolivar, and then to Gainesville, Greene County, where he grew to manhood. He received a very fair education at the common and high schools, besides applying himself studiously to all subjects which he thought would be of advantage to him in after life, and for one year was assistant teacher at one of the schools. In 1866 he commenced the study of law, under the guidance of his father, Judge L. L. Mack, and, in 1868, was admitted to the bar, before he had reached his twenty-first year. He was licensed to practice by Judge William Story, and shortly afterward moved to Powhatan to enter into his profession. In 1869 he was associated with his father, under the firm name of Judge L. L. Mack & Son, and his natural talent, combined with the experience of his father, made it one of the most successful firms in that section. His present location is the one selected by him in 1870, which he has kept continuously since that time. In 1873 the elder Mack withdrew from the firm, and, up to the spring of 1887, Mr. R. P. Mack had been associated with various practitioners, when the present firm was organized. He was married, August 29, 1878, to Miss Mollie E. Lyons, of East Tennessee, a very attractive lady, and by this happy union with the lady of his choice, was born three children: Anna M., Vera C. and Lucy. Mrs. Mack is a member of the Old School Presbyterian Church, and a lady whose kindly influence and gentle disposition are made manifest at home and in society.