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James P. Jones, one of the prominent citizens of Lincoln County, Ark., was born in Hardeman County, Tenn., on September 17, 1848, and is a son of James H. and Martha J. (Watkins) Jones, natives of Virginia. Both of them died in Lincoln County, Ark., the father in 1865 and the mother in 1888. From Virginia they moved to Tennessee, locating in Hardeman County. They remained in Tennessee until 1859, and at that time located in Arkansas County, Ark., on the Arkansas River. In a short time they moved to Lincoln County. The father was a farmer all his life, and was very successful in all his undertakings. They were both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a Mason and a Democrat, and was one of the most highly respected men in the county. There were born to them eight children—three sons and five daughters—three of whom are now living, viz.: William E., Emily (wife of Dr. Bells), and James P. The latter spent his school days in this county, and after his father’s death took care of and provided for his mother and sister. In 1870 he commenced for himself as a farmer. In 1885 he purchased 700 acres of land, and this is in an excellent state of cultivation. Mr. Jones is a man of energy and ability, and occupies an elevated position in the estimation of his neighbors and friends. In 1870 Mr. Jones married Miss Mollie Davidson of this county, and their union has been blessed by seven children, viz.: James W., Joseph J., Cassandrew, Martha, Ida, Emma and Cleveland. He was elected justice of the peace in 1884, and held that office for two terms. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a strong Democrat.