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Elbert F. Solomon. To the many readers of the present volume, Mr. Solomon is known as one of the highly respected citizens of Lonoke County. Originally from Munroe County, Ala., he was born May 29, 1853, and is the son of Tobias and Sarah (Goodwin) Solomon, both natives of Alabama, where they lived and died. Among the very earliest pioneers of that part of Alabama was John Solomon, the grandfather of Elbert F., who immigrated to that locality from North Carolina at an early day. The subject of this sketch is the youngest of a family of five children, and having lost his parents when in his fourth year, he was left to the care of his grandfather. He received such meager advantages for schooling as were to be had in those days, and when sixteen years of age began life for himself as a farm laborer. In 1871 he went to Louisiana, remained for three years, working in the same capacity, and in 1874 removed to Arkansas, locating in Lonoke County, where, in 1880, he purchased his present farm. This consists of 200 acres, with 100 under cultivation, and in 1884 Mr. Solomon built his cotton gin, six miles northwest from Lonoke. It has steam-power, elevator and all the modern improvements. Mr. Solomon’s first wife was Miss Florence Lambert, their marriage taking place in 1872, and at her death, which occurred in 1881, she left two bright little daughters. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and an excellent and highly respected woman. In 1882 Mr. Solomon was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Eagle, daughter of Howell Hicks and the widow of Daniel Eagle. He is a Democrat in politics, and with his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He is chairman of the school board, and always takes an active interest in educational matters, and especially in School District No. 24, where a good school-house and excellent teaching prevail.