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Philip W. Mosby, of the substantial firm of Mosby & Smyers, general merchants at Aplin, is a native of De Soto County, Miss., having been born September 17, 1855, as the youngest son of Benjamin and Sarah (Woodson) Mosby. The former, of Scotch-Irish descent, was born near Richmond, Va., about 1820, moved to Tennessee in 1840, and in 1855 to Mississippi. He was a farmer and is now living with Philip. His wife was of French descent, her birth occurring in Richmond, Va., in 1818, and she died in De Soto County, Miss., in 1869. She was the mother of twelve children, of whom Robert O., Mat W., Dora E. and Philip W. are living. The subject of this sketch grew to manhood in Mississippi, and was educated in Hernanda, at the age of fifteen entering upon his career as clerk in the general store of Caffrey & Robertson, of Hernanda, where he remained five years. Going thence to Love Station, he was similarly engaged for Banks, Love & Co., remaining three years. During his clerkship he attended school for a short time and also farmed one year. In 1881 Mr. Mosby came to Perry County, Ark., and located at Aplin, forming his present partnership in October of that year. A good stock, valued at about $3,000, is carried, just such as meets the demands of the surrounding territory, and an extended patronage is accorded them. In 1881 Mr. Mosby was appointed postmaster, which position he still holds. In February, 1883, he married Miss Anna S. Solomon, a native of De Soto County, Miss., born in 1860, and the daughter of Joseph H. and Emma E. (Jayner) Solomon. They have had two children: Emma W. and Minnie A. (deceased.) Mr. Mosby has been since 1887 a member of Aplin Lodge, No. 444, A. F. & A. M., and is now its Master. He is also a member of the K. of H., joining in 1888. In politics he is a Democrat, having cast his first presidential vote for Tilden and Hendricks. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church. He is a good business man and well-to do.