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Jacob C. Waters has arisen to considerable prominence in the agricultural affairs of Sevier County, and at the present time is the possessor of 160 acres of land, ninety-five of which are under cultivation, well stocked and improved. He was born at Spartanburg, S. C., July 18, 1851, being a son of E. and H. E. (Kirby) Waters, the former a Georgian and the latter born in South Carolina. The following are the names of the children born to them: Hosea (who was killed in Virginia, during the late war), Wannie, David S., Teresa, Martha E., Mary E., Agnes L. and Jacob C. The father was a farmer, a Royal Arch Mason, and he and his wife were members of the Baptist Church. They died January 14, 1886, and November 18, 1888, respectively. The subject of this sketch acquired a fair practical education in the common schools of South Carolina, but on January 14, 1873, he started west with the intention of coming to Arkansas, and first settled in Sevier County. On reaching here he had not a cent in the world that he could call his own, and was $500 in debt. He soon after began working for H. H. Clory, at $20 per month, continuing for three years, and on December 23, 1875, he was married to Miss Sarah Pickens, who was born in Arkansas, February 2, 1858. They have four children: Andrew E., Ida, William C, and Charley E. Mr. Waters has always followed the occupation of planting, and although he began his career under numerous difficulties, he has prospered and now has a fine farm. Mr. Waters has ever supported the measures of the Democrat party, and he and his wife are earnest and consistent Christians, and are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Mr. Waters is a steward in the same.