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Hon. Benjamin F. Boone (deceased), attorney, merchant and farmer, of Washington County, Ark., was born in Tennessee, December 29, 1828. His father, James Boone, was born in North Carolina, December 12, 1788, and was a soldier of the War of 1812; died June 11, 1856. His wife, Sophia Boone, reared a family of five children: Daniel T. Beya, F. E. Bernoulli, Cornelia, Veleria and Lafayette. The parents of the above-named children came to Arkansas in the spring of 1830, and settled in Washington County, where they spent the remainder of their days. He, James Boone, was chosen and served as a delegate from said county in the territorial convention that framed the first constitution of the State of Arkansas, he being a second blood cousin of the noted Indian fighter of Kentucky fame, Daniel Boone. Benjamin F. Boone was brought to Arkansas by his parents and grew to maturity in Washington County, where he studied law, and after being admitted to the bar practiced his profession a few years. Later he located at what is known as Boone’s Grove, where he engaged in merchandising and held the position of postmaster until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted In Brooks’ Confederate regiment, being promoted to the rank of second lieutenant. December 7 he received a gunshot wound, from which he died March 1, 1868. He was one of the leading men of the county and held several important offices, having represented Washington County in the State Legislature, two regular and one called session, being elected on the Democratic ticket. He was a leading member of the I. O. O. F., and his death was universally lamented by all who knew him. November 25, 1852, his marriage with Miss Susan A. Robertson was celebrated. She was born in Tennessee July 10, 1833, and was the daughter of John and Priscilla (Howry) Robertson, natives of Tennessee, and immigrated to Arkansas in 1845. Here the father died in 1884, followed by the wife seven months later. They were the parents of twelve children, of whom are now living Eliza Sharp, Margaret Danields, Thomas H. and R. J. Robertson and Mrs. Susan A. Boone. There were four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Boone: DeWitt T., living in Texas; Bernoulli, and Ines, wife of Ruford D. Robbins, a well-to-do farmer, and Edwin G., who is residing on the home place with his mother. He was born on the 16th of December, 1859; was born and reared on the farm where he now resides, being a young man of energy, ability, sturdy and prosperous habits, a Democrat in politics, and is a stanch supporter of the principles of that party.