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James F. Hood, blacksmith and farmer at Hood Post-office, was born in Greene County, Tenn., July 11, 1833, and is the son of Benjamin and Mary (Draine) Hood, both natives of Greene County, Tenn. They were married in that county, and in 1834 they moved to Alabama, where they remained until their son, James F., was ten years old. They then moved to Dade County, Mo. After remaining here a few years they moved to Madison County, Ark., and located on Loller’s Creek, where they lived five years and then returned to Cedar County, Mo. They then moved on White River, Washington County, Ark., and afterward made several trips to Missouri. He was a great rambler, and died at Washburn, Barry Co., Mo., in 1875, at the age of sixty-five. He was an industrious man, an excellent farmer, but was not satisfied to remain long in one place. His father’s name was John Hood. The mother of James F. is now living and makes her home with him. She is about seventy-five years of age. She is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, of which her husband was a member and deacon for many years. James F. was the eldest of eight children, four now living, born to his parents. They are named as follows: James F., Jahue, Henry B. and G. W. James F. remained with his parents until twenty-two years of age, when he began for himself as a farmer and has followed this occupation ever since. Before grown he worked at the blacksmith trade in connection with farming, and this he has also followed all his life. In 1866 be came to Washington County, Ark., set up his shop and is now the owner of 280 acres of land, all the result of his own exertion. August 2, 1955, he married Miss Sarah Shults, daughter of James Shults. She was born in Missouri and died in Washington County, Ark., August 10, 1856, without issue. April 4, 1861, he married Miss Rebecca Springston, a native of Indiana, born December 3, 1838, and the daughter of William Springton. Seven children were born to this union: David L., John F., Thomas C., Millie, Elizabeth Ina and William Benjamin, who died when two years of age. Mr. Hood is a Republican in politics, is a member of the Masonic fraternity, is a member of the K. of H., and he and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church, of which he is clerk.