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Dr. S. D. Luther. Prominent in his professional work, as well as good citizenship, stands the name and record of the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. He is a native of the State of Tennessee, and comes of a long line of ancestry, whose lineage is directly traceable to the great reformer, Martin Luther. Dr. S. D. Luther was born in Dickson County, Tenn., May 15, 1850, the son of Travis Luther, a native of North Carolina, and grandson of George Luther, who made a settlement in that State after coming over from Germany in the latter part of the eighteenth century. Randolph County, N. C., was the early home of the Luthers in America, and from that locality descended to American genealogical history their posterity, who today occupy positions of importance in different parts of the United States. They were, in their earlier history, given to mechanical pursuits, and were inventors of considerable note, while in after years they were strong in their professional work and diversified interests. The mother of Dr. S.D. Luther was Mrs. Lucy (Myatt) Luther, a lady of estimable worth, daughter of Kendrick Myatt, who moved from North Carolina and made for himself and family a home in Tennessee, and whose sterling worth and clever business abilities placed him in the front rank of the bread winners of his locality, and ensured to him great wealth. To this family union of Travis and Lucy (Myatt) Luther were born five sons and two daughters, all now living and occupying leading and prominent positions in their respective localities. Dr. S. D. Luther completed a good education in the schools of his district. His early inclinations were for the study of dentistry, and to the end of completing a thorough knowledge of this business he bent all his energies. While a mere lad he not only read text books upon his profession, but also carried into practice, in his boyish form, the art of his profession, a fact which must be taken into consideration when it becomes known that he is today practically a master in his profession. He completed a thorough course of study, and entered the practice at Fort Graham, Tex., where he was well and favorably known as a skillful operator in dental surgery. Seeking a more northern climate he reluctantly abandoned Fort Graham, and located at Eureka Springs, Ark., but subsequently located at Tahlequah, I. T., where he carried his professional work to a high state of perfection, and gained a strong friendship in the hearts of the people of that sunny city. But the longing for travel had impregnated his nature, and he soon left Tahlequah, and settled at Siloam Springs, Ark., which, after a successful practice, he left, and in the spring of 1888 located in Fayetteville, more for the reason of better school advantages than for any other reason, however, after coming here the Doctor maintained his supremacy as elsewhere, and is today probably the busiest professional man in the county, standing at the head of his profession. He was married in his native State to Miss Fannie Wright, daughter of Isaac Wright, of Hickman County, Tenn., and this union has been blessed by the birth of a son and daughter: Lulu and Clarence, who are proficient in the art of music. Dr. Luther enjoys a lucrative practice, and is on the high road to prosperity. He makes a specialty of gold crowns and contour work, and in this takes the lead. He is a member of the K. of H., holding official position in that order; is a very polite and affable gentleman, a kind and indulgent husband and father, and is held in high esteem by all who know him.