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M. A. Misenheimer, register of Tipton County, was born in Bedford County, Tenn., September 17, 1841, being one of ten children, eight still living. The parents arc J. W. and Hettie Misenheimer. The father is of German descent, born in North Carolina, May 31, 1817, and moved from Middle Tennessee to Alabama, where he lived until 1876, when he moved to Tipton County. He is a farmer by occupation. The mother’s maiden name was Slough, born January 18, 1815. Both parents are living in Covington and the father is assisting his son, M. A., in the duties of his office. M. A. Misenheimer was raised and educated at home. April, 1861, he enlisted in Company A. Third Tennessee Infantry under Col. John C. Brown, the captain being Calvin J. Clack, of Giles County. Mr. Misenheimer was at Fort Donelson, where he was so unfortunate as to lose his right leg, and was taken to Johnson Hospital, at Nashville, where he stayed four months; then spent a year at home, then joined Gen. Roddy’s command and was with him until the war closed. He was a brave soldier and made a fine record. After the war he engaged in teaching in Alabama for some time, and was deputy sheriff of Lawrence County, Ala., for two years. In 1873 he moved to Arkansas and taught school there until 1876 when he moved to Covington. August 5, 1886, he was elected register of Tipton County. Mr. Misenheimer is an ardent Democrat and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and a generous and true gentleman with a host of friends.