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Below is a family biography from the book, The History of Franklin County, Arkansas published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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J. M. Pendergrass, a farmer and stock raiser was born in Alabama, October 15, 1842, and is the son of Jason and Susan (Carter) Pendergrass, natives of Virginia. The father died in Alabama in 1842, but the mother removed to Arkansas with her son J. M. in 1859, living here until her death in 1863. Their son, J. M. Pendergrass, remained on the farm and assisted his father with the duties of the same until coming to Franklin County when he settled near Ozark, and was married to Miss A. J. Adams in 1866. She was a native of this county, born in 1860, and the daughter of Columbus and Mary Adams, pioneers of the State, and much respected in the same. Mr. and Mrs. Pendergrass’ union was blessed by the birth of four children: Sula, born October 16, 1870; Susan M., born October 14, 1873; Willie, born January 18, 1876 and Lola, born March 10, 1878. Mr. Pendergrass and his faithful companion through life are both worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are well respected by all who know them. Mr. Pendergrass is the owner of about 613 acres of land, 270 are which are rich bottom land.
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This family biography is one of 163 biographies included in The History of Franklin County, Arkansas published in 1889. For the complete description, click here: Franklin County, Arkansas History, Genealogy, and Maps
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