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Henry Suratt, captain of police at Fort Smith, was born at Corinth, Miss., June 12, 1850, and is a son of William and Amanda (Harris) Suratt. The father was born in France, and came to America with his parents, who settled near Huntsville, Ala., where he grew to manhood. In 1844 he was married, and in 1872 came to Arkansas, locating at Arkadelphia, where he still lives. He served throughout the entire war. Capt. Suratt attained his growth in Mississippi, and early in life engaged in farming near Corinth. He served two years during the war in Company A, Nineteenth Tennessee (Confederate) Cavalry, commanded by Col. Jeff. Forrest. After 1870 he farmed in Arkansas five years, and then for nine years clerked for William Breen at Fort Smith. He then was employed as receiving and billing clerk by Echols & Johnson for two years. In 1885 he was elected city marshal, which position he held two terms, or until made captain of the police. Mr. Suratt married Miss Belle Harrison, daughter of Willis Harrison, of Alcorn County, Miss., a descendant of Gen. W. H. Harrison. His parents, Luke and Mary Harrison, were from Ireland, and early settlers of Alabama. They died in Alabama. To Mr. and Mrs. Suratt three sons and two daughters have been born: Clara, Willie, Ernest, Mary and Albert. Mrs. Suratt is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and Capt. Suratt is a Knight of Honor.