Attorneys & Lawyers from Little River County Arkansas

 Little River County Attorneys

From Research by

Judge John C. Finley lll

1. Joseph J. Taaffe - Died Little River County – Practiced 1866 to 1872 in Little River

County – Rocky Comfort. College education

2. A. D. Hawkins – Born 1827 in North Carolina – Practiced Rocky Comfort from

1860’s to 1903. – Educated at Jefferson College, Pa.

3. W. D. C. Hankins – Born 1838 in Little River County – Practiced in Rocky

Comfort – 1869 to 1880 – Educated at Monticello College, AR

4. J. C. Head – Born 1828 and died 1902 – Practiced law at Richmond 1868 to 1898.

Studied law

5. Hindman Head – Born 1860 died about 1898 - Practiced law at Richmond 1882 to

1898 – college education.

6. James D. Head – Born 1872 died 1946 – Practiced 1898 through 1940 – Richmond,

DeQueen and Texarkana.

7. Judge James S. Dollarhide – Born 1815 – Admitted to Bar 1866 – studied law –

Practiced in Rocky Comfort until 1883. Was County and Probate Judge.

8. Ed. W. Dollarhide – Born in Little River County – studied law – Practiced in Rocky

Comfort from 1880 until 1892.

9. Judge L. J. Joyner – born 1822 in Tennessee. Admitted to Bar in 1845 – Educated

at Brownsville Institute. Studied law after graduation – Practiced law in Richmond

1861 until about 1900.

10. William F. Joyner – born 1830 in Tennessee. Studied law, admitted to Bar in 1876.

Practiced law in Richmond until the 1890’s.

11. Ralph E. Phelps – born 1833 in Virginia. Admitted to Bar in 1855. Practiced in

Rocky Comfort from about 1868 until the 1880’s.

12. S. L. Anderson – born 1843 in Texas. Admitted to bar in 1873. A teacher and real

estate business in Richmond.

13. Lewis Davis – died 1907. Practiced law at Rocky Comfort from about 1860 until

moved to Dover, Pope County, Arkansas in1878.  His son, Jeff Davis was an

attorney, Governor of Arkansas and Senator.

14. W. S. Curran – no information available

15. Gen. Robert G. Shaver – born 1830 – Educated at Ernovy and Senry College,

Virginia, admitted to Bar 1850. Practiced until his death in 1915 in several counties

including Sevier and Little River County. Died in Foreman, AR.

16. “Bee” Smith – College of law, New Orleans and England. Moved to Little River

County after the Civil War but never practiced law.

17. T. G. T. Steel born 1816 in Virginia. Studied law after coming to Arkansas. Circuit

Judge 1873-1874 in Sevier County.

18. A. P. Steel – born 1880, admitted to Bar 1903 and practiced in several counties.

19. Judge J. S. Steel – born 1850 and died 1934. Admitted to Bar 1875 and practiced

in several counties.

20. Judge George Steel – born 1890 and died 1943. Admitted to Bar 1912, moved to

Ashdown in 1910 and to Nashville in 1924.

21. Walter Hopson – County Judge – listed in Martindale Directory in 1890-1891.

22. P. B. Williams – Born 1854 in South Carolina and was admitted to Bar 1872.

Educated at Virginia Military Institute. Practiced in Foreman from 1872 until his

death in 1921.

23. James D. Shaver – born 1861 and admitted to Bar in 1884 in Little River County.

President of Arkansas Bar from 1912-1913. Practiced in Ashdown until his death

about 1925.

24. Judge Jefferson T. Cowling – born 1862 in Arkansas and died in 1917 in Ashdown.

Admitted to Bar in 1885. Educated at Peabody Normal College, then studied law.

Started at Richmond, then the first attorney listed in Ashdown in Martindale’s 1900

Edition.

25. F. H. Taylor – born 1855 – Admitted to Bar in 1885.

26. Lon T. Jones – born 1880 in Lockesburg and was admitted to the Bar. Did not

actively practice.

27. C. E. Jones and Ernest Fair, first lawyers to establish offices in Millkin (Wilton) in

the 1890’s.

28. B. J. Stuart – Practice law in Winthrop and moved to Mena, AR prior to 1914

29. George N. Cannon – Admitted to Practice Law in Little River County in 1912.

Moved to Stephens, AR about 1914.

30. J. L. Livesay – born 1871 Missouri. Admitted to Bar in 1894 and practiced in

Foreman from 1907 until about 1930’s.

31. Otis Gilleylen – born 1884 and died 1955. Admitted to Bar in 1904. Practiced in

Foreman, AR until his death.

32. June R. Morrell – born 1886 and died about 1935. Admitted to Bar in 1909.

Practiced in Ashdown from 1911 until his death.

33. Seth C. Reynolds – Born 1878 in Faulkner, Co., AR and died in Ashdown in 1966.

Educated at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Admitted to Bar in 1907.

Practiced in Ashdown from 1907 until the 1960’s except from 1933-1939 which he

spent in Washington, DC.

34. A. D. DuLaney – born 1877 in Ben Lomond, AR and died in Ashdown in 1953.

Educated at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Admitted to Bar in 1904.

Opened office in Ashdown in 1905 and practiced here until 1930. In the 1930’s and

1940’s in Little Rock, AR.

35. John J. DuLaney – born 1885 in Ben Lomond, AR. Educated at Vanderbilt

University Law School. Admitted to Bar in 1913 and practiced in Ashdown from

1917 until 1945.

36. Frank M. Locke – born 1886 in Little River County. Educated at Vanderbilt

University Law School. Admitted to Bar in 1914. Practiced in Ashdown one year.

Managed a plantation.

37. James H. Williams – born 1883 in Foreman and died in Ashdown in 1964.

Admitted to Bar in 1923. Studied law and actively practiced law in Ashdown from

1923 until his retirement. He was a member of the Shaver, Shaver and Williams

law firm.

38. Judge Cecil E. Johnson, Sr. - Born 1888 in Lockesburg, AR. Died in 1955.

Admitted to the Bar in 1911. Practiced in Ashdown from 1918-1922. Chancellor

Judge from 1922 – 1933. Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court 1933-1934.

Studied law in an office. Practiced again in Ashdown from 1940 until his death.

39. Judge Ben Shaver – born 1888 in Howard County, died in 1969 in Texarkana.

Educated in University of Arkansas School of Law and admitted to Bar in 1914.

Practiced 54 years in Miller, Hempstead, and Little River Counties.

40. R. Coker Thomas – Born in 1915 in Ashdown and died in 1955 in Ashdown.

Educated at Cumberland University in Tennessee. Admitted to Bar in 1947.

Practiced in Ashdown from 1947 until 1955.

41. Robert Tipton – born 1914 in Oklahoma and died in 1973 in Foreman, AR.

Educated at University of Arkansas Law School and admitted to Bar in 1948.

Practiced in Foreman and taught college in Oklahoma.

42. Sam A. Davis – Practiced here less than 5 years, coming from Little Rock and Hot

Springs to Ashdown.

LAWYERS OF LITTLE RIVER COUNTY
1975

1. Cecil E. Johnson, Jr. – Graduated University of Arkansas School of Law in 1941.

Opened his office with his father in Ashdown in 1941.

2. John C. Finley, Jr. – Graduated from College of Ozarks, 1935 and the University of

Arkansas School of Law, 1938. Opened his law office in Ashdown, in January

1938 and practiced continuously except during his service in World War II. He

died in 1994.

3. John C. Finley, III – Graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1971 and the

University of Arkansas School of Law in 1974 and began his practice of law with

his father in Ashdown.

4. Fred Embry Pickett – Graduated from A. and M. College in Monticello, AR and the

University of Arkansas School of Law in 1964l. Opened his law office in Ashdown

in 1965.

5. Eric Bishop – Graduated from Centenary College and the University of Arkansas

School of Law in 1969. He opened his office in Ashdown in 1972

6. Ted C. Capeheart – graduated from Henderson State in 1969 and the University of

Arkansas School of Law in 1975. He opened his office in Ashdown in March

1975.

The above articles are for information only and may contain erroneous information. 

published in the  LRCGS Journal

1910 Article about 3 Little River County Arkansas Mothers

 

Fort Worth Star Telegram, May 22, 1910

Catherine "Maggie" Thomas Howard

Catherine Howard was born about 1874 in Arkansas to Mack and Lucy Thomas.  

She married Eddie Howard on April 4, 1891 in Little River County.  

Some of their Children:  

Alice, born 10/14/1891

Clara, born 7/13/1893

Ida, born 8/13/1894

Lawyer, born 9/11/1895

John Thomas Sherman, born 6/14/1897

Lena, born 7/1899

Joseph, born 9/28/1900

Julia, born 1901

Onnie, born 11/11/1904

Etha, born 4/6/1906

Eugene, born 4/6/1906

Eugenie, born 4/6/1906

Myrtle, born 1908

Bettie, born 12/1909

Emma, born 10/10/1913

Ed, born 8/31/1915 

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No info found on Mrs. Abraham Bullock

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A possibility for Laura Rundles is a Mrs Richard Rundle,  age 54, with 24 children born, and only 8 surviving. No other sources found for her.

Birthday Party Held For Ashdown's First Citizen

 September 10, 1930  ~~Little River News

The 84th birthday of Mrs. M.A. Dupree was observed with a dinner Sunday, September 7, at the home of Mr. & Mrs. A.B. Hambleton of this city.  Mrs. Dupree was the first woman settler of Ashdown, her husband, the late W.D Dupree, building the first home after the town was located by the railroad in 1882.  She has resided here continuously ever since, and has a large number of descendants, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nearly all of whom were present on this occasion....(attending) Mr. & Mrs. JH Coggins, Mr. & Mrs. JH Welch and children, Mrs. Lucy Thomas, Mrs. Charles Waddell and baby, Mr. & Mrs. A Hambleton of Ashdown, Mrs. WH Crouch, Mr. and Mrs. Eber McDowell and children, Mrs. Bryant Duncan of  Ogden.  Hyman Dupree of Texarkana, Mrs. William Lambert, Miss Allie Dale Lambert of Winthrop, Mrs. Robert Wright And grandchildren of Foreman.  Jean G Lambert of Alabama and Frazier Wright of Wilton. 

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{Martha Ann Pounds Dupree} 

Little River News- Feb 1 1932 

Link to her memorial on 

findagrave

Richard Coker Thomas

 

Little River News

October 11-1955 

Bullet Kills Prosecutor

ASHDOWN, Ark. 

Prosecutor Richard  Coker Thomas, 40, was shot to death in front of the little River County jail here last night, and a former mental patient whom Thomas was sending to jail was  arrested on an open charge.

 Sheriff Aubrey Thrash said a murder charge would be filed against 67 year old John Spencer Furlow, who lived alone on a small farm three miles outside this small southwest Arkansas town. Thomas was shot in the heart with a .22-ca!iber revolver. Thrash said Furlow fired two other shots into a group of men standing nearby, but no one else was injured. The sheriff said Furlow was committed to the state hospital for the mentally ill at Little Rock from 1936 to 1940. 

Thomas had ordered Furlow jailed on grounds that he had threatened several townspeople with a shotgun. The sheriff said that when he took Furlow's arm to lead him to jail, Furlow drew a pistol and fired at the prosecutor. 

Richard Coker Thomas

1915-1955 

Buried Ashdown Cemetery, Ashdown, Ar

Son of 

Richard Emory & Leona Permilla Graves Thomas

Husband of Alphatique Cole

married 4/13/1941 

1905 Obituaries

1905 Obituaries 

Little River News 

September 15, 1905

J.R. O'Neil- one of our most prosperous farmers from Little River County, died at his home near Hick's School house last Friday afternoon of swamp fever, an illness of about nine days.  Mr. O'Neil came to this county from Hempstead County about 2 years ago.  He leaves a wide and six children to mourn his death.  The remains were buried Saturday afternoon by the Woodmen of the World.  We extend our sympathies to the bereaved family. 

James Morgan- James Morgan was killed Tuesday in DeQueen 

Dr. A.B. Bishop of this county received a telephone message Tuesday to inform him of the fatal accident to James, the 15 year old son of the late Dr. R.S. Morgan.  James was up a tree when he accidentally fell to the ground, sustaining injuries from which he died. 

Mrs. M. Clampit- "Resolution of Respect" from the Women's Home missionary Society of Richmond on the death of Mrs Clampit, who departed this life August 28, 1905.  "Whereas, God in his unerring wisdom has seen fit to call from us, one so full of faith and good works, and who, by herdaily walk and conversations, endearing herself to all who know her.  Therefore be it Resolved, that we sincerely deplore the loss of our friend and co-worker, yet in so doing acknowledge therein the hand of all the wise and merciful; Father, who ever "Chasteneth those whom he loveth." 

September 22, 1905 

Green Holsten Mosely.  U. Mosely of this city received a letter from Mrs. Holsten Mosely informing him of the death of her husband of New Orleans of yellow fever on Wednesday of last week.  He had been at New Orleans about two years and leaves wife and one child to mourn his death.  (Note: The Little River News mentions here that the following was taken from a New Orleans newspaper.) 

Green H. Mosely, an estimable young resident of the lower coast, died to the prevailing fever.  He had taken ill about a week ago and though all that was possible was done in his behalf, he succumbed.  

The deceased was but a few days lacking 24 years and a native of Ashdown.  His parents dead, and his near relatives live in Arknasas. 

Three years ago, Mr Mosely came to Algiers and entered the government service at the naval station in a clerical position.  At the time of his death, he was chief clerk to Naval Contractors Roberts of the department of construction and repair, and was regarded as a thoroughly competent and most capable attache. 

A little more than a year ago, he married Miss Edna Percella Gersdorf, daughter of Capt.  Gus Gersdorf, of the lower coast, who, with a baby girl, survives him.  He was a thorough gentleman and was esteemed by all with whom he came in contact, particularly hgis fellow employees of the Naval Station. 

To the heartbroken wife, sincere sympathy is extended in this hour of bereavement.  The funeral was held this morning at 10 am from his residence, No 1500 Patterson St., and internment at Algiers with Rev. W.S. Slack of Mt Olivet Episcopal Church officiating.  

Miss Pearl Chewning- daughter of Will Chewning, died at the residence of Mr and Mrs George Chewning in this city.  She died yesterday of consumption. 

Jordie McCord- son of Mr and Mrs P.M. McCord, died at the residence of his parents near Hick's School house yesterday morning of swamp fever.  

Will Thomas- a colored man of Ben Lomond was killed at Wilton last Tuesday night by being run over by a K.C. work train.  Both legs and hands were cut off. 

Albert Craddock- shot by his brother George Craddock, of Mt. Ida.  The brothers were principal owners of the mill and mercantile business at Silver City.  Shooting was over business matters. 

September 29, 1905 

W.H. Potts- committed suicide at DeQueen last Friday night by hanging himself to a rafter in the second story of the new school building.  An inquest was held by Justice Merideth, the jury returns a verdict of death by suicide.  A letter taken from the pocket of the deceased and signed by him attribute this act to domestic trouble.  Mr. potts was about 60 years of age and leaves a wife and several small children.  He was a former resident at Pine Prairie, in this county, and moved to DeQueen about 2 months ago and opened a boarding house.  The remains were brought to this place last Saturday night and were buried at Richmond Cemetery Sunday afternoon. 

October 13, 1905 

Capt. A. Kyle age 75 died at Hempstead County.  He was an old landmark of the county and had lived at Washington and Hope together for over 50 years.  He was marshall at Hope for a number of years.  He married Miss Belle McLain.  Capt. Kyle leaves a wife, daughter, Mrs. White Brasell,; son, Jesse of Dallas, Tx.  He had a good war record under Gen Cabell, was a staunch Democrat and had many warn personal friends.  He will be buried here tomorrow. 

October 20, 1905 

George W. Orton, died at Mena.  He was laid to rest in old cemetery here on August 22, 1905. 

Col. W.L. Whitaker a promionent and well known citizen of Texarkana, died at St. Louis last week. The remains were shipped to Texarkana for burial.  he had been a resident of Texarkana for many yearts having gone there when the city was but a little village, and has been identified with many industries.  It was mainly through his efforts that the Kansas City Southern was built into there. 

November 3, 1905 

Mrs. M.A.T. Fomby- died yesterday in this city.  Burial will be tomorrow.  She was the mother in law of W.H. Furlow.  

November 10, 1905 

Frank Henry- a conductor who had charge of a work train on the KCS was killed by his train in Horatio, 40 miles north of here, on November 6.  He leaves a wife and two children who reside in Texarkana. 

November 17, 1905 

Mrs. Dollarhide, wife of Judge J. S. Dollarhide, died at her home in Rocky Comfort Monday at age 74.  She was one of the oldest settlers of this county and her many friends will be grieved to learn of her death. 

David Locke- the little son of Mr Frank Locke of this city died at the home of his grandparents, Mr and Mrs DB Coulter at Folmina Monday after a short illness.  Little David had spent the summer with relatives in Indiana and his father had brought him home.  he went to visit his grandparents and was attacked with throat trouble to which he was subject.  Everything that could be done was done to relieve him, but of no avail.