Biographies of Wayne County, Tennessee Connections From The
Arkansas 1911 – 1912 Confederate Veterans Census

ARNOLD, Thomas Jefferson Harrison, of Yale, Arkansas, was born March 20, 1842 in the County of Wane, Tenn., the son of Thomas Arnold and Mary Lackey of Wane Co., Tenn. Thomas Arnold was a Baptist preacher for about 40 years up till his death. Subject attended private school in Izard Co., Arkansas for about 8 years. His teachers were Thos. Arnold, John Byler, and Sullivan. He was a farmer, and enlisted in Izard Co., Ark. in June 1862 under Marion Gipson, was in Batesville Inf. In active service 3 years. Commissioned officers were S. S. Tailor, and Gray. Regt. Officers were M. Gipson, Matthew McGlothlin, Capt. Hollowell, James Shale. Some of the private soldiers were T. J. H. Arnold, J. D. Arnold, Jas. Cobb, Green Cobb. Rutlage Smith, George Gipson, I. R. Gun, Stanch Smith, Watt Grimit, Amos Moody, John Johnson, Davidson Johnson, Jos. Pernan, Bill Permian, Jim Ross, Bill Taylor, Arch. Milton, Bill Hopkins, Jim Self, Chris Stroud, Bill Hutton, John Hooker, Jef Dickson, Bill Rose, Jo. Byler, Ben Brady, John Jacops, John Scipert, Pies Thompson, Bill Broos. He stated, “My company joined Jas. R. Shales Reft. at Batesville from which place we marched to Van Bruen from there over to Fort Smith where there was a little scrimmaging. Nothing of importance between Ft. Smith and Little Rock. At Little Rock there I took sick and not able to be with the army any more. Subject’s wife was Malinda Catherine Moody, who he married in May, 1868 in Berry Co., MO. She was the daughter of Joshua Moody and his wife Joanna Moody, who lived at Independence Co., Ark. Children:

1. Marth Ann Arnold m. Elias Jackson Dickerson, Yale, Ark.
2. George Thomas Arnold, single, Yale, Ark.
3. John Elmer Arnold, single, Yale, Ark.

Certification no recorded, undated.

CLAY, James William, of Emmet, Arkansas, born 19 Dec., 1833 in IL, the son of Thomas Newton Clay born at Bedford Co., TN. Maiden name of subject’s mother was Dabney Ray, daughter of ____Ray and his wife, Jennie, who lived in Bedford Co., TN. Subject was educated in Lincoln Co., TN, was a farmer, a Democrat and a Methodist. Private Co., K, 12th Ark. Regt. 4 years of service. Married Matilda Sutton, daughter of James and Isabella Sutton who lived in Wayne Co., TN. married 8 Nov 1853. Children:

1. Sabry I. Clay, m. Wm. T. Clark, Emmet, Art.
2. Nancy A. Clay, m. Thomas M. Hudson, Washington, Ark.
3. Eliza J. Clay, m. Samuel B. Clark, Emmet, Ark.
4. Sarah I. Clay, m. Ikey Gorham, Wilton, Ark.
5. William N. Clay, Emmet, Ar.

Certified by T. A. Turner, Assessor of Hemptead Co., AR, 18 Jun 1912

CYPERT, Jesse Newton of Searcy, Ark., born 5 Dec 1823, at Indian Creek, Wayne Co., TN, son of Jesse Cypert born at Tar River, NC Was in Cornwalls Brigade, Andrew Jackson Div., in War of 1812. Was at Battle of New Orleans. There he was honorably discharged after the Battle, Jan. 8, 1815. He was the son of Francis Cypert and his wife Abigal Johnson Cypert, who lived at Wayne Co., TN. Maiden name of subject’s mother was Jamima Wortham, dau. of Jas. Wortham of Warren Co. TN. “None of my ancestors was in the Revolution. My great uncle Robin Cypert, brother of my grandfather Francis Cypert was a Revolutionary veteran and I have seen his discharge and pension certificate. My father was at athe Battle of New Orleans in War of 1812.” Subject was educated in county school in Wayne Co., TN and was licensed to practice in 1849. Began active practice of law in Marion, Crittenden Co., [ARK] in May, 1850 and came to Searcy, White Co.,, Feb 14 1851 where he served, resided and practiced law. Was a Whig until after the Civil War – since has been identified with the Democratic Party. Was a member of M. E. Church, South; Masons and Oddfellows. “Have written for publication a Chapter on Secession Convention of Ark. published in Vol. One, pages 314-324, Arkansas Historical Publication. Was a Captain of Co. A, Deshias’ 5th Ark. Bat. on the organization of same. Was elected Major at Pocahontas, Ark., in Nov., 1861, after the Battle of Shiloh – it was consolidated with 8th Ark. Reft and was discharged and sent in Commissary Dept. in Train, Mississippi. Married Sarah Harlen Crow, daughter of Joshua B. Crow and wife Lavinia West Crow who lived at West Point, Ark. Married in White Co., Ark, Feb 6, 1855. “J. B. Crow, my wife’s father, was the son of Rev. Charles Crow and his wife Sarah Harlon. Her mother, Lavinia (West) Crow, was the daughter of the Rev. William West and his wife Mary (Howard) West.” Children:

1. Florence, oldest daughter married Wm. Watkins, died August 6, 1896
2. Allice m. H. W. Smith and died Feb. 11, 1896
3. Eugene Cypert, my only son, married L. I. Seat, and they now reside at Searcy, Ark. Eugene Cypert is my present law partner.

Certified by Dave M. Holleman, Assessor of White Co., Ark. 15 Jan 1912.

FREDEKING, Alford Thedore of Caldren, Ark. was born Feb. 6, 1845 at Waynsboro, Wayne Co., Tenn. the son of George Thedore Fredeking of Germany. Maiden name of subject’s mother was Martha Richerson, dau. of William Richerson. Subject was a farmer and a Democrat. He was assigned to Reeves Regt. Cav. under Capt. John Mitchell, Col. Reeves and Gen. McCray; was in battles at Grand Prairie, Ark. and Fredericktown, Mo. Married in Lawrence Co., Ark Edna Matilda Thompson.

Certified by J. W. Duke, Assessor of Clebourne Co., Ark. July 15, 1912

HOLLABAUGH, James Calvin, of Prairie Grove, Ark, born 4 Jul 1845 in Perry Co., TN, the son of Jacob Hollabaugh, born at Linden, Perry Co., TN, who lived in Wayne Co., TN. He was the son of George Hollabaugh and his wife Catherine Fraley who was raised in Roan Co., NC near Salsbury. Maiden name of subject’s mother was Catharine Fralay, originally from Germany. “My great-grandmother Catharine Fraley in the time of the Revolutionary War, and died at the age of 104 years, came across the ocean in a walnut chest (?)”. Subject was educated in the German language and had a German Bible. He was a Democrat, Mason and Southern Methodist. Was a soldier in the Civil War, 2nd Corporal, 9th Tenn. Cav., Co. H, Forrest old Brigade. Married the daughter of James and Rachel Harvey of Wayne Co., TN (name not given). The Harveys came from Georgia to Tennessee and were of Irish descent. Children:

1. William Allen Hollabaugh
2. Joe Brown Hollabaugh
3. Rufus Milton Hollabaugh
4. Rachel Hollabaugh, m. ______Ingram
5. Mary Frances Hollabaugh
6. Allis Hollabaugh
7. Thomas Tilden Hollabaugh
8. Vergey Ann Hollabaugh
9. John Tilden Hollabaugh

Certified by Walter Shreve, Assessor of Washington Co., AR, 9 Apr 1912

ISOM, William Henderson, of Tillar, Ark, was born 31 Aug 1833 in Maury Co., TN the son of John Isom of Virginia, who lived in Wayne Co., TN. He served under Gen. Jackson in the War of 1812. He was the son of Jonathan Alexander Isom and his wife Elizabeth Walker, who lived in Wayne Co., TN. Maiden name of subject’s mother was Elizabeth Kenneday, daughter of Alexander Kenneday of Wayne Co., TN. “My great-grandparents came from England and first settled in Virginia, then my grandfather, Jonathan Isom, came to Wayne Co., TN.” Subject was educated in country schools of Marshall Co., Miss. He was a farmer, beginning in 1857 in Marshall Co., MS and continued there until 1858, then moved to Drew Co., Ark, and then continued my occupation until present. Was a Democrat and a Mason, M.E. Church South. Was a Capt of Co. B, 9th Ark. Regt. Enlisted at Pine Bluff, Ark in 1861, served about 12 months and was wounded on April 16 at Shiloh, Tenn. was then transferred to Texas post service, Commissary Dept. and remained in this service till end of war, surrendered at Sherveport, LA. “After 4 years service in Confederate War, I came back to Drew Co., Ark, and took part in resisting the horrible “Carpet Bag” rule to which we were subject to ten or eleven years, which was finally overcome by our persistent efforts and I am thankful to say, we now have a happy and prosperous country.” Married Dorcus A. Erwin, daughter of John and Priscilla Erwin on 21 Jun 1859 in Drew Co., Ark. Raised two orphan girls, Fannie Harris who married Reubin Smith, Selma, Ark. and Kate Stephenson who married William Bradley, Selma, Ark.

Certified by M. M. Dickson, Assessor of Drew Co., Ark. 5 Apr 1912

KERLEY, William Garrett, presently living at Harrison, AR. was born Mck 5, 1835, Waynesborrow, Wayne County, Tenn. Father’s full name was James Kerley born in NC. Grandfather was Daniel Kerley; grandmother was Ann Kerley, both of whom lived in Albermoile Co. VA. Mother’s maiden name was Elizabeth Rorie. “Both my grandfathers were in the Revolutionary War.” Early education at Waynesborrow, Tenn, Teacher A. W. Mack. Occupation: Farmer. Military service: First Lieut in Shalers Reg Com. C., 1861, Apr 12 Uncle Col. Coffey. Joe Selbys Brig in Prices Army. Surrendered Jun 5 1865. Politically a Democrat; member of the Missionary Baptist. Wife was Nancy Jane Cypert and they married near Locus Grove AR Dec 9 1860. She was the daughter of Anderson Cypert and Fannie Cypert who lived in Stone Co., Ark. Names of children and places of residence:

James T./ Ocie Peacock, Child Tex
John to Olive Eldridge, Springer Okla.
Bell to L. Cityzen, Wichitau Fall, Tex.
Henry to Gracie Peacock, Huston, Tex.
Rebeca to Joe Corner, Tulsey, Okla.
Lafayette to Mary Robinson, Olvey, Ark.
Reuben, Pierce City, MO
Grover, Springfield, Mo.

PRINCE, Thomas Elik, of Texarkana, Ark, was born 19 Jun 1849 in Wayne Co., TN the son of Thomas Prince, born Jan 1808 at Waynesboro, Bedford Co., TN. He was the son of Louis? Prince, and his wife. Maiden name of subject’s mother was Lucinda Holt, born in Williamson Co., TN, 1812, and her father was a soldier in the War of 181. “My father was a Baptist preacher, ordained 56 years ago – my grandpa Prince was a farmer – Grandpa Holt was a soldier in the British War and was in the Battle of New Orleans, La.” Subject was a farmer and a Baptist. Served in 1864 until close of war. Married Pauline Francis Pattillo born in Ga, moved to Ark in 1854, daughter of Thomas Elik Pattillo and his wife Joycey who lived at Texarkana, Ark. Children:

1. Amy? Eler Prince born 1874
2. Clemona? Elik Prince born 1877
3. Joycey Lucindy Prince born 1883
4. Clinton John Wesley Prince born 1885
5. Thomas Joseph Prince, born 1887
6. Cartie Susan Jane Prince born 1889
7. Calsin Elishey Prince born 1891
8. Sidney Alford Prince born 1894
9. Liley Francis Prince born 1898

no certification or date (Miller Co., Ark.)

ROSS, James Wilson, of Charleston, Ark, RFD#, was born 13 Jan 1845 at Waynesboro, Wayne Co., TN, the son of William Benham Ross born near Waynesboro, Tenn. He held office of Sheriff in Wayne Co., Tenn, also of Kern Co., Calif. He lived in Tenn. until 1854, then went to Calif, where he lived two years, died 1872. He was the son of James W. and Catherine Ross who lived near Waynesboro. Maiden name of subject’s mother was Serene? Mack, daughter of Aquilla Wilson Mack who lived near Waynesboro, afterwards at Mt. Hope School, three miles north of Waynesboro. He was a farmer, Democrat, Cumberland Presbyterian, Mason and Odd Fellow. Was a private in Co. A, 9th Tenn. Cav. which was consolidated with another Co. and was known as Co. F of said regiment. Enlisted 10 Aug 1862 and at the surrender under Gen. Bedford Forrest at Gainesville, Ala., on the 10 day of May, 1865. Married 1st Harriet Elizabeth Jones, daughter of William Jones and his wife, Nancy Helton, dau. of Samuel Helton, 3 Oct 1876, near Waynesboro, Tenn. (Does not name 2nd wife). Children:

1. William Thomas Ross m. Mittie May, Paris, Logan Co.
2. Sere Jean Ross, single. of near Charleston, Ark.
3. Virginia Ann Ross, Fort Smith, Ark.
4. Chessie Catherine m. Rufus Mayfield, Charleston, Ark.
5. James Rodgers Ross, at home
6. Susan Elizabeth Ross, at home
7. Stella Electa Ross, at home

Certified by (unsigned and undated). Franklin Co., Ark.

SHARP, Matthew James, of Haynesville, La, was born 7 June 1837 in Wayne Co., TN the son of Alfred David Sharp born at Waynesboro, Wayne Co., TN who lived at Pinhook, Wayne Co., Tenn. He was the son of William and Julia Ann Sharp of SC. Maiden name of subject’s mother was Elizabeth Lawson, daughter of Mordicai and Fanny Lawson of Wayne Co., TN. Served with Co. B, 19th Ark. Regt., enlisted 25 Jun 1862, discharged 19 May 1865. Married Sarah E. McDonald, daughter of John and Neoma (Cox) McDonald of SC on 20 Oct 1859 in Ark. (no children named).

Certified by Auby Rowe, Tax Assessor of Columbia, Co., AR, 2 Aug 1912

WALLACE, Leonard Riley Ashley of Ozark, Ark. was born 16 Feb 1845 in Johnson Co., Ark, the son of Leonard Walker Wallace of SC, who lived in Johnson and Washington Cos. Ark. He was the son of William S. Wallace who lived 4½ miles east of Fayetteville, Ark. Maiden name of subject’s mother was Emily Pace, daughter of Twitty Pace, who lived at Johnson Co., Ark. and Fannie (Fannin?) Co., Texas. “Twitty Pace was (I think) the first circuit clerk of Pope Co., Ark”. Subject was educated at Fayetteville, Ark. about 1854 Ark. College, Robert Graham Ozark Inst., Wallace Institute Van Buren, Ark and Cane Hill College. Was a lawyer 1888, Ozark, Ark. County Treasurer, Circuit Clerk and County Judge, Franklin Co., Ark. was a Democrat and Mason, Carter Cahpter #58. J. J. Walker’s Co., First Regt. Ark. State Troops, April to Sep, 1861, NW 15th Ark Inf 1861 to 1865, served with Companies I and K. Married Laura Ann Montague, daughter of William J. and Emily E. (Whitley) Montague of Ozark, Ark. Wife born 26 Jun 1853; married at Ozark, Ark, 16 Feb 1869. Wife was granddaughter of Abram Montague of Wayne Co., TN. Child:

1. Eula Jean married Lewis Penn, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Not certified, Franklin Co., Ark. 1 Feb 1912.