Local History - Newton County Times

Gone, but not forgotten: First families of Newton County, the Henderson family

Davis L. Henderson was born in 1787 in Chester County, South Carolina. He married Susannah Claiborne around 1809 in Overton County, Tennessee. She was born about 1794 in North Carolina. In 1850, he … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 1/14/25

Gone, but not forgotten: First families in Newton County, John Lindsey Pierce family

John Lindsey Pierce was born about 1815 in Tennessee, according to the 1850 census. He married Mary “Polly” Burdine in St. Charles, Missouri, Nov. 26, 1834. She had been born there in … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 1/2/25

Gone, but not forgotten: First families in Newton County, John Lindsey Pierce family

John Lindsey Pierce was born about 1815 in Tennessee, according to the 1850 census. He married Mary “Polly” Burdine in St. Charles, Missouri, Nov. 26, 1834. She had been born there in … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 12/24/24

Gone, but not forgotten: First families in Newton County, Solomon Harp family

Solomon Harp was born around 1790 in Granville County, North Carolina, son of James Sampson and Sarah Tudor Harp. He married twice, first to Sarah Bohannan around 1809 in Tennessee. She was born … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 12/17/24

Gone, but not forgotten: First families in Newton County, Abner Casey family

Abner Casey was born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, around 1786. His wife, Elizabeth Bowen, was several years older than he was, and was born around 1782 or 1783. They likely married around … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 12/10/24

Gone, but not forgotten: First families in Newton County, Austin Garland Smith family

Austin Garland Smith was born in 1818 in Kentucky, according to the 1850 census for Van Buren Township, Newton County. He married Nancy Whiteley around 1839, because the couple were living together … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 11/28/24

Gone, but not forgotten: First families in Newton County, Daniel Ham family

There are many families in Newton County who can trace their ancestry back to some of the first settlers of Newton County. Among these ancestors was Daniel Ham. Daniel E. Ham was born in Bedford … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 11/19/24

Gone, but not forgotten: Remembering early Murray Township

In 1900, Murray Township had a population of 365 people. Most people were farmers. But a few had other occupations. Denton C Frailey was a physician. He was born in 1868 in Kentucky, and made his way … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 11/4/24

Gone, but not forgotten: When Marble City was its own township

In 1900, Marble City was enumerated as its own township. There were 396 people living in the township, most of them working on farms. But there was mining, industry, and business going on as well. … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 10/29/24

Gone, but not forgotten: County surveyor was important position

The position of County Surveyor was an important one. As people moved in and registered their lands, it was vital that the surveyor provided documents that made it clear exactly where the land was. … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 10/21/24

Gone, but not forgotten: Low Gap was first recorded township

Low Gap was first recorded as a township in the 1900 census for Newton County. That year 342 people were living in the township. Most people were farmers, but there were a few interesting exceptions. … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 10/15/24

Arkansas Genealogical Society Online Fall Conference Oct. 19

The Arkansas Genealogical Society is thrilled to announce its 2024 Fall Conference featuring Cyndi Ingle. This event, scheduled to take place via Zoom on Saturday, October 19th, commencing at 9am … more

10/14/24

Gone, but not forgotten: Recalling Lincoln Township

Lincoln Township is located north of Hickory Grove Township. Wayton is in Lincoln Township. It was first found in the census record in 1900, when 540 people were living there. Most people were … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 10/7/24