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During World War II eggs, sugar, and fat were rationed. People came up with ways to make delicious cakes despite the shortages. Here's the recipe for one of them: 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 1 cup … more
During the Civil War, blockades and fighting meant it was difficult to get in supplies. The people had to make do and make up recipes to mimic products that were in short supply. One of these was … more
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas State Review Board will consider the nominations to the National Register of Historic Places for several Arkansas properties at their next meeting on April 2, 2025 … more
LITTLE ROCK – On Saturday, April 26, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Arkansas State Archives will hold its spring symposium titled, “Vanished Utopias: The Search for Arkansas’s Lost … more
Samuel Lewis Hudson was born in Madison County, Tennessee, Sept. 2, 1811. He was brought to Lawrence County, Arkansas, by his parents when he was just a young boy and grew up there. He married Nancy … more
William Patterson was born about 1815 in Tennessee. In 1850, he was a farmer, but didn’t own land, and had $100 in personal property. His wife, Lucinda, was born about 1820 in Tennessee, but … more
The Arkansas Peace Society was formed after Arkansas seceded from the Union. It was made up of people who were not in favor of the Confederacy and wanted to simply be left alone in peace. The society … more
Robert Washington Harrison was born in Maury County, Tennessee, Sept. 26, 1810. He married Clarinda Austin there in 1834. He came to Newton County in 1841, where he settled on the Little Buffalo … more
LITTLE ROCK — Community-based non-profit groups interested in supporting the mission of Arkansas Heritage are encouraged to apply for Arkansas Heritage Grants. Arkansas Heritage is a division … more
SPRINGDALE – The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is kicking off 2025 with an exciting lineup of events and activities, offering something for everyone both at the museum and throughout the … more
Andrew Young was born in 1812 in Kentucky, son of Samuel and Phereby Young. His wife, Rhoda, was born in Tennessee around 1815. From the 1850 census, it appears that they married around 1830 in … more
Edward Young was born around 1816 in Kentucky. He likely married Mary Jane Cecil around 1841 in Arkansas. She was born in Tennessee around 1824, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Buttram) Cecil, … more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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