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History of Benton County ArkansasSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: No Data Yet -- Coming Soon! Our database does not include an historic photo for Benton County Arkansas, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biographical Sketch of Hugh Anderson Dinsmore Hugh Anderson Dinsmore, representative, was born in Benton county, Ark., Dec. 24, 1850; son of Alexander W. and Catherine (Anderson) Dinsmore. After acquiring a common school education he became a travelling salesman. He later studied law and in 1873 was clerk of the circuit court of his native county. He was admitted to the bar in 1874 and practised in Bentonville until 1875, when he removed to Fayetteville. In 1878 he was chosen prosecuting attorney of the fourth judicial district of Arkansas, to which office he was twice re-elected. In 1884 he was a presidential elector and in January, 1887, he was appointed U.S. minister-resident and consul-general in Corea, serving three years. He was a Democratic representative from the fifth district of Arkansas in the 53d, 54th, 55th, 56th, 57th and 58th congresses, 1893-1903. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Arkansas Facts: Benton County Facts: Seat: BentonvilleEstablished: 1836 Formed from: Washington
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