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History of Jenny Lind, (Sebastian County) ArkansasOur database does not include an historic photo for Jenny Lind, (Sebastian County) Arkansas, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:A Biography of John Sebastian Little John Sebastian Little, representative, was born at Jenny Lind, Ark., March 15, 1853; son of Jesse and Mary Elizabeth Little; grandson of William Little of Greenville, N.C., and of Eaton Tolman. He attended the common schools and Cone Hill college, Arkansas, and was admitted to the bar in 1874, He was elected district attorney for the twelfth circuit of Arkansas in 1877 and re-elected for four successive terms: was a representative in the state legislature in 1884; circuit judge, 1886-90; chairman of the state judicial convention; and was elected a representative in the 53d congress to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of C. R. Breckinridge, and re-elected to the 54th, 55th, 56th, 57th and 58th congresses, serving, 1893-1905. |
Arkansas Facts: Sebastian County Facts: Seat: Fort SmithEstablished: 1851 Formed from: Crawford, Polk, Scott, Van Buren Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: JENNY LIND, a post-village of Sebastian co., Arkansas. Jenny Lind is situated 143 meters above sea level. |