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Submitted: 10/24/22 • Approved: 10/29/22 • Last Updated: 11/1/22 • R1454473-G0-S3
April 4, 1839 - January 23, 1922
Husband of Mahalia Couch Farris
James A. Farris was born April 4, 1839 in Newton County, Missouri to Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Farris. He departed this life on January 23, 1922 in Alma, Arkansas.
James' parents died when he was at an early age, and he and his brother were adopted by William Marrs, who came to Crawford County when James was about 6 years old.
He received a limited education and lived with Mr. Marrs until June of 1862, when he joined Capt. Carroll's company and after it reorganized, served in Company C, 2nd Arkansas Cavalry until the close of the war. He was on active duty nearly the entire time and operated in Missouri, Arkansas and Texas until the company was disbanded at Marshall, Texas in May 1865.
In 1859 he married Mahalia Couch. He settled in Grayson County, Texas after his marriage, making that place his home until 1870, when he returned to Crawford County. He made his home near Alma and had a farm of 240 acres. His wife died in 1883, leaving six children.
In 1885 he married Minnie Warfield, originally from Tennessee.
James A. Farris and his wife were Democrats and members of the Christian Church.
He was buried in Byers Cemetery in Alma with his wives and children.
Contributed on 10/24/22 by Billsully060
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