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Below is a family biography included in The History of Benton County, Arkansas published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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Seth Kendrick was born in Alabama in the year 1839, and is a son of Martin and Nancy (Phillips) Kendrick. He secured a common-school education, and remained with his parents until he entered the army in 1861. He enlisted in the Confederate service in Capt. Ironton’s company, from Bentonville, Second Arkansas Cavalry, and served until the cessation of hostilities. He was slightly wounded at Atlanta, Ga., and besides this battle was at Corinth, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville and others of less note. After receiving his discharge he returned home, and in 1867 was married to Miss Elizabeth Graham, the following being the children born to their union: Tolitha J., Mary L., Martha A., Sarah C., Adaline, Martin A., and William N. Mr. Kendrick inherited a portion of his father’s farm, on which he now resides. It is well improved and very valuable. He, wife and one daughter are members of the Missionary Baptist Church, and he is a Democrat in his political views.
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