Submitted by Lisa Hamilton Thanks Lisa!

Joseph A. Bobo, one of the enterprising and public-spirited farmers of Carroll County, Ark., is a native of the county, and was born on July 4, 1852. He is a son of Elisha and Ollie (Wilson) Bobo. He was reared at the home of his parents, and educated at Clark's Academy. About 1878 he engaged with his brother in the general mercantile business, and continued selling goods at intervals until June, 1888, since which time he has been engaged in farming. He owns two farms, comprising 330 acres, of which 150 are improved and under cultivation. His farms include the old home farm, on which are good buildings and other improvements. Since November, 1886, Mr. Bobo has served in the capacity of deputy sheriff, and has done the greater part of the business of the sheriff's office. Mr. Bobo is a man of good habits and fine business qualities, and is considered one of the successful men of the county.

Lisa Hamilton submitted the above data from Goodspeed's; she did so to help others, is not researching the above person or families mentioned therein.

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