William "Bill" Stone and Jane settled here in about 1858, with the land patent granted in 1860. After Jane's death, 80 acres was conveyed to Jackon V.B. Stone and William N. Stone. In 1901 the eldest son, John B. Stone, would have another 40 acres.
| 1860 Land Patent Document This land was a homestead entry by William B. Stone. |
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| Map of William Stone's land, patented 1860 William "Bill" Stone and Jane settled here in about 1858, with the land patent granted in 1860. After Jane's death, 80 acres was conveyed to Jackon V.B. Stone and William N. Stone. In 1901 the eldest son, John B. Stone, would have another 40 acres. |
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| William "Bill" Benton Stone headstone, Cleveland Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas Photo by Jim Shell, March 2005. |
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