Benton Co., AR - Biographies - J. R. Dunagin

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SOURCE:  Goodspeed Publishers, 1890.
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J. R. Dunagin, merchant at Avoca, Ark., was born in Benton County in 1852, and is a son of Rev.
J. Dunagin, also of Benton County. He was reared on a farm, and after attending the common
schools finished his education in the Arkansas State University. He then returned home, and after
teaching the "young idea" for about three months, gave up that calling and engaged in mercantile
pursuits as a clerk for Dunagin & Mitchell, at Rogers. After a time he came to Avoca and engaged
in the grocery business in partnership with F. M. Seamster, but after a short time purchased Mr.
Seamster's interest, and is now the sole proprietor. Besides his stock of groceries, he carries a
large line of boots [p.831] and shoes, and is doing a thriving business. He began his business
career with a small capital, but has built up a good trade, and has largely in creased his stock
of goods. He is a stanch supporter of Democratic principles, and is a member of the Baptist
Church. In 1873 his marriage with Miss Sarah J. Stokes was consummated, and their union has
resulted in the birth of two children: Albert and Annie, Mrs. Dunagin was born in Tennessee in
1849.