Fourth Generation
153. Mary E.
(Mollie) VANDAL was born about 1855 in , , Tennessee.11 She died about 1885.11 Mary E. (Mollie) VANDAL and John S. LADD were married
on 8 May 1870 in , White, Arkansas.43
John S. LADD (son of T.G. LADD and Mary Jane SMITHSON)
was born on 9 Apr 1848 in , Williamson, Tennessee.43 !From A Centennial History of Arkansas by Dallas T.
Herndon.
J.S. LADD was educated in western Tenn, where he attended the subscription schools,
being largely under the instruction of his father. The year 1869 witnessed his
arrival in White Co., Ar,., at which time he purchased bottom land and engaged
in general farming. A little later he removed to Judsonia, where he established
a confectionary store but later developed it into a general merchandise house,
which he conducted under his own name. He remained an active factor in the merchantile
circles of the city for 35 years ere he retired from business in 1915 to enjoy
in well earned rest the fruits of his former toil.
Politically, Mr. LADD is a democrat and for 2 terms served as Postmaster to Judsonia
under Pres. Cleveland. He was also elected constable, being chosen to that office
at one time when he was the only democrat elected in the county, a fact indicative
of his personal popularity & the confidence reposed in him. He was opposed
by a populist. His had been a useful and well spent life and the sterling worth
of his character is attested by all with whom he has come into contact. As a
merchant he contributed in large measure to the business development of Judsonia
and while he has now retired from mercantile pursuits he is still interested
in a garage, the company being the authorized Ford agent at Judsonia, handling
the Ford supplies and accessories and also the Fordson tractor. Throughout his
career Mr LADD has been charactorized by a progressive spirit and his determined
purpose has enabled him ultimately to reach his objective. His career, moreover,
proves that success and an honored name may be won simultaneously and his example
is well worthy of emulation. Mary E. (Mollie) VANDAL and John S. LADD had the
following children:
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