Land Purchase 1895 in Sevier County, AR
According to the Federal Land Records, Ann Alsobrook bought land in Sevier County on 1895/01/02. Since George Galloway bought land from this same section on the same day, it is assumed this Ann was Sue Ann Snow Alsobrook, George's mother-in-law. Sec No T R Acres 18 8S 29W 80 This land was within 30 miles of the land in Pike County bought by Ralph Capers Alsobrook (sr) on 1897/01/21 (18 8S 24W 160). A little about Sevier County: it was organized October 22, 1828, formed from Hempstead and Miller Counties. Sevier County was bounded by Hempstead, Miller, Crawford, and the Choctaw Nation in Indian Territory. In 1871, 120 acres of land was donated by the Lockes and Lockesburg became the county seat. The county seat was changed again in 1905. This is the present day DeQueen, Ar. Sevier county is known as "The Land of Lakes", " The Land of Fruits and Flowers" and "The Home of Friendly People". Sevier County has 5 lakes within a 35 mile radius, 5 rivers and mountain streams, and forests.