Date Original
1825-1836
Description
This collection contains financial documents related to John Hemphill. It includes receipts, a promissory note, a bill, and a notice to Nancy Hemphill to settle his estate.
Biographical/Historical Note
John Hemphill was one of the original settlers of Clark County. In 1810, he left Louisiana with his wife Nancy Hemphill and other family members for Arkansas. He settled on Mill Creek near Arkadelphia and established a salt refinery. It is believed to be the first salt factory established in Arkansas. Hemphill died around 1819.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Clark County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.074.025
Resource Type
Text
Collection
John L. Hemphill papers, SMC.074.025
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
John L. Hemphill papers, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
