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Description
Black and white sketch of Ebenezer and William Cummins, including biographical narrative.
Transcription
William Born 1800 on a farm in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Oldest of 12 children.. Began study of law.. Located at Little Rock 1824 and achieved front rank at the bar.. Partner of Albert Pike.. Elected to state legislature 1840, only political office he ever held.. Married Francine Notrebe.. Died March, 1843. Cummins Brothers Born 1818.. Acquired classical education at Middleton, KY.. Came to Arkansas 1838 and read law in officeof Pike and Cummins.. Law partner of Albert Pike 1848 to 1854. Then partner of A.H. Garland. Never sought or held public office.. A profound lawyer. Universally beloved.. Never married.. Indifferent to fashion or dress.. Died 1857. Ebenezer
Physical Description
Document, 11" x 14"
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000379, Image 15
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, MS.000379
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Ebenezer and Cummins, Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Disciplines
United States History
