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August 9, 1937

William Shields Goodwin died. He was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented the Seventh District of Arkansas in the Sixty-Second through the Sixty-Sixth Congresses, serving from 1911 to 1921.

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Richard Gano

Texas Confederate general Richard Gano distinguished himself in the 1864 Camden Expedition. After the war, he accumulated considerable wealth and was a minister for more than forty-five years. During his ministry, he was reported to have baptized approximately 10,000 believers.

 

Texas Confederate general Richard Gano distinguished himself in the 1864 Camden Expedition. After the war, he accumulated considerable wealth and was a minister for more than forty-five years. During his ministry, he was reported to have baptized approximately 10,000 believers.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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