John T. Crownover was born on 10. Apr. 1838 at Union District, South Carolina. He was the son of
Daniel D. Crownover and
Polly George. John T. Crownover began military service bt 1. Oct. 1863 - 4. Oct. 1863 at Yell County, Arkansas; enlisted as a Private
Co. F. 3rd Arkansas Cavalry Regiment
5' 5" tall
Sandy eyes
sandy complexion
farmer. He married
Jane Schwilling, daughter of
William Swilling and
Susan (Unknown), on 3. Apr. 1866 at Yell County, Arkansas. John T. Crownover died on 20. Apr. 1916 at Yell County, Arkansas, at age 78. John T, Crownover, one of the successfull tillers of the soil, and owner of a 120 acre farm situated in Fergeson Township, came to this township in 1880 and bought his land, which at the time was mostly in its natural state, and which by hard work and perseverance he has cleared, cultivated and improved with acomfortable house, good barn and other outbuildings. He raises principally cotton, corn, and small grains, which yield abundantlly and give him good returns for his labor. He was born in South Carolina April 10, 1838, and came with his parents, Daniel D. (born in the Palmetto State March 2, 1818) and Polly (daughter of John George) Crownover, to this State in1840. Here he received a very limited education, and at the breaking out of hostilities was among the first to respond to the call for men, and enlisted in Company F, Third Arkansas Regiment of Cavalry, Where he fought till his discharge in June1865. He then returned to his home, and on June 3 of the following year was united in marriage to Miss Jane Schwilling, who bore him five children: Warren Henry(born in 1867), Mary W.(born in 1871), Robert K. (born 1877), Ralph H..(born in 1881),and Alice may (born 1883). He is not identified with any one church, but is a generous donator to all, and is a man well informed on the leading events of his day; is charitaable, hospitable, and in his dealings with his fellow-creatures isgoverned by the teachings of the Golden Rule. ( WesternArkansas Biographies and Historical Memoirs).