William C. Poston

POSTON WILLIAM POSTON, b. 1779, d. 5-12-1848, bur. Old Union Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ark. Age 69 years. Wm. Poston's grave is covered by a solid 4'x6' rock which stands about 12" above the ground. It is a remarkable monument. W. C. (William Carroll) Poston, b. 1817, d. 10-22-1858, dur. Old Union Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ark. Age 41 years. The Poston's were one of the very earliest pioneers to come into this area. Their acquired lands were extensive. It is reputed that they had cotton plantations and owned slaves to work the crops.