Charles Grayson Marrs

Charles G. Marrs, a member of the prosperous mercantile firm of Hardy &

Marrs, of Prairie Grove, Ark., and a native of Washington County, was born

on the 15th of February, 1855. His father, Andy Marrs, was also born in this

county, whither ,his father, Isaac Marrs, had moved, at a very early day, from

the State of Tennessee. Andy Marrs was married, in Washington County, to

Winnie Carter, who was born in Tennessee, and throughout life followed the

occupation of farming. He served in the late war, and while visiting at home

was taken ill and died. Charles G. Marrs' boyhood days· were spent on the

farm and in attending the common schools, and after attaining manhood he

began farming on his own responsibility, .c1mtinuing this occupation for several

years, being also engaged in buying and shipping stock. He first began

merchandising in Prairie Grove in 1885, and has successfully continued up to

the present time. He is a charter member and director of the Canning Association

at Prairie Grove, and, in connection with his business, owns and operates a

farm near the town. November 27, 1873, his marriage to Miss Effie McKeever

was celebrated. She was born, reared and educated in Washington County,

and became the mother of seven children: James Andrews, Ellen, Ollie D ..

Griffin, Mack, Edward and an infant daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Marrs are members

of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and he is amember of the Prairie

Grove Masonic lodge.