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Smith (CHARLES HENRY pseudo nym Bill)

CHARLES HENRY, pseudo nym, "Bill Arp," an American humorist; born in Lawrenceville, Ga., June 15, 1826; was graduated at Franklin College, Athgraduated ens, Ga Ga., in 1848; 184 studied law and practiced in Rome, Ga., for 27 years, afterward removing to Cartersville; served in the Confederate army in 1861-1865, becoming major on staff of 3d Georgia Brigade. His literary career began (1861) in a series of letters under his pseudonym. His publications include: "Bill Arp's Scrap Book" (1886); "The Farm and the Fireside," and "Georgia as a Colony and State, 1733-1893." Died 1903.