The John & Martha Campbell Saylors Family
John A. Saylors was born in June 1850 in Tennessee. He came from Tennessee to Fayetteville, Ar in 1870. He married Martha J. Campbell also born in Tennessee when she was 17 in 1872 in Arkansas, and they are listed in the census records as living in the Marion County (Dodd City/Monarch) area in 1880. They had three children during their marriage. He died in 1929, at the age of 79, and Martha on March 13, 1940, at the age of 85, and they both rest at the Kessee Cemetery. Their Son Joseph Franklin Saylors born on January 24, 1875, married Arria Whitley on June 21, 1902. They raised nine children in 18 years. Seven children of their own and two after the death of Arria’s first husband Jess Blackwell in 1900. John died on August 9, 1956, at the age of 81, and Arria at age 75 on December 19, 1949. They rest with John’s parents at the Kessee Cemetery.
Their children married Sugarloaf families including Owens, Rose, Drew, and Jones and many are of their 3rd generation children are active in the area.
Their Children were Elnor B Blackwell, Elsie Blackwell, Fount Brant "Heavy" Saylors, Champ Saylors, Bland Saylors, Cecil Saylors,
Brack Saylors, Edith M Saylors, Eva Saylors,
Joseph and Arria Grandchildren include many who have dedicated their time and work to the Boone and Marion County Area and across our state. Dorm Saylors, son of Champ Saylors- is considered the father of North Arkansas College Athletics, Kenny "Burr-Head Saylors", son of Brant "Heavy" Saylors- has been inducted into the Arkansas Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Ark Tech Hall of Distinction, Gene Saylors, son of Bland Saylors local Minister and Lead Hill School Board member and highly respected School Transportation Supervisor, and Owen "Red" Blackwell son of Elnor Blackwell is a well known local cowboy, L H Saddle Club supporter, and former manager of the Marion County Shirt Factory.
Their children married Sugarloaf families including Owens, Rose, Drew, and Jones and many are of their 3rd generation children are active in the area.
Their Children were Elnor B Blackwell, Elsie Blackwell, Fount Brant "Heavy" Saylors, Champ Saylors, Bland Saylors, Cecil Saylors,
Brack Saylors, Edith M Saylors, Eva Saylors,
Joseph and Arria Grandchildren include many who have dedicated their time and work to the Boone and Marion County Area and across our state. Dorm Saylors, son of Champ Saylors- is considered the father of North Arkansas College Athletics, Kenny "Burr-Head Saylors", son of Brant "Heavy" Saylors- has been inducted into the Arkansas Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Ark Tech Hall of Distinction, Gene Saylors, son of Bland Saylors local Minister and Lead Hill School Board member and highly respected School Transportation Supervisor, and Owen "Red" Blackwell son of Elnor Blackwell is a well known local cowboy, L H Saddle Club supporter, and former manager of the Marion County Shirt Factory.
The Family of Dorm Saylors son of Champ Saylors and Emma Vesta Rose.
Dorm Saylors Hall of Fame Dedication recognizes the father of Pioneer Athletics
Whether in the classroom, the basketball court, the baseball field, as an athletic administrator or now on the golf course, Dorm Saylors loves to compete and win. He’s never been afraid to put in the hard work it takes to be at the top of every game.
Colleagues, friends and family recently attended a dedication of the North Arkansas College Dorm Saylors Hall of Fame located near Pioneer Pavilion. The College recognized Saylors with the named facility for his outstanding service as Northark Athletic Director for 25 years. Dorm’s leadership and work ethic combined to build a successful program that only one other two-year college in Arkansas operates to this day. Northark fields teams in men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball and has a spirit squad.
The recognition was highlighted with these words “In all my years at the College, Dorm’s the hardest working guy I have ever worked with!”
Whether in the classroom, the basketball court, the baseball field, as an athletic administrator or now on the golf course, Dorm Saylors loves to compete and win. He’s never been afraid to put in the hard work it takes to be at the top of every game.
Colleagues, friends and family recently attended a dedication of the North Arkansas College Dorm Saylors Hall of Fame located near Pioneer Pavilion. The College recognized Saylors with the named facility for his outstanding service as Northark Athletic Director for 25 years. Dorm’s leadership and work ethic combined to build a successful program that only one other two-year college in Arkansas operates to this day. Northark fields teams in men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball and has a spirit squad.
The recognition was highlighted with these words “In all my years at the College, Dorm’s the hardest working guy I have ever worked with!”
Under the ownership of Billie Saylors O’Neal, the three-story mill is preserved as a small piece of Ozark history, still containing the original machinery used to grind corn and wheat by Hutchenson. Although the steel roller wheels are no longer operable, Joe Bob occasionally grinds corn into cornmeal in his leisure.
Privately owned, the O’Neals rely on their own finances, grants and any donations visitors may make to help ensure the preservation of their portion of Missouri history. Guests are welcome to stop by and visit the mill throughout the day and the O’Neals will gladly share their knowledge of the past days of Topaz Mill and its small community. Topaz Mill is located on Hwy E off of Hwy 76 outside of Cabool and Willow Springs. For more directions, pictures and information, visit its Facebook page, Friends of Topaz Mill, Inc. |