M. J. Galloway, a good farmer, who first lived in various sections of the county, was also a school teacher, a member of the Legislature, and served as steward of the county poor farm.

William B. Hall, who lived in the 3rd civil district, in addition to being a successful farmer, served as sheriff and as a member of the Legislature.

William Howard settled approximately four miles east of Lexington in 1825 and was known as an agriculturist before coming to the county. He owned over 1000 acres of land and 35 slaves.

Edmond Knowles settled six miles west of Lexington in 1824 and became one of the most prosperous farmers in the early history of the county, owning at one time over 3000 acres and some slaves. His farm had cattle, sheep, hogs, mules, horses, chickens, geese, turkeys, and guineas.

Andrew McCall, Sr., settled east of where Chesterfield is located and purchased 300 acres.

W. C. McHaney developed a western portion of the county and immediately became prosperous as a farmer, merchant, and community leader, owning over 1000 acres.

His brother, Lafayette F. McHaney, owned 800 acres in the same community and later served in the Legislature and as deputy sheriff.

Peter Pearson, political leader, owned 808 acres that were considered to be a model farm. Pearson became a member of the Henderson County Court and the Legislature.

Shadrach Pearson located north of Lexington in 1836 on 200 acres of land that produced above average crops; in 1848 he moved to Carroll County.

Benjamin Smith, whose farm was considered model, moved to the 6th civil district in 1827 but later relocated in the 11 th district. His two sons, T. A. and John A. Smith, were also considered good farmers and political leaders. John owned over 700 acres of well-cultivated land.

Although farm tools were crude, Henderson County produced such outstanding farmers as John Anderson andson of Poplar Springs, John W. Cawthorn of Mifflin who had 1000 acres and more than 30 slaves; Columbus Davis of Browns Creek noted for fien livestock, excellent corn and wheat and soil conservation practices; John Gray in Lone Elm; Ransom Cunningham who owned 1000 acres with his son, noted for cotton, near the Sand Ridge Community; Moses Diffee, cotton grower of White Fern with 450 acres; Thomas M. Dodds in what is now Chester County who owned several slaves and was an outstanding farmer; Joshua Foster, Ephraim Fuller with more than 1000 acres.

M.J. Calloway was a farmer, school teacher, member of the Legislature and served on the county poor farm board; William B. Hall was a farmer as well as sheriff and a member of the Legislature; William Howard lived east of Lexington in 1825 owned 1000 acres and 35 slaves; Edward Knowles six miles west of Lexington in 1824 became one of the most prosperous farmers in the early history owning more than 3000 acres and slaves; Andrew McCall near Chesterfield with 300 acrese. W.C. McHaney developed the western portion of the county and immediately became a prosperous farmer, merchant and community leader, owning over 1000 acres. His brother, Lafayette F. McHaney owned 800 acres and also served int he Legislature and as deputy sheriff. Peter Pearson,political leader owned 808 acres, considered a "model farmer". Pearson became a member of the Henderson County Court and the Legislature. Shadrach Pearson lived north of Lexington with 200 acres but produced above average crops. Benjamin Smith lived in the 6th district in 1827 but later moved to the 11th. His son John owned over 700 acres of well cultivated land.

Excerpt from the History of Henderson County by J. Tilman