Stephen Howard Chism

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Stephen Howard Chism (December 14, 1815-?) was a doctor and state legislator in Arkansas. He was from Kentucky or Tennessee. Benjamin Boone Chism was a son he had with his wife Jeanetta or Jennatte Logan Chism.[1][2]

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Dr. Stephen H. Chism House

He owned slaves.[3] Chismville was named in honor of him and his family.[3] He served in the Arkansas Senate.[3] He represented Franklin County and Scott County in the Arkansas Senate from 1848 to 1851.[4][5] His home, the Dr. Stephen H. Chism House, was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

He married Elizabeth Danley.[6]

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