Abner came to the (Carroll Co), Ark in 1842. He first appears in Crooked Creek, Carroll Co, married and living next to the Trotter family members in 1850. It was not until 15 Nov 1854 that he purchased 120 acres of land in the Elm Springs area of Washington Co, being among the original pioneers of Elm Springs. To this he added 40 acres on 15 Dec 1856 and 40 more on 01 Nov 1860. In 1870 he purchased more land from James Trotter. -----

"Abner W. Wasson, living 4 miles west of Springdale, died Thursday evening and although he had been sick for some time and his death was expected at any time, his hosts of friends in Springdale were shocked on hearing the sad news. "Uncle Ab" was born in Tennessee in the year 1820. He located in Washington Co. in 1842 and in 1855 purchased a farm of 320 acres west of town which has since been his home. In 1843 he was married to Miss Hannah Trotter of Missouri and 12 children were the result of their union, 11 of whom are living, as follows: Artmissa E., Josiah H., William D., Alfred W., Dick P., James F., Rebecca L(sic)., John C., Abner G., Mary and Sarah. His wife died in 1872 and in the following year he was married to Miss Miranda Peerson who survives him. Mr. Wasson enlisted in the Confederate Army, Brown's company, in 1863 and was in active service until the war closed. He held the office of Justice of the Peace in his township from the close of the war until 1886 when he voluntarily withdrew. He was a member of the South Methodist church and was respected and honored by all who knew him. Rev. F.S.H. Johnson of Springdale held services in the Methodist church at Elm Springs Friday and friends for miles around crowded the church to hear the eloquent eulogy over the last of this good man. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Elm Springs, the F. and A. M. Lodges of Springdale, Robinson and Elm Springs performing the last rites. The News joins with other friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family." (The Springdale News, May 08, 1891 as transcribed from another transcription.)
Corrections as follows: Alfred W. Wasson died in 1880; and a son, Hamilton, was omitted who died before 1870.