I am searching for information on Old John Autry who signed the letter for state hood for Arkansas in Old Lawrence County Arkansas. He evidently died there as his there are records of his children, Henry, Simon, Sarah and Elizabeth going to school there and the school being paid for by Annie Autry. There are records showing Simon and Henry being in Izard county in 1830 thru 1840. There are numerous names- Awtree, Ottery, ect under which they can be found. In 1850 there is only Anna Ottery with John Jackson and Cynthia. Cynthia was my ggreat grandmother and I have been unsuccessful in finding any information on her. I know that there are others researching this family and that at one time a poster Larry Hill had posted that he had informtion on this family but I have been unable to make contact with Mr. Hill. If anyone has informtian on this family it would be greatly appreciated.