Ted Richmond's Wilderness Library

Another find, this card describing Ted Richmond as the G.I. candidate for Newton County Representative.

I recently discovered this image of Ted (always the teacher) and a group of people at "The Point" a locally famous overlook of the National Buffalo River park. Jefferson L. Raney is the gentleman on the left with the hat farthest from the camera.

In Memorium to the "Little Pioneer Woman".

To our mountain came a lady,
And ere with us many days,
All who came in contact with her
Praised her sweet and gentle ways.

More and more we grew to love her
As we frequently did meet;
And she blessed us with the sunshine
Of her presence, pure and sweet.

Not one person failed to love her---
In her home they'd come and go---
Somehow made you think of Jesus
Lifting hearts bowed down in woe.

But one day God sent an angel
Bidding her in haste to come;
For he had her mansion ready
In that blessed heavenly home.

Lonely hearts she leaves behind her,
How we miss her! Tongue can't tell.
But we feel the Master knoweth
And he doeth all things well.

So let's look above the shadows,
For we know it won't be long
Till we meet her "over yonder,"
Where we'll sing the victor's song.

Mollie Barr.

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[Special Thanks to Joan Hobbs for providing this article.]

It has been awhile since the last update on the web site, so I thought I would jot a few notes to let everyone know that progress is being made, slowly at this time, but things are moving forward.

I've met and talked to many wonderful people and they continue to provide me with great information regarding Ted, his family, and friends.

The short BIO is still in rough draft and edits are almost a weekly function as I continue to find new information.

There are other plans currently in the works that I'm very excited about and will bring many wonderful things to everyone in the name of Ted and his labor of love, the Wilderness Library. I will be requesting help from volunteers in the very near future, so be ready if called upon. Ted could not have done what he did without the help of so many caring and great friends.

As always, continue to send me information and personal stories you may have on Ted and the library.

My first visit to the Rose Hill Cemetery, Texarkana, Texas (Bowie County). March 7th, 2007.

It was a warm March morning; with temperatures in the 60's, and heading to the low 70's that day. Birds were singing, the sun was shining brightly, and the jonquils were blooming.

The road to the Rose Hill Cemetery goes through an old, mostly abandoned, industrial area. This is a very old cemetery with many head stones dating in the 1800's. An oblong circle drive stretches the length of the cemetery, with veteran grave markers in the center of the drive.

For a decaying area, the cemetery is kept clean and neat. I could see no downed trees or limbs anywhere. The cemetery is well maintained by the city of Texarkana's Parks Department. There were many family plots dotting the area, ringed by iron or stone fences.

James Theo Richmond is buried at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Texarkana, TX. (Bowie County)

Military Veterans section

Theo's headstone

Once again, the identity of this scout is unknown to me. The location looks very similar to a part of Jeff Raney's property that he called "the point". It was one of the most spectacular views of the Buffalo River Valley you could ever see.

The point is now park property and accessible only by traveling over rugged land or by private property.

More images are available in the "image gallery".

I wanted to thank all of the wonderful people that I have gotten to know since I started this web site for Ted (Theo) Richmond's Wilderness Library.

I have learned so much about Ted, his library, and life since this journey began, that I cannot express in words how much you all have touched my life.

Coming soon, I will be sharing everything I know about the man who was "Fighting for things eternal" in a brief biography.

Also, look for Ted Richmond's entry in the Encyclopedia of Arkansas very soon!

The date on this old photo is unknown to me. You can see why in later life (Mid-1950's) Ted enjoyed spending time here. It was truly a beautiful place with the white pines, dogwoods, and redbud tree's.