Author. The founder of “Arthur’s Home Magazine”, he used his publication to publish hundreds of short stories, and was known as one of the most prolific writers of the pre-Civil War era. Among his books are “Lights and Shadows of Real Life”, “Tales for Rich and Poor”, “Library for the Household”, “Steps to Heaven”, “The Good Time Coming and “Ten Nights in a Bar-Room”, a tale of temperance that had became his most acclaimed and widely read work. (bio by: Russ Dodge)  Family links:  Spouse:  Eliza Alton Arthur (1816 – 1876)*  Children:  Charles Arthur (1846 – 1929)* *Calculated relationship