Background
Mccaleb, John Bell was born on October 24, 1856 in Evening Shade, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Haywood and Frances Ann M.
Mccaleb, John Bell was born on October 24, 1856 in Evening Shade, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Haywood and Frances Ann M.
Educated academy, Evening Shade.
Admitted to Arkansas bar, 1881. Practiced, Evening Shade, 7 years, as partner Honorary Sam H. Davidson. Moved to Batesville, 1906, and practiced with Honorary Lyman F. Reeder, as McCaleb & Reeder, until 1918.
In practice with son as McCaleb & McCaleb.
Judge 16th Judicial Circuit of Arkansas, 3 terms, 1891-1902. State capitol commissioner, 1903-1909 (Chairman of the Board).
Delegate Arkansas Constitutional Convention, 1917.
Mason.
Married Allie Abernathy, January 10, 1883.