Hello,

I was able to find my Great Great Grandfather in the FORT SMITH ARK. CITY DIRCTORY. He was listed as the Preacher of True Light Baptist Church.

1897 -- FORT SMITH ARK. CITY DIRCTORY
Thomas, John (c), Preacher, Residence Reserve Addition.

1898 -- FORT SMITH ARK. CITY DIRECTORY
Thomas, John (c), Preacher, Residence St. L & S F Ry. 1 n of s K.

1907 -- FORT SMITH ARK. CITY DIRECTORY
Thomas, Rev. John (c), Residence Room 1107 South 4th.

1911 -- FORT SMITH ARK. CITY DIRECTORY
Thomas, John H. (c), Pastor True Light Baptist Church, Residence Room 1300 South 4th.

1911 -- FORT SMITH ARK. CITY DIRECTORY
True Light Baptist Church -- 52 Coke Hill,
Pastor, Rev. John H. Thomas Residence, Room 1300 South 4th.