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HISTORY Of FENTRESS COUNTRY TENNESSEE WORLD WAR MEMORIAL EDITION
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THE LIBRARY BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY PROVO, UTAH
HISTORY Fentress County, Tenn.
WORLD WAR MEMORIAL EDITION
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A. R. HOGUE
Author "History of Putnam County," "School Improvement Club" "Twenty-five Lessons in Quick Figuring.".
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COPYRIGHT 1920, A. R. HOGUE COPYRIGHT 1916, A. R. HOGUE
ALVIN C. YORK, THE WORLD HERO.
THE LIBRARY BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY PROVO, UTAH
DEDICATION
By arrangement with the author, this Memorial edition is dedicated by Fentress County, Tennessee, to the memory of her sons who made the supreme sacri- fice in the World War.
By order of the County Court in regular session at Jamestown, Tennessee, July term, 1920.
E. J. WRIGHT, County Judge
C. L. HURST, Clerk
L. T. SMITH
T. A. WRIGHT
A. H. ROBERTS
Memorial Committee.
SELECTIVE SERVICE BOARD
Ward R. Case, J. T. Wheeler, Dr. J. N. Chism, C. P. Garrett, Stenographer ; H. N. Wright, Atty. for Government; Dr. W. E. Mullinix, Dentist.
OTHER WAR WORKERS
Attorneys who filled great number of question- naires: J. W. Evans, J. A. Allred, W. A. Garrett, G. W. Cooper and M. H. Spurlin.
E. M. Shelley, Chairman Liberty Loan Committee.
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INTRODUCTION
T HE World War is over. The United States has played an important part in the successful conclusion of this war. Tennessee has met every demand made upon her by the nation and of the Allies. Fentress County has more than met every call from every agency engaged in war work. In one of the Liberty Loan drives she was asked for twelve thousand; she responded with an offering of more than sixty thousand dollars.
Before the Selective Service law her sons were daily volun- teering their services to their country. One of these volun- teers, George Ashburn, of Clarkrange, was the first American to be wounded in the trenches. While bravely digging in one of the front line trenches he received the wound which made him famous and gave to him the Cross of Honor. Albert Ad- kins, Leslie Beaty, Shug Wilson and Alvin York, the World Hero, by their gallant deeds won official recognition. Sergt. John Kington, Loyd Evans, Sergt. Otto Peters, Corp. Mack West and Sergt. Clay Conatser for their distinguished indi- vidual service are entitled to be remembered by their country- men as heroes of the war.
A Fentress County woman, Miss Vina C. Mullinix, Post- mistress at Wilder, who enlisted Ashburn, attracted the at- tention of the War Department by the large number of splen- did men she recruited for the army. The story of her suc- cess appeared in many of the leading newspapers of the United States and was heralded as an example of what a patriotic woman was doing to aid her government.
It is not a boast to say that Fentress County has furnished a greater per cent of heroes, and has attracted more atten- tion by her patriotic conduct in this World War than any other county in the United States.
It was one of her sons who shed the first blood on foreign soil. Her sons took part in all the great drives of the Allies,
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and when the fighting was over, her sons were among those who remained to guard the Rhine.
This short history is offered as a permanent memorial to her patriotic men, women and children who contributed so liberally in the great conflict. A. R. HOGUE, Author.
The author regrets that he was unable to obtain photo- graphs of every soldier from this county in the World War, and that a fuller history could not be given. His thanks are extended to all who have in any way contributed to this work.
A. R. HOGUE, Author.
Mark Twain Hotel.
OUR FALLEN HEROES
KILLED IN ACTION.
Virgil Bowden, Co. H, 6th Inf., October 14, 1918, Argonne Forest.
Benton Hughes, Co. D, 118 S. C., September 27, 1918, Roselle, France.
Henry H. Jones, 2nd Eng. Corps, July 19, 1918, Argonne Forest.
George L. Sidney, Vol. 2nd Inf., Co. D, October 5, 1918, in France.
Van Williams, Co. F, 117 Inf., Oct., 1918, in France.
DIED OF WOUNDS.
Sergt. Wayne S. Beaty, Co. B, 119 Inf., November 18, 1918, France.
Sergt. Virgil Beaty, Co. K, 18th Inf., August 18, 1918, France.
Francis Marion Davis, Co. F, 117 Inf., October 27, 1918, England.
DIED OF DISEASE.
Everette Allred, 326 Amb. Co., 307 San. Trn., January 21, 1919, Van Claire, Dordogne, France.
James Wallace Black, Co. B, 52 Inf., October 4, 1918, France.
Loyd O. Cooper, Co. D, 57 Pioneer Inf., October 8, 1918, Brest, France.
Roscoe Fowler, , Camp Jackson, S. C.,
December 13, 1917.
Mack Green, 1st Co., Cas. Det. Inf., Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., December 12, 1917.
Henry Lee Hicks, - -- August, 1918.
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Alder H. Millsaps, Co. C., 15th M. G. Bn., Ft. Ogle- thorpe, Ga., March 13, 1918.
Minnis L. Reagan, 1st Co., 7th P. O. D. Bn .. Liver- pool, England, November 23, 1918.
Wm. Alfred Stephens, Co. D, 57 Pioneer Inf., Brest, France, October 14, 1918.
Birdie K. Turner, Co. D, Pioneer Inf., Brest, France, October 7, 1918.
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2. Wayne S. Beaty.
3. George L. Sidney
4. Wm. Alfred Stephens.
5. Henry Lee Hicks.
6. Alder Hollis Millsaps. 4.
7. Virgil Bowden.
8. Virgil Beaty.
9. F. M. Davis.
10. Van Williams.
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ALVIN CULLOM YORK
T HE world's greatest hero, in the world's greatest war, Alvin Cullom York, was born December 13, 1887, near Pall Mall, Fentress County, Tennessee, where he has always lived.
His father, William York, died many years ago, and the support of his mother and several brothers and sisters fell largely upon him. For this he was dependent upon wages he could secure as a hired hand upon near-by farms. At the time he was drafted into service he was a laborer on the farm of Pastor R. C. Pile at twenty dollars a month and board, Prior to this he had worked on the Dixie Short Route High- way at one dollar and a half a day.
His father was a blacksmith, and enjoyed hunting and spent some time at this pursuit. He was also an expert shot with a rifle and a favorite character at shoot-matches in the neighborhood, and often chosen as judge in such contests and made a reputation for honesty and fairdealing, deciding as readily against himself as in his own favor.
Alvin followed in the footsteps of his father. In the shop he developed his muscle, and at shooting matches, and in the excitement of the quest of game he developed a nerve and coolness that few men possess. He became an expert fox hunter, often killing this swift animal while it was running at full speed.
For some years he drank whisky, and gambled on a small scale with other young men of his neighborhood, and did not take advantage of the meager opportunity for improvement offered by the short public schools of the community, and re- ceived little educational advantages.
In January, 1915, at a protracted meeting near his home, conducted by Rev. M. H. Russell and Parson R. C. Pile, York became converted and began a new life which he has since faithfully followed. In January, 1916, he became a member
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of the Church of Christ in Christian Union, which has as one of its fundamental principles: "Good Fruits the Only Condition of Fellowship." He is now an elder in this church.
On November 14, 1917, he, with twenty other young men, was called into service and sent for training to Camp Gordon, Ga., becoming Number 1,910,421.
Parson R. C. Pile, his employer, pastor, and spiritual ad- viser, procured affidavits, and did what he could, even to com- municating with Gen. Crowder himself, to procure exemption for York. He would doubtless have succeeded had York fully co-operated with him.
On the day he parted from his mother, his sweetheart, and his friends, his face was noticeably sad. No one dreamed that he would return with the plaudits of the world, and be acclaimed by the great commanders of the allied armies the greatest hero of the war, and decorated with crosses and medals of honor from nations overseas. Yet such honors were in store for him, and more. He was to return to his own nation where his pathway was strewn with flowers. His na- tion gave him the Congressional Medal. His own state, through its legislature, made him a Colonel for life on the Governor's staff. And as a further evidence of gratitude the people purchased by popular subscription and presented him a farm worth many thousand dollars.
The following copy of the official citation states briefly the facts which entitle York to all the honors he has received :
"By direction of the President under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W. D., 1918), the medal of honor was awarded April 11, 1919, in the name of Congress, for conspicuous gallantry in France to the following enlisted men of the United States Army : Alvin C. York (Serial No. 1910421), Corporal, Company G, 328th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Chatel-Chehery, France, October 8, 1918. After his platoon had suffered heavy casualties and three other non- commissioned officers had become casualties Corpl. York as-
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ALVIN YORK'S WEDDING PARTY AT THE HERMITAGE.
From left to right: Pastor R. C. Pile, J. T. Wheeler, Miss Ida Wright, Clay Conatser, Gov. A. H. Roberts, Alvin C. York, Mrs. Gracie ( Williams) York, Miss Adelia C. Darwin, Clay Brier, W. L. Wright, Mrs. W. E. Mul- linix, Dr. W. E. Mullinix.
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,2, 3, 4", ALVIN YORK QUOTA, NOVEMBER 15, 1917.
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sumed command. Fearlessly leading seven men, he charged, with great daring, a machine gun nest which was pouring deadly and incessant fire upon his platoon. In this heroic feat the machine gun nest was taken, together with four officers and 128 men and several guns. Home address, Mrs. Mary Brooks York, Pall Mall, Tenn."
He landed at New York, May 22, 1919, on his return home. He was besieged with flattering offers to go upon the stage or into the movies. His acceptance would have made him rich. He refused all offers, preferring to follow the dictates of his conscience, and continue to trust in providence to lead him to higher and better things. As he expressed it: "I play the game straight."
His great exploit has not only brought fame to himself, but has made everything famous that has had any connection with his life. His mother, his sweetheart, Gracie Williams, now his wife, his postoffice, his church and even his pastor have come into the limelight and have played their part in song and story. Perhaps more has been written about Pas- tor Pile than any other country pastor in America.
Our hero is now conducting with the assistance of the Nashville Rotary Club a successful campaign to raise funds to build a school for the mountain boys and girls. He is now, as at Chatel-Chehery, offering his life for his friends.
July 23, 1918, Quota at E. Jamestown.
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SECOND TENNESSEE INFANTRY VOLUNTEERS
First Sergt., James W. Claiborne; Sergt., Hiser H. Gould ; Sergt., John M. Kington; Sergt., Clay Conatser; Corp., Mack West; Mech., Albert Kington; Bugler, Walter Ingram; Bug- ler, Willie Mace.
Privates : Leslie Beaty, Harve Coakley, *Orion Conatser, Dock Crockett, Loyd Evans, Palmer Evans, *Willard Evans, "George Mace, Manson Presley, George L. Sidney.
Above were Volunteers in 2nd Inf., Co. D., July 25, 1917.
On September 23rd became 4th Co., 1st Tr. Bn.
October 24, 1917, attached to 2nd N. C. and became 119th Infantry.
May 11, 1918, embarked from Philadelphia for France.
May 26th, landed at Liverpool, England.
May 27th, reached Calais, France.
May 30th, at Landrethen, France, for training with Eng- lish and Scotch.
July 2nd, entrained for Belgium.
July 6th, arrived at Watou, Belgium.
August 31st, with 30th Division in Ypres front.
August 31st, to close of war, took part with 30th Division in all its successful drives.
*A few of the above company were transferred and did not serve with the 30th division.
Quota, 1918.
Quota, 1918.
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1. Arthur Hull, volunteered May 5, 1918. Served in Heavy Artillery overseas. Received discharge June 1, 1919.
2. George Ashburn. Co. B, 18th Inf. First American to be wounded in the trenches.
3. Franklin M. Mullinix. Volunteered July 25, 1917, Co. B, 119th Inf., 30th Division. Wounded October 17, 1918, at St. Quentin with shrapnel.
4. Loyd Evans. 2nd Tenn. Inf. Vol.
5. Shug Wilson.
6. Corporal Benton Ray Chism. Co. D, 11th Inf., 5th Division. Wounded November 6, 1918, at Battle of the Meuse.
7. Palmer Evans. 2nd Tenn. Inf. Vol.
8. Carlos Bowden. M. G. Co., 119th Inf.
9. Herbert Boles. U. S. Navy.
10. Ed Kington. Served on Mexican border and in France.
11. Earnest Wright. 30th Division.
12. Albert Kington. Bugler, 30th Division.
13. John Kington. Sergeant, 30th Division. (10, 11, 12 and 13 are three sons and grandson of Haywood King- ton, Jamestown, Tenn. Albert Kington severely wounded in Hin- denburg drive.)
14. Ed. Hamby.
15. John C. Choate. H. D. V. Co., 117th Inf., 30th Division. Twice wounded and partially blinded from gas.
16. James W. Adkins. Co. K, 110th Inf. Wounded September 27, 1918, in Meuse-Argonne battle.
17. Curtis Millsaps. Co. D, 321st Inf. Wounded at Camp Jackson, S. C.
18. Sergt. Otto Peters.
19. George Brannon. 2nd. Tenn. Vol. Inf.
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AWARDS OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
LESLIE BEATY.
Leslie Beaty (Serial No. 1315887), private, first-class, Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Ribeauville, France, October 18, 1918. When enemy machine gun fire was holding up the advance of the line, Pvt. Beaty carried ammunition forward and aided a com- rade to knock an enemy nest out of action and kill a sniper who was inflicting heavy losses on our troops. Home address, Isaac Beaty (father), Jamestown, Tenn.
SHUG WILSON.
Shug Wilson, private, Company D, 105th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sep- tember 29, 1918. After his company had taken shelter from a terrific bombardment of shell and machine gun fire, he volunteered and went to the aid of a wounded comrade who was lying one hundred yards out on a shell swept area. He gave first aid treatment after which he carried him back to the dressing station.
SELECTIVE SERVICE BOARD.
W. R. Case. Dr. J. N. Chism.
Dr. W. E. Mullinix.
C. P. Garrett.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 1918, QUOTA.
Albert Adkins, of Oversea Fame.
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KING GEORGE'S GREETING
WINDSOR CASTLE.
Soldiers of the United States, The people of the British Sales welcome you on your way to take your. stand beside the Armies of many Nations non Lighting on The Old World the great hatte for human freedom. The Allies will gain non haunt & spirit in four company. I wish that I could shake. The hand of each one of four did you Good a head on your medicon.
GeorgeR.2.
-April 1918.
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GEN. PERSHING'S FINAL ADDRESS
FEBRUARY 28, 1919.
My Fellow Soldiers:
Now that your service with the American Expeditionary Forces is about to terminate, I can not let you go without a personal word. At the call to arms, the patriotic young man- hood of America eagerly responded and became the formid- able army whose decisive victories testify to its efficiency and its valor. With the support of the nation firmly united to defend the cause of liberty, our army has executed the will of the people with resolute purpose. Our democracy has been tested, and the forces of autocracy have been defeated. To the glory of the citizen soldier, our troops have faithfully ful- filled their trust, and in a succession of brilliant offensives have overcome the menace to our civilization.
As an individual your part in the world war has been an important one in the sum total of our achievements. Whether keeping lonely vigil in the trenches, or gallantly storming the enemy's stronghold; whether enduring monoto- nous drudgery at the rear, or sustaining the fighting line at the front, each has bravely and efficiently played his part. By willing sacrifice of personal rights; by cheerful endurance of hardship and privation; by vigor, strength and indomitable will, made effective by thorough organization and cordial co- operation, you inspired the war worn Allies with new life and turned the tide of threatened defeat into overwhelming vic- tory.
With a consecrated devotion to duty and a will to conquer, you have loyally served your country. By your exemplary conduct a standard has been established and maintained never before attained by any army. With mind and body as clean and strong as the decisive blows you delivered against the foe, you are soon to return to the pursuits of peace. In leav- ing the scenes of your victories may I ask that you carry home your high ideals and continue to live as you have served an
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honor to the principles for which you have fought and to the fallen comrades you leave behind.
It is with pride in our success that I extend to you my sincere thanks for your splendid service to the army and to the nation.
Faithfully,
John J.Peralong
Commander in Chief.
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Last quota, November, 1918.
July 23, 1918, Quota; Stanley Conatser, Captain.
Top-Hon. L. T. Smith (p 146).
Bottom-Miss Vina C. Mullinix, famous for work in army recruiting service.
A. W. Maddox.
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ERRATA
Page 137-Lottie Stephens, widow of A. J. Stephens,
Page 146-L. T. Smith is a native of Fentress County, Tennessee. He was born on Caney Creek, near the Kentucky line. He was elected to the State Senate in 1881.
Page 96-Thomas D. Fletcher, elected to represent Hamil- ton County in the State Legislature, 1916.
Top-L. D. Culver (p. 137). Bottom-Capt. C. Beaty, of Brownlow State Guard (p. 122), and Capt. Tinker David Beaty (p. 37).
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ADDENDA
JAMES A. ALLRED.
J. A. Allred is a native of Fentress County and has filled a number of official positions in the county. He is a leading member of the Jamestown bar. His wife, Mrs. Henrietta Stoy Allred is author of the primary quarterly for the use of Sunday schools in the Christian church in the United States. She is also the author of other literature.
JOHN ANDERSON ELMORE.
Parents : Andrew J. and Sarah Elizabeth Pugh Elmore.
Grandparents : Anderson and Sally Baldwin Elmore, John Pugh and Mary Blalock Pugh.
Came to Fentress County in 1912. Is carpenter foreman for Fentress Coal Co. at Wilder.
Married to Ann King in 1903. Member Baptist church, I. O. O. F. and W. O. W.
DR. I. L. GARRETT.
Dr. Garrett was born January 15, 1870, in Fentress Coun- ty and is a son of Lieut. Elijah Garrett, 1st Tenn. Mtd. Inf., U. S. A. He is a graduate of the Medical Department of the University of Tennessee, Class 1907. He is now practicing at Byrdstown.
FLOYD DECK.
Floyd Deck is a native of Fentress County, and served as County Superintendent of schools, and taught for several years. He is now a resident of Oklahoma and a leading law- yer of his section.
CREED T. HUDDLESTON.
C. T. Huddleston is a son of Van Huddleston and was born in Fentress County, where he taught for several years. He is now a prominent Oklahoma lawyer.
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C. LOWERY HURST.
C. L. Hurst is a son of Church Hurst, a prominent busi- ness man of this county and a brother of Oney Hurst, who was for several years tax assessor of Fentress County. His father was County Road Superintendent for one term, and is now Mail Contractor on Star Route from Jamestown to Rugby.
C. L. was nominated by the Republicans for County Court Clerk in 1918, and was elected in August following. He gives all his attention to the duties of the office.
JAMES LINDER.
James Linder is a son of George Linder, and a grandson of Thomas Linder, all natives of the county.
He was born near Boatland in 1874, and has always lived there. He attended the public schools of the county and Monroe Academy. He is now the Republican nominee for Trustee of Fentress County. His brother, Sim Linder, was a soldier in the Spanish-American War, serving under Cap- tain Cordell Hull.
U. K. CUSTRED.
U. K. Custred came to Fentress County in 1912 and be- came the Superintendent of the Fentress Coal Company's mine at Wilder, Tenn., and has held the position ever since. He has followed mine engineering for twenty years. He has had charge of mines at Blocton, Ala., Elverton, W. Va., Monarch, Va., and other mines.
E. R. GLOVER.
For the past three years he has been one of the members of the firm of Miners' Supply Company at Wilder, and a prominent citizen of the county. He was nominated as a candidate for member of the County Court of Fentress County by the Republicans in 1918, but declined. He is now Secre- tary and Treasurer of the Wilder School Board.
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W. M. MADEWELL.
W. M. Madewell is a son of M. R. Madewell (page 88). He served for several years as a member of the County Board of Education and is a progressive school man. He is now chairman of the Wilder School Board. He is an employe of the Fentress Coal Co. and has charge of the blacksmith and repair shop.
JESSE ROYSDEN.
Jesse Roysden was born February 1, 1845, in Scott County, Tennessee. His father, Isaac Roysden, was born in Ander- son County in 1820. He moved from there to Kentucky and came to Fentress County in 1861. In 1914 he moved to Scott County and died there two years later. His ancestors came from Scotland about 1710 and settled in Virginia. Some of them were among the first settlers in Anderson County, Ten- nessee. The Roysdens have followed farming. Jesse's grand- mother Sharp came from England.
Jesse Roysden is now serving his third term as a member of the County Court. He is a minister of the Baptist Church and belongs to the Masonic fraternity.
BERNHARD M. COLDITZ.
He is a son of Max and Emma Colditz (page 150). He is now bookkeeper and general manager of the Big Laurel Coal Company, Wilder, Tenn. He went overseas August, 1918, with Company F, 154th Infantry, 39th Division. He was transferred to American General Headquarters, November, 1918, and did duty as supply sergeant. Honorably discharged July 17, 1919.
JUDGE A. A. GOODING.
A. A. Gooding was a sergeant in Company D, 2d Tennessee Infantry, in the Civil War. He, with his regiment, was made prisoner at Rogersville and was kept in prison at Bells Island for five months. He was elected Circuit Court Clerk in 1878 and served until 1886. He was then elected County Judge and served until his appointment as Postmaster at Jamestown,
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Gov. A. H. Roberts meeting Mrs. Mary Ellen Mc- Donald (age 101) at Jamestown, Tenn., on the day of Alvin York's wedding.
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which position he filled for four years. He died in Pickett County in 1901.
His son, W. M. Gooding, is operating a restaurant at Wilder and is a deputy sheriff.
C. P. GARRETT.
Son of W. A. and Mary E. Garrett; grandparents, Rev. S. H. Garrett and Sarah J. Garrett; is a great-grandson of Elijah and Annie (Storie) Garrett. Born June 17, 1890, in Los Angeles, California; came to Tennessee August 5, 1911, and secured a position as a stenographer, having completed a commercial course in Los Angeles. Was licensed as a min- ister in 1912 and is now pastor of the Christian Church at Jamestown. Served during war as chief clerk, Selective Serv- ice Board.
In August, 1918, he was elected a justice of the peace for the Jamestown district, receiving the largest vote cast for any candidate in this election.
J. D. STEPHENS.
Is a justice of the peace, he and W. D. Hull representing the Fifth District, having been elected in 1918. His father, B. L. Stephens, was at one time County Superintendent of Schools in Fentress County, and also a member of the County Court. He is a grandson of Caleb Stephens. His early ances- tors came from Virginia. He was married in 1896 to Nannie Turpin of Kentucky. He lives near Allardt and is engaged in farming.
L. S. BOWDEN.
Lafayette S. Bowden is a son of E. W. Bowden and a grandson of Elias Bowden (pages 77 and 78). His grand- father was born in 1793 in Franklin County, N. C., and died at the age of eighty-five near Boatland, Tenn.
L. S. Bowden was born near Boatland November 8, 1866, and has always resided there, and is a well-to-do farmer. He was elected a member of the County Court in 1918. He was married in 1890 to Miss Mary Smith, a daughter of Asa Smith (page 120).
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