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James A. Harris, M. D., is a native of East Tennessee, was born November 30, 1861, and is the son of Temple Harris, one of the oldest and wealthiest citizens of Jefferson County, who was born in Grainger County, Tenn., in 1826, and removed to Dandridge soon after the birth of our subject. At twelve years of age he entered a store as clerk, but later engaged in merchandising for himself, and continued in business continually until after the late war, meeting with much success and amassing an ample fortune. Our subject was reared in Dandridge, attended the town schools, and finished his literary education at Mossy Creek College. He began the study of medicine October 10. 1881, under Dr. H. P. Coile, of Dandridge, and during 1882-81 attended Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, taking a thorough course, and graduating from that noted institution March 29, 1884. Returning to Dandridge he formed a copartner- ship with his preceptor, Dr. Coile, and began practicing, and is now regarded as one of the most promising young physicians of the county. He is conscientious and progres- sive, and follows his profession more for his love of science of medicine than for present profit; he is constantly searching for more knowledge and proficiency, and naturally has
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established, not only a good practice, but a splendid professional standing. He is enter- prising and public spirited, and recognizes and appreciates the need and advantages of good public schools, and always encourages all educational enterprises. He was married Deceniber 15, 1885, to Lula Holtsinger, who was born in Greene County, Tenn., February 24, 1303, and is the daughter of Capt. Holtsinger, one of Jefferson County's prominent citizens. To this union one child, Hal Eugene, was born November 5, 1886. Our sub- ject is a member of the Baptist Church, and his esteemed wife is a pious and Christian lady.
Mahlon Haworth, of New Market, was born in Jefferson County, Tenn., October 6. 1810, the son of David and Susanna (Lewis) Haworth, natives of Jefferson County, Ten. Richard, the grandfather, a native of North Carolina, was a son of James Haworth, who was a son of George Haworth, who came from England in 1692. "All of whom belonged to the Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers. Mahlon was reared and educated amid rural scenes, and their advantages and disadvantages, and has always clung to the farm excepting a few years of his life devoted to merchandising. November 6, 1861. Sarah E., daughter of William Lee, of Blount County, became his wife, and aside from a son and daughter deceased, they have six children: Wayne L., William O., Samuel L., Ida M., David R. and Anna B., who have received careful training in excellent institutions of learning.
David Haworth, the subject of our sketch. is a farmer in the Seventh Civil District, of Jefferson County, Tenn., in which county he was born January 19, 1833. He is the son of David and Susanna (Lewis) Haworth. The father was a native of Tennessee, and was the son of Richard Haworth, the son of James Haworth, a son of George Haworth, who emigrated from England, in 1692. The ancestors were of the Quaker faith. The mother of our subject was a native of Jefferson County, Tenn., and was the mother of nine children. Our subject was reared on the farm, and educated in the country schools. He has followed farming all his life. At present he is postmaster at River Bend post- office. In 1866 he was married to Harriet Stone, daughter of Michael Stone, of Grainger County, Tenn. Two sons: James H. Clay and Jefferson have blessed their union. Our subject is a practical farmer, and owns and cultivates a farm of 135 acres situated on the south bank of the Holston River.
I. F. Hayworth was born at the mouth of Mossy Creek, on the Holston River, in the above county, December 10, 1831, and is the son of Richard and Mary Ann ( Lyle) Hay- worth. The father was born on Holston River, in Jefferson County, March 5, 1794. and was the son of William, who was born in North Carolina. The father was a farmer and miller, living at the mouth at Mossy Creek, and made a success of life. He was generally esteemed and respected, and served for a number of years as magistrate of his county. He was a member of the Friends' fraternity, and died February 3, 1875. The mother was born in Maryland, June 6, 1800, and was the daughter of Lyle, who immigrated to Jeffer- son County. She was a pious Christian lady, a member of the Methodist Church, and died December 13, 1883. Our subject was reared on the farm, and received a good prac- tical education at Black Oak Grove and Strawberry Plains. He worked on the farm until the breaking out of the war, and in 1863 was in the service of the Government as a stock driver, between Kentucky and Knoxville. He was captured at Powell's Valley, in 1-09. while on his way to Kentucky, and was thrown into the Confederate prison at Madison Ga., and confined for about two months. After the war he returned to his, farm and has followed farming from that time to the present, and also owns a large custom mill on Holston River. He is an enterprising and public spirited citizen, broad in his views, and always encourages all worthy public enterprises; he is also a warm friend to the public schools, believing in and appreciating the benefits and advantages of a good education. He is well known in his county, and respected and esteemed by his fellow citizens. He owns and cultivates a fine river farm of 240 acres, upon which he has a handsome frame resi- dence, and has made a success of life. He was united in marriage with Mary M. Brazel ton November 20, 1568, who was born in Jefferson County, and was the daughter of Will. iam Brazelton. Jr., deceased. To this union five children were born, three of whom are
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living. His wife died in July, 1874, and April 20, 1879, our subject married Leanna Ball- inger, who was born in Jefferson County November 9, 1856, and is the daughter of Marion Ballinger. To this union three children have been born.
Philip Hawkins, farmer and stock raiser in the Twelfth District, was born in Greene County, Tenn., August 2, 1828, the son of Nathan and Mary (Howell) Hawkins. The father, a native of Tennessee also, was a respected man and served in the war of 1812. He was seventy-seven when he died in Greene County, the place of his birth. The mother was born in North Carolina. Our subject, one of a family eight brothers and one sister, was next to the youngest child, and grew up on the farm. Two brothers were skilled physicians, and the rest were farmers. Two of the latter and one sister are the only survivors. The country school gave our subject his education, and when the time came he left the farm and enlisted in the Confederate Army, and was in some of the hottest fights, especially at Vicksburg. Since the war he has succeeded finely in stock- raising and farming, and has acquired a cultivated farm of 700 acres, which he cares for in a practical manner. In the year 1859 he married Virginia F. Page, a native of Greene County, Tenn. Of six sons born to them, James H., William E., John C. and Arris L. are living.
William Haynes was born in Grainger (now Union) County, May 30, 1925, the son of William and Sarah (Smith) Haynes. The father was born in Surrey County, Va., in March, 1787, the son of John Haynes, who was born in the above State and county, and came to Tennessee when his son was a small boy. The father was a farmer and mechanic, served as magistrate of Grainger County, and was chairman of the county court when he died. He died of small-pox April 25, 1835, and was ahighly respected man. He kept a well known public house in Hickory Valley, Grainger County, and afterward his widow and our subject conducted it. The mother was born in Sullivan County, Decem- ber 20, 1790. the daughter of Margaret Smith, and was a devoted member of the Baptist Church. She died March 17, 18:0. Our subject grew up on the farm, and lived with his mother until thirty years of age. He then married and lived on the homestead about twenty-seven years, then after a residence of two years three miles east of Morristown, he came to his present farm near Mossy Creek, where he is living the quiet life of a retired farmer, on one of the most beautiful small farms in the county. November 25, 1855, he married Endsey, the daughter of Elijah Hale (deceased), and born in Campbell County, Tenn. Their children are, Daniel M., born, September 11, 1856; T. W .. born December 10, 1860, and Martha J., born May 27, 1865. The first two are wholesale and retail saddle and harness dealers of Knoxville. Our subject is a Baptist.
James C. Henderson. farmer, was born in Sevier County, April 20, 1844, the son of George M. and Sarah Henderson, the former born in that county May 12, 1811, the son of William Henderson, whose father was one of the pioneers of Tennessee, and was killed in the Cumberland Mountains by Indians. The father, George, learned the tinner's trade in early life, but was a successful farmer. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and died in 1879. The mother was born in Cocke County, in 1813, the second daughter of William and Mary Yett, and is now living on the old homestead in Sevier County, a mem- ber of the Baptist Church. Our subject grew up on the farm, and was educated at the academy in Sevierville. In October, 1863, he left the farm and enlisted in Company H. Ninth United States Tennessee Cavalry, of which he was quartermaster sergeant, and was mustered out in April, 1865, at Knoxville. During his service his health was so impaired that for the last five years he has been almost an invalid. After two years near Sevier- ville, and five years in another part of that county, he came to Jefferson County, and now owns and cultivates a fine river farm of 275 acres, near Dandridge. From 1876 until April 1887 he served as a member of the county court, and then resigned. He is a Mason, a Baptist, and is highly esteemed. June 1, 1865, he married Nancy A., daughter of J. M. and Mary A. Thomas, of Sevier County, born in Cocke County, October 19, 1845. She is a devoted Christian-a member of the Baptist Church. Their seven children are living.
George W. Hill, county clerk, and a prominent citizen of Dandridge, was born in Jef-
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ferson County, Tenn .. December 9, 1855, and is the son of Rev. James M. and Saral: (Moore) Hill. The father, born in Jefferson County January 17, 1823, the son of James Hill, of the same county, was a farmer and Methodist minister, and was a leading citizen, whose death on March 27, 1882, was generally regretted. The paternal grandmother, Margaret, was a daughter of John Cowan, and for fourteen years of married life not a cross word passed between her and her husband. A presentiment of death must have led ber, as she did, to pick out her burial place two weeks before the event occurred. The mother was born in this county October 25, 1821, the daughter of James Moore, and died December 14, 1808, a Christian lady of the Methodist faith. Our subject received his edu- cation at the common country schools, and attended college one term in Texas. lle worked on the farm until 1873, then moved to central Texas, and engaged in stock raising, and in 1880 returned to engage in merchandise at Shady Grove. In August, 1882, he was elected justice, and in September was made chairman of the county court, and served four terms by re-election. Since 1883 he has been a justice of Dandridge, and since August, 1886, county clerk. From August, 1884, to November, 1885, he was post- master at Dandridge, Tenn. He is a progressive man, and probably no officer has more of the confidence of the public than he. He has been greatly interested in education. December 24, 1878, he married Sallie D., a daughter of M. H. Kuykendall, a stock dealer of Texas, and a native of Tennessee. She was born on the Texas frontier January 16, 1859. Their three children are living. He and his wife are Methodists.
James P. Hill, farmer and stock raiser, was born in Jefferson County, January 1. 1844, the son of James M. and Sarah (Moore) Hill, natives of Tennessee, and of English stock. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject is the second child of nine sons and five daughters, and has always been devoted to farm life. He attended the country schools, and worked for his father until September 13, 1803. when he enlisted in Company F, Ninth Tennessee Federal Cavalry, first as private, and afterward as corporal, and finally sergeant. He was discharged from service September 15, 1865, and returned home and resumed farming. On December 30. 1868, he married Mary L. J. Thurman, a daughter of William and Martha J. (Walker) Thurman. They have had two sons and five daughters born to them. Our subject began without capital at the close of the war, and gave his note for a farm costing $5, 700, and in twelve years had paid all his indebtedness. He now owns a farm of 300 acres in the Sixteenth Dis- trict, and also one of 400 acres in the Third District, the former of which he cultivates. He is a live Republican, and a member of the G. A. R. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Henry Hinkle, a leading farmer, was born in the Shenandoah Valley, Va., January 28, 1819, the son of William and Hannah (Trout) Hinkle; the former was born in 1790, in Pennsylvania. The father went to Virginia with his parents, and in 1821 settled on the French Broad River, above Dandridge, where he was a farmer, and died February 14, 1838. In 1796 the mother was born in Rockingham County, Va., the daughter of Michael Trout, and she died in 1813, a member of the Lutheran Church. Our subject was reared on the farm, and after his father's death took charge of his mother's farm, having left the country school, and lived with her until he was thirty years of age, assisting in rear. ing the family of seven children. of whom he was the eldest. In 1849 he became the bus- band of Mary A., a daughter of Casper Branner, and born in March, 1817, in this county. He then lived on his farm. near Dandridge, for about eleven years, and in the fall of 1865 bought his present farm of 400 acres, where he has since resided. He also owns two other fine farms in the Fourth District, one of 266 acres, and another of 200 acres, upon which is a good flour and corn-mill. He is a successful, liberal man, as can be seen. and has served as school commissioner of his district. He has five children.
Hon. Henry H. Hubbard, one of the most prominent citizens of Jefferson County. was born in Greensboro, N. C., February 12, 1825, the son of Jacob and P. (Swain) Hubbard. The father was born in 1759 in North Carolina. the son of Joseph and Ann (Crews) Hubbard. Joseph was born in Mecklenburg County. Va., about 1110, a de- scendant of English Quakers, who came over with William Penn, for the settlement o
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Pennslyvania. Jacob came to Greensboro, N. C., in 1818, and was one of the founders of that city. He was a merchant and trader, and was a strong-minded man, fond of politics and private discussion, often engaging in political conversation with John C. Calhoun, who often passed through the city. From 1846 to 1855 he lived in Raysville. Ind., and then removed to Nashville, Tenn., where he died in 1862. The mother was born near Greensboro, N. C., in 1799, the daughter of Dr. George Swain, a native of Nantucket, Island, and who was in early life on whaling vessels, in various portions of the ocean, and later, an able and well-informed physician, with a remarkable memory and extensive acquirements in history, science, mathematics, geography, theology and the literary and political publication's of the day. He died in his eighty-first year. The mother died in Raysville, Ind., in 1848, and lies buried in the Friends' burial ground there. Our subject, the third of eight children, was reared in Greensboro, N. C., and received a classical education at New Gordon Quaker Boarding School, and at Colweld Institute, Greensboro, N. C. When but seventeen he taught a classical school at Holt's Factory, Orange County, N. C., then. for about six months, was engaged as assistant clerk, in the county clerk's office of Guilford County, N. C. In May, 1844, he was called to the chair of mathematics in Holston College, New Market, Tenn., but was assigned. on his arrival, the chair of languages, and in that capacity instructed many distinguished Tennesseans, among whom are ex-United States District Attorney Meck, Judges Hoyle, Randolph and others. He served in the college one session, and then began the study of law under Judge Nynds, of Dandridge, one of the ablest jurists of his day, in East Tennessee. Judges Robert M. Anderson and Thomas L. Williams admitted him in August, 1816. He was soon after appointed director of the Bank of Tennessee, and then became the attorney of the bank of that district. At a public meeting at Strawberry Plains, held in 1851, to break ground in the constructing of the East Tennessee & Vir- ginia Railroad, our subject made a forcible address, which was the means of bringing his talents before the public. He was chosen to represent Jefferson County, the ensuing Legislature, and served with distinction, being one among the youngest members of that body. He served on the public lands, education and common schools, and redistricting committees and others, and introduced many important measures, several of which became laws, among which were these: "To incorporate Mossy Creek Baptist Seminary (now Carson college)." "To provide for the agricultural. geological, and mineralogical survey of Tennessee," the latter bill furnishing the foundation for a bill which subse- quently became a law, and proved of incalculable benefit to Tennessee. It was during that session, that the system of internal improvement was put in operation. In. 1853 he was re-elected, and unanimously chosen speaker pro tem. of the house. which position he filled for ahnost a month, during the speaker's sickness. The free banking system was established, and he became cashier of a new bank at Dandridge. When the Confederate Congress met at Richmond, he was chosen recording clerk of the Senate, and then returned and remained at home throughout the war. He was one of the executive committee of the State grange for four years, and served as its business agent at Knoxville for several years. He was vice-president of the East Tennessee Farmers' Association, and has always been a prominent member of the Farmers' Convention, and delivered many valuable addresses and essays to that body. the one delivered in 1884. on dairy farming. attracting so much attention as to be extensively published. In the gubernatorial contest of 1816 he was earnestly solicited by his neighbors to become the Democratic candidate for that part of the State, but declined. preferring private life. October 24, 1811, he married Mary J. Branner, a daughter of George Branner, and born in Dandridge August. 10. 1826. She is a granddaughter of Col. John Roper (deceased). Her father represented Jefferson County in the Legislature. Five of the twelve children of our subject are liv- ing. He and his wife are Methodists.
Henry Hull, the subject of the following sketch, is a farmer in the Ninth Civil Dis- triet, of Jefferson County. Tenn., and was born in said county May 14. 1539. He is the son of Isaac and Sophia (Hammonds) Hull. The father was a native of North Carolina, and came to Tennessee when but a boy; he was a very extensive farmer, and died about
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1872, at the age of nearly eighty-five years. The mother is a native of Tennessee, and now lives with our subject. She is the mother of three sons and five daughters. Our subject is the youngest of these children, and was reared on the farm and educated at Black Oak Grove College. He has followed farming all his life, and is now one of the pros- perous farmers of Jefferson County, owning a farm of 500 acres and has it well-improved. In 1879 he was united in marriage with Amanda Lacy, a daughter of John Lacy, of Grainger County, Tenn. One son and four daughters have blessed the union; their names are Zora, Sophia, Evaline, La Fayette and Martha Virdie.
J. D. Hull, farmer, stock raiser and trader in the Ninth Civil District of Jefferson County, Tenn., was born in Jefferson County. Tenn., May 13, 1836, the son of Isaac R. and Sophia (Hammouds) Hull. The father was a native of North Carolina, came to Ten- nessee when a youth, and became a farmer in Jefferson County, was successful in his chosen occupation, and became an extensive land holder. He was a man of wise judg- ment, and filled many positions of honor and trust. He received an appointment by the State Legislature as justice in his civil district, and held it until old age forced him to give up the responsibility. Hle died, a well-respected citizen, in 1872, at the age of eighty-five years. The mother is a native of Tennessee, born on the French Broad River. She is now living with her son, Henry, in Jefferson County, and is in her eighty- seventh year. She has been a kind and Christian woman, and has possessed a strong intellect. They reated tive sons and three daughters, of which family our subject is the sixth child. His youth was spent on the farm, and his education received in the Black
Oak Grove College, Jefferson County, Tenn. He farmed with his father until he was twenty-four years of age, and then our subject began farining in his own interest. He has been successful in his occupation, now owning and cultivating a farm of 200 aeres. November 17, 1870, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Daniel. One son and four daughters have blessed this marriage: Lee, Effie, Dudley, May and Nettie. Our subject is a member of the Baptist Church, and is a strong advocate of religion, education and tem perance. He is a prosperous and practical farmer, and an energetic and successful raiser of and dealer in live stock. He is a man of much business tact, and has made life a finan- cial success. He is in good circumstances, and possesses a pleasant and comfortable farin home. Mr. Hull is a gentleman charitable to the poor, and has encouraged public enter- prises which have been for the benefit of the people.
D. P. Hume, farmer, was born in Marion County, Ohio, August 22, 1823. the son of James and Margaret (McWilliams) Hume. The father, born in Cumberland County, Penn., was the son of James, Sr., of Scotland, and was a farmer, coming to Ohio at an early date, and later to Indiana, where he died in 1863. The mother, born and reared in Cumberland County, was of Irish stock, and died in 1833, a member of the Presbyterian Church. When fifteen years old our subject left the Marion County, Ohio, farm, and went to Cumberland County, Penn., where for three years he was apprenticed to a black- smith at Carlisle, and during this time attended school five months. He then worked in Pennsylvania, Virginia. Ohio and Indiana about three years, and in 1848, with thirteen others, spent a year digging gold in the Sacramento Valley so successfully that he returned to New York, and Cumberland County, Penn., where he remained in business up to 1851. He then came to Jefferson County, and with Maj. S. M. Ferguson secured a contract for grading forty miles on the first division of the East Tennessee & Virginia Railway. After this was finished he went to South Carolina with mules, and then engaged in superintending a farm in Jefferson County, for M. A. Douglas, and later for Gen. Brazelton: but, on the outbreak of the war, his Union sentiments caused his dis- missal from the farm. During the war he had charge of Gen. Brazelton's mill at Beaver Creek. Since then he has farmed on his present farm of 300 acres, with success. He is a highly esteemed man, and has served as school commissioner. In 1800 he married Rebecca S. Thomas, born in Virginia in 1832, a daughter of Joseph Thomas. Six chil- dren, of five sons and two daughters, are living. His wife died December 19, 18-1. a member of the Presbyterian Church. In 1885 he married Sarah A. Daily, born in this county, in 1830. Our subject and three of his sons at home are Presbyterians, bet his wife is a Methodist.
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Edgar W. Ilungate, M. D., a practicing physician in Jefferson County, Tenn., was born in Mercer County, Ky., May 13. 1845. He is the son of Jesse H. and Mary D. (Hale) Ilungate. Both parents were natives of Kentucky, and removed to Indiana when our subject was six or seven years of age. Here he was reared on the farm and received a high school education in Knox County, and taught school in Indiana public schools for two years. In 1873 he entered the Medical College, at Indianapolis. took one course of lectures, returned to his native county, and began the practice. In 1879-80 he graduated from the medical college of Indiana, and returned to practice in his native coun- ty: and in 1883 immigrated to Tennessee and located at White Pines, in March of the same year; here he formed a partnership in the practice with Dr. A. L. Courtney (in April). and at once began a good practice, and bas been very successful since that date. He had no capital with which to begin, but has been a success in his undertakings, and is a self- made man. In 1862 he enlisted in the Eighty-fifth Indiana Infantry, Company K. and on account of disability was discharged. January 29, 1872, he married Sarah J. Hill. of Indiana. Two children (sons) blessed the marriage, and in 1875 the youngest child and the mother died. The eldest, Lewis H., is living with his father. In 1877 he was married a second time, this time to Alice Purdy, of Edwardsport, Ind. Two sons and two daugh- ters have blessed this second marriage: Vernie V., Harry P., Ethel E, and Edgar W. He is a member of the Christian Church, also of the I. O. O. F. In politics he is a Democrat.
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