EVERETT, John Edward (b. 1847)
City: McKenzie
EVERETT, John Edward, farmer and stock raiser; born in Weakley Co., Tenn., Oct. 16, 1847; English and Scotch-Irish descent; son of Elbert G. and Moleta (Busey) EVERETT; fathers’ occupation, farmer and stock raiser; received common school education; worked on farm in Weakley Co. in early life; married Elizabeth C. Mattheny May 2, 1867; Democrat; Census Enumerator in 1880 under William M. Smyth, Supervisor; member of Tenn. Legislature from Weakley Co., Tenn., 1907-1908; member Presbyterian church, U.S.A.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.