E. Winstead, a prominent farmer of the Fifth District, was born November 17, 1822, in Hawkins County, Tenn., the fifth child of Ephraim and Margaret (Martin) Winstead. They were of Irish-Welsh descent. The father was a farmer and stock raiser. He was a Whig, and his death occurred in Hawkins County October 27, 1832. The mother was an excellent Christian woman, a member of the Baptist Church. She died October 24, 1872. The subject of our sketch was raised on the farm. His educational advantages were very limited. At the age of fourteen he took charge of his mother’s affairs, and managed them with success. After attaining his majority he went to farming on his own resources. In 1859 he located in White County. In 1865 he was appointed magistrate, but did not serve. He has been a school director for nearly thirty years. He is a stanch Democrat, and a highly respected, valuable citizen. May 28, 1848, he married Emeline, daughter of David S. and Mary (Mitchael) Rogers, of Hawkins County. This union resulted in the birth of five children. J. W., born January 27, 1850; Nancy J., born September 28, 1851; W. W., born March 17, 1854; Serener E., born July 27, 1856, and Mary M., born November 10, 1858. Each received a good education. Mr. and Mrs. Winstead are earnest and respected members of the Baptist Church.

Source:   Goodspeed Pub. Co. History of Tennessee from the Earliest Time to the Present; Together with an Historical and a Biographical Sketch of the Counties of White, Warren, Coffee, DeKalb, and Cannon, Besides a Valuable Fund of Notes, Original Observations, Reminiscences, Etc., Etc. Nashville: Goodspeed Pub. Co, 1887.