City: Dresden
JOLLY, John C., farmer; born in Scott Co., Mo., Feb. 25, 1871; son of Isaac Bryant and Martha Jane (Dickerson) JOLLEY; received common school education; married Ann BOAZ Nov., 23, 1890; member of Masons, I. O. O. F.; and W. O. W.; Democrat; elected Tax Assessor of Weakley Co., Tenn., Aug. 1908, and is the present incumbent; began teaching vocal music in 1900, and is now President of the Weakley Co., Singing Convention; serving the fourth year; member of the M. E. church, South.