City: Greenfield
LIPSCOMB, John Calvin, farmer; born Marshall Co., Tenn., Feb. 3, 1842; son of William C. and Eliza (Tillman) LIPSCOMB; father’s occupation farmer; paternal grandparents John and Juda (Shehorn) LIPSCOMB; maternal grandparents Joseph and Winnie (Fields) Tillman; in early life engaged in farming; received a common school education and entered the Confederate army as member of Co. “D” 27th Regiment; became third Lieut. and later Capt. Of Co. “D” 27th regiment Tenn., Volunteers; participated in battles of Shiloh and Perryville; all of his career has been devoted to farming; has been member of the County Court of Weakley Co., Tenn., since Aug. 3, 1882; Democrat; member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church; married Francis BAKER Nov. 25, 1869.
