City: Knoxville
MYNATT, Rufus Adison, Atty.-Gen. of Knox Co., Tenn.; born Union Co., Tenn., Dec. 21, 1871; Scotch-Irish descent; son of James A. and Melvina (Alley) MYNATT; educated in local schools of Knox Co., Tenn.; began his business career as school teacher; taught school in Knox Co., 1892-3, moved to Knoxville, Tenn., 1895, and studied law in office of his brother, E. F. MYNATT, former Atty.-Gen. of Knox Co., Tenn.; married Noila BROCK; in 1896 was member of Tenn. Legislature (lower house); 1897 assist, Atty.-Gen. of Knox and Sevier Cos.; 1906 elected Magistrate; 1910 elected Atty.-Gen. of Knox and Sevier Cos., Tenn., and is the present incumbent; member of Methodist church, South.
