City: Milan
KEATON, James Andrew, minister of the gospel; born in Carroll Co., Tenn., Oct. 25, 1835; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Cornelius W. and Mary C. (Hayes) KEATON; father’s occupation, farmer; paternal grandparents Cornelius and Sally (Adams) KEATON, maternal grandparents Charles and Mary (Hillis) HAYES; educated at Atwood, Tenn. in early life was a farmer; entered the ministry in 1854 and joined Presbytery of Cumberland Presbyterian church in 1866, and has since made that his vocation; formerly engaged in lumber business for a number of years; married twice, first, Rebecca Jane BROWNING, second, Mary A. ROACH; member Masons, Odd Fellows; Democrat; former Constable.
