City: Dyersburg
DAWSON, Charles Clark, Public Official; born Dyersburg, Tenn., Nov. 24, 1839; Irish descent; son of William A. and Amanda (Clark) DAWSON; paternal grandparents Isaac and Bettie (McCord) DAWSON, maternal grandparents Henderson and Elizabeth (Pate) CLARK; received common school education and devoted his early life to farming; married Leonora NORTON Dec. 25, 1884; member I. O. O. F.; Democrat; Sheriff; active in politics; was Sheriff of Dyer Co., Tenn., three terms (6 years), retired for four years and was then appointed to fill unexpired term of Allen C. DUNLAP of one year and three months, has since then been three times re-elected; when his present term expires will have served as Sheriff of Dyer Co. for 13 years and ten months; is also interested in farming and stock raising; member of Christian Church.
