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DUGGER, Oscar Milton

City: Greeneville

DUGGER, Oscar Milton, editor and publisher; born in Greene Co., Tenn., April 25, 1872; German-English-Irish descent; son of John Shields and Susan (Davis) DUGGER; father’s occupation planted and stock dealer; paternal grandparents William and Sarah (Brabson) DUGGER; maternal grandparents John and Sarah (McNees) DAVIS; graduated from Washington & Tusculum College with degree of B. S., in 1898, degree of A. M., in 1910; began his business career as a school teacher; later entered newspaper work and is now owner and editor of “Greeneville Democrat,” Greeneville Tenn., married twice; first Fannie A. FOWLER in 1897; second Ida ATWELL March 1, 1905; member I. O. O. F., and Jr. O. U. A. M.; Democrat; delegate to Democratic National Convention St. Louis, Mo., 1904; Superintendent Greene Co., Tenn., Schools 1907-19011 /sic/; President of East Tenn., Teacher’s Association 1910; member State Reading Circle Board since 1907; member of Presbyterian church U. S. A., and Elder in same.

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