City: Gibson
DUNGAN, James A., farmer and horticulturist; born in Crockett Co., Tenn., Nov. 1, 1847; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Thomas M. and Nancy (Mason) DUNGAN; paternal grandparents William and Mary (Mason) DUNGAN; maternal grandparents Abram and Margaret (Curry) Mason; received common school education; in early life worked on a farm, later was agent for the L. & N. R. R., at Gibson, Tenn., for five years, returned to the farm in which business he is now engaged; he is the pioneer strawberry grower of that section of the state having set the first acre for market in 1877; also interested in other fruits and vegetables; married Martha PARKER Feb. 2, 1876; Democrat; member of the M. E. Church, South.
