City: Brownsville
ESTES, Joel Henry, planter; born Haywood Co., Tenn., Feb. 20, 1842; Italian-English descent; son of Moreau P. and Mary (Noel) ESTES; father’s occupation planter; paternal grandparents Joel and Sarah (Bates) ESTES; maternal grandparents Eswell and Lucy Quarles (Hilliard) NOEL; educated Hatchie Academy, and University of Va., and University of N. C.; married three times, first Martha Ann MANN, Feb. 27, 1862; second Mildred ANDERSON March 11, 1880; third Mrs. Minnie BACON Dec. 10, 1903; served in Confederate Army during Civil War; State Senator 1904–5; elected without opposition; Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee a number of years; member of the Baptist church, and Deacon in same; Moderator of Big Hatchie Association seven or eight years; planter and chairman of County Court of Haywood Co., Tenn., since 1890.
