City: Byrdstown
FRANKLIN, Jesse, farmer and banker; born Fentress Co., Tenn., July 21, 1856; English descent; son of Geo. W. and Dicy C. (Smith) FRANKLIN; received common school education; lost both parents during the Civil war and went to work on a farm in early life, later entered the mercantile business; is now president of Otts Merc. Co. and assistant cashier of Pickett Co. Bank and Trust Co.; Democrat; married Sibby J. SMITH March 14, 1876; member Christian church; I. O. O. F. and F. and A. M.
