City: Selmer
HOUSTON, James Cleveland, lawyer; born McNairy Co., Tenn., Aug. 18,1867; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Robert S. and Irene (Michie) HOUSTON; father, farmer; paternal grandparents, Robert C. and Rebecca (Chambers) HOUSTON, maternal grandparents George C. and Zilpha (Atkins) MICHIE; educated at Henderson and Lebanon, Tenn.; in early life was a farmer and manager of a small mercantile business; at present he is engaged in the practice of law, and has small banking interests and owns some real estate; Democrat; State Senator of Tenn., 1901-1902; appointed to fill unexpired term in office of Co. Judge, 1908; former Mayor of Selmer, Tenn.; at present he is member of the State Democratic Executive Committee; married Stella HARRIS, Dec. 12, 1900; member Knights of Pythias and Christian church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
