Athens — IVINS, Eugene Ernest, lawyer; born Athens, Tenn., Oct. 5, 1875; Scotch-Irish descen; son of Joe J. and Mary E. (Barry) IVINS; his father was a journalist; paternal grandfather Sam P. IVINS, paternal grandmother Louisa (Haynes) IVINS; maternal grandfather John W. BARRY, maternal grandmother Mary Elizabeth (Ernest) BARRY; educated in the common schools and Grant University, Athens, Tenn.; began business as stenographer; married Kitty ALLEN Dec. 2, 1907; member Masonic Lodge, Cumberland Club, Knoxville; was district delegate to St. Louis National Democratic convention 1904; member and secretary of present State Democratic Committee; City Attorney of Etowah, Tenn., and County Attorney of McMinn Co.; local attorney for the L. & N.R.R.; Attorney for the Athens & Tellico Railroad, First National Bank of Etowah, Etowah Bank and Trust Co., First National Bank of Athens and Athens Bank and Trust Co.; member of M.E. church, South.
