City: Columbia
JACKSON, John Washington, Postmaster; born at Lewisburg, Tenn., June 10, 1862; Irish-German descent; son of W. A. and Margaret (Phifer) JACKSON; father’s occupation, merchant; paternal grandparents J. J. and Mattie (Evans) JACKSON, maternal grandparents Jona and Jennie (McGregor) PHIFER; educated Lassea Academy and finished the High School Course in 1887; in early life was a carpenter; married Ida HAYES, May 15, 1887; member B. P. O. F., No. 686; Republican; delegate to Republican National convention at Philadelphia, Pa., and served several years as State Committeeman of Republican State Committee; was Sergeant at Arms during the famous Brownlow-Evans fight at state convention at Capitol; raised money to build Tenn. Orphan Home; former Assistant Postmaster, now Postmaster at Columbia, Tenn.; member Christian church.
