City: Jellico
JENNINGS, John, lawyer; born Jacksboro, Tenn., June 6, 1880; English descent; son of John and Julia (Forrester) JENNINGS; father’s occupation, lawyer; educated public schools Campbell Co., Tenn., graduated from Grant University, Athens, Tenn., with B. S. degree May, 1906; taught five years in public schools of Campbell Co., Tenn.; editor of Lafollette Times one years; superintendent of public instruction of Campbell Co., two years, 1903-1904; used money made while teaching school to defray his expenses through law school; engaged in the practice of his profession at Jellico, Tenn.; married Pearnie E. HAMBY, Sept. 19, 1906; member Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and J. O. U. A. M.; Republican; active in politics; member of Methodist Episcopal church.
