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LEWIS, J. Kinsey

City: Ooltewah

LEWIS, J. Kinsey, real estate dealer; born North Carolina Feb. 9, 1884; son of John Webster and Annie (Gates) LEWIS; father’s occupation, merchant; graduated Niota High School Dec. 20, 1901; married Minnie G. HUMPHREY Sept. 7, 1907; member Masons and Order Railroad Telegraphers; early business career, telegraph operator; managing director Ooltewah Board of Trade; real estate and newspaper work; member Baptist church.


Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.