City: Knoxville
MYNDERS, Seymour Allen, educator; born Knoxville, Tenn., March 12, 1862; German-American descent; son of Abram and Sabra (Simmons) MYNDERS; father’s occupation, patternmaker; graduated from University of Tenn. with degree A. B. in 1880; married Pobrecitta Berleta RICHERSON Aug. 25, 1884; member K. of P., F. & A. M., Royal Arch, U. O. G. C.; Democrat; captain for two years in N. G. S. T.; Superintendent of City Schools, Jackson, Tenn., 1899-1907; former Superintendent of Public Schools, Jackson, Tenn.; President Association of Southern State Superintendents 1903-1907; Superintendent of City Schools, Knoxville, since 1907; elected President State Normal School for West Tenn., Memphis, Tenn.; member of Episcopal church.
