City: Madisonville
PARKS, Samuel J., minister of the gospel, teacher; born in Monroe Co., Tenn., Sept. 9, 1871; English descent; son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Carter) PARKS; educated in the public schools and Hiwassee College, graduated from latter in 1895 with degree B. S. and from Shenandoah Valley College of Va. with degree Ph. D. 1902; married Joan BAYLESS March, 1896; former Co. Superintendent 1895-1901, 1907-1911; nominated for State Senator Sept. 17, 1901; editor of “Our County Citizens,” 1899-1901; director in Bank of Vonore, Tenn.; member of the Baptist church; minister of same.
