Cit;y: Rogersville
RICHARDSON, Clarence H., Co. Supt. Public Instruction; born Church Hill, Tenn., July 22, 1874; German descent; son of Guy Hale and Katherine (Tarter) RICHARDSON; father, farmer and dealer in live stock; paternal grandparents John and Elizabeth (Ellis) RICHARDSON, maternal grandparents Andrew and Alpha (Hannsbell) TARTER; educated Church Hill Academy and Emory & Henry College, Va., graduating from latter June, 1896, with degree of A.B.; he worked on a farm in early life; after finishing collegiate career, taught in public schools; served four years as principal of McMinn Academy, Rogersville, Tenn.; studied law and soon after being admitted to bar was elected Superintendent of Schools of Hawkins Co., which position he has held since 1901; is also owner of a farm at Church Hill, Tenn., and interested in real estate at Rogersville, Tenn.; member F. & A.M., Rogersville, and at present Worshipful Master and member I.O.O.F., Gate City, Va.; Democrat and member M.E. Church South.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
