Ashland City — SHEARON, Josiah Nicholas, farmer; born in Davidson Co., Tenn., Oct. 2, 1851; son of William and Josephine Alice (Nichol) SHEARON; Scotch-Irish descent; father’s occupation, farmer; educated Cecilian College, Harden Co., Ky., and graduated from that institution in 1872; Commercial degree in 1873; in early life engaged in farming and stock trading; married Mary E. JENKINS, Jan. 4, 1874; Democrat; member Chicago Democratice convention July 1896; formerly Postmaster Lillamay, Tenn.; former chairman of County Court of Cheatham Co., Tenn.; now engaged in farming and dealing in real estate in Cheatham Co., Tenn.; member of the Christian church.
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