City: Greeneville
SHOUN, Alexander Nelson, attorney at law; born Johnson Co., Tenn., Nov. 1, 1851; German and English descent; son of George H. and Theodosia (Wilson) SHOUN; father’s occupation merchant; paternal grandparents Andrew and Elizabeth (Powell) SHOUN; maternal grandparents Andrew and Elizabeth (McQueen) WILSON; graduated at Emory and Henry College, Va., June 6, 1871, with degree of A. B.; married Kate JOHNSON June 29, 1873; all of his business career has been devoted to the legal profession, and he is now engaged in the law at Greeneville, Tenn.; Director in 1st National Bank; Director Greene Co., Bank; Director East Tenn., Tobacco Co.; one of the firm of G. H. Shoun & Co., Johnson City, Tenn.; member of the Methodist church and Masonic fraternity.
