SMOTHERS, John C. — farmer, born Haywood Co., Tenn., Jan. 23, 1841; Irish descent; son of James F. and Clarissa H. (Spencer) SMOTHERS; educated in country schools in Haywood Co.; completed his education in 1860; began business life as a farmer; married Mary E. FARROW Jan. 18, 1869; was a Confederate soldier from 1861-65; serving as a private throughout the war; Justice of the Peace of Crockett Co.; was Trustee of Crockett Co. for six years; Democrat; member of the Christian church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
