City: Paris
SWEENEY, John Calvin, lawyer; born Henry Co., Tenn., June 22, 1850; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Jas. J. and Elizabeth (Barbee) SWEENEY; his father was a farmer and brick manufacturer; received education in the schools of Henry Co., Tenn.; he was a farmer in his youth; married Martha BOMAR, Dec. 23, 1879; served as judge of the Court of First Instance, Manila, P. I., 1902-1907; was licensed to practice law in 1875; was attorney for L. & N. R. R. from 1876 to 1902; Division Counsel for N. C. & St. L. Ry. for two years; member Masons, K. of P. and Elks; member of M. E. Church, South.
