City: Heard
TAYLOR, John Shelton, miller; born at Heard, Tenn., Jan. 23, 1876; Irish descent; son of John Wesley and Nancy (Payne) TAYLOR; received common school education; in early life worked on a farm; married Martha J. CLARK July 21, 1897; member of F. & A.M.; Republican; formerly member of the District Advisory Board of Public schools of Pickett Co., Tenn.; served one term as Constable, and now serving as County Assessor of Pickett Co., Tenn.; was a member of the first Assessors meeting, held at the State Capitol in the Senate Chamber at Nashville, Tenn., April 13, 1909; member of the Methodist Church.