M I S S I S S I P P I G O V E R N O R S
During the interval between the organization of old Tishomingo county in 1836 and its final dissolution in 1870, a large number of men to afterwards gain distinction and fame, both local and national, made their political debut within the confines of that justly famous county; and among the number no one succeeded in so indelibly impressing his personality upon the people as did John Marshall stone.
His career from steamboat clerk to Governor but exemplifies the truthfulness of hte old adage, "Nature creats merit, Fortune brings it into play." He devoted the best years of his life to the public service, and his reward was a "well done thou good and faithful servant."
Succeeding to the Governorship at a time when the State was engulfed in the throes of reconstruction, his masterly mind and mature judgment greatly aided in bringing order out of chaos and restoring to Mississippi a government of, by and for the white citizenry.
Although a Tennessean by birth, Mr. Stone removed to Mississippi when a young man, and for forty-five years labored zealously for the advancement of the interest of the State of his adoption and at the time of his death was loved, honored and respected by every true Mississippian.
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