WILLIAM HENDYRSON ARCHER
Purchasing Agent of Campbell Co., Tenn.; born in Campbell Co., Oct. 6,
1882; English descent; son of James Marion Archer and Martha (Patty) Ray Archer; father's occupation, surveyor,
teacher. Attended public schools of Campbell Co. and Williamsburg Academy at Williamsburg, Ky., 1907-10; LL.B.,
1936, John R. Neil College of Law, Knoxville, Tenn.; and is a member of Missionary Baptist Church; Republican;
Mason; Odd Fellow; M.W.A.; J.R.O.U.A.M.; Kiwanis Club; married Miss Julia Housley on May 9, 1909. Mr. Archie was
appointed Purchasing Agent of Campbell Co. by the Legislature in May 1937. Prior to this appointment he was a teacher
in the public schools in Campbell Co. for a period of eight years after which time he was engaged as County Engineer
for two terms during which time he was also agent for the L. & N.R.R.; following this connection he was manager
for Campbell Co. Hardware Inc.; he was also cashier for the Campbell County Bank and Trust Co. He served as Postmaster
of Jacksboro for approximately two years. Mr. Archie served as Trustee of his county for two terms from 1918-22.
His long and varied services to the people of his county make him one of the most outstanding citizens of his county
and his popularity has increased through the years. He is the father of two children, Mrs. Martha McNeil of Kingsport,
Tenn. and Graydon Oscar of Jacksboro, Tenn.; he has one grandchild, Mary Carolyn Archer. His hobby is the collecting
of stamps.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
WINSTON BAIRD
Clerk and Master Chancery Court, Campbell Co., Tenn.; born at Newcomb,
Tenn., Dec. 25, 1868; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Samuel C. and Sarah E. (Bowman) Baird; father's occupation,
real estate dealer and farmer; paternal grandparents: William and Nancy (Barron) Baird; maternal grandparents:
Elias and Nancy (Douglas) Bowman; educated Franklin Academy, Jacksboro; Grant University, Athens, Tenn.; in early
life engaged in merchandising, farming, and surveying; Co. Surveyor, Campbell Co. for 8 years; Deputy Clerk and
Master two years; has been Clerk and Master for past 37 years; Capt. Co. H., 6th U.S.V. Immunes; served in Porto
Rico, Spanish-American War; married Nora Allen, May 7, 1891; member of I.O.O.F.; K.P.; O.U.O.M.; K. of Labor; Modern
Woodmen; U.R.K. of P.; 32nd degree Mason; Sec. and Tres. Elk Valley Coal and Iron Co. for 37 years; engaged in
mining; Republican, member Co. Election Com. and present Secy., Vice Commander Y.S.W.V., Dept. of Tenn. Mr. Baird
has been connected with the Braden Mountain Mining Co. for the past eighteen years, having served as Secy. and
Vice Pres. and is now serving as its president. He is also agent and manager of Eagle Bluff Spring Water Works
Co. which supplies the town of Jacksboro; he was recently appointed U.S. Dist. Commissioner for Campbell Co. by
U.S. Dist. Judge, Geo. C. Taylor. He is the father of ten children: Mrs. Anna Therissa Carden, Edgar Allen, William
Kyle, Vida Elizabeth, Samuel Winston, Donald Lendon, Irish, and Sarah E., Natita and Mrs. Aline Lindsay, deceased;
he has two grandchildren, Wheeler Allen Winston Carden and Linda Aline Lindsay. His hobbies are the collection
of minerals and fishing.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
MILBURN PARIS BOLINGER
County Court Clerk; born at Agee, Tenn., Campbell Co., April 13, 1883;
German-French descent; son of Preston Bolinger, farmer, and Lucinda Bullock Bolinger; paternal grandparents: Wm.
Bolinger and Lucinda Curnutt; maternal grandparents: Aaron Bullock and Nancy Moser. Attended public schools of
Campbell Co.; High School at Andersonville, Tenn., 1901-01; and is a member of Mason; Royal Arch; K.P.; Jr. O.U.A.M.;
Exchange Club; Republican party; and a Baptist. Mr. Bolinger was first elected Co. Court Clerk in Aug. 1926 and
has since been re-elected twice. In the election of 1934 he was elected over three opponents by a overwhelming
majority. Prior to being elected to office he was engaged in mining for approximately 28 yrs., part of this time
was spent as a foreman and bookeeper. He married Malva Pace, Sept. 23, 1905. He has conducted his office and his
personal affairs in such a manner as to merit the respect and esteem of the citizens of his county. He is interested
in all civic matters tending toward improvememt of the general welfore of his community and county. Mr. Bolinger
is the father of four children, Delno, Paschal, Mrs. Thelma Tiller, Milburn Paris, Jr., student at Lincoln Memorial
University; he has the following grandchildren, Billie, Peggy, and Mary Rugh Bolinger; Patey Jean and Lourana Bolinger.
His hobbies are fishing and golf.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
RANDOLPH DAVIS
Sheriff and farmer; born near Jellico, Tenn., April 8, 1878; Scotch-Irish
descent; son of Marion Davis and Elizabeth Perkins Davis; father's occupation, minister and farmer; attended public
schools of Campbell Co.; and is a member of Baptist Church; I.O.O.F.; M.W.A.; Jr. O.U.A.M.; Republican. Paternal
grandparents: George Davis and ( ); maternal grandparents: Peter Perkins and ( ) Byrd; married Martha
Gaylor, June 9, 1900. Mr. Davis was first elected Sheriff in 1930, served once term, was defeated, and came back
and was elected in 1934 and 1936, being the only sheriff to succeed himself in the County for approximatley 20
years. Prior to being elected Sheriff he had been a farmer, traded in livestock, was a real estate operator and
contractor. That he is an efficient peace officer is evidenced by the fact that the affairs of his office are in
good order and by the fact that unusually strict enforcement of Dry Laws has characterized his entire tenure of
office. He is the father of six children, Teddy, Gladys, Kolo, Roberta, Virgil, Lila; he has seven grandchildren.
His hobby is hunting.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
MILLARD MYERS
Trustee of Campbell County; born at La Follette, Campbell County, Feb.
9, 1890; Scotch-Irish-German descent; son of Georbe and Ollie Walker Myers; grandparents: paternal, John Myers
and Sarah Delapp Myers; maternal, John Walker and Rachel Harris. Finished the public schools of Campbell County
and the Jacksboro High School in 1912; Veterinary College of Cincinnati in 1918. A member of the Methodist Church;
Mason; J.O.U.A.M.; American Legion; Exchange Club; and Republican party. Mr. Myers was first elected Trustee in
1930 and has been three times re-elected, now serving his fourth term. He has had overwhelming majorities over
his opponents at each election. Prior to being elected to public office, Mr. Myers practiced in Campbell and adjoining
counties for about 8 years. His early life was spent on the farm. He is one of two men ever to serve four terms
as Trustee of the County. His public career has always merited the confidence of the people of his community and
county. The condition of the books of his office proves his efficiency as Trustee. He is the father of three children:
Clarice Elizabeth, seventeen, student of La Follette High School, who gives promise of being a gifted pianist;
Roy Miller and Ray Milton (twins) aged 12. His hobbies are horseback riding and fishing.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
MRS. BESSIE T. QUEENER
Postmaster; born at Briceville, Tenn., May 7, 1891; Scotch-Irish descent;
son of Lee Hank Wallace and Margaret Elizabeth Sharp Wallace; paternal grandparents are Jonathan Wallace and Millie
Murray Jonathan; maternal grandparents are John Sharp and Emeline (Cotton). Attended schools of Anderson County,
and summer term at University of Tenn., Knoxville, Tenn. Mrs. Queener is a member of the Southern Methodist Church;
D. of America; a Democrat. She was appointed postmaster at Jacksboro, Tenn. in 1937; she had been serving as setting
postmaster since 1936. Prior to that time, she had been employed as clerk in the post office, assisting her husband
who was then postmaster. Her husband had served as postmaster during the administrations of Pres. Woodrow Wilson
and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Prior to working in the post office, Mrs. Queener, during her early life, had taught
three years in Anderson County. She then moved to Campbell County, married and taught 9 years in this County. She
has always conducted her affairs, both private and public, in a manner which has merited and held the confidence
of the people where she has served. Her paternal grandfather Wallace was with the Union forces in the Civil War.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
DAVID ELLISON REYNOLDS
Born at Jellico, Campbell County, Tenn., Aug. 1, 1912; Scotch-Irish descent;
Supt. of Education of Campbell County, Tenn.; son of David and Nell Trammell Reynolds; paternal grandparents: John
Reynolds and Polly Lawson; maternal grandparents: Sterling Trammell and Sallie Blankenship. Attended the public
schools of Campbell County, 1929; L.M.U.; Carson-Newman, B.S., 1934. Member of the Baptist Church; Republican.
Mr. Reynolds was first elected County Supt. of Schools of Campbell County in April 1936, to fill the unexpired
term of Burgin Dossett who became a candidate for the office of Governor. Mr. Reynolds was again elected in Jan.
1937, for a term of two years. Mr. Reynolds is sponsoring a building program in his county on of the outstanding
in the state. The general condition of the school system in his county is one of the best in the State; before
his election as Supt. he was a teacher in the elementary and high school of Campbell for three years and for one
year was Assistant in Biology at Carson-Newman in 1933-34. Mr. Reynolds holds the distinction of being the youngest
Supt. of Schools in the entire State. He takes an active part in all public affairs which tend to improve the condition
of affairs in his county. His hobby is sports, catering mostly to tennis.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
SILAS B. WALDEN
Circuit Court Clerk; born in Campbell County, Oct. 21, 1905; German-English
descent; son of W. W. and Elizabeth McCullah Walden; paternal grandparents: Wm. Walden and Arlena (Phillips); maternal
grandparents: Frank McCullah and Dhila (Lawson). Attended schools in Campbell County; Business Course at Knoxville
Business College, Knoxville, Tenn. A member of Baptist Church; Mason; Republican Party. Mr. Walden was first elected
Clerk in Aug. 1934, by an overwhelming majority over a field of six opponents. Mr. Walden's early life was spent
in farming. He lost in the race for the office of Circuit County Clerk in 1930 by a margin of only 40 votes. He
has conducted his affairs, both private and public, in such a manner as to merit the confidence and respect of
the people of his county. He is assisted in the office by his sister Miss Martha Walden who has proven a very able
deputy. His paternal grandfather Wm. Walden was a teamster in the Union Army in the Civil War. Mr. Walden married
Perna Mae Walden, Dec. 12, 1920. To this union were born four children: Virginia Marie, fifteen; Lois Jean, five;
and two children deceased, Anna Arletta, two, (died, 1926) and Lora Edna, five, (died, 1931). His hobbies are hunting
and fishing.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
