H.B. NEELY
(1858 - 1881) -
HOUSE, 42nd General Assembly, 1st Sess,, representing Decatur and Hardin counties; Republican; served from Jan, 3 to close of 1st SesSo, Apr, 7, 1881; granted leave of absence, May 25, 1881 because of health; died before 1st Extra Session and seat was filled by James D, Martin, Neely was born in Carroll County c,1858; son of Andrew Neely, Extent of schooling not found but studied law and admitted to bar c,1879. Unmarried. Was in practice of law at Decaturville, Decatur County, while in legislature. Died in Decatur County Sept. 5, 1881; place of burial not designated.
Sources: Tennessee Gazetteer, 1881, p. 218; Tenn. House Journal, 42nd General Assembly, 738; do., 1st Ex. Sess. pp. 23-25.
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