CHARLES WESLEY ANDERSON
Born March 10, 1851, in Haywood Co. A retired educator of Scotch and
English descent. Paternal grandparents, John B. Anderson and Mary Frances Lasley Anderson. Maternal grandparents,
Anthony Carlton and Mary Roberts Anderson. Finished public schools of Haywood; Washington and Lee Univ., A.B.,
1875. Member of Methodist Episcopal Church and a Democrat. Taught class in Sunday school for the past 50 years.
He married Iowa S. Bradford, Oct. 29, 1879. Father of six children: C. W., Jr., Mrs. Manon Glass, Thomas P., Richard
Nathan, George Bradford, and Robert L. Both deceased. Seven grandchildren: Grace Powell, C. W., III, Anderson,
Richard Nathan, James Bickley Anderson, Ann Bradford Glass, and Mary Harbert Anderson. His grandfather Carlton
came to Tennessee from Halifax Co., Va. about 1835, settling in Haywood County.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
JOHN O'NEIL BOMER
Banker and Manufacturer. Born in Lauderdale Co., Tenn., Sept. 25, 1865.
Serving his second period as Mayor of Brownsville, being elected in 1925 and serving continuously since that time.
Pres. of Brownsville Bank. Married June 6, 1889; father of six children: John O'Neil, Jr., Daniel Sherry, Edwin
Jefferson, Mrs. Blanche Anderson Morgan, Ruth Thomas Green, and one an infant, all deceased. Operates one of the
largest farms in Haywood Co., Director of A. N. Smith Lumber Co. of Blanks, La.; Vernon Cotton Oil Co. of Vernon,
Texas; and Chillicothe Cotton Oil Co. of Chillicothe, Texas.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
HENRY WHITELAW BOND
BOND, Henry Whitelaw, lawyer; born near Brownsville, Tenn., Jan. 27,
1848; son of Thomas and Ellen Owen (Whitelaw) Bond; educated in schools in Tennessee and at Harvard University;
married, Bolivar, Tenn., Nov. 18, 1880, Mary D. Miller; four children: Thomas, Irene (Mrs. Alleyn von Schrader),
Whitelaw and Marion. Bred to the bar and admitted in Tennessee, practicing there until 1879; then came to Missouri
and engaged in practice at St. Louis until was elected judge of the St. Louis Court of Appeals for twelve-year
term beginning Jan. 1, 1893; resigned Oct. 7, 1901, to reenter practice of law; formed partnership with son, Thomas
Bond, in June, 1904, and Apr. 1, 1906, formed partnership with Judge William C. Marshall, under Arm name of Bond,
Marshall & Bond; firm dissolved 1910, and as Bond & Bond continued until Apr. 11, 1911, when was appointed
Supreme Court commissioner of State of Missouri. Club: St. Louis. Office: 506 Olive St. Residences: 3744 Washington
Boul., and Jefferson City, Mo.
(Source: The Book of St. Louisans, Publ. 1912. Transcribed by Charlotte
Slater)
HUGH L. CLARKE
Attorney, of Scotch-Irish descent. Son of Benjamin P. and Ruth Whitelaw
Clarke. Paternal grandparents, Hugh M. and Mary Reid Clark. Maternal grandparents, Lawrence A. and Cornelia Houk
Whitelaw. Attended public schools of Haywood co., and Haywood Co. High, 1923. Member of Christian Church; State
Bar and American Bar Associations; a Democrat and a Mason. Married Rebecca Pittman, Feb. 18, 1923. Passed the State
Bar Examination in Aug., 1924, and began the practice of his profession in Brownsville. Elected to the State Senate
from the 31st Senatorial District in the 20th General Assembly of Tenn. Placed on most of the leading committees
of the Senate. Father of one son, Hugh L., Jr., born Oct. 14, 1924. His hobby is farming.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
JOHN TURNER GRAY, JR.
Born in Haywood Co., Tenn., Dec. 9, 1887. Scotch-Irish descent. Parents,
John T. and Mary Ora Battle Gray. Attended public schools of Haywood Co.; Oglivia Training School, Brownsville;
Southwestern Presbyterian Univ.; Washington and Lee Univ., Lexington, Va., B.A. 1911. Member of Presbyterian Church;
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity; Phi Beta Kappa; American Legion; American Bar Assoc.; a democrat; Mason; Scottish Rite;
Rotarian. Began his career as clerk and master of the Chancery Court of Haywood Co., Jan., 1913, serving until
May, 1919, by appointment of Chancellor C. P. McKinney, now a member of State Supreme Court. Resigned from the
office of Clerk and Master to begin practice of law, forming the firm of Dixon and Gray, and has continued in this
practice. Married Mary D. Pitts, June 29, 1926. Father of three childrenL: Zan Mary, John T., III, and Ora Louise.
Soldier in the U. S. Army during the World War, discharged on Dec. 9, 1918. Grandparents: paternal, Alexander and
May Clarke Gray; maternal, William B. and Sallie Rice Battle.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
RICHARD CLEVELAND HAWKINS
Sheriff of Haywood Co. and Farmer. Of Irish and Indian descent. Son of
John William and Willie Jane Baxter Hawkins. Grandson of Tom and ( ) Parker Hawkins and William and ( ) Baxter.
Finished the public schools of Tipton Co. Is a member of the Baptist Church; Democrat; Mason; Master. Was first
elected Sheriff of Haywood Co. in Aug., 1934, re-elected in Aug., 1936, and nominated by the Democratic party as
its candidate for a third term without opposition. Prior to his election as sheriff he served as a member of the
County Court of Haywood for a number of years, resigning this position when he was elected sheriff. Was also deputy
sheriff of his county for several years, and served as deputy sheriff of Tipton County for a period of four years.
Married May 1, 1914, to Clara B. Cook to which union four children were born: Mildred, Mrs. Mable Dinwiddie, Helen
Marie, and R. C., Jr., and one grandchild, Mary Clara Dinwiddie. His hobby is all kinds of sports.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
LOUIS CLAIBORNE MANN
Son of Alsey and Mary Louis Claiborne Mann. Born in Haywood County, July
15, 1900. Register of Deeds. Scotch-Irish descent, Single. Paternal grandparents, Richard and Harriot Taylor Mann.
Maternal grandparents, William (Uncle Billie) and Rebecca Johnson Claiborne. Finished public and high schools of
Haywood County. Member of Methodist Episcopal Church and a Democrat. Elected Register of Deeds in Aug., 1932, to
succeed the late Thomas B. Claiborne, who died in office. Was again elected in Aug., 1934, each time by an outstanding
majority. Prior to his election to this office he was engaged in general farming and live stock raising in which
pursuit he is still engaged. His grandfather Claiborne was a soldier in the Confederate army during the Civil War,
serving for the full duration of the conflict. Later represented the 31st Senatorial District in the Senate of
Tennessee General Assembly several times. Mr. Mann's hobby is race horses - owning and engaging in the sport. At
the present time he has on his farms several outstanding racers.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
LAWRENCE WINFIELD MORGAN
Born at Trenton, June 30, 1897, of Scotch-Irish ancestry. His father
is Lawrence Winfield Morgan, son of Wiley and Frances Williams Morgan. His mother ws the former Lula Ethel Gause,
daughter of John W. and Amanda Gallaway Gause. Attended public schools of Haywood County; Columbia Military Academy;
Washington and Lee Univ.; Cumberland Univ., LL.B., 1923. Sept. 4, 1928, married Miss Blanch Anderson Borner. A
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Democrat; Mason; Alpha Tau Omega; Chamber of Commerce; American Legion,
and Post Commander of local post. Passed the State Bar Examination in June, 1932, and began the practice of law
in Brownsville, where he continued for some time until he was appointed clerk and master of the chancery court
for Haywood County by Chancellor V. H. Holmes in May, 1924, which place he held for a period of twelve years, resigning
to resume the practice of law in Brownsville where he is now located. Supt. of the Sunday School for many years.
A steward of church for a number of years. Also engaged in farming and live stock raising, specializing in pure
bred Hereford cattle. Was a soldier in the U.S. Army during the World War, serving with the A.E.F. for two years;
was discharged as a Lt. in May, 1919, at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. His grandfather Gause was an officer in the Confederate
army during the Civil War. His hobbies are hunting and fishing.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
DAN D. SHAW
Banker and Planter. Of Scotch-Irish descent. Born Jan. 5, 1866, in Haywood
Co. Son of John McNeil Shaw and Larania Cogshell Shaw. His grandparents were Daniel Shaw and ( ) and Rev. Cogshell
and ( ). Education received in the public schools of Haywood Co.; West Tenn. Christian College, 1887; Transylvania
College, Lexington, Ky., 1890. A member of the M.E. Church and a Democrat. Began his career in his early life as
a clerk in the store of J. A. Brewer of Brownsville, Tenn., for a period of seven years, after which time he went
into business for himself. Operated a retail credit grocery business for fifteen years. Became connected with Brownsville
Bank of Brownsville, Tenn.; in 1920, as its Vice-President, which position he still holds. Has been a member of
the Board of City Commission of Brownsville since 1925, which position he now holds. Was a colonel on the Governor's
Staff of Gov. Austin Peay for six years and for Gov. Henry H. Horton for five years. Served as a steward in his
church for the past twenty years. His father was a captain in the Confederate army during the Civil War, serving
for the full duration of the conflict. His hobby is fox hunting, a trait which he inherited from his father. He
has more fox hounds than any other man in his county and possesses more foxes on his lands than any other. Married
Miss Beulah Hortence Smith, May 23, 1904.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
SAM J. SMITH
Born on Aug. 4, 1865, in Haywood co. of Welsh, Scotch, and Dutch ancestry.
Son of James and Mary Hopkins Smith. Paternal grandfather, Samuel Smith. Maternal grandfather, Collins Hopkins.
Education received in the public schools of Haywood. Member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; a Democrat; K. of
P. Began his career in his early life as a farmer in the fertile north section of Haywood co. Moved to Brownsville
at the age of 22 from where he has managed his extensive farm lands. Served as chief deputy sheriff of Haywood
Co. for a number of years and also as constable for several years. Was in the Haywood County Supply, Automobile,
Packing Liver, and Live Stock. Was for many years a leading public auctioneer for his county. Married twice. He
first married Ella Collins on Jan. 1, 1890. She died Feb. 1, 1896, and on Feb. 10, 1898, he married Ella Kate Neely.
He is the father of two children: Mrs. Mary Smith Bond and Mrs. Dora Bessie Worthy and has two grandchildren, Eloise
Smith and Evelyn Moore Bond. His hobby is horse racing.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
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