James Edgar Evins

James Edgar Evins (December 31, 1883 – March 22, 1954) was an American politician. He served as a member of the Tennessee Senate.[1] He was also the mayor of Smithville, Tennessee for 16 years.[1] He is the namesake of Edgar Evins State Park, established in 1975 in part due to work by his son Congressman Joe L. Evins.

James Edgar Evins
Member of the Tennessee Senate
from the district
Personal details
Born(1883-12-31)December 31, 1883
DeKalb County, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 1954(1954-03-22) (aged 70)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
SpouseMyrtie Goodson
Children2; including Joe L. Evins
RelativesDan Evins (grandson)

References

  1. "James Edgar Evins". The Jackson Sun. March 23, 1954. p. 10. Retrieved December 23, 2017 via Newspapers.com.


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