John C. Chesnutt
John C. Chesnutt, a thrifty and enterprising farmer of James County, and now a resident of the Eighth Civil District, was born at his present place of residence, October 6, 1851. He is the son of John and Matilda (Cleveland) Chesnutt. (For the sketch of parents see the biography of J. D. Chesnutt.) Our subject was the eighth of nine children; he secured an academic education at Blue Springs, Bradley Co., Tenn. After his education was received he worked on his father's farm until in 1880, then went to Texas and Indian Territory. After five years he returned to James County, and turned his attention exclusively to the farming interest at his present location. March 16, 1882, he married Miss Eva Shugart, who was born in Bradley County, Tenn., October 30, 1854, and died in James County, Tenn., September 6, 1884. She had a good education. Though not a member of any church, she was a firm believer in the Christian religion. She was the daughter of Lemuel and Eliza Shugart. The result of this marriage was one child, Mary E. Our subject received as a present from his father of 225 acres of land, his present place, which by judicious management and industry he has increased in value to a great extent. He always supports the cause of education, good morals, and all public enterprises, and is a Master Mason, and a Democrat.
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