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 | |
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| Member of the Tennessee Senate | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1883 DeKalb County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | March 22, 1954 (aged 70) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Spouse | Myrtie Goodson |
| Children | 2; including Joe L. Evins |
| Relatives | Dan Evins (grandson) |
References edit
- ^ a b "James Edgar Evins". The Jackson Sun. March 23, 1954. p. 10. Retrieved December 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
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