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Jesse Arledge

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Birthplace: Franklin Co, TN [HOH in 1860 (slave schedule) & 1880, Franklin Co, TN] listed as Attorney at Law in 1853 newspaper ad; served in TN House (1851) and Senate (1877); 1880 Franklin Co TN boarding with Eliz. Burrow
Death: December 23, 1881 (62)
Franklin Co, TN; Bur. Winchester City Cemetery
Immediate Family:

Son of Clement Arledge and Martha Patsy Arledge
Brother of Josiah Arledge; Julia Ann Arledge; Happy Arledge; Mary D. Nancy Arledge; Tillman F. Arledge and 3 others

Managed by: Pam Wilson (on hiatus)
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About Jesse Arledge

An active lawyer and politician from Decherd, Franklin County, TN. Served as State Legislator, State Senator and on the committee to rewrite the Tennessee Constitution following the Civil War. Was involved in a political scandal involving his arrest during Reconstruction for allegedly distilling spirits without proper license, and the mayhem that followed it, but the case was later dismissed. See newspaper clippings in Media tab.

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Jesse Arledge's Timeline

1819
November 20, 1819
Franklin Co, TN [HOH in 1860 (slave schedule) & 1880, Franklin Co, TN] listed as Attorney at Law in 1853 newspaper ad; served in TN House (1851) and Senate (1877); 1880 Franklin Co TN boarding with Eliz. Burrow
1881
December 23, 1881
Age 62
Franklin Co, TN; Bur. Winchester City Cemetery