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About John Boles, Jr.
Union Soldier Civil War. Served with Tinker Dave Beaty's Independent Scouts. He can be called a politician. He represented Overton County in the General Assembly 1851-1853 as a representative. From 1853-1857, he was senator for Overton, Fentress, Morgan and Scott Counties. After the war he was Sherriff in Overton County 1865-1867. During this period he officiated at the only public hanging in Overton County. John received 1000 acres in Fentress County on the East Fork of Obey River.
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John Boles, Jr.'s Timeline
| 1838 |
June 16, 1838
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Overton County, Tenn.
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| 1867 |
December 31, 1867
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Overton, TN, United States
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| 1869 |
March 27, 1869
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Overton County, Tennessee, United States
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| 1870 |
November 3, 1870
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Fentress, Tennessee, United States
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| 1871 |
October 3, 1871
Age 33
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Tennessee
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October 1871
Age 33
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Bolestown Cemetery, Pickett County, Tenn.
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