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James Edgar Evins

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James Edgar Evins
Member of the Tennessee Senate
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)

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.

References

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