My Genealogy Hound

J. D. Hull, farmer, stock raiser and trader in the Ninth Civil District of Jefferson County, Tenn., was born in Jefferson County, Tenn., May 13, 1836, the son of Isaac R. and Sophia (Hammonds) Hull. The father was a native of North Carolina, came to Tennessee when a youth, and became a farmer in Jefferson County, was successful in his chosen occupation, and became an extensive land holder. He was a man of wise judgment, and filled many positions of honor and trust. He received an appointment by the State Legislature as justice in his civil district, and held it until old age forced him to give up the responsibility. He died, a well-respected citizen, in 1872, at the age of eighty-five years. The mother is a native of Tennessee, born on the French Broad River. She is now living with her son, Henry, in Jefferson County, and is in her eighty-seventh year. She has been a kind and Christian woman, and has possessed a strong intellect. They reared five sons and three daughters, of which family our subject is the sixth child. His youth was spent on the farm, and his education received in the Black Oak Grove College, Jefferson County, Tenn. He farmed with his father until he was twenty-four years of age, and then our subject began farming in his own interest. He has been successful in his occupation, now owning and cultivating a farm of 200 acres. November 17, 1870, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Daniel. One son and four daughters have blessed this marriage: Lee, Effie, Dudley, May and Nettie. Our subject is a member of the Baptist Church, and is a strong advocate of religion, education and temperance. He is a prosperous and practical farmer, and an energetic and successful raiser of and dealer in live stock. He is a man of much business tact, and has made life a financial success. He is in good circumstances, and possesses a pleasant and comfortable farm home. Mr. Hull is a gentleman charitable to the poor, and has encouraged public enterprises which have been for the benefit of the people.