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Below is a family biography included in The History of White County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1887.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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E. Winstead, a prominent farmer of the Fifth District, was born November 17, 1822, in Hawkins County, Tenn., the fifth child of Ephraim and Margaret (Martin) Winstead. They were of Irish-Welsh descent. The father was a farmer and stock raiser. He was a Whig, and his death occurred in Hawkins County October 27, 1832. The mother was an excellent Christian woman, a member of the Baptist Church. She died October 24, 1872. The subject of our sketch was raised on the farm. His educational advantages were very limited. At the age of fourteen he took charge of his mother’s affairs, and managed them with success. After attaining his majority he went to farming on his own resources. In 1859 he located in White County. In 1865 he was appointed magistrate, but did not serve. He has been a school director for nearly thirty years. He is a stanch Democrat, and a highly respected, valuable citizen. May 28, 1848, he married Emeline, daughter of David S. and Mary (Mitchael) Rogers, of Hawkins County. This union resulted in the birth of five children: J. W., born January 27, 1850; Nancy J., born September 28, 1851; W. W., born March 17,1854; Serener E., born July 27, 1856, and Mary M., born November 10, 1858. Each received a good education. Mr. and Mrs. Winstead are earnest and respected members of the Baptist Church.

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This family biography is one of 38 biographies included in The History of White County, Tennessee published in 1887.  The History of White County was included within The History of Cannon, Coffee, DeKalb, Warren & White Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Cannon, Coffee, DeKalb, Warren, White Counties of Tennessee

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