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Eli Sims (Simms) February 1, 1776-September 14, 1862 2D26 |
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This White County farmer, educator, road commissioner, and
county trustee established the first cotton gin in White County.
He served also as chairman of the White County Quarterly
Court. Born in Lame, Ireland, he settled in White County in
1810 and built this house in 1824, thought to be the first brick
house in the county. He married Rachel Townsend in 1807, and
they reared 12 children. Sims is buried in the old Zion Cemetery.
TN136, n. of junction with US70. White County Tennessee
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