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John De Witt Clinton Atkins (1825-1908)

Ruff Street, Paris, TN , USA
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John De Witt Clinton Atkins
(1825-1908)


Born in Henry County, J.D.C. Atkins was a member, Tenn. General Assembly, 1849-53 and 1855-57; U.S. Congressman, 1857-59 and 1873-83; Lt. Col., 5th TN Infantry, CSA. 1861; Rep., Confederate Congress, 1861-65; co-founder, Paris Intelligencer, 1867; and U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs, 1885-88. While in Congress, he was Chairman, House Appropriations Committee, and was instrumental in obtaining removal of Federal troops from the South. He is buried in City Cemetery here.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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