Crockett county numbers among her extensive agriculturists Joseph Thomas Green. He was born in this county on the 14th of August, 1868, a son of John Dabner and Joann (Robison) Green. The father was born in 1835. He was engaged in planting for many years and likewise had extensive mercantile interests. He served throughout the Civil war under General Forrest and had two brothers, William and Henry, who were likewise active in the service of the Confederacy. Mr. Green died in 1916. His wife, who survives her husband, was born in 1833.
In the acquirement of his education Joseph Thomas Green attended the public schools of Crockett county and was a brilliant and able student. At an early age he began farming on his own account and he has achieved substantial success in this connection. He keeps in touch with all the latest methods of cultivating the land and owns some of the most valuable land in this section of the state. Aside from his farming interests Mr. Green is actively interested in political affairs and for one term served as county assessor.
At Alamo on the 28th of March, 1894, occurred the marriage of Mr. Green to Miss Zella Evans, a daughter of Squire Tom Evans, an extensive planter in this state. He was at one time deputy sheriff of the Crockett county court. His wife was Marguerite Norbille, a daughter of Edward Norbille, who served in the Civil war. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Green six children have been born: Nona Ann, who was born in 1896; John Thomas, whose birth occurred the following year; Mildred Undine, born in 1899; Jim William, whose birth occurred in 1901; Andrew Eugene, who was born in 1903; and Marguerite, born in 1905.
Since attaining his majority Mr. Green has been a stanch supporter of the democratic party and the principles for which it stands. His religious faith is that of the Christian church. The genial and pleasing personality of Mr. Green has won for him many friends and he enjoys the confidence and respect of all. He is one of the most public-spirited and progressive citizens of Crockett county and this county is proud to number him among her native sons.
Tennessee, The Volunteer State, 1769-1923, Vol. 2 -- transcribed by, Amanda Jowers
