OSCAR L. CUMMINGS
(1870 - ....) -
HOUSE, 50th General Assembly, 1897-99; representing Decatur, Benton, and Henry counties; Democrat. Born near Waverly,
Humphreys County, Dec. 19, 1870; names of parents not found,, Attended county schools; one year at Dickson Normal,
Dickson County. Nothing found to indicate that he was ever married. Described as merchant and farmer at Jeanette,
5th Civil District of Decatur County. Member election commission, 1902; member county Democratic Executive
Committee, serving as chairman, 1902. No further information on subject.
Sources: Nashville American, Dec. 15, 1896; Decatur County Herald, Feb. 9, 1900; Apr. 11, Oct. 24, 1902.
Biographical Directory Tennessee General Assembly 1796-1969 Preliminary No. 13 Benton and Decatur Counties
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