John Scott Decell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office January 1924 – January 1928 | |
| Preceded by | James Madison Pannell |
| Succeeded by | C. Hooker Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 31, 1850 Copiah County, Mississippi |
| Died | July 10, 1931 (aged 81) Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi |
| Political party | Democrat |
John Scott Decell (March 31, 1850 – July 10, 1931) was a member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the state's 11th senatorial district, from 1924 to 1928.
Biography
John Scott Decell was born on March 31, 1850, in Copiah County, Mississippi.[1][2][3] At one point, he was the sheriff of Copiah County.[4] In 1924, he became a member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 11th district, which was composed of Copiah County, from 1924 to 1928.[2][4] He died in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, on July 10, 1931.[1][4]
References
- 1 2 Capooth, Luther Wayne (1993). The History of the Millsaps. Gateway Press. p. 162.
- 1 2 Mississippi Official and Statistical Register. 1924. p. 140.
- ↑ Senate, Mississippi Legislature (1924). Journal. p. 4.
- 1 2 3 "Obituary for John S. SENHORDECELL". Clarion-Ledger. 1931-07-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
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