DR. JAMES S. RAWLINS
(1841 - 1921)
Somewhat confusing, there were three Dr. James S. Rawlins and
none listed as Sr., Jr, etc. In fact it
appears that one was an uncle, while two were father and son. The Dr. Rawlins shown here
would
have been the owner of the James S. Rawlins Store, a picture of which is included in this
index.
GOODSPEED ~ HAYWOOD COUNTY, TENNESSEE ~ 1887
Dr. James S. Rawlins, a merchant and physician of Dancyville, was born at Dancyville ,
December 25, 1843. His father was Dr. John W. Rawlins, and was a native of Alabama, but
practiced medicine in Haywood County for about twenty years, having an extensive and
profitable practice, and being in fine circumstances when he died. The mother's maiden
name Hester A. Payne. She was born in Smith County, Tenn., and died in Haywood County. Our
subject was of English descent, and remained on the farm until the war, and, although only
sixteen years old, enlisted in the Confederate Army in the Ninth Tennessee Infantry, but
was discharged at Tupelo, Miss., on account of ill health; in a short time, however, he
joined Forrest's cavalry, and remained in the service until the close of the war. He then
commenced the study of medicine under his father, and then entered the medical university
of Pennsylvania in the fall of 1865, graduating in March, 1867, and since then has been a
most successful practitioner. Since 1873 he has also been engaged in the drug and general
merchandise business. His wife was Miss Mattie McCool, daughter of Martin and Mattie
McCool. They have six children: Hester A., James B., Frank Guerney, Jno. P., William and
Katie. Dr. and Mrs. Rawlins are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He
is a staunch Democrat, and a man of influence and fine social standing. Dr. Rawlins is one
of the pioneer stock-raisers of the county, and raises fine horses and mules. He is an
energetic man, a kind friend and an enterprising citizen.