Bio: S. S. Tatum, Sabine Parish, Louisiana

Source: History of Sabine Parish by John G. Belisle, The Sabine Banner Press,

1912 (Page 312-313)

Submitted: by : Kay Thompson Brown
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S. S. TATUM



S. S. Tatum, president of the Parish School Board, was born Dec 12, 1853, in

Jackson parish, and at the age of 10 moved to Catahoula and later to Union

parish wehre he lived until 1875, when he came to Sabine parish.  In September

of that year he was married to Miss Sallie J. Tanner and to that union eleven

children have been born, five boys and six girls, ten of whom are living.  Mr.

Tatum is a prominent and progressive citizen of the Tenth Ward and is an

enthusiastic supporter of improvements along all lines.  He was elected a

member of the Parish School Board in 1908 and re elected in 1912, and at

present is the worthy and esteemed president of that body.



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