Background
Gaines, John Wesley was born on August 24, 1861 in Davidson Company, Tennessee, United States. Son of Doctor John Wesley and Maria (Wair) Gaines.
Gaines, John Wesley was born on August 24, 1861 in Davidson Company, Tennessee, United States. Son of Doctor John Wesley and Maria (Wair) Gaines.
Graduated from the University of Nashville.
Taught school; Doctor of Medicine Vanderbilt University, 1882.
Member 55th to 60th Congresses (1897-1909), 6th Tennessee District.