Background
HASTON, Ernest N. was born on March 26, 1877 in Van Buren Company, Tennessee, United States. Son of Geo. W. and Sarah (Shockley) Haston.
HASTON, Ernest N. was born on March 26, 1877 in Van Buren Company, Tennessee, United States. Son of Geo. W. and Sarah (Shockley) Haston.
Burritt College.
Admitted to Bar, 1902. Became first State Revenue Agent under Income Tax Law, 1914-1916. Woodrow Wilson elector on Presidential Ticket, 1916-1920.
Member State Democrat Executive Committee, 1912. Elected State Senator, since 1918 (3 terms as Chairman). Elected Secy, of State, Tennessee, 1921, re-elected without opposition 1925 and since 1929.
Advocated and voted for Compulsory Primary Law, Workmen’s Compensation Act. 18 and 19 Amendments to Federation Constitution.
Member: Gamma Eta Gamma. Shriner; Masons 32°; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. No. 72; Modern Woodmen of American Club: Exchange.
Spouse Vollie Kathleen Sparkman, July 20, 1904, Nashville, Tennessee.