Background
Priest, James Percy was born on April 1, 1900 in Carter’s Creek, Tennessee, United States. Son of George Matison and Harriet Axie (Hastings) Priest.
Priest, James Percy was born on April 1, 1900 in Carter’s Creek, Tennessee, United States. Son of George Matison and Harriet Axie (Hastings) Priest.
Student Teachers College, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 1921-1922, University of Tennessee, 1923, George Peabody College, Tennessee, 1925-1926.
1 daughter, Harriet Frances. Teacher rural schools, Maury County, 1919-1921. Teacher History and England Culleoka (Tennessee) High School, 1921-1926.
On editorial staff, Nashville, 1926-1940.
Member 78th to 82d Congresses, 6th Tennessee District, 83d-84th Congresses, 5th District.
A mature Christian can reach a state where the love of God reigns supreme in the heart. Number one can be perfect in an absolute way, as God is. But it is possible to be perfect in love to God.
Clubs: Civitan (Nashville).
Married Mildred Webster Noland, February 14, 1947.