Background
Smith, Jonathan Kennon Thompson was born on May 8, 1939 in Benton County, Tennessee, United States. Son of Herschel Kennon and Dorothy (McGrady) Smith.
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Smith, Jonathan Kennon Thompson was born on May 8, 1939 in Benton County, Tennessee, United States. Son of Herschel Kennon and Dorothy (McGrady) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, George Peabody College, 1960; Master of Arts, Memphis State University, 1962.
Teacher, Shelby County School System, Memphis, 1962-1975; administrator, curriculum coordinator, Shelby County School System, Memphis, 1975-1977, 78-91; retired, Shelby County School System, Memphis, 1991.
Historian Benton County, 1973-1983, historian emeritus, since 1983. Volunteer Jackson/Madison County (Tennessee) Public Library.