S. S. Tatum Sabine Parish, Louisiana

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 where 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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Source: History of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, by John G. Belisle, Sabine Banner Press, 1913.