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Jane Taylor Cox George was born in Possum Hollow, Roane County
Emma Jane Taylor (November 11, 1922 - February 19, 2018) was born in Possum Hollow, Roane County, to Ray and Beulah Lowe Taylor. A bright and creative child, she graduated as valedictorian of Spencer High School at age 16. Instead of attending col...
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