History of Readyville, (Cannon County) Tennessee United States of America

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Charles Ready - A Biography

Charles Ready, representative, was born in Readyville, Tenn., Dec. 22, 1802. He was graduated from Greenville college, Tenn.; was admitted to the bar, and began practice in Murfreesboro. He was a Whig representative in the state legislature in 1835; in the 33d, 34th and 35th congresses, 1853?59, and was defeated as the Independent candidate for the 26th congress by Robert Hatton in 1858. He was an active supporter of the Confederate States government; was identified with the organization of the judiciary of Tennessee, and by special permission twice presided over its supreme court. He received the degree of A.M. from Nashville university, and was a trustee of the institution, 1847?78. He died in Murfreesboro, Tenn., in 1878.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor