Jackson, Samuel, 1892-1970

After World War I, Samuel D. Jackson coached football at his alma mater, Emory & Henry College, before becoming an insurance agent in Bristol, Tenn. In 1927, Jackson married Sarah Hunter of Johnson City, Tenn.; that year he began working for R.C. Hunter Insurance Company in Johnson City. Jackson officiated at football games for the Southern Conference and Southeastern Conference. During the 1930s, he became a Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) representative to the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations. He also was active in the National Alliance Athletic Association.

From the description of Samuel D. Jackson collection, 1927-1968. (East Tennessee State University). WorldCat record id: 48367363