The History of Knoxville Rests Here: Eugene M. Webb was born in Dandridge on Oct. 1, 1874. He was born into a significant and historic East Tennessee family. His father, Andrew, was born in Jefferson County and spent most of his life there. Andrew worked his way through Maury Academy, became a prominent farmer, served a few years as a teacher, served three terms as sheriff, and served three terms in the state legislature. Eugene was not quite 10 years old when he miraculously escaped death after

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