This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hooks Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5629 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 23 Jan 1902 Biographical Sketch: J. M. “Jim” Hooks, candidate for District Clerk. He was born in Hardin County, TN in 1876. In 1882, he came, with his father’s family to Texas, locating for 1-year in Red River county, near the state line. In 1883, the family came to Milam county, settling in Cameron. Jim was 7-years old and he has lived here since, for 19-years. He ran for City Assessor and Collector of Taxes 4-years ago and received the highest volte polled for any one candidate at that election. He was elected to a second term by a very large majority and his term will not expire until next April. His wife is a daughter of the late, Maj. J. C. Rogers. [very lengthy article]