JESSE MORROW was elected treasurer of Greene county, in 1851, and served two years. He was born in North Carolina, Aug. 4, 1812, and removed to this state in the fall of 1819, settling within the limits afterward contained in Greene county. He may thus be regarded as one of the earliest settlers, and one closely identified with this county's growth and development. He was married Nov. 19, 1836, to Margerie, daughter of "Squire Allen, of Greene county, born Dec. 17, 1817. This union was blessed by two children - Marshall, born April 28, 1838, and Martha Jane, born June 28, 1840, died Aug. 5, 1864. Mrs. Morrow died Aug. 6, 1842. Mr. Morrow married again Nov. 19, 1845, to Elvira, daughter of Charles and Mary Bradshaw, born Feb. 22, 1821. By this union 11 children were born, seven of whom are living - Alex R., born Aug. 27, 1846; George W., Feb. 9, 1851; Sarah Ann, Nov. 14, 1852; Nancy E., Nov. 10, 1854; John B., July 26, 1856; Zac. D., Sept. 15, 1838, and Oliver A., April 29, 1863. Their mother died March 5, 1866. Mr. Morrow married his third wife Dec. 27, 1868, Nancy Nettles, born Dec. 7, 1828. Mr. Morrow, during the greater part of his active life has been engaged in the milling business, having first bought the old Ruyle mill nearly 40 years ago. He has been retired from active business about 10 years. He held various positions of trust, such as county treasurer, superintendent, justice of the peace, etc., etc., ever discharging his duties satisfactorily and with honor.