A History of Masonry in Madison County, Kentucky 1812-1913, compiled 
and written by Robert R. Burnam, 1914, p.  98.

DAVID RUSSEL TEVIS was the son of James Tevis and Mary Russel.  His father 
was a Confederate soldier and for many years County Clerk of Madison 
County.  His mother was a niece of Hon. John White, at one time speaker of 
the National House of Representatives.  The subject of this sketch was 
educated at old Central University and early in life embarked in business. 
He was for one term mayor of Richmond.  
     He received all the degrees of York Rite Masonry in the local bodies. 
He was elected Master of his Lodge December 27, 1898, and Eminent Commander 
of Richmond Commandery; April, 1901, serving one term in each position.  He 
had previously filled the various positions in each body necessary for 
advancement.  He married Miss Lizzie, the second daughter of John Speed 
Smith, Jr.  He removed in 1909 to Seattle, Washington, where he still 
lives.

Tevis Russel White Smith
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Seattle-WA

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