Posted previously:  Please join us for a special Book Signing with Linda J. Higgins Sunday, December 13th at 1:00 pm at the Casey Jones Museum!  The official press release from Arcadia Publishing is below.  Come get your copy and have it personally signed.  What a great Christmas gift!

Madison County by Linda J. Higgins and Scott Parish, both of Madison County, Tennessee, is part of the Images of America by Arcadia Publishing.  The two authors give credit to the Jackson Madison County Library for the large collection of business pictures and information which started their 20th century business and history emphasis but also the many local people who were interested in preserving the history of their community.

Linda’s first roots came to Madison County in 1829, shortly after the county’s establishment in 1821. Her mother and grandmothers provided her with a strong love of history, especially family history. Scott, an author of children’s books, was inspired through the rich story telling traditions of his ancestors about his hometown’s history. 

Linda is a 1960 graduate of South Side High School and a 1964 graduate of the School of Journalism at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville . Her master’s degree in political science is from the University of Memphis in 1981. She is an active member of the Bemis Historical Society having written several grants for the preservation of the Auditorium which is now the Mill Village Museum; a member of the Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society; has recently been approved for membership in the Daughters of American Revolution; and a member of the West Tennessee Historical Society. As the official Madison County Historian, she provides research and information to businesses and individuals who seek local historical connections.

When not doing genealogical or historical research, Higgins is active with the local Business and Professional Women, does free-lance writing, and organizes Grandmommy Camp for her five grandchildren. She also enjoys traveling with her husband, a recently retired Jackson Police Captain.

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