Hon. Jesse Norment, attorney at law and proprietor of the Bolivar Bulletin, was born Aug. 20, 1849, in Hardeman Co. where he has been raised and received his education in the common schools. He is a son of John S. and Nancy S. (Burford) Norment, also natives of the same county. The mother was born March 10, 1829, and departed this life in 1874, an exemplary Christian, an affectionate wife and mother. The father was born January 31, 1828. He is one of the prosperous agriculturists and most worthy residents of the county. The grandparents on both sides were among the earliest and most respected settlers of Hardeman County. The subject of this sketch entered the Lebanon law school in 1869 and was admitted to the bar one year later, since which time he has been having an extensive and lucrative law practice in his native county. He is a strong and influential Democrat and for several years has led a public life. He first served as mayor of Bolivar, discharging the duties of his office in a highly commendable manner. In 1882-84 he represented Hardeman and McNairy Counties in the State Senate, and in 1886 had the honor of being re-elected, which was a practical demonstration of the regard in which he is held by the people. He is an able lawyer, an efficient public servant and a courteous, popular man. In 1873, he married Miss Sallie Black, who was born January 21, 1855, in Bolivar, Tenn. Their union has been blessed with four interesting children: Hamilton, Nancy E., Jesse B. and Maggie. Mr. and Mrs. Norment are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Source: “The Goodspeed Publishing Co., History of Tennessee, 1886”