Dr. J. D. Sasser, a respected resident and popular physician of Middleton, was born September 18, 1846, in Hardeman County. His parents, John and Mary Ann (Ewing) Sasser, were natives of North Carolina. The father was born in 1784, and immigrated to Tennessee at a very early day, settling in the Twelfth Civil District of Hardeman County, where he remained until his death in 1876. The mother was born about 1818, of Irish origin. She bore three sons and three daughters, all of whom with their aged and beloved parents are still living. The Doctor was brought up on a farm, and educated in the common schools. In 1872, he began the study of medicine under guidance of Dr. T. B. McKey, and entered the Medical University of Louisville September, 1874, graduating March 1, 1876, and returned to the old homestead where he commenced the practice of his chosen profession. In December, 1877, he moved to Middleton where he has since enjoyed an extensive and lucrative practice, in connection with which he is interested in merchandise business, the firm being known as J. D. Sasser & Co. He is a devout member of the Missionary Baptist Church, and belongs to the Masonic order and K. of H. He is a stanch Democrat. October 1, 1868, the Doctor married Rachel M. Grantham, whose father, Thomas G., was one of the pioneer settlers of Tennessee. To this union two children were born: Rachel Ann. and Margaret Grantham. Mrs. Sasser died September 25, 1872. The Doctor married again January 23, 1878, to Isabella Swineboard of Bolivar, Tenn. There is no issue.
Source: “The Goodspeed Publishing Co., History of Tennessee, 1886”