About Jared Maddux
Lived 1911 – 1971 (aged 59). Jared Maddux was an American politician, lawyer and judge.
John Jared Maddux (July 20, 1911 – May 22, 1971) was a Tennessee politician.
Career A member of the Tennessee State Senate, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as the 43rd lieutenant governor of Tennessee from 1953 to 1959 and again from 1965 to 1967 under Governor Frank G. Clement, longer than any other person except John S. Wilder, who held the office from 1971 to 2007.
The story of how he was elected to his final term is now something of a Tennessee political legend (see Frank Gorrell.) , he is the only person to have served in the office for non-consecutive terms. He was from Cookeville, Tennessee.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jared Maddux's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jared Maddux's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jared Maddux?
American politician (1911–1971)
When was Jared Maddux born?
Jared Maddux was born on 20 July 1911 in Tennessee.
When did Jared Maddux die?
Jared Maddux died on 22 May 1971 in Cookeville, Tennessee, Tennessee.
What was Jared Maddux's occupation?
Jared Maddux was a politician, lawyer and judge.
What nationality was Jared Maddux?
Jared Maddux was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jared Maddux. https://biography.guide/jared-maddux/
MLA: "Jared Maddux." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jared-maddux/.
Chicago: "Jared Maddux." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jared-maddux/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:09 UTC