John Albertson, Jr.

John Albertson, Jr., was a brother of I. D. Albertson, q. v. Came to Jamestown with his father when a few weeks old. The children of John M. Clemons, the brothers and sisters of "Mark Twain," were his playmates. He was fond of telling the story of Orion Clemons crying like his heart would break over a cup of milk he spilled upon the floor.
The first brick courthouse in Fentress County was built of brick made from moulds prepared by his father, John Albertson, Sr. The second courthouse, 1860, was built of brick from moulds he made himself.
He was a good citizen, was a farmer and blacksmith. Lived near Boatland and died there in 1903.

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