Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, January 28, 1853, the son of a Presbyterian minister, he studied law with B. R. Forman in New Orleans, moved to Tennessee on account of his health, then came to Corsicana, in 1875, joining Wm. J. McKie as partner, was elected County Judge in 1884 and held the office for five terms. He married Lena Wood, daughter of Judge Frank P. Wood. He died Jan 11, 1921 and is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Texas.
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, January 28, 1853, the son of a Presbyterian minister, he studied law with B. R. Forman in New Orleans, moved to Tennessee on account of his health, then came to Corsicana, in 1875, joining Wm. J. McKie as partner, was elected County Judge in 1884 and held the office for five terms. He married Lena Wood, daughter of Judge Frank P. Wood. He died Jan 11, 1921 and is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Texas.
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