U.S. Congressman. He attended the Old Philomath Academy, the law department of Cumberland University, was admitted to the bar in 1871 and opened a legal firm in Gainesboro, Tennessee. He was a delegate to all Democratic State conventions, (1872- 1916) and Attorney General for the fifth judicial circuit of Tennessee, (1894-1902). In 1905, he was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-ninth Congress, serving until 1907. An unsuccessful candidate for re-nomination, he continued the practice of law until his death at age 67.
U.S. Congressman. He attended the Old Philomath Academy, the law department of Cumberland University, was admitted to the bar in 1871 and opened a legal firm in Gainesboro, Tennessee. He was a delegate to all Democratic State conventions, (1872- 1916) and Attorney General for the fifth judicial circuit of Tennessee, (1894-1902). In 1905, he was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-ninth Congress, serving until 1907. An unsuccessful candidate for re-nomination, he continued the practice of law until his death at age 67.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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