City: Cookeville
GREGORY, Thomas J., manufacturer, born Jackson Co, Tenn., Jan. 5, 1851; Scotch descent; son of William T. and Sabrina (McDuffie) GREGORY; fathers’ /sic/ occupation, merchant; educated in the Public Schools of Tenn.; in early life he was a merchant; married twice, first Leatha A. WRIGHT, second, Lizzie E. BROWN; Democrat; in 1874 he was elected County Court Clerk, and held that office consecutively for sixteen years; 1890 was elected to the State Legislature representing Macon and Clay Counties, then moved to Cookeville, Tenn., where he now resides; former Postmaster; served two terms as Alderman of Cookeville, Tenn.; now engaged in mercantile business, and the manufacture of handles; member of Church of Christ.
