City: Memphis
MATHEWS, Allen Grant, public official; born Mossy Creek, Tenn., Feb. 12, 1866; son of John L. and Lucinda (Henderson) MATHEWS; father’s occupation, merchant and farmer; paternal grandfather Thomas MATHEWS, maternal grandfather George HENDERSON; educated University of Tenn.; began his business career as a lawyer; married Allie HUDIBURG, Oct. 12, 1894; member Elks, W. O. W., Past Exalted Ruler of Elks, Head Consul of Woodmen of Tenn.; Republican; former Asst. State Atty.-Gen., Chief Deputy U. S. Marshal, cashier Memphis (Tenn.) postoffice; at present is Clerk United States Court and U. S. Commissioner; member Quaker church.
