Source:  Goodspeed’s History of Lawrence, Wayne, Perry, Hickman, and Lewis Counties Tennessee, published 1886

David T. Quarles, sheriff of Lawrence County, was born in Giles County March 24, 1853, the son of Amon T. and Elizabeth (Vaughn) Quarles, natives of Virginia. The father lived upon a farm in Lawrence County, Tenth District, from 1868 until 1880, when his death occurred. David T. was reared upon a farm, securing during youth a limited education. At the age of eighteen years he began farming and stockraising for himself, which pursuits he followed until he was elected to the office, of sheriff in August in 1884. This position he has filled with honor to himself and satisfaction to his fellow citizens. His official term will expire in August 1886. In 1872 he was united in marriage with Mary E. Meredith, a native of Georgia, by whom he has the following family:  William L., Mary T., and Russell A. Mr. Quarles is a stanch Democrat and a useful citizen.

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