BROWN, Joseph E., attorney at law; born Jasper, Tenn., February 11, 1879; son Foster V. and Lula (Farrior) BROWN; paternal grandfather Joseph BROWN, paternal grandmother Martha (Mitchell) BROWN; paternal grandfather Hugh FARRIOR; maternal grandmother Olivia (Frederick) FARRIOR; English-French descent; educated Cumberland University, graduate of same with B. S. degree, 1901 and L.L.B., 1902;  married Hester McLAIN, June, 1904, member Masons, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Greek letter fraternity; in 1903 admitted to practice in Circuit and Supreme Courts of State and Federal courts of Fourth Judicial District; member Presbyterian Church.