THACH, Patrick Henry, attorney at law; born Jasper, Tenn., Aug. 21, 1877; French and Irish descent; son of Jesse and Martha (O’Neal) THACH; father’s occupation, saddler and harnessmaker; paternal grandparents Joe D. and Lydia (Parks) THACH, maternal grandparents Andrew and Caroline (Henson) O’NEAL; educated Sam Houston Academy, Jasper, Tenn., and Winthrop Model School, Nashville; began his business career as a printer, later studied law; admitted to bar Aug. 23, 1898; married Jennie RAULSTON Dec. 29, 1904; member F & A. M. (Past Master), Knights of Pythias (Past Chancellor); Republican; former Co. Attorney Marion Co., Tenn., six months; member of the 56^th Gen. Assembly of Tenn.