City: Memphis
PATTERSON, Malcolm Rice, lawyer; born Somerville, Ala., June 7, 1861; son of Josiah and Josephine (RICE) PATTERSON; graduated Christian Bros. College, Memphis, Tenn., A. M. degree, also studied Vanderbilt University, member Masons, Knights of Pythias and B. P. O. E.; Democrat, District Attorney of Shelby Co., Tenn., 1894-1900; elected to 57th and 59th congresses, 1901-1907, from 10th Tenn. District; Governor of Tenn. two terms, 1907-1911; admitted to bar, 1883, and entered the practice of law at Memphis, Tenn.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
