PATTERSON, Marion Herbert

Athens — PATTERSON, Marion Herbert, druggist; born near Benton, Polk Co., Tenn., April 9, 1852; German descent; son of Jonathan and Mary (Mulkey) PATTERSON; his father was a farmer; paternal grandfather William PATTERSON, paternal grandmother Eliza (Grigg) PATTERSON; maternal grandfather Dr. William MULKEY, maternal grandmother was Miss ELLIOTT before her marriage; educated common school of Cog Hill, McMinn Co., Tenn.; began life as a farmer and later taught in public schools; married Tennie Reynolds BAKER July 4, 1886; member I.O.O.F.; was in retail drug business from 1883 to 1908; is at present traveling representative of Tilden & Co., of New York; member of M.E. church, South.