City: Dresden
GARRETT, Finis J., born in Weakly Co., Tenn., Aug. 26, 1875; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Noah J. and Virginia (Baughman) GARRETT; fathers occupation farmer; paternal grandparents Noah and Elizabeth (Willbanks) GARRETT; maternal grandparents J. R. and Mary (Ore) BAUGHMAN; graduated from Bethel College with degree of B. A., June 30, 1897; in early life edited country newspaper and taught school; married Elizabeth Harris BURNS, Nov. 27, 1901; member Masons and Odd Fellows; Democrat; was Clerk and Master of Chancery Court of Weakley County, from 1901 to 1905; elected to Congress from 9th Congressional District, in 1905, and is the present incumbent.
