City: Memphis
BARRET, James H., real estate dealer; born Shelby Co., Tenn., July 28, 1861; English descent; son of Anthony R. and Rebecca (Hill) BARRET; educated in local schools of Shelby and Wilson Counties, Tenn.; began his career as a merchant at Barretville, Tenn., in which business he continued twenty years, firm became A.R. Barret & Sons, and later Barretville Supply Co., Inc.; married Eva BURROW, Nov. 2, 1896; member F. & A.M. (32d degree Scottish Rite), K. of P., B.P.O.E., Beavers; Democrat; chairman of County Court of Shelby Co. Tenn., 1904-1907; register Shelby Co., Tenn., 1907-1910; justice of the peace 19 years; engaged in real estate under firm name of James H. Barret & Co., Memphis, Tenn.; member and deacon of Southern Presbyterian church.
