City: Cedar Hill
BARTLETT, Robert Henry, Public Official; born Cedar Hill, Tenn., Aug. 1, 1857; English descent: son of Robert and Jane (Gunn) BARTLETT; paternal grandparents Thomas and Patsy (Martin) BARTLETT, maternal grandparents Alexander and Nancy (Yancy) GUNN; received common school education; entered farming Industry in early life and has been so engaged since; married Ida FARMER Nov. 19, 1886; member F. and A. M. Lodge No. 302, and Cumberland Chapter No. 1, R. A. M., Nashville Council No. 1, R. and S. M., Trinity Consistory No. 2, A. A. S. R., Al Chymia Temple A. A. O. N. M. S., Memphis, Tenn.; Democrat; twice elected to State Senate Tenn., 1894-1896; former Asst. Adjt.-Gen. State of Tenn., 1899-1903; former journal Clerk House of Representatives (Tenn.) 1907; was Asst. Adjt.-Gen. with rank of Colonel under Gov. McMILLAN 1899-1903; president chief clerk Mining Department State of Tenn.; at one time in life was engaged in brick making and land trading and merchandising; member of Methodist Church, South.
