City: Clarksville
BEACH, John Ross, doctor of dental surgery; born Clarksville,Tenn., July 30, 1873; son of Henry E. and Frances J. (Bourne) BEACH; father’s occupation, dentist; paternal grandfather Henry E. BEACH, paternal grandmother Anne (Matthews) BEACH, maternal grandfather William BOURNE, maternal grandmother Matilda (Carr) BOURNE; educated public schools Clarksville (Tenn.) and Vanderbilt University, Nashville (Tenn.); graduated Vanderbilt University the degree D. D. S. Feb., 1892; married Hattie Donahue KENDRICK June 16, 1896; member Masons, past C. C., Knight of Pythias; Past Exalted Ruler 2 terms and past district deputy G. E. R. Elks 2 years; ex-president Tenn. Dental Assn., ex-vice president Southern branch of National Dental Association; is now president Tennessee State Board of Dental Examiners; began his business career in dental office with his father; member of Baptist church.
