City: Luray
CAWTHON, James Franklin, born Mifflin, Henderson Co., Tenn., Sept. 9, 1855; Irish descent; son of Lemuel Franklin and Martha Ann (Chick) CAWTHON; father was a farmer; paternal grandparents William and Sarah (Linch) CAWTHON, maternal grandparents William and Lucy (Torvus) CHICK; educated at Mifflin and Henderson, Tenn.; entered farming in early life; married Malissa (?) Jones, Dec. 27, 1891; Democrat; depuaty [sic] U.S. Marshal, 1894-1895; member of Primitive Baptist church.
Editorial Note: Malissa Jones – middle initial is unreadable.
