City: Dresden
ELKINS, Robert Asa, lawyer; born Dyer, Tenn., Aug. 29, 1880; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Charles Emerson and Nancy Caroline (Strother) ELKINS; the father being a farmer and trader; paternal grandparents Woodson and Susana (DeLoach) ELKINS; maternal grandparents, Christopher and Susan (Daughtry) STROTHER; educated in the public schools of Gibson Co., and at Bethel College, McKenzie, Tenn., graduating from the University of Tenn., Academic department June 17, 1903, with degree of A.B., and from the same institution with the degree of L.L. B. June 13, 1905; engaged in the practice of law and has continued in that occupation until the present time; married Jessie Maud HILLIS Nov 10, 1909; member F. & A. M.; Democrat.
