City: Memphis
FARGASON, John T., merchant, cotton factor; born Memphis, Tenn., April 10, 1875; Scotch descent; son of John T. and Sarah A. (Marsh) FARGASON; father, merchant, cotton factor and banker; educated in the city schools of Memphis, Tenn.; graduated from Bingham School, N. C.; married Annie SNOWDEN, Jan. 15, 1902; member Chickasaw Club, Country Club, Menasha Club and Cotton Exchange; began his career as clerk in firm of J. T. Fargason & Co., 1893, and continued until Jan. 1, 1900, serving in various capacities, was first vice-president of said firm, and Jan., 1909, became president of same; director in Bank of Commerce and Memphis Warehouse Co.; engaged in cotton planting in Mississippi and Tennessee; member of Episcopal church.
