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GALBRAITH, Frank W.

City: Jefferson City

GALBRAITH, Frank W., civil engineer, farmer, postmaster; born New Market, Tenn., Sept. 25, 1859; Scotch-Irish descent; son of William and Louisa Catherine (Cobb) GALBRAITH; paternal grandparents Andrew and Sarah (Anderson GALBRAITH); .maternal grandparents Jesse Leanah (Cox) COBB; educated public schools of Jefferson Co., University of Tenn. and U. S. Military Academy; began his business career as a civil engineer, later became interested in farming; appointed postmaster at Jefferson City, Tenn., Nov. 1, 1906, and is the present incumbent; cadet U. S. Military Academy, West Point, N. Y. 1877-1881; married Mamie B. HANNIGAN Sept. 12, 1888; Republican.

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