City: Gravelhill
GOOCH, John Roberts, merchant; born Gravelhill, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1870; son of William Andrew and Nancy (Murphy) GOOCH; in early life was a farmer boy; later clerked in store; received common school education; began business for himself March 2, 1896 with less than $400.00 capital in a small box Tenn.; is also Postmaster of Gravelhill house and now owns and operates a large mercantile establishment at Gravelhill, and has held that office since 1903; married Julia A. SPRINGER Nov. 28, 1894; member of Masons and Woodmen of the World; is Consul Commander of Gravelhill ,Tenn., Camp, W. O. W.
Editor’s note: one line of this entry seems to be misplaced. It should probably read: “began business for himself March 2, 1896 with less than $400.00 capital in a small box house and now owns and operates a large mercantile establishment at Gravelhill, Tenn.; is also Postmaster of Gravelhill and has held that office since 1903;”
