City: Carthage
GORE, John J., lawyer; born in Smith Co., Tenn., 1879; Scotch-Irish descent; son of C. C. and Elizabeth (ROBINSON) GORE; father’s occupation farming; paternal grandparents Mounce and Rebecca (SIMCOE) GORE; maternal grandparents Allen and Martha (STANFORD) ROBINSON; entered Elmwood Academy in 1894; remained in same until 1896; completing course, taught until 1900; entered Joseph W. Allen College, after attending same two years; taught one year and then entered Cumberland University; from which he graduated with degree B. L. may 19, 1904; married Bertha P. OSBOURNE Dec. 27, 1910; member Masons, K. of P., I. O. O. F., and M. W., of A.; Democrat.
