City: Gallaway
GRIFFIN, J. E., farmer and merchant; born in Fayette Co., Tenn., March 8, 1850; son of Robert and Persis (Herring) GRIFFIN; father’s occupation, farmer; began his business career as a farmer, later became interested in the mercantile business; Democrat; member of the County Court of Fayette Co., Tenn., since 1876; appointed member of the County Board of Education July 1907, re-elected in 1910; justice of the peace and notary public; married Jan. 23, 1878; member F. & A. M.; Baptist Church.
