City: Huntsville
GRIFFITH, James R., public official; born at Glen Mary, Tenn., Sept. 21, 1874; son of D. C. and Rosetti (Pemberton) GRIFFITH; father’s occupation farmer; paternal grandparents John and Sarah (Holaway) GRIFFITH; maternal grandparents George W. and Phoeba (Gregory) PEMBERTON; received common school education; in early life worked on a farm and taught school; acquiring much of his education at home; married Luvonia CREEKMORE Nov. 10, 1902; Past Chancellor K. of P., Past Sachem Red Men, Past Grand I. O. O. F., member Royal Arch Masons; Republican; County Court Clerk Scott, Co., Tenn.; member of the Huntsville Banking co., and business promoter.
