City: Brownsville
HERRING, Richard G., farmer; born Haywood Co., Tenn., May 30, 1848; Irish descent; son of Ichabod and Nancy (Ivey) HERRING; father’s occupation farmer; received common school education; married Emma Ann COMPTON Dec. 5, 1877; spent early life in farming; was formerly in the milling business, then was in the mercantile business for eight years; has been member of the county court of Haywood Co. 24 years; is also notary public; member of the Missionary Baptist church.