City: Erin
HOBBS, James Claiborne, lawyer; born Waverly, Tenn., Feb. 8, 1866; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Jesse P. and Louse (Darden) HOBBS; father’s occupation, farmer; graduate Edgewood, Dickson College and Cumberland University, receiving the degrees of B. S. in 1889, A. B. in 1893 and LL. B. in 1896; his father was a slaveholder before the war and the close of the war found him bankrupt, losing both of his parents when he was quite young, began life for himself at 13 in reduced circumstances; began his business career as a school teacher, and in 1896 entered the practice of his profession at Erin, Tenn., where he has been since engaged in the regular practice; married Helen MCCAULEY Jan. 15, 1890; member of K. of P.; Democrat (Regular); represented the 23rd Senatorial District in the State Senate in 1899-1901; in addition to law practice is interested in farming stock raising and manufacturing.
