City: Pope
HOWARD, Benjamin R., farmer; born Howard Stock Farm, April, 1868; German-Irish descent; son of Richard Johnston and Frances (Sutton) HOWARD; father, farmer and merchant; paternal grandparents, James Walker and Rachael (Davis) HOWARD; maternal grandparents. Jas. R. and Elizabeth (Derryberry) SUTTON; received education in the country schools; he worked on the Tenn. river in early life; later farmed ; married Florence Hester YOUNG, Sept. 2, 1888; owned and operated first binder in his community in 1877; owned and operated first gasoline engine in the county, 1905; bought and used first hay loader in county, 1907; at present engaged in farming and stock raising ; member K. of P., F. & A.M., I.O.O.F.; Democrat; member M.E. Church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
