City: Dyersburg
LATTA, Capt. S. R., retired lawyer; born Alexandra, Pa., West Mooreland Co., Dec. 2, 1827; son of John and Lucinda (Gilchrist) LATTA; Irish descent; father’s occupation, mechanic; educated Jefferson College at Kinnesburn, Pa.; graduate of same in year of 1850; married Mary (Granger) GUTHRIE Dec. 9, 1852; early business career, teacher; member Masonic Lodge; was Captain in 13th Tenn. Regiment, C. S. A., during civil war; elder Presbyterian church, Dyersburg, Tenn.