City: Cosby
MCGAHA, Francis G., merchant; born at Cosby, Tenn., March 26, 1865; English and Irish descent; son of Francis G. and Milly (Murrell) MCGAHA; father’s occupation, farmer; educated Pigeon Forge Academy, Sevier Co., Tenn., and Newport High school, Newport, Tenn.; in early life was a school teacher; taught eighteen years, later entered the mercantile business, in which business he is now engaged at Cosby, Tenn.; also engaged in farming, and owns some timber lands; married Emma BUTLER Jan. 8, 1888; Republican; elected Justice of the Peace in August, 1894, was re-elected and is still serving; term expires Sept. 1, 1912; member of the Methodist church.
