City: Camden
PRESSON, Jarrad G., druggist; born Camden, Tenn., Dec. 25, 1856; Irish descent; son of N. W. and Lyda (Lyles) PRESSON; father’s occupation, farmer; received common school education; was reared on a farm and in 1889 became Assistant Postmaster of Camden, Tenn.; entered the drug business in 1892, and has been interested in that business since that time; nominated by Republicans in 1902 to represent Benton and Dickson Cos. in the Legislature of the State of Tenn.; married Leona V. CALE Nov. 27, 1879; member Knights of Pythias; Methodist church.
