City: Sparta
RICHARDS, A. F., physician; born Sparta, Tenn., May 21, 1866; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Daniel R. and Mary (Taylor) RICHARDS; father’s occupation farmer; paternal grandfather Richard RICHARDS; paternal grandmother, was a Miss Vance, prior to her marriage; maternal grandparents Cread A. and Sara (Walling) TAYLOR; educated at Onward Seminary; graduated from University of Tenn., medical department, M.D. degree March 1893; began his career as a teacher; married Fannie ARGO, Dec. 18, 1895; Democrat; U. S. Pension Examiner; member of Church of Christ; engaged in the practice of Medicine, Sparta, Tenn.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
