City: Oakland
SMITH, James G., farmer; born Oakland, Tenn., March 13, 1853; son of John B. and Mary A. (HARRIS) SMITH; father’s occupation, farmer and merchant; educated at Macon, Tenn., in early life was a merchant; married Maggie L. HALL, Dec. 18, 1878; Mason; Democrat; former justice of the peace 14 years; member of Presbyterian church; engaged in farming at Oakland, Tenn.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.