City: Jackson
SPRAGINS, Robert Franklin, lawyer; born Jackson, Tenn., Oct. 5, 1873; Irish and Welsh descent; son of Thos. J. and Mary S. (Brown) SPRAGINS; father’s occupation, lumber manufacturer; paternal grandparents W. F. and N. R. (Wilkins) SPRAGINS, maternal grandparents Robert and Susan BROWN; educated public schools of Jackson, Tenn., and Union University, graduated from the latter with degree of B. S. in 1895; entered the legal profession in early life; married Sarah HEARN Nov. 6, 1901; member Elks, K. of P., W. O. W.; City Attorney Jackson, Tenn., since 1901; President and Trustee of Jackson Public Library; member of Baptist church; is director in Union Bank & Trust Co., Jackson, Tenn., Director and Vice-Pres. Southern Heating and Cabinet Co., and Director of So. Tile and Brick Works, Jackson, Tenn.
