City: Camden
THOMAS, Dorsey B., farmer and live stock dealer; born Denver, Tenn., Jan. 9, 1870; English descent; son of Dorsey B. and Lucy (Robertson) THOMAS; father’s occupation, lawyer and farmer; paternal grandparents William and Eliza (Bass) THOMAS, maternal grandparents John and Mary (Willis) ROBERTSON; educated at Edgewood and Franklin, Tenn.; graduated from Edgewood with degree A. B. in 1886; in early life taught school; married Lola LOWRY April 28, 1897; member K. of P., I. O. O. F., M. W. A. and F. & A. M.; Independent Democrat; Representative from Benton Co., Tenn., in General Assembly 1907; State Senator 1909; member of the Baptist church.
