City: Humboldt
WALSH, Thomas J., lawyer; born at Trenton, Tenn., July 22, 1880; Irish descent; son of Thomas and Maggie (Bessent) WALSH; father’s occupation, farmer; father came to Tennessee from Port Law, Ireland and was son of Patrick WALSH; educated in the public schools of Gibson Co., Tenn., and University of Tenn.; graduated from Peabody High School, Trenton, Tenn., in 1899, and from the law department of University of Tenn. in 1900; married Mary Sue ROBERTSON Oct. 16, 1902; member Elks, Knights of Columbus, W. O. W. and Sons of Confederate Veterans; Democrat; represented Gibson Co., Lower House General Assembly of Tenn. 1905; City Attorney of Trenton, Tenn., 1905-1906 and 1907, resigned and moved to Humboldt, Tenn. in 1907; Journal Clerk Tenn. Legislature in 1909; director of Citizens’ Bank; engaged in the practice of law at Humboldt, Tenn., also interested in farming; member of Catholic church.
