Person:James Torbett (12)

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James Adrian Rush Torbett
b.3 Jun 1858 Rhea Springs, Rhea, Tennessee, United States
d.10 Feb 1956 Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 12 Jul 1857
  1. James Adrian Rush Torbett1858 - 1956
Spouse and Children
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m. 18 Dec 1881
  1. Thomas Franklin Torbett1882 - 1929
  2. John Chapman Torbett1884 - 1981
  3. James Swafford Torbett1886 - 1912
  4. Ivit Wilcher Torbett1888 - 1925
  5. Alfred Huston Torbett1890 - 1920
  6. Oliver Cooke Torbett1891 - 1981
  7. Cratie Ruth Torbett1896 -
  8. Hugh Lee Torbett1898 - 1976
  9. Joseph Benton Torbett1900 -
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Facts and Events
Name James Adrian Rush Torbett
Gender Male
Birth? 3 Jun 1858 Rhea Springs, Rhea, Tennessee, United States
Marriage 18 Dec 1881 Rhea, Tennessee, United Statesto Mary Abigail Holland
Death? 10 Feb 1956 Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee, United States
Burial? Spring City Cemetery

James Adrian Rush Torbett was born in 1858 in Rhea Springs, Tennessee. He was raised on his father's farm in Rhea Co., TN

In 1881 he married Mary Abigail Holland. James was elected Justice of the Peace in 1894 and served until 1900.

James and Abigail stayed on the farm until 1919 when he moved into Spring City and bought the Globe Drug Co. which he operated until he retired.

He also served as Road Commissioner, and County Election Commissioner. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and a member of the Kiwanis club.

James A. was known for his hospitality, and many aged relatives stayed with him in their later years.

James died in 1956 at 98 years of age, and is buried in Spring City Cemetery.

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