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Below is a family biography included in the book, The History of Tipton County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1886.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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Robert A. Drewry, a substantial merchant of Mason, Tipton County, carrying a general stock of goods, was born in Carroll County, Tenn., March 29, 1854, and is the son of Thomas J. and Nancy (Gibson) Drewry, natives of Virginia. Our subject was raised on the farm and received his education at McKenzie, Tenn. In 1870 he abandoned farming, and has since been engaged in the mercantile business. In 1879 he moved to Mason, Tenn., and engaged in his present business, meeting with the most encouraging success. Mr. Drewry started in life without any capital beyond a fair business education, and is now one of the solid business men of Tipton County. February 10, 1870, he was married to Sarah P. Ragsdale, a daughter of Edward and Eliza Ragsdale, of Fayette County. Mr. Drewry is a Democrat and a member of the K. of H. He stands well in his community as a gentleman and a valuable citizen, taking an active interest in all that has a tendency to advance the interests of his town.

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This family biography is one of 91 biographies included in the book,  The History of Tipton County, Tennessee published in 1886 by Goodspeed.  The History of Tipton County was included within The History of Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood, and Crockett Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood, and Crockett Counties, Tennessee

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