Background
Pettus, Erle was born on February 4, 1877 in Elkmont, Alabama, United States. Son of Joseph Albert (Doctor of Medicine and Musie (Cartwright) P.
Pettus, Erle was born on February 4, 1877 in Elkmont, Alabama, United States. Son of Joseph Albert (Doctor of Medicine and Musie (Cartwright) P.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Alabama, 1897, Bachelor of Laws, 1899. Studied law, Cumberland University, 1897-1898.
Began practice at Athens, Alabama, 1899. Moved to Birmingham, 1906. Member firm Gaston & Pettus, 1906-1912.
Member House of Representatives, 1898-1899, 1900-1901. Member Methodist Episcopal Church.
Married Ellelce Chapman, November 27, 1907. Children: Erle, Rosalie (Mistress West. A. Price).