Frank M. Thompson

Background

Thompson, Frank M. was born on December 22, 1860 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee, United States. Son of Samuel W. and Ellen (Bunch) Thompson.

Education

Common school education.

Career

1 son, Neal L.; married second, Nettie Florine Gaines, November 28, 1918. Admitted to Tennessee bar, 1881. Practiced at Paris, 1881-1890.

Removed to Chattanooga, 1890.

Railroad commissioner of Tennessee, 1897-1899. Chairman Democratic State Executive Committee, Tennessee, 1902-1906.

Elected attorney general and reporter of Tennessee, September 17, 1913, by Supreme Court to succeed Charles T. Cates (resigned), reëlected September 2, 1918, for term of 8 years. Member firm Thompson, Cornelius & Swiggart.

Achievements

• Frank M. Thompson has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member firm Thompson, Cornelius & Swiggart. Member Christian (Disciples) Church.

Connections

Married Mary East. Side-bottom, December 29, 1887 (died 1917). Married second, Nettie Florine Gaines, November 28, 1918.

Father:

Samuel West. Thompson

Mother:

Ellen (Bunch) Thompson

Spouse:

Mary East. Side-bottom

Spouse:

Nettie Florine Gaines