Background
Grant, John Thomas was born on December 13, 1813 in Greene County, Georgia, United States. Son of Daniel and Lucy (Crutchfield) Grant.
Grant, John Thomas was born on December 13, 1813 in Greene County, Georgia, United States. Son of Daniel and Lucy (Crutchfield) Grant.
Graduated from the University Georgia, 1833.
Acquired huge tract of land, Walton County, Georgia, 1844, owned largest plantation in Georgia (2000 acres and 100 slaves). Executed large railroad building contracts in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas. Member Georgia Senate, 1856.
Served with rank of colonel on staff General Howell Cobb during Civil War.
Moved to Atlanta (Georgia) after Civil War, owned large tracts of real estate, furthered railroad construction
Member Georgia Senate, 1856.
Married Martha Cobb, 1834, at least 1 son, William.