One of the prominent young members of the Madison county bar is William Francis Barry, Jr., who has practiced in Jackson since 1921. He was born in Obion county, on the 3d of February, 1899, a son of William Francis and Etta Lee (Moore) Barry, likewise natives of Obion county. Mr. Barry, Sr., is one of Obion county's leading citizens. He is essentially public-spirited and has been a dominant factor in the upbuilding of his community, county and state. For several years he has been secretary and general manager for the Obion County Fair Association. Mrs. Barry is a descendant of the well known Moore family, extended mention of whom is made in the sketch of E. N. Moore, appearing elsewhere in this work.

In the acquirement of his preliminary education William Francis Barry, Jr., attended [p.202] the public schools of Jackson and subsequently became a student in Union University. In early life he decided to enter the legal profession and upon the completion of his literary course he enrolled in the Lebanon Law School at Lebanon, from which institution he later transferred to George Washington University. He received the B. L. degree from Cumberland University in 1921 and has since that time practiced in Jackson. He brings to the profession thorough training and innate ability and a successful future is assured him. Mr. Barry enlisted in the United States army in 1918 and received a sergeant's commission. He was in service but three months. William Francis Barry, Jr., is a stanch democrat and he has recently been honored by election to the house of representatives, to serve in the next general assembly. Fraternally he is identified with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and his religious faith is that of the Baptist church.

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