Denison TX
June 23, 1887

Taken from A.B. Person, Atty at Law

Mr. Person was born in Corinth, Miss., 27 July 1842. Parents were old residents of Miss. Father was a general trader in Corinth. Mr. Person was born on a farm near Corinth, remained in the village near where he was born until 1859. The war broke out just at the time he should have been going to school and [he] had to receive the most of his education at home. In 1869 or 1870 he went to boarding school at the University of Virginia. After leaving school he went to Penn. and commenced practicing his profession.
He remained there until May 13, 1873, when he came to Denison and commenced practicing his profession, being the first lawyer to locate in this town. Mr. Person commenced the practice of his profession without anything and is now doing a splendid business, and practice is continually increasing. Mr. Person is prominently located and owns an elegant residence.
Was married May 15, 1873 to Miss Ingram of Tenn. Have three (3) children, 2 girls and 1 boy.