James Alexander Polk FANCHER, SR
Source: Entries in Family bible in possession of Mary Fancher Mitchell of Sparta, TN.
Source: Who's Who In Law Volu. 1 p297. Practiced Law Sparta, Tenn and Florida.
Unmarried teacher. Lavina Bell Fancher died of typhoid fever.
Was Doctor and leading surgeon of Chattanoga, Tenn. One time president of Tennessee Medical Society.
No children.
He married Jane Simpson Lansden 9 Oct 1867 . Jane Simpson Lansden was born at 7 Apr 1849 daughter of James King Lansden and Jane Simpson .
They were the parents of 7
children:
Frank Trigg Fancher
born 2 Apr 1869.
Lavina Bell Fancher
born 11 Jan 1871.
Hampton Lansden Fancher
born 11 Aug 1873.
Hugh Hill Fancher
born 25 Nov 1875.
James Alexander Polk Fancher, Jr.
born 6 Jan 1879.
Susan Ann Fancher
born 3 Mar 1881.
Jane Sidney Fancher
born 20 Jan 1883.
James Alexander Polk Fancher, Sr died 13 Jun 1912 at Fancher Mills .
Jane Simpson Lansden died 18 May 1884 .