THOMAS J. CHEATHAM, M. D.
Was born in Chesterfield county, Va., February 24, 1828, a son of
Thomas and Elizabeth (Bruce) Cheatham. His father served as sheriff
of Chesterfield county for several years. He died in November, 1827.
Dr. Cheatham was educated at Old Field school and the university of
Virginia; he studied medicine at Richmond College, graduating from
there in March, 1850, practiced five years in Isle of Wight county
and since then has been in constant practice in Chesterfield county.
He is an active member of the order A. F. and A. M., and belongs to
the Farmers' Alliance. He keeps a fine pack of hounds and is one of the
most noted fox hunters in the state. He was united in marriage to
Mary F. Gregory, of Chesterfield county, born April 22, 1830, and
the union has been blessed with ten children, four of whom are deceased.
Their births occurred in the order named: Thomas N., living;
Emma, deceased; James B., deceased; Lucy W., deceased;
Mary E., living; Willie L., deceased; Stonewall J., living; Ida G.,
living; Archer M., living, and Drewry I., living. Dr. Cheatham's
postoffice address is: Chesterfield, Va.
