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Alex. F. Yopp, sheriff of Hardeman County, where he was born January 10, 1846, is the eldest of a family of seven children born to Dr. Wm. T. and Elizabeth (Coleman) Yopp. The father is of English descent, was born in North Carolina in 1826, and the mother in Rutherford County, Tenn. Both came to the county when quite young, where they were raised and married. Dr. Wm. Yopp received his education in Memphis. For thirty-five years he was one of the most successful and popular physicians in the entire section. He retired from practice in 1883, and since that time has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He and his wife are consistent and respected members of the Methodist Church. Our subject was raised on a farm and received his education in the common schools of the county. Before the age of fifteen, in 1862, as a volunteer, he entered the Confederate service, Company A, Fourteenth Tennessee Cavalry. During three years of bravery and active service he was but once taken prisoner; he was held about four months. At the battle of Franklin he received a wound in the face by a minie-ball. After the war he engaged in farming until 1876, when he moved to Bolivar. He held the position of deputy sheriff from 1872 to 1876. He was twice a candidate for the office of sheriff and each time defeated, but in 1882 was elected. He has given such entire and perfect satisfaction that he has been enabled to retain the place since that time. In connection with his official duties he deals extensively in horses. For eight years he has been a public servant, and has proved himself an efficient officer, an able and honorable man. In 1867 he was united in marriage to Miss Pattie Yoakum, who was born in 1847. To them have been born four children: Elmo, Neely, Ike and Harry. Mrs. Yopp is an earnest and respected member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Yopp has never united with any denomination. In politics he is a Democrat.