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J. S. Lake, attorney at law, Lockesburg. and a member of the representative law firm of Collins & Lake, was born in West Tennessee on April 1, 1861, and is the son of James C. and Mary (Siler) Lake, both natives also of that State. The paternal grandfather, Benjamin Lake, was one of the early settlers of Tennessee, his father coming from England in colonial days. Benjamin was in the War of 1812, was also in the Indian wars and in the war with Mexico. James C. Lake is now residing at Brunswick, Tenn., but his wife died in 1866. They reared three children—two sons and a daughter. One of the sons, Benjamin, died in September, 1884, at the age of twenty-six years. The daughter, Lillie, is the wife of Mr. Rigsby, and resides at Brunswick, Tenn. J. S. Lake grew to manhood in the State of his birth, and attended school at Salem Academy near Brunswick. He began the study of his profession in Perryville, Perry County, Ark., under J. F. Sellers of that place, and remained with him about two years. After passing his examination there he was admitted to the bar by Judge J. B. Wood, and then formed a partnership with R. J. White, with whom he remained until 1888. He then came to Lockesburg, and located here permanently. In January, 1883, he was married to Miss Fannie White, of Perry County, who died September4, 1884. Since settling at this point, and especially since becoming a member of the present firm, as mentioned above, he has enjoyed a lucrative practice. Having become thoroughly identified with the interests of the county, he is among the brightest lights of his profession. A close student, he is devoted to his books. He takes an active part in local politics and votes with the Democratic party.