PARHAM THAXTON, son of the above (Larkin Thaxton), was born in Wrights township, this county, on the 8th day of Jan., 1821. He was reared on a farm up to his 14th year, when he went to Carrollton, and learned the trades of stone-mason, brick-laying and plastering, which he has followed almost ever since, with satisfaction and profit. He was also, quite a successful contractor, and has built a great many residences and buildings in this county. He has not retired from mechanical pursuits, but occasionally does a job of building. While following his trade, he also ran a farm, and was successful as an agriculturist. In the month of Feb., 1857, he was united in marriage with Ann Drum, a native of this county, and a daughter of John Drum, one of the pioneers of this county. By this marriage they have had four children born to them - Florence, at home; Luella, who died in the fall of 1882; Jeannette, at home; Clifford, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Thaxton and eldest daughter are members of the Hickory Grove Baptist church. He is township trustee at present, this being his second term. He was appointed by the court to fill out the unexpired term of John D. Jack, as coroner, and two years later was elected to the office, and served a full term. He now owns some 200 acres of improved land, and his residence cost $2,000. At the age of 14 years he started for himself, a poor boy, and has made his present competence by his own exertions. Early in life he formed good moral and industrious habits, which he continued through life.