Limestone County AlArchives Biographies.....Pryor, Luke 1821 - 
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Author: Willis Brewer

Luke Pryor is a resident of this county, but a native of Madison [County, AL].  
His parents were Virginians who lost their property and came to Limestone 
shortly after his birth, which occurred in 1821.  He received a plain 
education, which he greatly improved by study.  Having read law under Judge 
Coleman, he came to the bar in 1842, and has practiced in partnership with 
Messrs. E. J. Jines, R. C. Brickell, and Geo. S. Houston.  In 1855 he 
represented Limestone in the legislature in order to secure privileges for the 
railroad from Nashville to Montgomery, of which he was a projector.  While so 
serving he received 45 votes in opposition to ex-Gov. Fitzpatrick for federal 
senator.  The fact that Mr. P. persistently refuses to mix in public affairs 
limits this memoranda [sic].  He is eminent in his profession, possessing a 
vigorous intellect, an active mind, and an ardent temperament.  He is of 
ordinary size, with light hair.  His manners are popular and his address 
agreeable.  He married a daughter of Capt. John Harris of this county.

Additional Comments:
Biography from the book:  Alabmam:  Her History, Resources, War Record, and 
Public Men, From 1540-1872, published in 1872.



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