CURRIE, J. P., Mississippi, then Bienville Parish, Louisiana
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Louisiana:  Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged
in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), pp. 605-606.  Edited by Alcée Fortier, Lit.D.  Published in 1914,
by Century Historical Association.

Currie, J. P:., sheriff of Bienville parish, is a native of Mississippi, and was born Aug. 4, 1870, a
son of Malcolm M. and Fannie (Day) Currie.  The father, whose family were originally from
North Carolina, was a graduate of the medical department of Tulane university, and practiced
medicine at Concordia, La., until his death in 1889, being 49 years of age.  The mother, who was
a Georgian by birth, passed away in 1905.  Of the 8 children in the family, the subject of this
biography is 3rd in order of birth.  He secured his education in Mississippi, after which he became
associated with a general merchandise establishment, where he remained until he accepted a
position in Bienville parish as a clerk, some years later.  In 1902 he was marshal of Arcadia, and
later deputy sheriff, in which capacity he served faithfully until his election to the office of sheriff,
in 1908.  Mr. Currie is a representative citizen, a strong supporter of the principles of democracy,
and by his efficient and fearless performance of the duties of his office, has well merited the
esteem and popularity in which he is held by his fellow citizens.  Fraternally he is a member of the
Woodmen of the World, and a Mason, in which order he is a Chapter member.  Dec. 26, 1894,
Mr. Currie was united in wedlock to Miss Bettie Givens, a daughter of John. H. and Sue (Jones)
Givens, both of Bienville parish.  Her father, who was a prominent physician, passed away in
1907,  a years prior to the death of his wife, who died in 1911.  He and Mrs. Currie have 7
children, namely:  Malcolm, a student at Tulane university;  Ernestine,  Cammille and  John E., Jr.
attending high school;  Elizabeth,  Jack Atkins, and the baby (whose name is not given), at home.