Thomas B. Twilla is a native of Maury County, Tenn., born December 3, 1832, son of William 'F. and Lucinda (Garner) Twilla, who were born in North Carolina and Tennessee, respectively. They were married and remained in Maury County a few years; thence moved to Hickman County, where their deaths occurred in 1861 and 1862, respectively. Thomas B. resided under the paternal roof until 1857, when he took for his helpmeet through life, Catherine Owens, to which union four children were born: John H., Elizabeth, James W. and Anna. Mrs. Twilla died in 1871, and a year later Mr. Twilla married Mrs. Sarah E. (Niblett) Roberts. Of eight children born to them six are living. Since 1878 Mr. Twilla has been a resident of Perry County. One of his farms adjoins Lobelville on the south, and contains 380 acres, and is the site of what is known as the Indian Spring, so called from supposed Indian works, which exist in the vicinity. In 1884 he moved to his farm of 130 acres north of Lobelville. On this farm is a fine cave spring. Mr. and Mrs. Twilla are members of the Christian Church.