EASLEY, James Thomas, banker; born Dickson, Tenn., July 24, 1872; Scotch-Irish descent; son of John W. and Elizabeth (Sugg) EASLEY; father’s occupation, farming; paternal grandparents Robin and Mary (Parker) EASLEY, maternal grandparents J. H. and Susan (Lewis) SUGG; educated in Kentucky and Georgia; graduated in Georgia with A. B. degree, June, 1892; in early life he was a school teacher; married Susan E. SANDERS, June 27, 1897; member Masons, K. P., I. O. O. F., W. O. W., M. W. A.; Democrat; member M. E. Church, South; cashier of the Littlelot Bank & Trust Co. since 1902.

HOOPER, Raymond Crawford, railroad agent; born in Cheatham Co., Tenn., Aug. 28, 1869; English descent; son of J. O. and M. C. (Cullum) HOOPER; father’s occupation, farmer and merchant; educated at Charlotte and Dickson, Tenn.; in early life worked on a farm; married Annie L. DOWNING Jan., 1903; member F. & A. M., Dickson, Tenn., Knights of Pythias, Hohenwald, Tenn., and 32d degree Scottish Rite Masons, Nashville, Tenn.; engaged in railroad business and farming on small scale at Hohenwald, Tenn.; has been connected with N. C. & St. L. R. R. sixteen years; member of the Methodist church, South.

LEECH, Wilson Blake, lawyer; born Charlotte, Tenn., April 12, 1868; Scotch-French descent; son of  L. L. and Sarah Ann (Hardin) LEECH; father’s occupation lawyer; graduated from Cumberland University with degree of L. L. B., 1890; began his business career as a farmer; later taught school; married Beulah McLEAN Dec. 5, 1900; member of Masons, K. of P., Red Men, A. T.O., fraternity; Democrat; former Attorney-General; member of Legislature one term; member Cumberland Presbyterian church; engaged in the practice of law at Dickson, Tenn.

KANNARD, Wm. Thomas, lawyer; born Bulett Co., Ky., Jan. 26, 1874; son of David and Matilda (Scott) KANNARD; educated Englewood Normal College; began business career as school teacher; married Minnie BEASLEY, Jan. 17, 1901; member of Masons, Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias; Democrat; Presidential elector for 7^th Congressional District for 1908; appointed, by Gov. PATTERSON in 1909, Special Circuit Judge, during illness of Judge Sam HOLDING, admitted to bar in 1897; engaged in practice of law Dickson, Tenn.; member Christian Church.

HUDSON, J. T., farmer; born Dickson Co., Tenn., July 19, 1853; Irish descent; son of  J. W. and Mary (Tilley) HUDSON; father’s occupation, farming; received common school education; began farming when quite young, and he has remained in that business all of his life; married L. W. BOWEN Jan. 8, 1873; member Masons, Royal Arch; Democrat, represented Dickson Co., in Tenn. Legislature 1907, and is at present a representative of Dickson Co., in the legislature of the State of Tenn.; member of Methodist church.

HENSLEE, Pitt, banker; born Hollow Rock, Tenn.; son of Dr. J. T. and Mary (Lipe) HENSLEE; the father being a physician and surgeon; paternal grandparents Joel and Nancy (Justice) HENSLEE, maternal grandparents, Aaron and Mary (Green) LIPE: educated public schools of his native village and afterward a merchant and engaged Bethel College, McKenzie Tenn.; early occupation, newspaper and printing business and in the lumber business; now president of the First National Bank of Dickson, Tenn.; married Susie SPENCER Jan. 26, 1899; member of Baptist church; Masonic Fraternity, Odd Fellows and  Woodmen of the World; Democrat; member Tenn., Legislature, 1899.

HARPER, Thomas Munsey, physician; born South Side, Tenn., June 27, 1868; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Thomas T. and Mary E. (Collins) HARPER; educated Montgomery Co., High School; graduated in medicine University of Tenn., Feb. 24, 1891; married Nellie BROCK Jan. 6, 1904; Scottish Rite Mason; Democrat; member of M. E. Church, South.

EASLEY, Ernest, banker; born Dickson, Tenn., July 26, 1882; Scotch-Irish descent; son of William J. and Lula Helen (Hicks) EASLEY; educated in the local schools and Dickson College of Dickson, Tenn.; first occupation, was teaching, later, stenographer for the Cassety Oil Co., Nashville, Tenn., now cashier of the Humphreys County Bank, Denver, Tenn.; married Viola FELTON Nov. 28, 1906; member M. E church, South; Free Mason, Senior Warden of Lodge; officer in Modern Woodmen of America; Odd Fellow; Democrat.

DANIEL, John Newton, farmer; born Yellow Creek, Dickson Co., Tenn. Aug. 2, 1837; Irish descent; son of Woodson and Mary (Smith) DANIEL; father’s occupation, farmer; educated in Perry Co., Tenn.; graduated as a teacher and engaged in school teaching in early life; married Martha YOUNG Oct. 23, 1860; member Masons; Democrat; was a private in the 53^rd Tenn. in the war between the States; served under Gen. BRAGG in battles of Ft. Donelson, Hoover’s Gap, Missionary Ridge; member of Church of Christ; is now farming and is also engaged  in mercantile business.

DORTCH, William Turner, real estate and general insurance business; born Charlotte, Tenn.; Dutch and English descent; son of William Hilliard and Marina Turner (Bryan) DORTCH; father’s occupation, attorney at law; paternal grandparents, Capt. Isaac and Patsy (Norfleet) DORTCH, of Robertson Co., Tenn., maternal grandfather, Col. Henry Hunter BRYAN, Congressman from district of which Montgomery County was a part; educated Southwestern Presbyterian University, Clarksville, Tenn.; in early life was a merchant; married twice, first Ellen P. GALBRAITH, second, Lena HUME; member Elks, Democrat-Conservative; formerly owner Merchant Flour Mills and dealer in grain; at present engaged in real estate and general insurance business; member of Presbyterian Church.