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HUSSEY, Michael Morris

City: Palmyra

HUSSEY, Michael Morris, merchant and manufacturer; born Clarksville, Tenn., 1860; Irish descent; son of Edward and Honora (Bresnahan) HUSSEY; his father was a railroad man; received his education in the common schools of Montgomery County; he worked on the railroad in early life, served as water carrier to Asst. Roadmaster; married Leona LEWIS, in 1880; held office of Postmaster at Palmyra, Tenn.; Secretary Board of Election Commissioners, Montgomery Co., and is now chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee for Montgomery Co., and member of the Board of Education; is also engaged in merchandising, manufacturing and lumber business, in addition to which he runs a livery business; member of the Catholic church.


Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.