City: Nashville
JONES, Edgar, banker; born Aberdeen, Miss., February 18, 1838; son of Caleb H. and Eliza M. (Hume) JONES; father was a lawyer; educated Nashville, Tenn.; began his career as clerk in Planters Bank, Clarksville, Tenn., in 1856, remaining there until 1861, when he moved to Nashville, with books and assets of branch of Planters Bank, Clarksville, Tenn.; elected Cashier of Third National Bank, Nashville, July 1, 1865; made President American National Bank in 1888; organized Union Bank & Trust Company and became President of same July 1, 1891; retired January 1, 1909, and is now President Edgar Jones Realty Company; married Susan CHEATHAM, December 4, 1866; Democrat; is member of Presbyterian Church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
