City: Pinson
WATLINGTON, William Franklin, merchant; born in 17th Dist. Madison Co., Tenn., May 7, 1868; English descent; son of Frank W. and Mary J. (Anderson) WATLINGTON; father was farmer and county officer; received education in the county schools; engaged in the mercantile business early in life; married Ruby VAN TREESE, Feb. 25, 1900; served as chairman Board of Election Commissioners, Madison County, 1908 and 1910, under Gov. PATTERSON; Justice of the Peace, Notary Public; elected President Pinson Savings Bank, 1909, which position he now holds; Mason, being member of various lodges; Democrat; member M.E. Church, South.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
