City: Johnson City
WILLIAM, Samuel Cole, lawyer, and banker; born Gibson, Co., Tenn., Jan. 15, 1864; Welsh and Irish descent; son of Thomas J. and Martha R. (Cole) WILLIAMS; father’s occupation public official; paternal grandparents Eli and Chloe (Collins) WILLIAMS, maternal grandparents Samuel and Olive (Walker) COLE; graduated from law department Vanderbilt University with degree LL.B. in 1884; married Mary F. MAYNE in 1892; member Masons, K. T., and 32d degree; president of the following: Unaka National Bank, Johnson City, Tenn., Johnson City Traction Co., Watauga Electric Co., Carnegie Realty Co., Johnson City, Tenn., and Jonesboro, Tenn., Yarn Mills; member of M. E. church, South.
