Edward F. Talley, a resident of the northern part of Lauderdale County, was
born in Memphis, Tenn., September 27, 1860. His father, E. F. Talley, was born
near Richmond, Va., March 3, 1818, and when sixteen years of age, came with
his parents to Tipton County, Tenn. He was married in Tipton County,
September 12, 1850, to Miss L. A. F. Bibb, daughter of R. C. Bibb, a native of
Virginia, and a carpenter by occupation. Four sons and one daughter were born
to this marriage, our subject being the fourth member. Mr. Talley, Sr., was a
farmer highly esteemed in his community, and died in Tipton County, December
20, 1869. Our subject’s mother was born in Rockingham County, Va., March 10,
1823, and is still living. Mr. Talley commenced work for himself when only
fourteen years of age. He was raised on a farm, receiving the advantages of
a common-school education, and has made a business of farming. He was married
in Lauderdale County February 18, 1880, to Miss Nancy E. Taylor, daughter of
J. P. Taylor, a substantial farmer, and has three sons: Eugene, born January
19, 1881; George T., born January 9, 1883 and Euris A., born November 7, 1885.
Mrs. Talley was born in Gibson County, November 12, 1858, and is a member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South. His mother is Missionary Baptist. Mr.
Talley is a Democrat; was formerly an old line Whig. He is the manager of the
general supply store of the Henning plantation, and has charge of Dr.
Henning’s financial affairs, being a correct and astute business man, and of
strict integrity. The store is twelve miles northwest of Ripley, within a few
miles of the Mississippi River.

Goodspeed’s Biographies of Lauderdale Co., TN