Source:  Goodspeed’s History of Lawrence, Wayne, Perry, Hickman, and Lewis Counties Tennessee, published 1886

James M. Metcalf, a native of Lincoln, County, was born June 1, 1845, being the son of William H. and Jane (Kennon) Metcalf, natives, respectively, of Kentucky and Tennessee. The father moved to Tennessee in 1840 and followed merchandising until his death, in 1873. The mother died in 1863. Upon reaching his majority James M. (after securing a good classical education, finishing in Bethany College, in Giles County), began life for himself. In 1862 he enlisted in Freeman’s (Confederate) battery, with which he continued to serve until the close of the war. At Parker’s Cross Roads, Tenn., he was seriously wounded, from which he never completely recovered. After the war he traveled three years and then engaged in the mercantile business at Petersburg, as a clerk. After two or three years he continued the same business at Fayetteville, and about four years later started the mercantile business for himself at Columbia. In 1878 he removed to this county. In 1882 he established his present business. In 1876 he married Miss Felicia, daughter of Gen. F.K. Zollicoffer, who has borne her husband four children, two living-Mary L. and Felicia L. Mr. Metcalf is a Democrat and was appointed postmaster by President Cleveland. He is a Mason, and his wife is a member of the Episcopal Church.

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