Athens — FISHER, Robert Joseph, inventor, manufacturer; born Athens, Tenn., Jan. 23, 1857; Scotch-German descent; son of Richard M. and Ann M. (Gettys) FISHER; father was a business man and banker; educated at East Tennessee Wesleyan University, Athens, Tenn.; began business career as teller in Cleveland (Tenn.) National Bank; organizer […]
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Athens — BOVARD, William Sherman, Minister of the Gospel; born Alpha, Ind., Aug. 29, 1864; Scotch-Irish descent; son of James and Sarah (Young) BOVARD; his father was a farmer; paternal grandfather George BOVARD, paternal grandmother Maria (McKinley) BOVARD; maternal grandfather Abner YOUNG, maternal grandmother Jane (Wallsmith) YOUNG; educated in Indiana […]
Athens — BOLTON, David Alexander, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Chattanooga, in the Athens school; born Washington Co., Tenn., near Washington College, Jan. 1, 1847; German, Scotch, Irish descent; son of Joseph and Saraphina (Willett) BOLTON; his father was a farmer; paternal grandfather David BOLTON, paternal grandmother Mary […]
Athens — BEARD, Caughey Alfred; born Henry County, Ala., March 10, 1870; son of James R. and Mary Jane (Johnson) BEARD; Scotch descent; educated Southern University, Greensboro, Ala.; married Mrs. Martha E. ROSE Aug. 24, 1905; member K.A. Frat; Mayor of Athens, Tenn., from July 28, 1907-1909; for two years […]
Athens — BAYLESS, John Walker, banker; born Jonesboro, Tenn., July 5, 1854; English and Irish descent; son of Jesse M. and Susannah (Walker) Bayless; graduated from Grant University, Chattanooga, Tenn., with a degree of A.B.; became a merchant in early life; former mayor of Athens, Tenn., and also one time […]