City: Decherd NICHOLSON, Harry, nurseryman; born Chilton-on-Downs, England, Dec. 7, 1863 Scotch descent; son of John and Jane (Kendle) NICHOLSON; has been engaged in the nursery business for 25 years, making a specialty of growing fine trees and ornamental shrubs; married Mary N. GRAHAM, Dec. 24, 1890; Democrat; member M. […]
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City: Decherd HAYNES, John Langford, undertaker and general merchant; born at Decherd, Tenn. July 27, 1867; English-Scotch descent; son of John Langford and Adeline (Howard) HAYNES; his father being a railroad conductor; educated Winchester Normal School and at Goodman’s Business College, Nashville, Tenn., graduating from the latter institution 1888; began […]
City: Decherd BANKS, Ezekiel Thomas, farmer; born Franklin Co., Tenn. April 20, 1867; son of Griffith and Elizabeth (Phillips) BANKS; educated in local schools Franklin Co., Tenn.; began life as a farmer and later, was interested in milling and livery business; farmer and stock dealer, handling mules and blooded horses; […]
City: Decaturville THOMPSON, Wm. R., born Cedar Creek, Perry Co., Tenn.; descent, Dutch-Irish and English; received a common school education; in early life engaged in farming and lumber business; married Ida Jane GUTHRIE; member Masons, Secretary of Lodge; was Superintendent of Public Schools of Perry Co., from 1889 to 1895; […]