City: Memphis
NELSON, Robert Bailey, specialist; born Kerrville, Tenn., in 1880; English descent; son of William Thomas and Rebecca (HURT) NELSON; father, banker; paternal grandparents Mathew and Martha (HENDERSON) NELSON, maternal grandparents Robert Bailey and Susan (DeBERRY) HURT; educated Union University, Jackson, Tenn., and government hospital, Vienna, Austria; graduated from medical department Vanderbilt University degree M. D. in 1903; began his career as a drug clerk; at present he is an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, Memphis, Tenn.; married Frances May HURT, 1904; member Elks and Eagles; Democrat; Methodist.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
