City: Obion
BEARD, R. H., business manager Obion Hardware Co.; born in Gibson Co., Tenn.; began his career as a farmer and bookkeeper; moved to Obion Co., in 1904 and was bookkeeper for T. C. Wilson Furniture Co. and later for Obion Hardware Co., at present he is manger for same company.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.