City: Selmer
THRASHER, Pugh H., farmer; born Florence, Ala., March 12, 1843; son of W. B. Lee and Rachel (Oldhauser) THRASHER; father, farmer; received his education in the common schools of Lauderdale Co., Ala.; served as private of 6th Tenn. Cavalry, U. S. A. during civil war; began his career as a lumber contractor, and was formerly interested in the saw mill business and manufacture of all kinds of building material, and general merchandise, at present he is interest in farming; Republican; member Tenn. Legislature in 1907; married Mary E. HOWARD, March 13, 1866; member I. O. O. F. and G. A. R. Post No. 7, Adamsville, Tenn.; member of Christian church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
