Ashland City — PICKARD, Peter b., banker; born Hickman Co., Tenn., Oct. 1, 1845; French descent; son of Green and Mary (Chamness) PICKARD; educated Marion, Ala., in early life worked on a farm; entered the Confederate army and served throughout the four years of the Civil war; later entered politics and served as Comptroller of the State of Tenn., 1883-9 (three terms); Supervisor of Census 1900 for Sixth Congressional district of Tenn.; has been in banking business for 25 years, and is now cashier of Ashland City, Tenn.; married Julia BRITT Jan. 27, 1867; Democrat; member Knights of Honor and U.C.V., with rank of Colonel on staff of Gen. John H. MCDOWELL; member M.E. Church, South.
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