City: Jamestown
GAUDIN, William John, merchant, Public Official; born Fentress Co., Tenn., Jan. 31, 1859; Swiss-French descent; son of John W. and Adelia (Very) GAUDIN; educated Hiwassee College, Monroe Co., Tenn.; began his business career as a school teacher and farmer; entered the general merchandise business in 1892; married twice, first Z. A. EDWARDS, Nov. 6, 1881, second J. A. RICH, May 19, 1904; member Jamestown Lodge No. 281, F. & A. M., and 32d degree Scottish Rite, Valley of Nashville; Republican; appointed U. S. Commissioner by Dept. of Justice in 1882, and has held that office since; member of Methodist church.
