City: Memphis
SMITH, Horace Neely, banker; born Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1881; son of James Hammond and Emily (Wright) SMITH; father’s occupation, president People’s Savings Bank & Trust Co.; paternal grandparents Abraham and Margaret (Campbell) SMITH of Kentucky, maternal grandparents Tom T. and Eliza (Lowry) WRIGHT; educated Memphis Military Institute and public schools; married Mary Hadden BOYD, June 5, 1906; member Tri-State Club; Democrat; began business as a stenographer for Chickasaw Cooperage Co., Memphis, Tenn., promoted to cashier after year and half, in which position he served seven years, resigning to accept position as assistant secretary and treasurer of People’s Savings Bank, promoted later to secretary and treasurer of same bank, in which position he is now serving; member of Linden Avenue Christian church.
