City: Chattanooga
FERGER, J. Fred, real estate and insurance agent; born Lawrenceburg, Ind., July 20, 1861; son Herman and Eliza (Wirth) FERGER; German descent; educated institution of learning Lawrenceburg, Ind.; graduate of same 1876; married Julia W. RABB, September 20, 1887; member K. of P., honorary member of Troop B, Tennessee State Cavalry; 1878-80 taught in public schools at German County, Ind.; 1887 moved to Chattanooga and was bookkeeper in bank; in 1888 entered real estate and insurance with G. G. FLETCHER, whom he bought out in 1890; member Chamber of Commerce, Director of Y. M. C. A.; Ruling Elder and Superintendent of Sunday School in Park Place Presbyterian Church.
