City: Memphis
RICE, Edwin L., banker; born Florence, Ala., July 17, 1866; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Jackson V. and Elizabeth (Lester) RICE; paternal grandfather Greene P. RICE, maternal grandfather German LESTER; graduated from State Normal College, Florence, Ala., with A. B. degree, 1883; in early life taught school; entered banking business in 1889 as clerk of the Bank of Commerce and Trust Co. and has held various positions in said bank since, at present he is vice-president of same; married Mary ARMSTRONG, Jan. 1, 1892; member of Knights of Honor, Royal Arcanum, W. O. W.; Business Men’s Club, American Institute of Bankers, Tenn. Bankers’ Assn., and American Bankers’ Assn.; member and deacon of Presbyterian church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
