City: New Middleton
BRIDGES, James Neely, physician; born in Smith Co., Tenn., Aug. 12, 1836; Scotch-Irish descent; son of John and Amanda (Calhoun) BRIDGES; father farmers (sic); educated Carthage, Tenn. and Enon College; married Electa LAURUM, Feb. 28, 1861; Master and Royal Arch Mason; Democrat; served as surgeon in Confederate army, member of Christian church.