CITY: Sparta
BROWN, William Carl, teacher; born Trousdale, Tenn., April 11, 1881, Irish and German descent; son of William Lafayette and Sarah H. (Espey) BROWN; father farmer; educated at Bell Buckle (Tenn.) College, and Dibrell College; in early life was a farmer; married Mamie GIST, Nov. 24, 1919; member I. O. O. F., and K. of P.; member of Christian church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.