City: Johnson City
BUCK, James Madison, lumberman; born Ringgold, Ga., March 30, 1860; German and English descent; son of Daniel M. and Mary E. (Mougle) BUCK; father’s occupation, Christian minister; educated in the public schools; in early life he was a farmer boy, later became dry goods clerk, then became interested in lumber; former Vice-Pres. City National Bank, Johnson City, Tenn.; at present Sec. and Treas. Buck & Snodgrass Lumber Co., President Southern Land Co.; married Mary Kate MORISON Jan. 22, 1889; member Johnson City Lodge F. & A. M., Thomas E. MATSON Chapter R. A. M., Lynn Commandery, Marion, Va.; also Shriner, member Alhomet Temple, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Democrat (Independent); member of the Johnson City School Board for past twelve years; member of Christian church.
