City: Hohenwald DABBS, John P., physician and merchant; born Farmer’s Valley, Tenn., April 21, 1856; son of Vincent S. and Elizabeth (Lancaster) DABBS; father was a farmer and dealer in real estate; English descent; educated common schools and medical dept. of Vanderbilt Univ. and Bryant and Stratton Business College; graduated […]
Perry
City: Decaturville THOMPSON, Wm. R., born Cedar Creek, Perry Co., Tenn.; descent, Dutch-Irish and English; received a common school education; in early life engaged in farming and lumber business; married Ida Jane GUTHRIE; member Masons, Secretary of Lodge; was Superintendent of Public Schools of Perry Co., from 1889 to 1895; […]
City: Cumberland City PICKARD, Nixon, banker; born Linden, Perry Co., Tenn., Feb 17, 1877; Scotch-Irish descent; son of P. P. and Julia (Britt) PICKARD; father’s occupation, banker; educated Edgewood and Waverly, Tenn., June, 1898; married Annie DOUGHERTY Jan. 31, 1907; in early life was engaged in mercantile business with his […]
Beardstown — GRAY, Russell H., educator; born near Lobelville, Tenn., Feb. 24, 1876; Irish and French descent; son of Madison J. and Saphronia (Horner) GRAY; his father was a physician; educated at Waverly and graduated in 1894; began teaching in early life; married Ellen LEEPER June 22, 1898; member K.O.T.M., […]