City: Obion
CHILES, J. T., merchant; born Giles Co., Tenn., in 1846; Irish descent; son of John and Demarias (CROFT) CHILES, father was a farmer; educated in the common schools of Obion Co., Tenn., and Centralia, Ill.; began his career as a farmer; married Willie BOBBETT; member of Brown Lodge No. 149, I. O. O. F., and has passed all chairs; Democrat; former Sheriff of Obion Co. four years; inspector of oils, Obion, Tenn.; member of Cumberland Presbyterian church, grocery merchant.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
