CITY: Waverly
COOLEY, James Tilford, physician; born Waverly, Tenn., Feb. 27, 1858; of German descent; son of E. M. and S. E. (Waggoner) COOLEY; father’s occupation, farming; paternal grandparents E. J. and Elizabeth (Funk) COOLEY, maternal grandparents, Daniel and Katie (Massey) WAGGONER; educated at Waverly, Tenn. Valparaiso,, Ind. and Vanderbilt University; graduated at Waverly, BA. 1883, Valparaiso B. S. 1885, Vanderbilt University M. D. 1889; began career as a farmer; married Mary Lou SIMMONS, March 27, 188; member K. of P.; member of Methodist church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
