City: Knoxville
COX, WILLISTON MADISON, lawyer; born Louisville, Tenn., Oct. 10, 1877; English descent; son of Richard Lafayette and Linda (Williams) COX; father’s occupation flour manufacturer; graduated from University of Tenn., with degree of L.L.B., in 1901; admitted to bar in all State and Federal Court in 1901; in 1901-1905 practiced law and was employed in law department of L. & N. R.R.; in 1905 formed a partnership with James G. Johnson assistant District Attorney for L. & N., R.R.; stockholder, and attorney for the Beck, Tarver Co., Agricultural Implements; married Helen Gordon MEAD June 13, 1903; member Phi Kappa Alpha (Greek Letter Fraternity), and State Bar Association; formerly acted as Judge pro tem in Monroe Co., Tenn., Circuit Court; member of the Southern Methodist church.
