City: Memphis
DICKSON, John W., lumberman; born Cincinnati, O., Dec. 29, 1851; Irish descent; son of William B. and Mary A. (Johnston) DICKSON; educated in High School of Cincinnati, O., graduated from same in 1867; began his career as lumber inspector; entered lumber business with his father under firm name of W. B. Dickson Co., Indianapolis, Ind., in 1884; succeeded his father in business under firm name of J. W. Dickson Lumber Co., Inc. of Memphis, Tenn.; which firm continued until 1892, when it was succeeded by J. W. Dickson Co., (not incorporated), of which he is president and sole representative; also president of The Valley Log Loading Co., Memphis, Tenn.; married Cora B. GUNAKEL, Feb. 14, 1884; member of F.& A. M., (chapter), B. P. O. F. lodge No. 13, Indianapolis, Ind., Business Men’s Club, Hatchie Coon Hunting and Fishing Club, Memphis, Tenn., and “Hoo Hoo” Lumberman’s Club; Republican.
