City: Lebanon
DILLARD, Benjamin Joel, jeweler; born Lebanon, Tenn., April 6, 1857; French and Scotch descent; son of Allen and Selety Ann (Goostree) DILLARD; father’s occupation cabinetmaker and farmer; educated at Lebanon, Tenn.; has been a jeweler since he was 17; married Anna L. SECHREST of Crittenden, Ky.; June 6, 1889; member Knights Templar Mason, and Knights of Pythias; treasurer of both local lodges; captain general in Baldwin commandery Knights Templar; past grand chancellor and past supreme representative of Knights of Pythias of Tenn.; member A. T. O. fraternity; member of city council of Lebanon, Tenn., 1894-1895-1900-1901-1902 and 1903; mayor of Lebanon, Tenn., 1907-1908; was captain of Howard Reserves Military Co. of Lebanon, Tenn., now disbanded; served as Col. of First Regiment Tenn. U. R. K. P. for four years; member of Christian church; secretary board of directors Lebanon public schools for past twelve years.
