City: Memphis
EARLY, W. C., wholesale grocer; born Doylesville, Va., Nov. 20, 1864; English descent; son of J. A. and Mildred L. (Wood) EARLY; father’s occupation, merchant and farmer; paternal grandparents, John and Margaret (Allen) EARLY, maternal grandparents, Thos. L. and Emily M. (Wood) WOOD; graduated from University of Va., 1883-84; after graduation he was traveling salesman for several years; moved to Memphis and accepted a position as agent Cudahy Bros. Co., pork packers, later engaged in the wholesale grocery business, and has continued in same for past nineteen years; is president of W. C. Early Co., married G. Brinkley GOODLOE Jan. 12, 1897; member Business Men’s and City Clubs; Democrat; member and deacon of Second Presbyterian church, Memphis, Tenn.
