City: Memphis
FARRINGTON, William Martin, retired merchant and banker; born Franklin, Tenn., September 6, 1822; son Joshua and Nancy (Critz) FARRINGTON; married Florence TOPP, August 8, 1867; he founded the Union and Planters Bank in 1869, and was its President for four years; he organized the People’s Insurance Company and was President of the first street railway company in the city; President of the Cham of Commerce immediately after the war; was at one time one of the principal owners of the Gayoso Hotel; has been President of Cossitt Library since its founding.
