City: Memphis
GAGE, William A., Cotton factor; born Schohanie, N. Y., July 19, 1838; English descent; son of William and Martha M. (Carey) GAGE; educated Schohanie (N.Y.) Academy, and graduated from same; began business as a cotton factor with Charles G. FISHER, Memphis, Tenn., 1865; in 1878 the firm was changed to W. A. Gage & Co., which has been continued to the present time; president of Bluff City Fire Insurance Co.; director in Factor’s Fire Insurance Co.; director First National Bank, and has been connected with same since its organization in 1864; married Mary WALTON, of San Antonio, Tex., April 1879; member F. & A. M. 32d degree Scottish Rite; member of Cotton Exchange, Tennessee Club, Country Club and Chickasaw Club; Democrat.
