City: Knoxville
GOSSETT, C. COLUMBUS, public official; born Knox Co., Tenn., Jan. 17, 1873; Scotch-Irish descent; son of V.F. and Martha J. (King) GOSSETT; educated in local schools of Knox Co., Tenn.; married Carrie A. PARKER Jan. 1, 1901; in early life he was in the mercantile business; former member of Republican County Executive Committee; Clerk of the Knox Co., Tenn., Criminal Court 1906-1910; Proprietor South Knoxville Lime Co., 1890-1900; owner of South Knoxville Macadam Co.; member of Presbyterian church.
