City: TREZEVANT
HILLSMAN, James Rendick, farmer, born Henderson Co., Tenn., Jan. 18, 1850; Scotch and English descent; son of Jack Hird and Mary Amanda (Petty) HILLSMAN; paternal grandparents Reddick and Mary A. (Perry) HILLSMAN, maternal grandparents James and Nancy (Bates) PETTY; educated in common schools of Carroll Co., and Milan (Tenn.) College, graduated from the latter, A.M. degree, June, 1870; was a traveling salesman in early life, and since 1883 his entire time has been devoted to agriculture; married Ester WINGO, Feb. 19, 1899; Democrat; active in politics, but never sought office; member of Missionary Baptist Church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
