City: Nashville
HITT, Lewis Melvin, Circuit Court Clerk, Davidson County; born Davidson County, Tenn., March 26, 1867; German-Scotch descent; son of John S. and Lucie (Craig) HITT; father, farmer; paternal grandparents James S. and Nancy (Cunningham) HITT, maternal grandparents, Lewis Y. and Emily (Lowry) CRAIG; educated county schools, began his business career as farmer, later Deputy Clerk of the Circuit and Supreme Courts, and Circuit Court Clerk; married Annie DOUGLASS, November 19, 1895; member Scottish Rite Masons, Shriner, Red Men, K. of P., W. of W., Junior O. U. A. M.; Democrat; member Missionary Baptist Church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
