City: Pinhook Landing
HORNSBY, Samuel J., farmer; born Roane Co., Tenn., Dec. 9, 1854; English descent; son of B.M. and Mahala (Brady) HORNSBY; father was farmer and Trustee of Roane Co. for two terms; paternal grandparents William and Rachael (Longacre) HORNSBY; maternal grandparents Farl and Elizabeth (Smith) BRADY; received education in the county schools; married Savannah E. PEAK, Oct. 6, 1878; engaged in farming and merchandising in early life; came to Pin Hook when a boy, where he went to work, later becoming a partner in firm of Peak, Hornsby & Co.; at present engaged in stock raising and farming; also member of the County and High School Boards; Woodman of the World; Republican; member M.E. Church, South.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
