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LITTY, H.H.

City: Memphis

LITTY, H.H., lawyer; born Toledo, Ohio, March 16, 1862; Franco-Swiss descent; son of John and Madaline (Moser) LITTY; educated Waterville High School and Ky. College graduating from both institutions; in early life he was in the railroad construction business in various branches; married Elizabeth CLARK in 1896; members of Elks; former president Hatchie Coon Hunting and Fishing Club; collector of U. S. internal revenue 1893-1897; member of board of public works, city of Memphis, 1900-1904; he spent his youth in New Orleans, La., removed to Memphis in 1885; was engaged in the real estate and mortgage business, 1886-1905; collector of rare books, possessing probably the largest collection of old books in Tennessee.

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