City: Memphis
MAJOR, Samuel Chester, wholesale hardwood lumberman; born Frankfort, Va., Feb. 10, 1865; Scotch descent; son of William C. and Margaret (Bowe) MAJOR; educated in public schools; worked on farm until he was 21 years old; married Edna M. BOHAMAN Nov. 27, 1892; member DeSoto Lodge, F. & A. M., Memphis Chapter, Memphis Commandery, Al Chymia Temple, Chickasaw Club, Lumbermen’s Club of Memphis, Country Club and Business Men’s Club; member of Presbyterian church; president Lumbermen’s Club of Memphis Tenn.; secretary and treasurer and general manager S. C. Major Lumber Co., Memphis, Tenn.
